Back in the glass studio: Refreshed, reorganized and ready to rock and roll!

Guess who's back in the glass studio? Did you guess me?! After over a year of recovering from a spate of injuries and the resulting creative slump, I'm back to work in my newly refreshed and organized glass studio. This is super awesome for a couple of reasons. One is that while cleaning and moving things about, I uncovered lots of pieces not listed in the Etsy shop and the other is that it's August which means there are less than four months until Christmas! And you're wondering what do those two things really have to do with each other... Together these two things mean a spectacular clearance sale on all the fused glass goodness! Honestly, there is a lot and it's a bit overwhelming. There will be quite a bit of photographing, editing, and listing going on over the next few weeks, but I've adjusted the pricing on everything in the shop to reflect the sale prices. Low, low prices! Pendants and rings are only $5. Coasters and holiday ornaments are only $10. Keep checking back for new items! PS If you are located in the Knoxville, TN area and would like to pick up your purchase at the studio, simply use coupon code LOCAL at checkout to get free shipping, then just let me know when you would like to pick up your order. Easy peasy! ___________________________________ {Connect with us!} Follow us on Twitter Find us on Facebook Pin us on Pinterest Peep our snaps on Instagram Custom orders are always welcome! Also, if your event needs awards or commemorative items, Fusography pieces are perfect for incorporating the event logo, photographs or graphics!

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!

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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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Fused Glass Goodness Available at Ijams Nature Center Gift Shop

Happy New Year!

I'm working on my goals and crossing tasks off my to-do list like a boss and it's only the third day of 2017! Although 2016 was a year filled with awesomeness, it was also laced with some not so spectacular events, so I am ready for a clean slate/fresh start/another 365 days to create! I'd love to hear about your goals/plans for this year - please share with me via email or over on the Twitter!

Big news!
Yesterday morning I dropped off a stack of Fusography coasters and a selection of pendants to Ijams Nature Center's Gift Shop. I was asked a year or so ago to put some items in the shop aaaaand I finally got nudged enough so I finally did! So now you can find my fused glass goodness at Southern Market and Ijams.

Here's a sampling of the pieces available at Ijams...

Also, if you've been thinking about taking Beginner Fused Glass Class, I have one scheduled for January 23rd from 2pm to 6pm. Find out more about the class here or email me to reserve your spot!

Lastly, I am STILL working on the Fusography video series and ebook. If you are interested in being the first to know when it is available, please sign up here! I promise it will be worth the wait!

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Professional Artist Tent For Sale!

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It's been a couple of years since I have participated in an art show and I've been thinking long and hard about whether or not I will do one again...and I am 99.9% sure I won't, so I am selling my awesome artist tent. This tent has only been set up about a dozen times and is in really great condition. There are a couple of small holes that have been patched and a bit of normal wear and tear. This is one of the most popular tents, a Flourish Trimline Canopy, used by artists all over the country. The informational flyer below shows the tent set up at the Dogwood Arts Festival Art Fair a couple of years ago. It comes with two awnings - one is 30 inches and helps keep the sun (and rain!) out of the front side of the tent and the rear 54-inch awning is perfect if you have room behind your tent to set your chair outside or to allow for some covered storage.

I don't really want to ship the tent because it is big and bulky, but if you are interested and don't live locally, we will ship it for an additional cost. Please contact my husband, Allan, at 865-659-3273 or allan@almphoto.com if you are interested. We will accept cash, money order or credit card.

Please share the flyer with anyone you think may be interested. A used artist tent is a great way to save money when you're getting into art shows.

Thank you!
Lisa

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Summer Fusography Designs in the Sassy Glass Studio Etsy Shop!

And the sale goes on and on and on....

I'm still healing so the Spring Break Price Break continues!

I've been unable to work in the glass studio while my leg and elbow fractures heal, but I've been busy searching for the perfect designs (on Etsy of course!) to use in the creation of new Fusography pieces! There are so many talented graphic designs out there! I love to use digital papers for my pieces because they usually feature a repeated design and are already square like most of the pieces I create. I'm loading the Etsy shop up with coasters, but any of the designs can be turned into plates, platters, pendants, rings and more! Call, email or social media message me for a price quote!

Check out the new designs below or click here to purchase in the Etsy shop!

SNEAK PEEK - these will be added to the shop soon!

If you are interested in learning how to create your own Fusography fused glass pieces, I will be creating a video and ebook to walk you through the entire process from ordering the decals to firing your creations. Sign up here to be notified when the video and ebook are available this summer! Find out more about the Beginner and Intermediate Fused Glass Classes I offer here.

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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!

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?!

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!

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!

*Please note that many of the Fusography pieces are created when ordered (see the listing description) and while you may purchase them during the Sassy Glass Studio Spring Break Price Break Sale and save 25%, you will not receive them for about 8 weeks. I will keep buyers abreast of my recovery in case it's quicker than expected, but the orthopedic doctor said 6 weeks and that will be about the end of April. As soon as I am able I will be creating the new Fusography pieces. If you have any questions about timeframes, please email me at lisa@sassyglassstudio.com. All other pieces are created and ready to be shipped!

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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Celebrate National Craft Month in Sassy Style : March 2016

Did you know March is National Craft Month?

Yes, I know there is a month or a day for just about every interest, but let's be honest, who doesn't love to craft? Over here at Sassy Glass Studio we are celebrating National Craft Month in several of ways. Pick one or two and join in the fun!

Fused glass class discount: Save $50 off Beginner or Intermediate Fused Glass Class

Beginner Fused Glass Class is a fabulous opportunity to learn more about fused glass and expand your artistic skills, plus you create a set of fused glass coasters in the process. How cool is that? Intermediate Fused Glass Class if offered to students who have taken the Beginner class. Call me at 865-406-3870 or email me at lisa@sassyglassstudio.com to schedule your class today. Just mention you want to take advantage of the National Craft Month special! Discount offer ends on March 31, 2016.

Share your National Craft Month photos with Sassy Glass Studio on Instagram and Twitter

Do you love to get crafty? Post your awesome crafting photos on Instagram and Twitter during March and tag @AllThingsSassy and #SGSCraftMonth. I'll retweet, share or comment on your photos and choose someone and their craft to be featured on this blog. Fun! I love being inspired by other creative people!

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Pink Spark Creative was created for artists, craftisans, photographers, designers, writers and other creative folks who want to launch their own business or need the spark to take their creative business to the next level. Whether you want to venture into your creative biz part-time or full-time, there is never a better time than now! Call me at 865-406-3870 or email me at lisa@pinksparkcreative.com to find out how to get ignited!

So there you go, three different ways to celebrate National Craft Month in Sassy Style!

Click this link to find out more about my crafting journey!

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Mark your calendar with upcoming events!

March 22nd at noon at the Emporium on Gay Street I will be teaching a workshop, "E-commerce and Online Shops", which will give you a great overview of the various platforms you can use to sell your creative works or goods online.

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New Year. New Fusography Collections.

So much has happened with Sassy Glass Studio since I fired my first kiln load of fused glass goodness nearly 9 years ago. There have been periods of intense creative growth, the addition of new products and designs, lots of markets, studio reorganizations, many students to teach and the building of a sustainable creative business. But there has also been so much more than all that. I've evolved as an artist and creative entrepreneur, and I'm now running three businesses- Sassy Glass Studio, ALM Photo, and Pink Spark Creative. Pink Spark Creative is where I share all of the knowledge, lessons and experience I have gained as a creative entrepreneur over the last 10+ years. It was because of the growth of ALM Photo and my desire to launch Pink Spark Creative that I spent very little time in the glass studio last year. In fact, I took nearly a complete break from May to November. It was a much-needed break, but I was back in the studio before the holiday markets and now I'm recharged and ready to take things in a bit of a different direction.

As you may know, I took a small space within Handmade at Southern Market along with 50 or so other Knoxville area Etsy sellers in October. This opportunity forced me to evaluate the items I was creating and offering for sale there and in my Etsy shop. And it also made me realize it was time to "practice what I preach" to my Pink Spark Creative clients and offer a smaller selection of items that, while still one-of-a-kind and handmade, could be made in limited quantities or duplicated.

So, that leads me to the announcement of some of the new Fusography Collections for 2016. I've really enjoyed designing artwork that can then be turned into a decal and fired onto my glass art. The first pieces will be coasters, but I'll be expanding to plates, platters, small trinket dishes and more over the next few months. Being able to add coordinating patterns to my pieces is something truly unique that no other fused glass artist is doing. For once, I am on the cutting edge!

These coasters were created to give folks a fun pop of color on their desk and either motivation, inspiration or a good laugh. If you have any suggestions for designs, please let me know. I am always open to new ideas!

Visit the Sassy Glass Studio Etsy shop to purchase. As of January 24, 2016 not all of these items are listed in the shop, but they will be. Also, the turnaround time is currently about 3 weeks until I determine which designs will be created and sold on a regular basis. (This is probably why I have procrastinated about doing this for like three years. I didn't know what to create!)

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 April. 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 video and possible an ebook on the process that will be available for sale.

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