Sassy Glass Studio :: All Things Sassy: November 2014

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Three Ways to Save on Your Handmade Holiday Shopping

Shop handmade for the holidays and save in Sassy Glass Studio's Etsy shop!

From this past Saturday to this coming Sunday I am involved from morning to night with an amazing event that kicks off the holiday season in Knoxville, Tennessee. Fantasy of Trees is an annual celebration to benefit East Tennessee Children's Hospital that features hundred of decorated trees (most of which are available for sale and delivered to you after the event), a gingerbread house village, children's activities and even a carousel! I am honored to be one of the co-chairs of this event and I love being a part of it, but it does take me away from the every day operation of my fused glass business during one of the busiest times of the year.

It is because of this that I am offering three different opportunities to save by shopping on-line in the Sassy Glass Studio Etsy shop for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. I will be back at the Market Square Holiday Market on December 6, 13 and 20 as well as the Ijams Handmade Holiday Marketplace on December 7 for those of you who love to shop with me in person.

A word to the on-line shoppers...I have a lot of new items, specifically pendants and coasters featuring new Fusography designs (see below), that have not made their way into the shop yet. I apologize for them not being available as part of the sale, but they will be available very soon! And don't forget that you can custom order fused glass goodness with your own photos or graphic designs too! Check out this post for five creative ways you can share your Instagram photos.

Here is how you can save:

Shop the Sassy Glass Studio Etsy shop and save 20% off your order each time you shop with these coupon codes!

Black Friday, November 28th : BLACKFRIDAY
Small Business Saturday, November 29th : SMALLBIZSAT2014
Cyber Monday, November 30th : CYBERMONDAY2014

The coupon code is only good for purchases made on the date shown above. TN sales tax will be added to orders shipped in TN.

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{MARK YOUR CALENDAR}

Market Square Holiday Market
12pm to 7pm
December 6
December 13
December 20

Ijams Holiday Marketplace
December 7

ORDER & SHIPPING DEADLINES

December 8
last day for Fusography {full-color images fused to glass} orders.

December 15
last day for Knoxville area custom orders. These orders will be for pick-up only.

December 19
last shipping day for USPS Priority Mail orders shipping in the US. Note: there is no guarantee of delivery before Christmas for shipments on this date.

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ON A SIDE NOTE:

Market Square Holiday Market is December 6, 13 & 20 from 12pm to 7pm!

Shop local, handmade and fresh at the Holiday Market. Located on and around Market Square in Downtown Knoxville, the Holiday Market is the place to shop for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts for everyone on your shopping list, plus winter harvest produce, baked goods and canned and jarred goods are available. Support your local vendors!

Now is the time to book your Fused Glass Classes for the spring and summer! My weekends and evenings fill up fast, but a deposit will secure your date and time. Classes are still available in the winter, but it can be chilly in the studio! Click the links to find out more information on Beginner Fused Glass Class and Intermediate Fused Glass Class!

Classes are all four hours so you can even schedule them in the early evening during the week. Pack your dinner before work or grab some food before class. The first hour or more is class time so you can have a snack or dinner while you learn!

Now booking speaking engagements! I am available to speak to your small or creative business group on the topics of social media and turning your passion into a successful business. Contact me for details on these topics, cost and scheduling.

Creative business consulting is available one-on-one and in small groups. I will work with you to overcome obstacles, help guide you to reach your small/creative business goals and lead you to success. NEW: Planning Your Way to Success workshop on January 10th, 2015. Details and registration will be available soon!

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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Five Creative Ways to Share Instagram Photos

Today's big question: What should you do with all your Instagram photos?

OK, I may be a little biased about what you should do with your Instagram photos, but I really think these are the best ways to share your Instagram photos! Sassy Glass Studio can put your beautiful photographs {Instagram squares or regular old rectangles} on just about any fused glass piece of art we create.

Here are five creative ways to share your Instagram photos:

1. Set of coasters featuring photos from your families favorite vacation or the kids, Perfect for the office, home or the grandparents who don't have any wall space left for hanging prints. Bonus: Pick up some mini easels, set the coaster on one and they become little masterpieces for your desk or table.

2. Pendants and rings showcasing your favorite grandchild {or your child to give to grandma}, beloved pet or that perfect sunset that your friend found so beautiful,

3. Larger pieces, such as plates, platters and bowls, and can feature well, larger images, or a collage of your favorites. We offer a set of four or more 6 inch square plates that, paired with a platter, can show off your favorite images to coordinate with your decor.

4. Wall hangings or sun catchers go to next level awesome when they are your stunning images. That perfect sunset would look amazing with the sun shining behind it. Replace the glass in a shadowbox with a Fusography piece on white glass, put some light behind it and boom, you've got a one-of-a-kind piece of art for your wall.

5. Love making lists or doodling? A dry erase board is a fun way to incorporate images while being a very functional work of art. Dry erase boards can be created in any size from 4 inches square to 20 inches square. Rectangles and circles are available too!

The possibilities are endless when it comes to Fusography. Need a unique for someone who is difficult to find just the right gift for? Give them Fusography. We'll work with you to find the perfect pieces for everyone on your holiday gift giving list.

Below are photos showcasing some new Fusography designs now available for custom order and in the Etsy shop soon!

Here are some design collections currently available for custom order!

ON A SIDE NOTE:

Market Square Holiday Market is December 6, 13 & 20 from 12pm to 7pm!
Shop local, handmade and fresh at the Holiday Market. Located on and around Market Square in Downtown Knoxville, the Holiday Market is the place to shop for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts for everyone on your shopping list, plus winter harvest produce, baked goods and canned and jarred goods are available. Support your local vendors!

Now is the time to book your Fused Glass Classes for the spring and summer! My weekends and evenings fill up fast, but a deposit will secure your date and time. Classes are still available in the winter, but it can be chilly in the studio! Click the links to find out more information on Beginner Fused Glass Class and Intermediate Fused Glass Class!
Classes are all four hours so you can even schedule them in the early evening during the week. Pack your dinner before work or grab some food before class. The first hour or more is class time so you can have a snack or dinner while you learn!

Now booking speaking engagements! I am available to speak to your small or creative business group on the topics of social media and turning your passion into a successful business. Contact me for details on these topics, cost and scheduling.

Creative business consulting is available one-on-one and in small groups. I will work with you to overcome obstacles, help guide you to reach your small/creative business goals and lead you to success. NEW: Planning Your Way to Success workshop on January 10th, 2015. Details and registration will be available soon!