For the Gardener - Cute Garden Stakes Herb Garden Markers Hostess Gift

There is nothing more lovely than seeing lush greenery in a beautiful garden.  I designed these garden stakes with that in mind.  I wanted to contrast the green against the bright yellow... you know me, it's all about color coordinating and contrasts!!

These garden stakes are made of fused glass.  I hand wrote the herb and vegetable names with an engraving tool and then I added a special, black colored paint.  You'll also notice that I drilled each one and added a really practical twine loop so that you can hang them neatly in your garden shed (makes it easier to pull them out of the ground too.)

Each one is a handmade, unique piece since they're all made individually.  They make the cutest hostess gifts for the gardener.  What I really like about these is that they're more than just markers, they're decorative and add a touch of charm and beauty to any vegetable or herb garden.  They also look great in a pot as well.  I offer these in a bundle or individually.  Click here for more info on the garden stakes or click here to see all of my unique, handmade gifts:  wire wrapped jewelry, simple necklaces, quality gold earrings, recycled bottle glass art pieces, individually made buttons, coaster sets and so much more...

New Every Day Necklace Collection - Winter Jewelry Collection

I wanted to add a more affordable jewelry collection to my Etsy Shop.  I hope you enjoy these really cute, multicolored necklaces that are all designed with my fused glass pendants that I design in my studio.  Each one is unique and original.  Not two are exactly alike.  I'm also reminding everyone that I will be having a really cool sale on November 25th, for Black Friday.  Please remember to read my announcements because I will be posting extra coupons and stuff there... If you don't check my announcements, you may pass up a really great deal!  Click here for more information on my new Winter, Every Day Jewelry Necklaces - Stay tuned, because I will also be adding earrings... Yay!!

 

New Tuscan Cheese Dish Plate with Red Grapes Handmade in New Brunswick

Here is my latest cheese plate, Tuscan Style with red grapes and cheese done in a grafiti technique, which is just a fancy word for painting and scratching the paint off.  What is really awesome with this cheese tray is that the paint turns into glass once I'm finished with the tray, so you don't need to worry about the paint scratching off getting damaged.  You can even stick it in the dishwasher.  For more information, click here and go to my etsy shop. 

Black Friday Sale, November 25, 2011 in my Etsy Shop

Can you believe I knew nothing about Black Friday Sales event before I had an Etsy Shop?  Perhaps this is too embarrassing and I should not go on, but in my defense, I come from a small Canadian town and although we're not too far from the American border, we don't travel there too often. and the times we did go to the USA, were in December or during summer vacations.  Now, I'm no longer ignorant of its meaning.   I learned Black Friday is not a holiday, and is very much comparable to our Boxing Day sales here in Canada with the only difference being that it is in November after Thanksgiving.

Why is it called Black Friday is what I was wondering. The term seemed kind of creepy and I was very curious to find out the origin.  The expression "Black Friday" makes so much sense once you know the answer.  In business when a retailer turns a profit, he is in the black and because there is such a frenzy on that day, retailers definitely turn a profit!!   Funny how something can make so much more sense once you make a bit of research, on Google, of course.

I will be preparing my Etsy shop for "Black Friday" Specials so might want to keep an eye.  I will randomly choose different items from my store and offer a crazy reduced price... something I do not do very often.  Remember, November 25th, Black Friday Sale in my Etsy Shop for extra savings...

Beach Glass Bottle Stopper Unique and Handmade

Combing beaches in search of sea glass, unique beach stones and sea shells is definitely a long standing tradition seen around the world and it is no different in our area.  Every day there seems to be someone walking up and down the seashore, head directed downward as a hound dog would his nose, ready to sniff out that rare, beautiful gem.  My husband and I were no exception to that rule; we took advantage of any opportunity we had to rush down to the beach and just couldn't wait for the competition to begin.  That's right, everything's a competition with my husband.  He was determined to find the rarest red, or better yet, the king of colors:  orange.  As we strutted up and down the beach, my husband way ahead as he was rushing to be the all time winner, we discovered beautiful pieces of colored gems waiting to be found, waiting to shine in all their glory in some unique piece of jewelry, or perhaps a something completely new.

Being the person that I am, I couldn't just make jewelry with my newly found treasures.  My mind kept searching for some new application, something different that hasn't been seen before, something completely different.  Seeing that I had learned the art of fusing glass, I tried to apply the technique to my beach glass, which I think worked out quite nice.  Because of the different glass pieces being incompatible to each other (something you learn when you work with glass - it's important to use glass that work together, that are compatible), it's pretty much trial and error.  Below you will see an example of one of the new applications I found for beach glass:  Beach Glass Wine Bottle Stopper, which make great hostess gifts.  These are unique gifts for him or gifts for her.  You may check out my Etsy Shop for more glass creations such as more sea glass creations, recycled wine bottle designs and more.

Please make sure to read the announcement part of my Etsy Shop for information on how to save up to
40%; I'm also offering a coupon code where you can save even more.  :)

Click here for more information on Fused Beach Glass Bottle Stoppers -

Rustic Beach Cottage Recycled Wine Bottle Cheese Platter Plate Tray Gift Package

As you are well aware by now, one of my favorite items to make is from recycled materials, especially recycled wine bottles.  What I personally love about this cheese tray is the dark, dark olive color; it almost looks black.  The finish is shiny and mirror-like.  You've probably seen cheese trays before and they don't really impress you anymore, but I'm really trying to bring you something unique with the design of this cheese tray and you'll notice the neck is quite different than what you would usually see.  I named it: "The swan neck cheese platter", for obvious reasons...  I also etched a beautiful shell motif.  It's a permanent etching; it's not painted.  I used acid to actually burn into the glass and therefore the motif will not wear off.   You can even throw it in the dishwasher... how great is that.  A cheese tray, such as this one, is an amazing conversation piece for your next wine and cheese party... Each one comes with a cute little cheese spreader / knife, a handmade burlap bag and a beautiful grosgrain ribbon in either brown, purple, lime or orange and a very charming description card.  Click here to see more info on this great gift package.

Remember to check out my announcements for my Sale of the Day Treasure Hunt - Save up to 40%.  Go to home page to see announcements, click here.  See more interesting recycled wine bottle creations click here.

Celtic Knot Sun Catcher Recycled Wine Bottle

You'll find a very unique and completely different sun catcher in my Etsy Shop - I decided to try something different by combining my different techniques and I came up with this original idea.  I had to slice the bottle and place the glass in such a way that made them overlap each one and then I proceeded to heating them at a very high temperature until they fused into one unique piece.  I drilled and added hammered copper curls and enhanced with colored glass beads.  The overall piece turned out really nice, I think.  It would look awesome in the garden, on the patio or in your window.  It's rugged and tough enough to be outside.  Click here to see more info.  (((((((( Treasure Hunt Sale until the end of December - Save up to 40% - Read about it in my Etsy Shop Annoucements )))))))) **** I will combine promos with coupons for extra savings - Limited Time****

Day at the Spa - Robin Egg Blue Touch of Aqua - Great Bathroom Art Photography

Although I'm far from being a "Photographer", I really do enjoy the learning process.  What I find especially relaxing is composition.  I put together this still life picture with the "Spa" in mind.  The photograph itself makes for beautiful and affordable wall art; all you need to do is add it to a beautiful frame with a matte - Go to my Etsy Shop to see more of my affordable, wall art photography.  ((((((( Don't forget to read the announcements in my shop - you'll find coupon codes and info on my new "Treasure Hunt Sale"  Go to my Etsy Store here. )))))))

New Sale of the Day Items in my Treasure Hunt Sales Event

I changed the Sale of the day item in each one of my categories.  Check them out to make sure you don't lose out on a great deal.  Remember, I'm offering savings of up to 40% .  On top of this great savings, you can also use coupon code in announcements.  Plus, you might qualify for free shipping...  Hurry, find those deals in my shop now.  Also, I want to remind you that when you spend $75 or more (before shipping), I will include a beautiful, handmade surprise gift.  Start with this beautiful pair of earrings:

New and Improved Photograph of my Blue Coaster Gift Set

I'm sure you will agree that this picture is way better and shows off the beauty of this coaster set much more than the original.  See the difference for yourself - Picture 1, is the new and improved photo and picture 2, is the original...  Click here for more info on this great little gift set.

****Don't forget to check out my announcements for our "Treasure Hunt Sale".  Click here to read announcements at top of my Etsy Shop.*****