Bead Soup 7 and my Partner

Yay! I'm participating in Lori Anderson's 7th Bead Soup Blog party.  I got my notice of my partner last week.  It's Ann Sherwood from Wisconsin.  To find out more about her, check out her blog, Ann's Blog.  I had already started putting some soup to simmer on the stove, but wanted to check with her that there went any ingredients she just couldn't handle or wouldn't enjoy.  She assured me she was up for pretty much anything.  So I put the finishing touches/spices in the soup and got it mailed off to her last week.  If everything goes right with the Post Office (LOL) it should be arriving at her house today.  Her soup to me is also scheduled to be delivered today.  But knowing my post office,  that's a big IF.  They sometimes decide packages won't fit in my LARGE mailbox without even trying and just leave me a message that I have a package waiting for me in town, 12-15 miles away.  So we'll see when I go up the road to the main road to check my mail this afternoon.  Hopefully it will be there for me to sample.  Stay tuned for all the reveals.  This party was so large Lori had to divide it into 3 reveals.  I'm in the last reveal in April.  Check the button on the left of my blog for the 3 reveal dates.  There was over 500 participating in the Blog Hop party, plus some participating on Facebook because they don't have blogs.  It's a blast.  There's tons of awesome designers and designs in these parties.  Lastly, here's a peek at the soup I sent Ann.

If you're interested in some of my Wire-wrapped, beaded jewelry or my Stained Glass, Mosaics and Fused Glass items for your Home or Garden, check out my shop, KayzKreationz.  You'll be glad you did. LOL

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Bead Packet Design Challenge from Sharyl's Jewelry & NKP Designs

Back at the end of September, I signed up for a Design Challenge on Sharyl's Jewelry blog.  It was in conjunction with NKP Designs, using some of her artbeads.  We were mailed a packet of beads and asked to design a piece of jewelry. The idea was to see what 10 different jewelry designers would come up with using the same beads. I loved the beads.  The colors were fantastic and I had several ideas right away.  We were required to use the large focal artbead and at least 2 other of the artbeads. Then we could use the rest of the beads or beads from our stash to finish our piece. I thought my beads all complimented themselves so well, I decided to use only the beads I received in my piece along with the silk and the chain.  This is what I finally settled on. I'm loving using Sari silk ribbons in my jewelry lately and I had the perfect colors left from some silks I'd gotten from Marsha Neal's studio that I had used in my Bead Soup Blog Party piece in August.  I found this chain that just seemed to say "Use me" with these beads and the silks.  And the toggle fit perfectly, too.  What do you think?  How did I do with my beads and the Bead Challenge?  Be sure to visit Sharyl's Jewelry blog for the rest of the participants and see what the other 9 designers did with their beads.  Here's the beads I started with (I forgot to take a pic before I started designing, so this is the pic of the beads from Sharyl's website for the challenge):

And here's my finished piece:

If you're interested in purchasing this piece, let me know. I'll be putting it in my Etsy shop, KayzKreationz shortly.  And if you're looking for Stained Glass, Mosaics or Fused Glass kreationz for your Home or Garden, be sure to check my shop out.
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Love My Art Jewelry: VERY cool earrings by Melinda Orr that could be yo...

I love Melinda's work.  So check out this great post and all the ways to find her here at:  Love My Art Jewelry: VERY cool earrings by Melinda Orr that could be yo...: MaryAnn Carroll These beauties were donated by fellow artisan Melinda Orr. Many of you know Melinda, I'm sure. If you don't, however, ...
Plus, there's a giveaway.
And for great Stained Glass, Mosaic and Fused Glass Kreationz for your Home and Garden, check out my Etsy shop, KayzKreationz.
Plus, if you're looking for some great Pepper Jams, Pepper Fudge, Toffee or Salts to spice up your cooking, check out GrueneAcresKitchen

Pips Jewelry Giveaway

Aren't these gorgeous?  Well Pips Jewelry is having her first giveaway on her blog for a set of these beads or another in a second picture on her blog.  So click on the title of the post or here on Pips Jewelry to rush over to her blog and check it out.  The giveaway lasts until Sunday, the winner will be picked Monday, Feb. 6th. It's open to everyone.  I'm really hoping I win either the Bronze Flower or the Petal Capped.

And if you're looking for some great Glass Kreationz gifts for your Home or Garden or Wire-wrapped, Beaded Jewelry for yourself or a loved one, check out my shop, KayzKreationz.  I make Stained Glass, Mosaics and Fused Glass Kreationz.

HAF Featured Artist: trusk4u

This week's Featured HAF artist is Teresa from trusk4u at the HandmadeArtistsShop.  Although her first  crafting love was sewing, she now loves creating handmade jewelry using all kinds of materials, especially wire and recycled parts.  In fact she says it's her obsession.  She likes to learn new skills and try new techniques in her jewelry, also.  She has opened a shop in Mebane, NC called Hollyhocks, LLC which sells handmade items from local artists.   You should check out her online shop at trusk4u though for wonderful Jewelry designs like these:

Plus, her husband makes wonderful Key chains, Pens, and Shaving Kits in his workshop that she lists in her trusk4u shop on HandmadeArtistsShop.  So check it out.

And if you're looking for some unique Stained Glass, Mosaics, Fused Glass Kreationz for your Home or Garden or as gifts, plus Wire-wrapped, Beaded Jewelry, be sure to check out my shop on Etsy, KayzKreationz.

Mom's Sunflower Mosaic Table

My mom had an old metal umbrella table that she was thinking about getting rid of.  But I convinced her to keep it and put Glass Mosaic on it to dress it up for her deck.  She's always love sunflowers, so that's what we decided to put on it.  I did have a little bit of a hard time convincing her though that Sunflowers come in different colors.  But after googling some images and showing them to her, we started drawing off the design.  We started with the Sunflowers, then added the leaves, stems and branches.  We decided to go with Glass nuggets around the center hole and the outside rim to keep from having any sharp points on the edges.  Then we added the blue background to make it look like you're looking up at the Sunflowers towards the sky.  Finally we grouted the whole thing with a Buttercream grout to blend everything together.  It turned out great and she was ecstatic.  My dad was almost as excited about it as she was.  He would come home from work every day to check out the progress.  Hope you like it as well.
For small mosaic items for your Home and Garden, check out my Etsy shop, KayzKreationz.

Bead Soup Blog Party Coming!

Yay, the Bead Soup Blog Party is coming. Lori, at Pretty Things hosts this twice a year.  And although the sign ups are closed for this round you really should check it out and join us for the next round next spring.  This consists of jewelry makers, both long time jewelry makers and newbies like me, that get partnered up with someone else.  We swap beads, findings, whatever.  The main thing is we HAVE to send a Focal,  a Pretty clasp, (not just a lobster claw) and some coordinating beads.  When we get our stash from our partner, we post a pictue of it on our blog.  Then we have until Sept. 17th to make something and post the pictures of what we did on that day for the reveal.  Then we get to hop around over 300 Blogs!  And check out what everyone made.  I'm partnered with Loretta Carstensen from California.  She makes lovely things from Polymer Clay, something I've tried and haven't been real successful with yet.  She has an Etsy and Artfire shop, plus her blog.  Check out her shops by clicking on Etsy or Artfire.  And check out her blog by clicking on her name.  Then be sure to check back later to see what wonderful goodies I receive from her and again in September to see what I make with them.
For some great Glass Kreationz for your Home or Garden, you can check out my Etsy shop, KayzKreationz, too.  Enjoy.

Souvenirs From Life: BTW- Giveaway

This looks wonderful. Flush cutters that cut flush on both sides. Check out this giveaway on Souvenirs From Life: BTW- Giveaway: "On my bead table this morning- In my quest to perfect the jump ring cutting process, I came across a really cool tool. This is a double flus..."  As a fairly new beader, I would love these. I can never get a flush cut on both sides of my wire.  I love this.
And for some great Glass Kreationz, check out my shop KayzKreationz for Stained Glass, Fused Glass and Mosaic Glass Kreationz for your Home and Garden.

Lori Anderson's Bead and Button adventure and Giveaway

I love reading Lori's blog. She always has so much great info and pictures of jewelry she's made. She's also behind the Bead Soup Blog party. I can't believe all the creativity in that.  But she just got back from the Bead and Button show and has a cute video, plus some wonderful finds and a great Giveaway for readers. So get on over there and check it out.  It's Pretty Things.

And if you're looking for some great Glass Kreationz for your Home or Garden, be sure to check out my shop: KayzKreationz. Hopefully you'll find something you can't live without. LOL  There's Beer Bottle windchimes, jewelry, Glass plates, bowls and more.  Even some Fused Glass Garden markers to maker your garden unique like these: http://www.etsy.com/listing/48963248/yellow-weeds-fused-glass-garden-marker 

♥**A Little of This and That**♥: Huge Vintage Giveaway ~ May 2011

I love her clay molds. Check out her giveaway.♥**A Little of This and That**♥: Huge Vintage Giveaway ~ May 2011: "~♥~ Vintage Giveaway May 2011 ~♥~ Vintage Pink Rhinestone Ring, Antique blue glass bottle, Vintage & Antique inspired findings and me..."

And if you're looking for some great Glass Kreationz for your home or garden, check out my shop, KayzKreationz.  Thanks

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

Another Great Giveaway-Heart Sachets by QuiltsGaloreandMore

These are the most adorable Heart Sachets.  They're on QuiltsGaloreandMore blog.  And they're available at her shop Pretty Pincushions.  In honor of her reaching 400 followers on her blog, she's giving 5 of them away!  So check out the blog and see what you have to do to enter.  You'll love them.  And check out her shop, too for more great items.
And if you're looking for some great Stained Glass, Mosiacs or Fused Glass Kreationz for your home or garden, or Wire-wrapped and beaded Jewelry, bookmarks, charms, check out my Etsy shop:  KayzKreationz.  I'm sure you'll find something you can't live without.  More things being listed all the time.  The newest is the Pink Breast Cancer beaded charm/cell phone charm/zipper pull.

New Giveaway for Metal Stamps

I've just started metal stamping with my jewelry and Glass Kreationz.  So I found this great giveaway for a set of metal stamps.  They're from PJ Tools and Supplies.  It's for a set of letters, The Ballroom boogie font in lowercase letters.  They look fabulous.  Lori was asked to review them and then a set will be given away.  Her earrings and pendant turned out so cute.  So check out the Pretty Things blog for this giveaway and see her items.
Also, if you're looking for Stained Glass, Mosaics, or Fused Glass Kreationz for your Home or Garden, or some cute beaded and wire-wrapped jewelry, check out my Etsy shop KayzKreationz.  I just added a Pink Breast Cancer charm for your cell phone or as a zipper pull.

I Won!-Sit and Spin Riveted Pendant class from Beaducation

Woohoo! I won the Beaducation giveaway.  I'm getting set to take my online class for the "Sit and Spin Riveted Pendant"  It looks like it will be so much fun.  They've got lots of great classes.  They even have some free classes for beginners and those interested in getting into another aspect with their jewelry making.  So check out Beaducation.
 I've always thought riveting, soldering and welding metal would be interesting so this class should be so much fun.  Although, as my family knows, torches and I don't really get along.  I forget there's fire there. LOL  But we'll see if I can get through the class without any major mishaps.  When I get my pendant finished I'll post it here so everyone can see it and tell me what they think. 
In the meantime, if you're looking for some great Glass Kreationz for your Home or Garden check out my shops at Etsy: KayzKreationz or Artfire: KayzKreationz or Zibbet: KayzKreationz.
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KayzKreationz is Featured

I recently was contacted by Brandy at Giveaway Blogdom for a feature.  She sent me the questions and I answered them as best I could, hopefully without boring anyone.  If you'd like to read the feature about KayzKreationz, check out Giveaway Blogdom and find out more about me and my Glass Kreationz for your Home and Garden.
If you're looking for something in Glass check out my shop, KayzKreationz.

Thanks all and enjoy.

Bud Lite Beer Bottle Windchime-Recycled

I love making these windchimes.  They're made out of Beer Bottles-Recycled.  I take the labels off, clean the bottles well, fire them slowly in my kiln with wire fused in them for hanging.  Once they've cooled, I take them out, clean them and decoupage the labels back on with a decoupage glue.  Then I hang them from a piece of driftwood from our small Texas ranch with strong fishing line and then use screw eyes and chain to hang the entire windchime.  Everybody seems to have a favorite.  And these seem to be a favorite with my customers.  I even did one this summer for a lady here in Texas.  It had a Coors Lite, Miller Lite and Bud Lite bottle for her "It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere" area in her home.  These make great gifts and look great hanging either in your home or outside on your deck/porch.  But, I have to warn you, they make LOTS of noise. LOL.  Also, if you're hanging them outside, you may want to seal the tops of the bottles so water doesn't get down in them and freeze and break your bottles. (I learned this the hard way.  The man I bought my first set from didn't tell me that.)  The Bud Lite Beer Bottle Windchime-Recycled can be purchased in my Etsy shop, KayzKreationz.  I'm currently also working on a Corona Beer Bottle windchime.
And for more Glass Kreationz for your Home or Garden, check out my shop, KayzKreationz.

Will that Be Paper, Plastic, Canvas...Treasury

I love Etsy Treasuries! I was convoed last night that my Blue Fused Glass Striped Plate was in an Etsy Treasury, Will that Be Paper, Plastic, Canvas, etc. There's some great things in that treasury.  Why not check it out and maybe you'll find something you just can't live without.  Or you may find a great gift for yourself or someone else. 
If you're looking for some great Glass Kreationz for your Home or Garden, you can check out my Blue Fused Glass Striped Plate in the treasury or other glass in my shop, KayzKreationz.  Enjoy!

Andrews Reclaimed Giveaway

I love this shop, Andrews Reclaimed.  He makes mason bee nests, wooden seed trays, painting panels, dog feeders, and much more from eco-friendly repurposed wood.  I've gotten a couple of things from him and love them.  And right now he's holding his first ever giveaway on his blog.  You can win a $50 credit in his Etsy shop by entering.  It's very easy.  So check out his giveaway on his blog by clicking on the title to this post.  Or check out his shop Andrews Reclaimed.  You'll love his things too.
And for Glass Kreationz for your Home and Garden, check out my Etsy shop, KayzKreationz for Stained Glass, Mosaics and Fused Glass Kreationz.  They make great gifts for yourself and your friends and loved ones.
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Liquor Bottle Fan/Light Pulls-Cute gifts

I love these little liquor bottle fan/light pulls. It's hard to find miniature liquor bottles that are glass though. But I finally found some while we were in South Texas.  And after "having" to drink the liquor that was in them, I was able to wash the bottles, soak the labels off and fire them in my kiln with a piece of brass ball chain in them to make the fan/light pulls. After they're fired, I have to put the labels back on them.  That is sometimes difficult to do and make them look good. But I think these turned out pretty good.  There's 3 different types of Tequila bottles and a Brandy bottle.  So if you're looking for something unique for your own home or for a unique gift, these are just the ticket.
If you're looking for something for your Home or Garden, I also make Stained Glass, Mosaic and other Fused Glass Kreationz for your Home and Garden, that are listed in my Etsy shop, KayzKreationz.  Be sure to check it out.

Treasuries!

In a thread in the forums on Etsy tonight, someone explained that you could go to "Treasury" and put your name in the search box to see if you'd been listed in any Treasuries.  Since I hadn't heard that I'd been put in any, I decided to search.  And I was tickled to see that in the last few weeks my glass had been put in 2 different treasuries! Yay! The first is for the "Handmade Artist Forum Twitter Ring".  This is a team I belong to, and we've formed a twitter ring to tweet about other Handmade Artist's shops and such.  The curator of this treasury put my Stained Glass Mosaic Birdhouse feeder in this one.  I love making Glass Kreationz for Home and Garden, so this is one of my favorite items.  If you're looking for something for a friend or family member that loves gardening and feeding the birds, this is just the ticket for you.
The second Treasury is "Poinsettia" and the curator put my Stained Glass Poinsettia panel in it.  If you love Poinsettia's, the color red, or Stained Glass, this panel is for you.  It would look great adorning your wall or window.

If you're looking for something else for your Home or Garden, be sure to check out my shop, KayzKreationz.  I also do some beading and wire work and have some jewelry, pendants listed.  Thanks again to those that included my glass in their treasuries.