Monday, July 29, 2013

One pin down, a million to go!

  I have been pretty busy lately in my shop, which is great! I broke my previous record of 5 sales in one month to 8!! I really hope the numbers keep going up! So it has been awhile since I've posted, but I wanted to share something. My husband and I had our traditional 4th of July party this year, and I decided it was time to clear a couple pins off my Pinterest board. There are a ton of them!! You may know the feeling!

  So I used a few decorating ideas which were cute in theory, but as for an outside party... not so functional... so, I won't bore you with those pics. But I also tried a new recipe, and that I HAVE to share!! These are AMAZING!! If you are someone that loves caramel apples, grapes, caramel, or cute appetizers... you may want to give these a try!! They are so easy!

The title was Crunchy Green Grapes  and all you do, is take your clean dry grapes, dip them in caramels melted with a little cream (I used regular 2%milk),  then dip them in finely chopped, salted peanuts. They are so addicting. Like little tiny caramel apples....but better..! So, if you try them I hope you love them as much as my family and I did!!

Sunday, July 14, 2013

Treasury Time

  I just love this treasury!! I love the color, and feel. Those are my cute little tea cups sitting in the second row :-)

                                       

'Vintage Michigan Team: Bravo, Avocado! ' by OneRustyNail

This collection features fabulously funky green finds, curated exclusively from Vintage Michigan Team members! Select shops are currently hosting Christmas in July sales - check us out!


Recycled Herb Alpert Magnet,...
$3

Vintage JAPAN Round Green Ba...
$17

Vintage Wood Crate Vernors D...
$48

Vintage Shoes Dr. Martens wi...
$54

Vintage Green glass teacups,...
$10

California Pottery Tureen, O...
$25

Mod Avocado Rooster Treasure...
$5.5

Indiana Glass Green Bowl
$5.5

Vintage Art Deco Morano Glas...
$45

Frog Salt and Pepper Shakers...
$24.5

Womens Vintage Sewing Patter...
$4

1920's Pot Planter RRPC ...
$28

sz 5 VINTAGE HIGH HEELS blac...
$16.98

Vintage Mens Olive Green But...
$26

Vintage Steampunk Bracelet
$20

Avocado Green Pitcher and Fi...
$38

Friday, July 12, 2013

Spending this beautiful Friday in my studio. I'm working on a few orders, one custom order for a Chicago Bears pilsner... being from Michigan.. I may upset a few fans :-) I posted this glass on my Facebook page, and along a trail of "likes" I received an order for a Bears glass!


 I think its just amazing how my work can be seen by so many people by using Facebook, Etsy, Twitter, and even here on my blog! Though I don't get too many views here, it is still fun to do and hopefully someday will lead to more views! Maybe I just need to be more interesting...? I'll work on that :-)

Monday, July 1, 2013

Some new items!

  Summer school program started today... Oh how I wish I had more time off. I did add a few more items to my shop though! I also got a rush order for an engagement gift.. Ill have to share photos when I'm done with it. I have also spent a lot of time getting pieces together to start my upcycling projects... I can't wait to start those!!
 
  This is one glass I'm very excited about! I have always wanted to show some support for our troops! I really like how they turned out!

 
I've also added a new vintage item! These are so fun,I love them! The deep green color is amazing!
 
 
They were a hidden treasure in my Aunt's crawl space! I'm so glad they came my way! I split them into sets so I could keep a set for myself.That's the hard part with selling vintage... not keeping all your treasures for yourself!
 
 
 


 

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

My little helper


 I am having a wonderful vacation so far! We have my niece here for a visit for a few days, and I thought it would be a lot of fun for her to make her very own tea party set! She's 2 and a half and she loves tea parties! What little girl (or big girl) don't! :-) So I got her all of her own supplies.
 
She just couldn't wait to get started!!
 
 
She picked all her colors and did everything herself! When she was done, she just had to add Pixie dust... which you may call glitter paint... :-)
 
 
The set is adorable! However, it's in the oven right now, so I can't share the finished project... but, when its done, I will definitely include the photo next time! We had so much fun! She even hums while she paints! Cutest thing ever!! I may have to hire her soon...
 

Monday, June 17, 2013

Summer Vacation

  I am finally on summer vacation!! Well, I work summer school, but still... I get two weeks off, and I'm thrilled about that! I have some big plans for the next two weeks! Lets see if I can accomplish at least half of them...

  I have just a couple orders to fill from my Etsy shop, those are almost done... hopefully I get more soon :-) I am also working on a couple new designs... a nautical themed glass and a peacock feather glass. I have made a peacock one in the past but I'm changing my design a bit...

  It's so hard sometimes to come up with new ideas, and I want to keep expanding my shop! So I have had a thought... upcycling! I see a lot of cool ideas around, and I though... I can do that! Every two weeks I participate in an online auction and that's where I find a lot of my vintage treasures. And, sometime I get lot boxes that... to be honest, are not what I expect. So, I had the thought to try some upcycling.. maybe start with some jewelry trays, snack plates, dessert stands... I don't know.. I guess Ill see where it takes me :-) Stay tuned!!

Friday, May 31, 2013

   It has been a busy month for me! I have had 5 sales in my Etsy shop! It may not sound like much, but for me, that's great!! I hope it continues, it has given me quite a motivation boost! I started some new designs, on top of finishing up my orders! Here is one of my favorite new designs! Ombre candle holders!! I had some custom paint left over, and this is what it turned into! I just hate wasting paint...

Here is another fun new design I tried out... was a luau themed glass... it's supposed to mean, 'Party til your coconuts come off' I haven't listed this one yet.. I haven't received enough feedback yet... I'm trying to decide if I should write out the word coconuts or if its clear enough with picture of the coconut bra... hummm... still have to think about that one... but here it is :-)
I hope to showcase a big project I've been working on soon.... I should be finishing it up this weekend.. unless I get another order.. which would be great!! I guess we will see :-)Etsy shop