Happy Mother's Day

I know, it was yesterday...but I just wanted to get my good wishes out to all those women that are moms to both 2 and 4 legged kids. :) Or any number of legs for that matter.

My own mother is really tough to buy for...but does like a special present. I decided to make her a fused glass sun catcher. This is how it came out. It took 3 fusings, so it was a 3 day project...but I thought it came out pretty cool. I snapped the photo before I wrapped it, and now I wish I would have photographed it in a window as well...maybe that's enough reason to start a new sun catcher project.

Autism Awareness

I have created these autism awareness fused glass pendants and would love to find a group that wants to do a fundraiser using them for autism awareness. Let me know if you have any ideas! I have worked with many individuals from preschool through age 21 with autism, as well as with their families. Awareness is so important. Those with autism are awesome. You just need to be willing to follow them whenever possible. They can teach us so much.

Where is Spring?!!

The weather here in New Jersey is so chilly...I can't wait for Spring. I have been busy creating with my stash of glass. I love cutting the shapes and putting them together...shape, color then function.
Once things warm up here, I need to spend some time with my husband searching for four leaf clovers...I now only have one bottlecap necklace left in my inventory. Still lots of four leaf clovers, but not the correct size.

Wishing that my etsy shop would take off a bit, but things on eBay remain pretty steady sales wise. I guess I really need to focus on advertising!!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Yesterday I was able to uncast my Jelly Bean Resin Pendants. I love working with resin...it is a bit scientific..lol

I got geared up in protective gear so the particles do not get in my eyes and lungs and started filing away at the excess material, polishing them and then drilling a hole with my drillpress. They came out so nice, so different! I can see them hanging in a sunny window or aroung your neck. What are your favorite flavors of jelly beans? I love the popcorn!!!

I also made post earrings and hair clips. Last night I posted them on my site, www.aardvart.etsy.com

Lots of people took a look..but they are still there! If you enter "with these two hands" into the message to seller when paying, I will ship it to you for free!

Is the grass turning green?

I am really hoping for warmer weather to come soon! I have used up so many of my four leaf clovers creating jewelry and accessories and it is time to go four leaf clover hunting once again!! So many people bought the four leaf clover bottle cap necklaces since I started making them last Fall. I hope that each and every person out there that wears one has had a bit of good luck find them. ;)