Bead Design Team looking for New Members

Aren't these great beads?  Suburban Girl is putting together a Design team.  She's got 3 members and is looking for 3 more. I'd love to be part of her Design Team, so I've applied.  There are 4 challenges throughout the year.  She sends you beads and you have to create something with them, then reveal your creation on a set date.  You can also add beads/components from your own stash.  This sounds like it would be so much fun.  Check out her blog for the rest of the details.
And if you're looking for some Stained Glass, Mosaics or Fused Glass items for your Home or Garden, don't forget to check out my Etsy shop, KayzKreationz.  A specialty in my shop is my Mosaic Birdfeeders, which have been featured in Birds and Blooms magazine.  There's only one left available right now, so hurry and don't miss out on your chance to own a OOAK birdfeeder for your own garden.  You'll be the envy of all your neighbors.

 I also make Wire-wrapped, Beaded Jewelry for that special gift, too.

Virtual Craft Show Day 4 is Here!

Have you been shopping yet?  Day 4 of the Virtual Craft Show is up and running.  10 more great artists frome the 70 artists that are participating are featured today.  You'll find an adorable Teddy bear, a gorgeous Turquoise, Amazonite, Coral necklace, Poinsettia pendants and so much more.  Plus chances to win these and other great prizes.  There's also sales and discounts on many of the shop sites.  So for your chance to win and find 70 Great Artists in 7 days, check out Pretty Things blog and follow the instructions.  I'll be featured starting tomorrow for 3 days and will have a giveaway for these cute Pot charmers.

Also, don't forget to check out my shop, KayzKreationz for that special Birdhouse Birdfeeder that was featured in the Birds and Blooms magazine this month to get the only nationally featured Mosaic birdfeeder for yourself or as a gift for a friend or loved one.  And the brooch that was entered in the Glass Headpin challenge in the post below will be going up for sale shortly.
See you all there.

Sue Bead Challenge and Day 3 of the Virtual Craft Show!

Susan from Sue Beads Blog recently promoted a challenge with some of her glass headpins.  She picked 4 contestants and send us each a pair of her headpins.  We had to create some type of accessory with her headpins and then post our creations today, Monday, December 28th.  So here's my creation.  I had a little bit of a time, trying to figure out how to attach the pin/brooch finding to the back of this Brass wire piece, but finally got it like I wanted.  I also used some silk ribbon I had and my first enameled Copper disc! (Enameling is sooo much fun.)  Then I added the little brass color feather to the end of the ribbon and attached Sue's wonderful Glass headpins with a copper chain and a little extra color for pizazz.  Hope you like it.  I loved coming up with something new.  Check out her blog, Sue Beads for the rest of the Challenge participants.

And don't forget I'm participating in the Virtual Craft show on Pretty Things blog.  My days will be starting Nov. 30th. Check out my giveaway here.  7 days, 70 artists with great sales, discounts, and giveaways.  So check out Pretty Things and comment to have a chance at one of the 70 giveaways by fantastic artists.  And if you want a Unique birdfeeder for your yard/garden or as a gift, My Mosaic Birdhouse Birdfeeder was featured in the December/January issue of Birds and Blooms magazine.  Get it for yourself and have the only Birdhouse Birdfeeder featured in a national magazine.  (Or get it as a gift for your birdfeeding family/friends).  You can check out my Etsy shop, KayzKreationz, for more great Stained Glass, Mosaics, Fused Glass, or Beaded/Wire-wrapped Jewelry.

Virtual Craft Show-Day 2

Day 2 is live at Pretty Things.  Check out the newest Artists being featured today.  They're all wonderful.  Some Clay, some Glass, some Metal and even some great beading magazines you can win.  It runs for 7 days with 70 different Artists participating. Giveaways listed every day.  I'll be featured with a pair of my adorable Polymer Clay Pot Charmers later this week.  To see all the great artists and their sales, plus enter the giveaways, check out Pretty Things.

And if you're looking for some great Glass Kreationz for your Home or Garden for yourself or as gifts, check out my Etsy shop, KayzKreationz.  I make Stained Glass, Mosaics, Fused Glass and Beaded/Wire-wrapped Jewelry.  For the most unique gift, get yourself my Mosaic Birdhouse Birdfeeder.  It was featured in the newest issue of the Birds and Blooms magazine!  You'll have the only Mosaic Birdfeeder featured in a national magazine in your yard or garden.

Virtual Craft Show

It's here! The first day of the Virtual Craft Show.  There will be Giveaways, Discount Codes and More! 
Welcome to Day 1 of the First Annual Virtual Craft Show!

7 Days, 70 Artists, GIVING AWAY 70 things.  Can you believe it????
I hope you'll take the time to visit these artisans' shops and blogs, too.


Here's how you win: 

For each of the 7 days of the show, you get a point for each of the following (you don't have to do all four)....
Commenting on this page

Facebooking this page

Twittering this page

Blogging this page

Be sure to have either a blog with an email contact, or leave an email in your comment so I can notify you!  Your comment has to be on Pretty Things blog post about that particular day of the Virtual Craft show.  Click on the title or the box to the left to go right to the Virtual Craft show.

Drawing will be held a couple of days after the show.  So check out Pretty Things Blog for all the first great artists.  Stay tuned, because I'm participating in the Virtual Craft show and having a giveaway, too.

And if you're looking for that unique gift, check out my shop, KayzKreationz on Etsy.  My Mosaic Birdfeeder was featured in the newest copy of the Birds and Blooms magazine!  See the post below with all the details.  You'll have the only Mosaic birdfeeder featured in a national magazine for yourself or as a gift for a gardening/birdfeeding friend or loved one!  How great is that?

FEATURED: My Mosaic Birdfeeders in Birds and Blooms

YAY!  I got a copy of December/January issue of  Birds and Blooms magazine today and my Birdhouse Mosaic Birdfeeder is featured on page 38 for DIY crafts for birdfeeding and gardens/yards.  They contacted me back in April or May and asked about featuring it in the December/January issue.  I sent it in and it is the first feeder featured in the article.  There's also some tips on how to make your own.  Plus, it links to my Etsy shop, KayzKreationz for those that prefer buying one instead of making one.  So if you're looking for a unique birdfeeder for your yard or garden, check out my mosaic birdfeeders. The link in the title takes you to one that is like the one featured.  It's the Birdhouse Birdfeeder.  They also make wonderful gifts for your birdfeeding/gardening friends.  Here's a peek at the cover and the article.  It's so exciting to have one of my Mosaic Birdfeeders featured in a National magazine.

Featured HAF Shop-ME! KayzKreationz

Yay! I was pleasantly surprised this morning to wake up and find out I'm the Featured Shop for the HAFteam this week.  I love my glass. I make Stained Glass like this Poinsettia Panel, which I'm offering 10% off this week while I'm featured, if you put "HAF blog" in your convo to me on Etsy in my shop, KayzKreationz

And I make Mosaics, like this Mosaic Birdhouse Birdfeeder, which makes a great gift, either for yourself or a gardening, birdfeeding friend or family member.  In fact, one of my Mosaic Birdfeeders will be featured in the December/January issue of a National Magazine.  More on that later.

I also make Fused Glass items, like these Blue Tealight Candle Holders or this Bud Lite Beer Bottle Windchime, which would make a great gift for the Beerlover in your family or a friend.

So, if you're looking for something unique for yourself, loved one or as a gift, check out all my Stained Glass, Mosaics and Fused Glass items in my Etsy shop, KayzKreationz or my Zibbet shop, KayzKreationz.  Plus, watch for my Mosaic Birdfeeder feature in a National Magazine soon.  And watch for the First Annual Virtual Craft Fair I'm participating in Nov. 26-Dec. 3.  There will even be a Giveaway!  Thanks for stopping by.  Please feel free to leave a comment.

First Annual Craft Show

I'm so excited. I'm going to be participating in the First Annual Craft Show held by Lori at Pretty Things blog.  It's going to be going on Nov. 26-Dec. 3rd.  There will be 70 artists participating.  We'll have specials on our handcrafted items.  And there will be giveaways.  Stay tuned to find out more and see what I'll be giving away.  Meanwhile, check out my shop, KayzKreationz on Etsy to see if there's anything you want either now or during the Craft Show.  I'll be filling it up with more great Stained Glass, Mosaics and Fused Glass items, plus Jewelry before the show.  And coming in December, one of my Mosaice Birdfeeders will be featured in the December/January issue of a National Magazine.  Stay tuned to find out which one and get one of my OOAK handcrafted Mosaic birdfeeders for yourself and your garden or for a bird-loving friend.  Here's one for you to check out.

Check it out here:  Mosaic Birdhouse Birdfeeder

Another Giveaway-Earrings by Frasapeas

Love earrings?  I do.  Seems like I never have enough earrings.  That's why this giveaway is SO Great!  It's not for just one pair, but 2 pairs of earrings by Frasapease!  She's giving away her "Margaret" earrings AND Gold Filled Smoky Quartz Tear Drop earrings!  These are so adorable.  So check out the giveaway and see if you're a winner.  It's at MintGreenWithEnvy.

Plus if you're looking for some great Glass Kreationz for your Home, Garden or as gifts for friends and family, check out my Glass shop, KayzKreationz.  I know you'll find something you just can't live without, like this cute Mosaic Birdhouse Birdfeeder.

Saturday Blog Shoppers Deals

Just a quick post today for Saturday Blog Shoppers.  I've been so busy I didn't get anything new listed.  But in honor of my Birdie getting Lunch tutorial just below, I'm featuring my other birdfeeder again, until I get this newest one listed.  The birdfeeder in the tutorial below will be listed for sale in my Etsy shop KayzKreationz for $45.00 as soon as I can find a shipping box big enough for it to fit and be protected for shipping.  Until then (hopefully this week) enjoy my Birdhouse Birdfeeder in your yard.  And be sure to check out the other great shops participating in Saturday Blog Shoppers by clicking on the link to the right.  For any other Stained Glass, Glass Mosaics or Fused Glass for your home or garden be sure to check out KayzKreationz.

And to try making your own birdfeeder, check out my tutorial in the post below.  It's great fun.

Saturday Blog Shoppers Deals

Today marks the first day of the Saturday Blog Shoppers Deals.  Each of us participating will post something that is for sale in our Etsy shops, like this great Mosaic Birdhouse Birdfeeder I have for sale.  It's a great gift for yourself or someone else that loves to feed the birds.  Is also great to get so you're ready for spring and the birds that will be visiting your yard/garden.  After checking out my shop KayzKreationz, please click on the Saturday Blog Shoppers button on the right to go to the blog with the list of all the great Saturday Blog Shoppers Blogs and their wonderful items they have for sale in their Etsy shops.  Happy Shopping!

My mosaic birdfeeder is in a Treasury!

I hadn't been in a treasury for a while, so it was a nice surprise this morning to get a convo saying noahsarkcollection had put me in their treasury. They featured my mosaic Birdhouse birdfeeder. I love making these birdfeeders and especially like this little birdfeeder. So check out the treasury by either clicking on the picture of it or the title to the post and give it some love. Here's the birdfeeder they featured.

Spring Fling and my Mosaic Birdfeeder

My Mosaic Birdhouse Birdfeeder has been featured on DZFantasy's blog. She is doing a Spring Fling featuring quite a line-up of Etsy shops with great spring items. And she chose my Birdfeeder as one of her Spring items. Here is a pic of the feeder itself. If you want to see more great spring items, check out her blog. And if you're interested in more glass for your home or garden, check out my shop, KayzKreationz, for windchimes, plant stakes, sandscapes and more.

Getting ready to Garden

Next to my glass, gardening is probably my biggest passion. I love to plant things and watch them grow. I even enjoy just going out and standing there with the water hose and watering them. However, my biggest battle with my garden is "GRASSHOPPERS". I'm still trying to find something that will help me win that battle. As I find things, I'll post more about them.
But this post if mainly about the plants I just got. I've been wanting to try some heirloom tomatoes for a while. And since we're in San Antonio for a few day, I just went to Antique Rose Emporium and found a couple to try. I got "Cherokee Purple", "Brandywine" and a "Black Cherry" cherry tomato to try. One of the other buyers there assured me if I can win the battle of the grasshoppers, my Cherokee Purple tomato will offer up a huge plant that may cause me problems keeping staked and large, tasty tomatoes.
I also got some more Mexican Marigold Mint which can be substituted for Tarragon and has the prettiest little yellow flowers and a great licorice smell, plus some yarrow, poppies, Evergreen Wisteria, Coral Bean Vine, and a Vichenbleu antique Rose. Although I prefer roses that bloom repeatedly or at least a couple of times, this one is gorgeous purple and I just couldn't resist. So I have my work cut out for me when I get home, getting the garden ready to plant and then watching for the last frost to put everything out. Will have to baby them until then.
Plus get my birdfeeders recleaned, my hummingbird feeders out, my birdbath cleaned out again, and the birdhouses checked and recleaned if nothing has moved in yet. And I got a butterfly house from Andrews Reclaimed to put up for the "TONS" of butterflies I'm hoping to attract this year. See you soon.

GreenEarthJourney: Surprise Giveaway from Andrew's Reclaim!

GreenEarthJourney: Surprise Giveaway from Andrew's Reclaim!

It ends tonight so don't forget to check it out.

My interview on Redheadhomestead Blog

Woohoo! I've been featured on the Redheadhomestead Blog. To read the interview and see a picture of one of my newest creations, "Ocean Meets the Sky", plus a link to my Etsy shop, KayzKreationz check out her blog. It outlines basically how and why I got started with my glass as well as some of my favorite shops on Etsy for right now. Thanks for all your support.
And to add to the interview, once I got started with stained glass, I took a class in Mosaics and found a cute way to make birdbaths, birdfeeders, birdhouses, small tables and more with mosaics. A couple of years later, I took a class in glass fusing with a kiln and was hooked. The plate in my banner is just one of the pieces I've done by learning various techniques with glass and the kiln. It includes slump pattern bars, and pieces of a pot melt encased with regular pieces of glass. "I love my glass!"

Red is such a Cheery color-Jewelry and Glass

I love Red. It is such a cheery color. It always makes me feel better. But it also brings out passion in people. Whether it is passion for someone or something. It can brighten our day and cheer us up, especially if it's the color of something someone has given us. If you're looking to cheer yourself or someone else up, or just make someone's day, check out this great Red coral and pearl necklace and earring set. It's certain to do just that. And you can also help make STRINGandSTONES day by giving her that 1st sale! And if coral and pearls aren't quite your thing, but you still love red and that chunky look, take a peek at this gorgeous Carnelian necklace. It's great.

But if jewelry isn't what you're after, then I've got some great glass items that are either red or have red in them. Things for your home and garden, like a cute ladybug plant stake for your potted plants or flower bed, or this pretty little Mosaic birdfeeder with 3 little birdhouses in it. Or even this great red Poinsettia glass panel. You can find them at KayzKreationz.

Spring is Coming-Birds, Birdfeeders and Wildlife management

I love birds. All kinds of birds (except maybe buzzards). We do wildlife managment on our small Texas property and part of our work is to put out birdhouses, birdfeeders, butterfly houses, Birdbaths, Butterfly baths, take pictures of the wildlife, etc. The other day I was able to capture these pictures of a couple of cardinals in my yard and on one of my mosaic birdfeeders getting their breakfast. I hope you enjoy them. If you're interested in my mosaic birdfeeders check out KayzKreationz. This one has birdhouses on it. They'll dress up any yard and make your feeder different than any in your neighborhood.

And if you want to dress yourself up in the glorious red color of the cardinal, check out this great Coral Necklace from STRINGandSTONES. It was on the front page this a.m. and is in a Treasury West. Isn't it gorgeous?

Rah, Rah, Sis-Boom-Bah--Shop of the Day

Yet again we can help our furry friends. But this time show your team spirit while doing it. The new shop of the day has crocheted doggie sweaters like the one in the box on the right. She also has hand-painted signs for our home, to welcome people, share our sentiments or introduce people to our family, like this . So check out Abridger for any or all of these items and show our team spirit while protecting our loving furry friends.
And if you're interested in helping our feathered friends, too take a look at this cute mosaic birdhouse birdfeeder to keep them in food for the winter. It will look great in your garden. And for other great glass gifts for your home or garden, check out my shop KayzKreationz .
If looking for a bling type of gift for yourself or your loved one check out STRINGandSTONES for some gorgeous sterling silver and gemstone jewelry. You'll love this newbies shop. Show it some love and make her day with her first sale.