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Showing posts with label Etsy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Etsy. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Back in the glass studio: Refreshed, reorganized and ready to rock and roll!
Thursday, August 3, 2017
Fused Glass Pendant Clearance!
Fused Glass Pendant Clearance!
All fused glass pendants in the Etsy shop are only $5 plus shipping until they are gone!
After taking some time away from creating fresh fused glass goodness due to injuries and a bit of creative burnout, I am back! I'm changing things up at Sassy Glass Studio to bring more focus to what sells best in the Etsy shop and discontinuing the creation of some items, including pendants. So what does that mean to you?
It means A HUGE SALE! From today until they are all gone, all pendants are only $5 plus shipping. WHAT? Yes, $5. Stock up for the holidays! Stock up for stocking stuffers! Buy one or buy 20! There are some more that will be added over the next week, but don't wait if you see one or more that you love because when it's gone, it's gone!
Click here to visit the pendant section of the Etsy shop! Keep your eyes open for updates on the studio refresh, ornament classes and new items in the Etsy shop for holiday gift giving!
Friday, June 9, 2017
Cocktail Rings Add Bling!
Summer means cool drinks on hot days.
Look hot with a cool cocktail ring!
Visit the Sassy Glass Studio Etsy shop to see the cocktail rings currently available. More will be coming soon in a rainbow of fun colors.
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Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Sassy Glass Studio Spring Break Price Break!
The birds are singing. The grass is growing.
The weather is perfect to get outside and be active. And I'm hobbling around in an aircast/boot and a sling. It's the getting active that did me in about a month ago. A combination of downhill mountain biking and trail running gave me a sprained elbow, a sprained ankle, a fractured elbow and a fractured leg. Yup, and bruises too. But I'm not one to dwell on the downside of things, so my breaks equate to a price break for you!
Why a price break? Well, because of the elbow I can't work in the glass studio to produce new pieces, but the Etsy shop is stocked with fused glass goodness that would love to find its way into your home or onto your body. So, think of this as a winning combination of Spring cleaning and helping me take my mind off of the fact that I can't wield my glass cutter and fire up the kiln for the next 5 weeks. I need all the distractions I can get these days!
The weather is perfect to get outside and be active. And I'm hobbling around in an aircast/boot and a sling. It's the getting active that did me in about a month ago. A combination of downhill mountain biking and trail running gave me a sprained elbow, a sprained ankle, a fractured elbow and a fractured leg. Yup, and bruises too. But I'm not one to dwell on the downside of things, so my breaks equate to a price break for you!
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| The elbow fracture is on the bone in the bend of my elbow in the x-ray and the leg fracture is on my fibula, on the left-facing side of my ankle in the x-ray. Cool, huh?! |
Here's how you can take advantage of my break(s)! Haha! I couldn't resist. Let's try this again.
Sassy Glass Studio Spring Break Price Break Sale
(that's better, huh? and I got in two breaks...)
Step 1: Shop the Sassy Glass Studio Etsy shop
Step 2: Use coupon code BREAK (that was easy!) to save 25% off your entire purchase (not including the shipping)*
Here's a sample of some of the fabulous fused glass items you will find in the shop! Take a break and shop!
And, if you are interested in learning how to create your own fused glass goodness, I will begin teaching beginner and intermediate classes again in May (it was April, but injuries!). At this time, I do not teach a class in the Fusography method as it is a long process and would take about a week to cover. I will, however, be creating a Fusography video and an ebook on the process that will be available for sale. Sign up HERE if you'd like to be notified when the video and ebook will be available.
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Friday, July 3, 2015
Sky Blue | Featured in the Etsy Shop
The rain has been falling in nearly every day for a week in East Tennessee but every so often, when I glance up from my work, I see some blue sky peeping out from the grey clouds. When I was checking in on my Etsy shop earlier today, I noticed quite of my fused glass items were the color of a bright blue sky and I thought I would share some here to brighten your day and mine too!
Most of these pieces are available, so if you see something you like and it's not in the Etsy shop let me know. Some of this fused glass goodness hasn't made it to the shop yet!
Celebrate the Fourth of July safely and enjoy some time with friends and family! I'll be out and about, hopefully on my mountain bike at some point. All this rain has made for sloppy trails that need time to drain and dry.
Sky Blue
Want to learn how to create your own fused glass goodness?
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Market Square Farmers' Market
Sassy Glass Studio will be back at the Market Square Farmers' Market on Saturday, July 11th from 9am to 2pm.
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Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Celebrate My Birthday with 25% Off in Sassy Glass Studio Etsy Shop!
Happy birthday to me! And to you too!
I thought about offering a discount equal to my age, but I didn't want to give away my fused glass goodness! Join me in celebrating my birthday month with a 25% discount off your purchase of $20 or more in the Sassy Glass Studio Etsy shop. This time of year, I typically take a little time away from creating in the glass studio and focus on my other creative entrepreneurial endeavors and get all of my fused glass goodness listed in the shop. I've photographed and listed a good bit of it, but there is more to come! Lots of swizzle sticks, coasters, and business card holders...not to mention plates and more pendants.
The sale will go through February 16th, 2015 to give you time to decide and see the new items to be listed very soon, oh and, for Valentine's Day gift giving! Use coupon code MYBIRTHDAY during checkout to receive the discount. But don't wait too long if you have your eye on something...
I thought about offering a discount equal to my age, but I didn't want to give away my fused glass goodness! Join me in celebrating my birthday month with a 25% discount off your purchase of $20 or more in the Sassy Glass Studio Etsy shop. This time of year, I typically take a little time away from creating in the glass studio and focus on my other creative entrepreneurial endeavors and get all of my fused glass goodness listed in the shop. I've photographed and listed a good bit of it, but there is more to come! Lots of swizzle sticks, coasters, and business card holders...not to mention plates and more pendants.
The sale will go through February 16th, 2015 to give you time to decide and see the new items to be listed very soon, oh and, for Valentine's Day gift giving! Use coupon code MYBIRTHDAY during checkout to receive the discount. But don't wait too long if you have your eye on something...
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Friday, January 9, 2015
Let's Celebrate with a Super Sassy Sale!
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Thursday, May 29, 2014
Etsy Craft Party with Knoxville Creative Hands Street Team | June 6th, 2014
Do you love to create? Got a secret (or maybe not so secret!) stash of craft supplies? Do you often have glitter in your hair? Then you might be interested in coming to the Etsy Craft Party on June 6th. The Etsy Craft Party is an annual event and the Knoxville party is hosted by the Knoxville Creative Hands Street Team {KCHST}. As the Captain of KCHST, I want to personally invite you to this super fun crafty event. Visit this link and RSVP if you would like to join us. It's also a great opportunity to meet other local crafty peeps and find out more about KCHST and what we're all about.
Last year we crafted market bags from t-shirts and donated them to the Market Square Farmers' Market. This year's theme is Recapture, Bring new meaning to your photographs. This year’s theme focuses on transforming photographs into display-worthy works of art using a variety of craft supplies and creative techniques. You can find out what to bring and what to expect in the event invite.
It's going to be a lot of fun and I'd love to see you there. There are only 15 tickets left, so don't wait to RSVP!
ON A SIDE NOTE:
Now is the time to sign up for Fused Glass Classes! The weather is perfect to work in the studio and open the doors to the sounds of the birds. Click the links to find out more information on Beginner Fused Glass Class and Intermediate Fused Glass Class!
Last year we crafted market bags from t-shirts and donated them to the Market Square Farmers' Market. This year's theme is Recapture, Bring new meaning to your photographs. This year’s theme focuses on transforming photographs into display-worthy works of art using a variety of craft supplies and creative techniques. You can find out what to bring and what to expect in the event invite.
It's going to be a lot of fun and I'd love to see you there. There are only 15 tickets left, so don't wait to RSVP!
ON A SIDE NOTE:
Now is the time to sign up for Fused Glass Classes! The weather is perfect to work in the studio and open the doors to the sounds of the birds. Click the links to find out more information on Beginner Fused Glass Class and Intermediate Fused Glass Class!
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Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Refresh and Reorganize | a mini studio makeover
{ Organized + Refreshed = Increased Productivity + Inspired Creativity }
The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of cleaning, moving and tossing stuff in the trash. The glass studio is a work in progress, but I wanted to share a short video {kind of like a moving portrait} of the refresh and reorganization. All that's really left is some painting and then I can hang some shelves, a cork board and some art on the walls and be done with it. For now. Eventually I will paint the floor, but that will involve removing everything from the studio and I don't have time for that now. Maybe next January!
The area I have been reorganizing is my main workspace. We boxed in an area about 10 feet X 10 feet when we started working on the "Great ALM Photo Office|Studio Project" about 6 years ago and outfitted it with items we already had, like shelves, a desk, tables and even the wainscoting and window were things kicking around the garage. Yes, my glass studio is in what was once a boring detached two-car garage/workshop. During the "Project" we built up on top of it and out the sides to add another garage bay and a large porch. What I love most about my entire glass studio space is that I can open the overhead door in the gallery/classroom area and work pretty much outside. I will be sharing photos and updates on that area when I get it finished up. All of my reorg/refresh has to be done in time for the Dogwood Art DeTour on April 12th and 13th when my studio is open to the public. Who wants to see that I usually work in a messy, unorganized space?!
Here is a "before" photo:
Yeah, it was a mess. It's a happier space now!
Here is the short "after" video:
Here are some photos I found of the glass studio being constructed. Wow! Looking back on these photos, I really wish I had painted the walls before moving everything into the space so I could get working. The walls still look like this. Gross!
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I'll share more photos and/or video as I work my way through this project. The gallery/classroom area will have a nice comfy couch so my mom can wander down to the glass studio and watch me work. {We moved my mom in almost a year ago and she has a hard time getting around so it will be nice for her to have a place to sit and hang out with me.}
Don't miss out on the fun of celebrating National Craft Month in Sassy Style! March will be a fun month of crafty awesomeness!
{ON A SIDE NOTE}
There are still a few days left in the Warm up with the Hot Winter Sale going on through February 28, 2014 in the Sassy Glass Studio Etsy shop! Save 20% with coupon code HOTWINTERSALE.
The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of cleaning, moving and tossing stuff in the trash. The glass studio is a work in progress, but I wanted to share a short video {kind of like a moving portrait} of the refresh and reorganization. All that's really left is some painting and then I can hang some shelves, a cork board and some art on the walls and be done with it. For now. Eventually I will paint the floor, but that will involve removing everything from the studio and I don't have time for that now. Maybe next January!
The area I have been reorganizing is my main workspace. We boxed in an area about 10 feet X 10 feet when we started working on the "Great ALM Photo Office|Studio Project" about 6 years ago and outfitted it with items we already had, like shelves, a desk, tables and even the wainscoting and window were things kicking around the garage. Yes, my glass studio is in what was once a boring detached two-car garage/workshop. During the "Project" we built up on top of it and out the sides to add another garage bay and a large porch. What I love most about my entire glass studio space is that I can open the overhead door in the gallery/classroom area and work pretty much outside. I will be sharing photos and updates on that area when I get it finished up. All of my reorg/refresh has to be done in time for the Dogwood Art DeTour on April 12th and 13th when my studio is open to the public. Who wants to see that I usually work in a messy, unorganized space?!
Here is a "before" photo:
Here is the short "after" video:
Here are some photos I found of the glass studio being constructed. Wow! Looking back on these photos, I really wish I had painted the walls before moving everything into the space so I could get working. The walls still look like this. Gross!
I'll share more photos and/or video as I work my way through this project. The gallery/classroom area will have a nice comfy couch so my mom can wander down to the glass studio and watch me work. {We moved my mom in almost a year ago and she has a hard time getting around so it will be nice for her to have a place to sit and hang out with me.}
Don't miss out on the fun of celebrating National Craft Month in Sassy Style! March will be a fun month of crafty awesomeness!
{ON A SIDE NOTE}
There are still a few days left in the Warm up with the Hot Winter Sale going on through February 28, 2014 in the Sassy Glass Studio Etsy shop! Save 20% with coupon code HOTWINTERSALE.
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Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Fusography | Show off your fabulous photos!
{ Fusography }
It's a word I made up to describe the pieces I create by permanently fusing a full-color {or not} image, whether it be a photograph or other graphic, to a one-of-a-kind fused glass piece. Several years ago, probably more like four years ago, I set out to find a way to combine my two passion/professions: photography and fused glass art. There were plenty of decals you could DIY, assuming you could lay your hands on just the right type of laser printer, but these decals would only fire to a sepia tone. I wanted COLOR!
So I spent a lot of time Googling full-color decals and a multitude of combinations thereof until I found In Plain Sight Art. I was so excited when I found them. They are artists who print exactly the type of decal I needed! And it wasn't ridiculously expensive. And they are super easy to work with.
My first decal order was of artwork by a friend {see finished bowl below}. I was super nervous about messing something up and it took me several weeks to get up to courage to actually create the piece. I wrote a step-by-step post about Fusography a while back outlining the whole process. It's not for the beginner or anyone not having a great attention to detail. The step of getting the decal off the backing paper and onto the glass is tedious and if not done right, can ruin the whole piece. My patience is tested every time. I sweat while working to get the decals off the backing paper and onto the glass without any bubbles.
I've been sharing photos of Fusography pieces I have created and I have had a lot of fused glass artists ask me about the decals, but I have yet to find another artist {besides the creative geniuses over at In Plain Sight Art} sharing art they have made using the decals. Of course, you need to have a digitally programmable kiln and many fused glass artists don't use one, but I figured somebody out there was doing the same thing I am.
One of my business goals for 2014 is to increase exposure of Fusography, get more custom orders for it and experiment with different types of designs and techniques. It's unique and since it gives customers the option of using their images, whether they are professional images they have permission to print, Instagram photos, mobile phone photos, or photos of photos. See...lots of possibilities! I bet right now you are thinking of some images you would love to have on coasters or pendants. Custom created fused glass art is a fantastic gift idea, but it is even more awesome when you embellish it with a photo of someone special or your own photography.
Here are the decals on order right now! I just uploaded this image file to In Plain Sight Art and I will have them by the weekend. As you can see I can add a lot of images to one sheet! There are several images on here for customers, but a lot of them are for new pieces I am creating for the Etsy shop and for the Dogwood Arts Festival Market Square Art Fair and Dogwood Art DeTour coming up in April.
It's a word I made up to describe the pieces I create by permanently fusing a full-color {or not} image, whether it be a photograph or other graphic, to a one-of-a-kind fused glass piece. Several years ago, probably more like four years ago, I set out to find a way to combine my two passion/professions: photography and fused glass art. There were plenty of decals you could DIY, assuming you could lay your hands on just the right type of laser printer, but these decals would only fire to a sepia tone. I wanted COLOR!
So I spent a lot of time Googling full-color decals and a multitude of combinations thereof until I found In Plain Sight Art. I was so excited when I found them. They are artists who print exactly the type of decal I needed! And it wasn't ridiculously expensive. And they are super easy to work with.
My first decal order was of artwork by a friend {see finished bowl below}. I was super nervous about messing something up and it took me several weeks to get up to courage to actually create the piece. I wrote a step-by-step post about Fusography a while back outlining the whole process. It's not for the beginner or anyone not having a great attention to detail. The step of getting the decal off the backing paper and onto the glass is tedious and if not done right, can ruin the whole piece. My patience is tested every time. I sweat while working to get the decals off the backing paper and onto the glass without any bubbles.
I've been sharing photos of Fusography pieces I have created and I have had a lot of fused glass artists ask me about the decals, but I have yet to find another artist {besides the creative geniuses over at In Plain Sight Art} sharing art they have made using the decals. Of course, you need to have a digitally programmable kiln and many fused glass artists don't use one, but I figured somebody out there was doing the same thing I am.
One of my business goals for 2014 is to increase exposure of Fusography, get more custom orders for it and experiment with different types of designs and techniques. It's unique and since it gives customers the option of using their images, whether they are professional images they have permission to print, Instagram photos, mobile phone photos, or photos of photos. See...lots of possibilities! I bet right now you are thinking of some images you would love to have on coasters or pendants. Custom created fused glass art is a fantastic gift idea, but it is even more awesome when you embellish it with a photo of someone special or your own photography.
Next up with Fusography is a video tutorial sharing the entire process from creating the decal sheet, placing the order, fabricating the fused glass blanks for the decals, firing and finishing pieces. I'm excited to share one of my passions!
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Thursday, February 6, 2014
Winter Warm Up!
Just when you thought it was warming up for Spring, good ole Punxatawney Phil sees his shadow and foretells six more weeks of Old Man Winter's visit. Sheesh! It's been too cold for me to comfortably work in the glass studio, so I've been focusing on what I consider to be the less creative side of my business. You know, exciting things like marketing, updating the Etsy shop and coloring. I might think they aren't creative, but they really are.
Do you need a winter warm up? I know I do!
Warm up with the Hot Winter Sale going on through February 28, 2014 in the Sassy Glass Studio Etsy shop! Save 20% with coupon code HOTWINTERSALE. Also, check out the all the heart pendants and rings available. Perfect for Valentine's Day!
So, now that you are all warmed up, here's how I make marketing more creative:
1. Part of my marketing involves Pinterest. If you don't know what Pinterest is, you've probably been hanging out in the ground with Punxatawney Phil. Pinterest is a cool tool for anyone who likes to pretend they know how to cook, thinks they can operate a screwdriver or sewing machine, or dreams about winning the lottery so they can afford a fantastic new wardrobe. Some folks think it is a waste of their time. I don't. It's an easy way for me to find creative inspiration, share my artwork, plan my glass studio redesign, grow my business and plan a garden. {Take a peek at my boards if you are interested!}
2. Another important aspect of my marketing is my Etsy shop. I love doing the Dogwood Arts Festival Market Square Art Fair in April as well as the Market Square Farmers' Market from May to December. Thist means I'm fortunate that I only have a couple of months each year I have to rely on my Etsy shop more than usual to attract potential shoppers and turn them into buyers. Keeping the shop fresh and stocked with new items is very important to me. Nobody wants to visit my shop hoping to find something new only to see the same old stuff. So even if it is really cold out there in the glass studio, I have to suck it up and get out there and create. I usually do this when we have a "heat wave" and it's over 30 degrees. I'm not crazy!
3. Two other ways I market my fused glass art are by using Twitter and Instagram. Twitter is a great way for me to share what I am doing in the glass studio or in my personal life. It's how I let you know more about me. Yes, I am on Facebook, but my page there is more about Sassy Glass Studio and less about me. I use Twitter to give you a glimpse behind the scenes. I use Instagram pretty much the same way. But it's more visual since it is all photos and videos. Instagram is perfect for sharing images of what I just put into the kiln and then again when I take it out.
So, there you go. There are three ways I market my business that allow me to be creative. I get to pin cool stuff over on Pinterest, make my Etsy shop look nice and share photos and video of what I am doing. Take a moment and give me a follow on the social media platform{s} of your choice and see what is going on!
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Do you need a winter warm up? I know I do!
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| A few of the heart pendants available in the Etsy shop |
So, now that you are all warmed up, here's how I make marketing more creative:
1. Part of my marketing involves Pinterest. If you don't know what Pinterest is, you've probably been hanging out in the ground with Punxatawney Phil. Pinterest is a cool tool for anyone who likes to pretend they know how to cook, thinks they can operate a screwdriver or sewing machine, or dreams about winning the lottery so they can afford a fantastic new wardrobe. Some folks think it is a waste of their time. I don't. It's an easy way for me to find creative inspiration, share my artwork, plan my glass studio redesign, grow my business and plan a garden. {Take a peek at my boards if you are interested!}
2. Another important aspect of my marketing is my Etsy shop. I love doing the Dogwood Arts Festival Market Square Art Fair in April as well as the Market Square Farmers' Market from May to December. Thist means I'm fortunate that I only have a couple of months each year I have to rely on my Etsy shop more than usual to attract potential shoppers and turn them into buyers. Keeping the shop fresh and stocked with new items is very important to me. Nobody wants to visit my shop hoping to find something new only to see the same old stuff. So even if it is really cold out there in the glass studio, I have to suck it up and get out there and create. I usually do this when we have a "heat wave" and it's over 30 degrees. I'm not crazy!
3. Two other ways I market my fused glass art are by using Twitter and Instagram. Twitter is a great way for me to share what I am doing in the glass studio or in my personal life. It's how I let you know more about me. Yes, I am on Facebook, but my page there is more about Sassy Glass Studio and less about me. I use Twitter to give you a glimpse behind the scenes. I use Instagram pretty much the same way. But it's more visual since it is all photos and videos. Instagram is perfect for sharing images of what I just put into the kiln and then again when I take it out.
So, there you go. There are three ways I market my business that allow me to be creative. I get to pin cool stuff over on Pinterest, make my Etsy shop look nice and share photos and video of what I am doing. Take a moment and give me a follow on the social media platform{s} of your choice and see what is going on!
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