Last HAF featured artist-Dahlish Knits

This weeks HAF featured artist is Dahlish Knits.  It's run by Gina, who lives in North Dakota, and has to divide her time between her knitting/creating and her husband and 2 children.  Looks like she manages to get it done though.  She also has a blog that she has to keep up with.  If you love handmade, and love knitted things, you need to check out her shop, Dahlish Knits for the most adorable items like these:

And if you're looking for some great Glass Kreationz, whether it's Stained Glass, Mosaics (like my birdfeeder that was featured in Birds and Blooms) or Fused Glass, or even some Beaded, Wire-wrapped jewelry, be sure to check out my shop, KayzKreationz.  Here's one piece I have up for sale.

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.

Artfire Shop Closing

Yesterday I got an e-mail from Artfire that they're shutting down all their Basic shops and owners.  If we want to continue on Artfire, we HAVE to upgrade to Pro.  Now, I've been with them since the beginning back in 2008.  I started as Basic to see what they offered different from Etsy and how it would go.  I've promoted, checked in, etc.  But NADA.  I've never gotten one sale from my Artfire shop.  I had one custom request from a seller on Etsy who was moving to Artfire and wanted to make the piece through Artfire so I would get some feedback.  But that's it.  I like having my Artfire shop as another venue.  But without having any sales from it, I can't justify paying for it each month.  At least with my Etsy shop, if I don't make a sale it doesn't cost me.  So before Artfire closes down all Basic shops August 15th, I'm offering 10% off any item in my Artfire shop, KayzKreationz.  I don't have much listed there now, since it will be closing, but I do have a few thing for your Home and Garden.  Plus a great Fused Glass Purse holder so you don't have to let your purse sit on the floor.  And for those SOBE enthusiasts, I have one last SOBE fused glass bottle candle holder/candy dish/ wall art.  They don't make glass SOBE bottles anymore, so this will be one of the last.  Thanks for looking.  If you find something you want, please contact me first so I can adjust the price for you or send you a revised invoice.  I will still have my Etsy shop, KayzKreationz so you will be able to find great Fused Glass, Stained Glass, Mosiac Glass Kreationz for your Home and Garden.  Happy Shopping.

Blue Fused Glass Tealight Candle Holders-Treasury

My Blue Fused Glass Tealight candle holders are featured in this treasury: Shades of Blue.

In honor of this treasury I'm offering 10% off of these candle holders if you check out my Page and "Like" it, post on the treasury comment and then contact me saying you did so and I'll get you an updated invoice.  My Page: KayzKreationz.

For more great Glass Kreationz for your Home and Garden, check out my shop: KayzKreationz

Etsy Texas Style Treasury-Blue Fused Glass Strip Plate

Another great treasury!  My Blue Fused Glass Strip Plate is in the Etsy Texas Style Treasury!  This little plate makes a great little serving dish, jewelry holder, candy dish, candle holder.  Whatever you need it can be used for.  It's made of 2 different shades of blue and a light mauve glass.  The edges are beveled, and it's slightly slumped for a shallow dish.  Anyone that loves blue would love this dish.  Be sure to check it out in my Etsy shop, KayzKreationz.  You can also check out the Etsy Texas Style Treasury and give it some love, or find some other great items all made by Texans and in Texas shops.

WooHoo! 200 Followers-Giveaway between 250-300 followers

Wow! When I checked in on my blog tonight, I realized I had finally hit 200 followers! I did a little happy dance.  I've been trying to get to 200 followers for quite a while.  I love blogging about my Stained Glass, Mosaics and Fused Glass Kreationz for Home and Garden.  Plus I really like blogging about our small Texas ranch and the wildlife management we do.  I was just waiting to get to 200 followers so I could announce that somewhere between 250 and 300 followers I'm going to do a Glass or Bead giveaway.  So if you want your chance to win either a glass piece or a beaded piece, just keep following my blog and checking in.  I'd especially like it if you leave a comment on any post you really enjoy.

Meanwhile, you can check out some of my Glass Kreationz for your Home or Garden in my shop, KayzKreationz on Etsy or KayzKreationz on Artfire.  You may find something you can't live without right now.  Here's a couple of pics of some other glass I've gotten done and just need to list.  Enjoy.

If you're interested in either one of these before I get them listed, leave me a comment with a way to contact you and I can let you know price and shipping.  They'd love to find a new home.  The first is a lovely little Fused Glass windchime on a piece of driftwood from our ranch.  And the second is a small Purple Fused Glass vase/tealight candle holder.

Newest Saturday Blog shoppers, Romance is in the Air-I'm the Featured Seller this Week!

Well, it's that time again folks.  The Great Saturday Blog Shoppers Event.  And this week I have the honor of being the "Featured Shop".  Although I haven't gotten any sales yet from it, it's been lots of fun, seeing what everyone posts and has for sale in their shops.  If you haven't heard of it or had a chance to check it out yet, click on the Saturday Blog Shoppers button to the right and it will take you to a great list of blogs with shops on Etsy.  They have some great items.

For this week I've decided it's time for a little romance.  Looking for that perfect little thing to set a romantic mood in your life?  Want a sweet little romantic gift for that someone special in your life?  Then check out this set of 3 great little Blue Tealight Candle Holders.  Don't you just love candles?  I do and have them all over my house. These are made of art glass, slumped over a stainless steel cup in my kiln.  They include the tealight candles, so they're ready to go right from the package.  I love my glass and enjoy making things that other people enjoy, so if these aren't right for you, be sure to check out the rest of my Stained Glass, Mosaics and Fused Glass items for your home and garden at KayzKreationz.  I'm sure you'll find something you just can't live without.  And if you find something you think someone else will just love, feel free to let them know or even tweet about it.  Thanks for looking.

Saturday Blog Shoppers Deals

Well gang, it's time for another Saturday Blog Shopper Deal.  This week I'm featuring my favorite piece in my shop.  Although blue isn't one of my favorite colors, I love the way this piece turned out.  It was quite a challenge cutting all the narrow little strips of glass, lining them up in the mold, firing them and then getting the fused piece out of the mold.  Then I sandblasted it to get a better finish on it, beveled the edges, and refired it to get a gloss on it again.  Finally it was slumped in another mold to make this romantic Blue Striped Plate you see here.  It would make a great little serving dish, candle holder, jewelry holder as you see in this picture or a myriad other uses.  If you're looking for a special treat for yourself or a great little gift for someone special this is it.  It is a one of a kind.  Enjoy.  And be sure to check out my other great Stained Glass, Mosaic glass and Fused Glass items for your home and garden.  They make great gifts for yourself, friends or loved ones.  They're all in KayzKreationz on Etsy.

New video about Texas and My Glass

Always wanted to put my glass to music. And since I love Texas and Texas things, I added a little bit of Texas to it. So check out my video of My Glass and Texas. Then leave a comment and tell me what you think. You can find my glass at KayKreationz at Etsy or Artfire. Come check out my stores.

Make video montages at www.OneTrueMedia.com

So, has the Moon grown? Candle holders if that's still not enough light for you.

If the full moon tonight looks unusually large, it is not your imagination – it is the biggest and brightest full moon to be seen for 15 years.
Each month the Moon makes a full orbit around the Earth in a slightly oval-shaped path, and tonight it will swing by the Earth at its closest distance, or perigee. It will pass by 356,613km (221,595 miles) away, which is about 28,000km closer than average.
The unusual feature of tonight is that the perigee also coincides with a full moon, which will make it appear 14 per cent bigger and some 30 per cent brighter than most full moons this year – so long as the clouds hold off from blocking the view.
The next closest encounter with a full moon this large will not be until November 14, 2016.

Cool, huh. But if that bigger, bright full moon doesn't give you enough light, check out these candle holders that will add some romantic light to your life. They're at http://kayzkreationz.etsy.com/

Fused Blue strip plate featured on Sassa's blog

Wohoo, my dark blue, light blue, mauve fused glass strip plate was featured on Sassa's blog about her own little etsy treasury. It was featured along with about 3 other really nice pieces of glass. The plate, shown here to the left, is a one-of-a-kind fused piece that is for sale at my etsy shop. So check out Sassa's blog http://sassas-etsy-treasury.blogspot.com/ And if you're interested in this plate as a gift for yourself or your loved one check out my etsy store http://kayzkreationz.etsy.com/ It is packaged and ready to ship to your home. And it can be used in a variety of ways in your home.

Feeding my Blog and Etsy shop to Twitter--Purple Glass vase

Yay, I think I figured out how to get my Etsy feed and my Blog feed to Twitter. Thanks to Timothy Adam Designs. I should know if I did it right in about an hour. Had a nice afternoon, taking some pictures of some more candle holders I have made up and a nice small purple vase I'm hoping to get listed in the next day or two. Also found my Bud Lite Beer Bottle windchime, so I need to get some pictures of it and list it. I love those windchimes.

My husband spent the day redoing our road. We were able to buy some road base and have it delivered yesterday (3, 18-24 yd belly dump trucks full). So he spent the whole day on his tractor moving it around and smoothing it out, filling in the potholes we had and building it up where it keeps washing out when it rains. LOL Hasn't rained in months (at least not enough to measure), but when it does we're ready! Anyway here's a pic of the purple vase and check my flickr for pictures of his tractor. http://flickr.com/photos/kayzkreationz And my twitter channel is http://twitter.com/KayzKreationz Come follow me.

Romantic--Carnelian necklace and Blue Tealight Candle holders

Today I'm featuring http://stringandstones.etsy.com/ This carnelian necklace is gorgeous. And it's got red swarovski crystals with it too. There's that red again. :)
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16598235

And for something romantic:
http://kayzkreationz.etsy.com/
these are really nice: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15964611

New Recycled SoBe bottle Candle holder/Serving dish/Wall Art

Looking for a neat gift for a young person/teen? My son loved his SoBe drinks, and the bottles. So I decided to fuse one in the kiln for him. He loved it. Said it could be used to set something on or hang on his wall. This one is Lava Lizard on his Kayak. Teens love abstract things like this.

Check it out at http://kayzkreationz.artfire.com/

Could also be used just to set your change and such on on your dresser/desk.