Working hard for this weekend and making some fun creations! Had some time to take some pics while enjoying what summer is putting forth.

Summer time! I'm moving my work space but have been this amazing summer as well.  SAM is this weekend! Hoping for calm weather and a good turnout.  It's rainy today which is good for the garden and for inside crafty crafts and projects!

This weekend should be a great one! Come down to SAM (see link to the side) for music, art and fun! Also Buffalo Brew Fest is happening at the wharf as well.  So much fun!  

Back in business!! I have been off the grid here for awhile but I'm back with a gusto!! It's summer in amazing Buffalo and that last couple of weeks have brought amazing changes, trips and glass, glass, glass!   Allentown West has come and gone and now I am focusing on  SAM and then the fall festivities.  So much more to come and I hope to get this blog in better functioning fun!  See you soon!!

These deep blues are layered with clear glass in a variety of ways.  The muted and soft browns and copper tones make the color jump out.   I was able to be at the torch today with the spring air blowing the trees in woods.  The buds are out. The birds are back and I am look straight to the opening day of the Saturday Artisan Market .   MAY 17th!!

I am having some trouble with the blog.  I am going to take it down for a bit until I can figure this out...Sorry:(

Happy Holidays!! I hope the last couple of days have been magical!! What a wonderful time of year! 

 

The blue swirl is made of a medium turquoise glass and rounded out.  I then wrapped a light transparent turquoise around it and melted it in.  It has a blue icy color and a bit of motion. 

 

 Chilly Days!! I am snowed in for the second time this week and celebrating it.  We have nearly 4 ft and is just keeps coming.  I have been able to work on jewelry and enjoy the beautiful winter blast.   My treat this year is special orders.  I am making and shipping a few special pieces that are unique.  It is challenging but rewarding. 

 Beautiful glass and surroundings to inspire!  This disc bead holiday trio is a festive earring.  Winter is in full swing here earlier than ever. It is gorgeous out! Holiday thoughts and projects are on the mind! Hope everyone has a chance to enjoy their surroundings-where ever you might be:)

 In the studio and working hard! I am at Portville Central School tomorrow for the Arts, Crafts and Antiques Show. Saturday from 9-5 and Sunday 11-4! Thing Holidays- think fun!  Hope to see you there!

The main bead was made with soft greens and dark turquoise.  I rolled it in frit and then encased it in clear glass.  The two small disc beads are of the same green and dangle above.  The entire piece is on dark brown leather cord with antiqued copper findings.  Fun, motion and beautiful....

Fall continues to be gorgeous and full of amazing colors. These simple disc beads on multi-colored leather dangles touch a couple of the colors.  Each day brings new colors and new ideas to try to match in glass.  I will be at Portville High School on November 9-10th for a craft and antique show. Fall colors will show up there...as well as gifts galore...
Have a wonderful weekend!

It has been way toooooooooo long! The summer was amazing and now here we are in full-on fall.  I am preparing for shows and back at the torch.. Back in the blog saddle again!!  I am going to be preparing for a 2 day show in Portville. I will post details.  Dare I say it...I will also start thinking about the holidays and open up at Etsy once again. I hope all is well and more to come soon soon soon!!

 Today could not be more beautiful!  It is the perfect temp. The sun is out and I am slowing shrinking my list of things to do.  I finished up a very special custom order today and was pleased with it.  The beads are made of a clear glass and rolling in a violet-like frit. I love how it turned out.    I look forward to shipping today and having it find a new home... even though I would love to keep it for myself. 

This summer has been amazing so far. I have really tried to slow down and be thankful, thankful, thankful! It's all around us and it's amazing. I hope the summer is going well out there.

Summer Bliss!  I am not complaining by any means but it has been a hot week at the torch! Summer has been amazing so far- so much so that I have been a terrible blogger.  But things are getting more organized and I am at SAM in the morning.  This city keeps dishing out amazing events and weekends!   So, hope to see you at SAM from 10-5!

Good Morning!!! Today is going to be 70 and sunny in gorgeous downtown Buffalo! Come to the wharf and enjoy some music, art, and scenery.  SAM is up and running from 10-5!
(click the adorable little guy to the left for more info on the Saturday Artisan Market)

 

I woke up to this beauty! I put in a full kiln yesterday and finally got my hands on them this morning.   Allentown is on the brain and I am creating..creating...creating as best I can!

What an amazing weekend of celebration, family and gratitude.  I also took a field trip to Buffalo Reuse.  Treasure hunting! I found some old shutters and table legs I am going to convert into new displays.  It was great to just look around and dig. It is a fun and funky place!

 

 

 

 Great weekend at the Saturday Artisan Market! The weather was amazing, the people friendly and Buffalo at it's best! I love days at the wharf.  There was music, food and many wonderful vendors!  Next up...Allentown! June 8-9th! I have some fun ideas coming out and looking forward to more Buffalo, more people and more beads, beads, beads! 
I have to credit my brother for this pics....he is loads more talented than me and many, many mediums and seems to catch a moment in time in photos, humor, and full picture better than I ever can.

 

Spring has sprung! Wow! Does it change everything! Here are some pics of frog eggs just laid in the pond.  There were thousands and the frogs were still noisy in the cat tails and the birds were hanging out at the shores. Everything out there just gets down to business:)  It's beyond belief how everything can be frozen and then all of a sudden spring to life. We have had a stretch of " oh my goodness does it get any more beautiful" weather! 

That means kickin' it in to high gear with summer fair prep.

I will be at Allen Town West this year!! Whoa whoa whoa! What a great time to get motivated! I love Buffalo and my city and can't wait to be at ALLENTOWN WEST!   See  you there!

 

 

 

 Preps for big fairs on the way.  Cream glass with colorful swirls and antiqued copper findings.