The Sun Gods are Smiling

We get loads of Sunshine here in Florida hence the name "The Sunshine State" I love Sunny days, it's good for the attitude.

That's what inspired me to create this lovely Stained Glass Soldered Pendant. It reminds me of the Bright Yellow Florida Sun with it's warmth and Glow. One of the posters on Craftster.org also mentioned that it can also remind us of Lemon Meringue Pie. Which do you prefer? Lemon Meringue Pie or Sunshine? Or how about a slice of Lemon Meringue Pie on a Sunny Day?

This pendant is not listed in my Etsy Shop yet. I will try to get it listed this week. The price of the Pendant with Ball Chain will be $15 with Free Shipping. If you are interested in purchase – Contact Me!

Take Care!

~Donna

I Need a Heart!

 Oh Wow, What a Day! 1st Day back to work after a nice, long, relaxing Holiday Weekend. Nothing but Computer problems and I didn't get all my work done from today so it carries over to tomorrow. Well, I guess that's called Job Security…..I need a Heart!

Then I had to leave work early to go to the Dentist for my Exam and to schedule a cleaning. I need to have a debridment and blah, blah, blah. It seems I have some ucky things under my gum line, need a crown on a broken tooth and I have a small cavity. So approx. $2500.00 from now I should have a tip top mouth. Great! I'll just go pick it off the Money Tree I have growing in my backyard! I need a Heart!

Then I went to the Post Office to mail off some packages and the line was out the door. 1st day the Post Office is open after the Holiday. I waited and waited and waited….only 3 mail clerks working the counter..unbelievable! I need a Heart!

The light of my day is tonight….I get to finish my Beginner Stained Glass project in class tonight and I will enroll in the next step which is Intermediate classes. I'm looking forward to tonight!

So I have a Fused Glass Heart Pendant listed in my Etsy Shop. The picture of the Pendant is above. It would be nice if someone would purchase this Heart…*hint**hint*

Link to Heart Pendant: http://www.etsy.com/view_item.php?listing_id=229363

Thanks!

Till Next Time
~Crafty Donna

American Dreams Mosaic

American Dreams, I think the TV show was called that, remember? I loved that show. Set back in the 60's during the Vietnam War. A story about a family and their trials and tribulations growing up the 60's. Whatever happened to that show?

Anyway, this is my next Mosaic Project. An American Flag Wall Hanging that I cut from a Stained Glass pattern for a Suncatcher. I decided to do the Mosaic first so I could practice my Glass cutting and grinding skills. I had gotten this far before quitting to prepare for a Craft Fair so now that the Florida Craft Season has slowed down I can finish some projects. Once this is complete I will do the matching Suncatcher in Stained Glass Copper Foil Technique.

This Mosaic is looking pretty good. It won't take long to finish up. I had originally thought about using Silver grout but the more I look at it the more I think I may use Black grout. The black grout may make it "Pop" more. What do yo think? Leave me a comment with your opinion.

Till next time
~Donna

Sales at Divinity Designs

It's Memorial Day weekend and I am so glad to have Monday off from my "day" job. I need an extra day. There are lots of things I have been putting off around the house and hopefully I can get some things done.

3 other Etsy Sellers along with myself did a Craft Fair in Daytona yesterday. Beadgaldesigns, Ingero and Nojosmom met and spent the day getting to know each other and selling our Crafty Wares.

The turn out wasn't what I anticipated and sales were low. We were told that several Vendors did not even show up. There were lots of empty spaces and we were set up allll the way downnnn the sidewalk; kind of out of the way…I wasn't happy about that. I made some sales but would have liked more business. I met some very nice people and had a good time. It was so HOT! The temp was in the mid 90's but we had tents and some shade to rest in.

This time of year in Florida, the Show Circuit comes to a screeching halt as the heat is too much to take. Things will pick back up in the Fall. I will be ready for the Holiday Season.

I am going to slow down the production mode I have been in and spend this Summer working on Stained Glass and developing my fusing skills using molds.

I have went through my Etsy Shop and lowered prices on several items. Please stop by my Shop and see what's on Sale.

And Remember..No Etsy Account? No Problem, I will sell off Etsy also. I accept PayPal and USPS Money Orders. Just Contact me if interested in purchasing. Thanks!!

Sweet Little Fused Glass Pendant Now $6 – Free Shipping:
http://www.etsy.com/view_item.php?listing_id=65182

Silver and Blue Splash Dichroic Fused Glass Pendant Now $8 – Free Shipping: http://www.etsy.com/view_item.php?listing_id=72626

Celestial Glass Gem Bracelet Now $12 – Free Shipping:
http://www.etsy.com/view_item.php?listing_id=74245

Ocean Breezes Fused Glass Pendant Now $6 – Free Shipping:
http://www.etsy.com/view_item.php?listing_id=104266

Lime Green Funky Fusion Fused Glass Pendant Now $6 – Free Shipping:
http://www.etsy.com/view_item.php?listing_id=106593

Time to Share

This is my Intro since this is my 1st post.  I am a Glass Artist living in Central Florida.  I love to create and I am constantly working in the shop.  I sell my Art on Etsy.com and at Craft Fairs and Festivals.  I also have some Consignment Contracts and I also Wholesale my work.  Here is an example of what I love:

  

For more of what I do; please visit:  http://divinitydesigns.etsy.com

Donna