Easiest Video Editing with Animoto! (aka Animoto and Glass Mix Well … Who Knew?)
I’m not sure about you, but I have a horrendous time getting my video ideas turned into anything worthy of watching. I’ve tried numerous searches. I want to learn. But I am a one-man gang right now. And I can only do so much. Anyhow, I stumbled across Animoto (*) while digging through a bunch [...]
Green Recycled Glass Jewelry Pendant with Sterling Silver Chain
A piece of original handmade glass jewelry made from green recycled glass. Light through the piece reveals a keyhole . An intimate journey into the art of self-discovery. Enjoy. Make a fashion statement wearing one of our original recycled glass jewelry necklaces. With etching and carving on both sides, this glass necklace can be worn [...]
Glass Butterfly Necklace
One of our original handmade glass jewelry pieces made from clear recycled glass. Study the depth of the carving on this piece. Notice how the roundness and smoothness of the shapes practically bring this butterfly to life. This a solid and beautiful piece. This elegant butterfly necklace is sure to bring attention to anyone wearing [...]
The Blue Swirl – Recycled Glass Jewelry Piece
I am just now getting caught back up and posting some pieces that have been in my shop for a little while, but I hadn’t written anything up on them yet. So, finally, here we go. This is one of my favorite jewelry pieces so far. I sort of favorite the blues in this medium. [...]
Back in the Groove…
Just wanted to drop a quick update and let everyone know we are back online and the new website is up and running. (Obvioulsy!) We made the switch from Typepad and Yahoo to Bluehost and WordPress. Well worth the effort it took, not to mention the money we’ll save monthly. Awesome! I couldn’t be more [...]
Turtle Suncatcher
Like Turtles? Then you’ll love our newest suncatcher design. Made from clear recycled glass, this piece has been etched, leveled, carved, and painted to bring this Native American style Turtle to life. Let everyone know that you support handmade products with this remarkable addition hanging in your window or on your wall. A perfect gift [...]
New Recycled Glass Jewelry
This one of a kind, rare, etched glass necklace features an attractive teardrop style pendant that has been lightly carved and sculpted out of recycled glass. Grecian Gold, Pearl Blue, Spanish Copper, and Olive Gold metallic finishes have been added to compliment this unique design. A sterling silver twisted oval jump ring attaches this pendant [...]
Etched Glass and Wooden Jewelry Box
A very special jewelry box featuring an exquisite design that has been sandblasted using etching, leveling, and frosting techniques. The exterior of the box has been purposely aged and then coated with an unusual Charcoal hammered paint finish. A wonderful addition to any bedroom or study. Jewelry Box: measures approx. 8″ x 11″ x 3 [...]
Decorative Olive Oil Bottle
Another one of our unique and useful functional art pieces, this attractive Olive Oil Bottle will make a great addition to any kitchen. Etched leaves and lightly carved olives set this decorative olive oil bottle apart from the average dispenser. Olio d’Oliva, Italian for “Olive Oil”, has been leveled (lightly carved) into the front of [...]
Free Expert Advice for Small Businesses and Start-ups
Ladies and Gentleman, if you are: currently a small business owner or operator in the start-up phase of your business or your business is still just a twinkle in your eye …you need to be introduced to SCORE. SCORE stands for Service Corps of Retired Executives and is a resource partner with the Small Business [...]
Keywords that Work, Ever Heard of HitTail ???
Looking for keywords that work? HitTail may be your answer. Check out the video and tell me what you think. Would you pay for this type of service? Share your thoughts. If you’ve ever heard of the “longtail theory“, or new to the term, this explains the theory quite well, and why it is important [...]
Coffee Mugs – Japanese Kanji Symbols Four Seasons
These Colorful Coffee Mugs have been etched with the beautiful Japanese Kanji Symbols for the Four Seasons. When I found these Coffee Mugs they had been previously handpainted with a dragging type painting technique that ensures their originality and adds to their uniqueness. I love the look and feel of these mugs and I’m sure [...]
Great Pet Pics !
My favorite sidekick, Marley…he just is… So, this is my best bud. Let’s see yours! Go to My Fan Page (Click Here), click on the Become a Fan button, then Post a Pic of Your Favorite Pet on our Fan Page Wall. Or, leave a Comment below and let me know what your pet does [...]
Vase / Reed Diffuser – Sunflower Art Glass
A sensational little reed diffuser / vase created from a piece of upcycled glass. A unique sunflower design that has been carved free-handed (meaning more focus on texture and its transition into shape next to shape, and less focus on smoothness of shapes and crispness of lines.) I used multiple shades of metallic wax finish [...]
Butterfly Window – Etched Window Art Glass
This Butterfly Window brings the soothing power and calming beauty of the butterfly to life in glass with this elegant, sophisticated surface-etched art piece. Inspired to reward this old farm window for its many decades of service, I adorned its glass with a very interesting butterfly design that has been sandblasted using leveling (flat carving), [...]
Online Marketing Tips
Just want to give a shout out to Tim Adam and Andy Drish. Thanks so much! A great webinar Tuesday night. Just awesome. I look forward to seeing you guys around the “halls” at HMU. Thanks again! In search of online marketing tips? How to make social media work for you? Need a place to [...]
Fast and Easy Photo Resizing – Web Resizer
“This free online image Web Resizer helps you optimize photos for web or email. Easy to use. Amazing results!” – Web Resizer.com Taken directly from their website. It really doesn’t get any easier than this, Folks. I can’t recall if I heard of this through the pricing your artwork book, or if it was through [...]
Wooden Jewelry Box – Handmade Keepsake Chest Exclusive
This exquisite chest features locally harvested hardwoods: Cherry, Walnut, and Ebony on the exterior, and Cherry, Walnut, and Ash on the interior. The 6” x 9” beveled glass design in the lid has been sandblasted utilizing Light Carving and Solid and Light Frosting techniques. An attractive interior Mirror, African Ebony Trim, Solid Polished Brass Hardware, [...]
Duck Jewelry Box – Etched Keepsake Box
So, the man in your life needs a box for his watch, money clip, rings and things, etc.? Well, I have just the box. This handsome, yet useful, one-of-a-kind art box has a piece of 6″ x 9″ beveled glass inserted into the lid. The glass has been solid frosted, light frosted, and lightly carved [...]
Emerald Green Dolphin Suncatcher – Recycled Art Glass
A fascinating dolphin suncatcher created from emerald green recycled glass. The water in the suncatcher design has been solid-frosted and then leveled (flatly carved) in some areas to hold the sapphire color for the waves. The shape of the dolphin has been leveled and then carefully enhanced with a blend of autumn gold and gold [...]
Video: RSS in Plain English
via www.youtube.com Another installment in our “Tips for Microbusiness” series: Here’s another helpful video I found on Youtube about understanding RSS by Commoncraft (Thanks guys!). RSS in Plain English is exactly what it says (you’ve probably heard that before), a simple explanation of RSS and what it can do for you. It really is simple [...]
Native American Suncatcher – Cobalt Blue Recycled Art Glass
An absolutely amazing Native American Suncatcher. This beautiful cobalt blue piece of recycled art glass has the background leveled (flatly carved) to produce a relief effect. The strength of the Native American Indian on horseback is accented by a unique amaranth red swirl occurring naturally during the recycling process. (This is one of those rare [...]
Exclusive Japanese Kanji LOVE Reed Diffuser / Vase – Art Glass
A wonderful little reed diffuser / vase created from an upcycled glass bottle. This piece has been completely solid frosted on the exterior, leaving a clear interior and rim. The Japanese Kanji Symbol for LOVE has been sandblasted into the diffuser using leveling (flat carving) techniques. The symbol is highlighted with a ruby metallic wax [...]
