Sparx Tower City Street Fair - September 11th

Just a heads up for my next show, it should be a good one with lots of people. It is the Sparx Tower City Street Fair that is in conjunction with the Sparx Art Hop that includes all of the area art museums and shops (www.downtownclevelandalliance.com/page/sparxcityhop).





Lolly the Trolley ( http://www.lollytrolley.com/ ) transports people all over town for free to experience all that the Cleveland art scene has to offer including; Tremont, Ohio City, Downtown, University Circle and all points in between.

I will be at the Tower City event from 11-6, however it does run from 11-11 with lots of food, bands and fun.

Stocking the Shops - What Sells?

I wish I could answer the question "what do people want?" I think jewelry is a purely impulsive purchase and you have to get the right person at the right time. No one goes into a store looking for a glass pendant with a gold cat or dragonfly, it has to catch their attention and make them WANT it. Since I have shops in vacation spots I need to send pieces with like themes that will make people remember where they were when they bought it. So I am working on pieces with fish, starfish, birds, palm trees, turtles, etc. anything that says
BUY me and you will remember the fun time you had on your vacation.

I am also designsing a dynamite piece that may not be the pendant that just anyone will buy, but will get me and my on-line shops noticed. Stay tuned, it should be coming soon and it will be AWESOME!


Deby

I just can't stop buying glass and decals!!

Every time I place an order for glass or decals ( www.delphiglass.com ) with my supplier out of Michigan I say this is the last order and guess what... it's not. I am in love with "shiny" things so I guess jewelry was a good thing for me to get into. I have been asked to create a couple special order items so of course I had to order more stuff and of course there is a minimum order - oh well it could be worse. I figure I quit drinking and smoking, this is my new addiction!!! My only regret is that I didn't get into this sooner, what an awesome thing to take a few pieces of glass and create a piece of art that someone actually wants to buy. It is sometimes tough for me to part with many of the pieces I create, I have been known to sell a pendant that I am wearing, there are only 2 I will NEVER part with.

I also design beaded jewelry, that is actually where I got my start. When I was a teenager I taught myself macrame' and made necklaces and bracelets for my friends and did a couple shows in my home town of Saline, MI. I even did the hanging plant holders that were so popular in the 70's. :o)

OK that's enough rambling for one day. Now I want to go to the "glass cave" (my studio) and create, but I already have too much for my tables as it is - such a dilemma.

Peace,
Deby

Interest in Deby's Designs is Rising!!

Even though a show may not go as well as hoped there are always contacts to make. At just about every show I have done someone has approached me for another show or to sell in their shop. This past weekend was no exception, actually I got one of each! Vanity Lab ( http://www.vanitylab.com/ ) in Westlake, OH has shown an interest in selling my items in their salon, I have a meeting on Monday. And in the fall Grand Pacific Junction ( grandpacificjunction.com ) in Olmsted Falls is planning a Shop Hop the first weekend in October. I am hoping to be set up in Odd Fellas Cafe on Columbia Rd. for this event, more info to follow.

I also just got the nod for the 21st Annual Basket of Treasurers ( http://www.westlakejuniorwomensclub.com/ ) craft show on November 13th in Westlake, OH at the Westlake High School from 9:30-4.

Since I have so many pet related items I am planning on doing the Brooklyn Animal Shelter ( http://www.brooklynshelter.org/ ) event located at the Brooklyn High School in Brooklyn, OH on December 4th.

Still working on my "Expressive Glass" line, last night I made butterflies and lady bugs!

Make it a Great Day!
Deby

Creating More Glass Everyday - Decals Rule!

I decided to start creating a new line of "Expressive Glass". This is done with decals in black, sepia or 22k gold. I am making fused glass (wikipedia.org/wiki/Fused_glass) pendants with Chinese characters, dragonflies, sea scapes, critters and verbage. Most of these will be for sale at the shops that I currently sell my pieces in (see yeaterdays blog). The decals are actually fused into the glass and are like a temporary tattoo that are soaked in water and placed on the glass before they are fused in a kiln. I typically use regular opalescent glass but sometimes I incorporate the dichroic (2 color) pattern glass (wikipedia.org/wiki/Dichroic_glass).

Do What You Love - Love What You DO!!

Deby

Shops that Carry Deby's Designs

Just in case you are out and about here are the stores my glass can be found:

• Grand River Beads & Gift Gallery grandriverbeads.com in Rocky River, OH,
• Eye Candy Gallery http://www.eyecandy-gallery.com/ in Cleveland, OH (Tremont area)
• Blue Cottage Gift Gallery in Put-in-Bay, OH
• Back Alley Gifts in Bradenton Beach, FL
• Something Different Gift Gallery http://www.somethingdifferentgallery.com/ in Cleveland, OH
• Brigette's Hair Studio in Cleveland, OH

I am also available for home parties, the holidays are coming faster than we think!!!

Enjoy your day and make it a great one!!
Deby

Rainy Days at Heritage Days for Deby's Designs

Sure glad I had the new tent with 4 sides for Saturday, rained non-stop from 2:00 until the end of the show at 5:00. And unfortunately it kept the shoppers away as well. Next show isn't until 9/11 at Tower City, it's the Sparx Art Hop (www.downtownclevelandalliance.com/page/sparxcityhop.aspx), sponsered by Northcoast Promotions (northcoastpromo.com) and should be a good one.

Here are some pics from this past weekend:

Heritage Days will be a HOT one in more ways than one I hope!

Deby's Designs *** Heritage Days in Olmsted Falls, OH ( grandpacificjunction.com ) will be my last 2 day show of the year glad it's close to home. It starts Saturday 10-5 and winds up Sunday 11-5, they have LOTS going on. I'll be in the mood for deals, I'll give you $5 off your second piece purchase.

I know all of you pet lovers will enjoy seeing and hopefully buying all of the cute things I have made recently.

Come See Me,
Deby

Too much glass so little time!!

My mom sent back all of the glass she didn't sell at the Gummi Fundraiser inNaples, FL. So I now realize I need another table at my show this weekend. For all of you pet lovers, big sale on all pet related items just mention my Blog. I have glass fused embellished key chains, key finders, purse hook/hangers, zipper pulls (cute for your purse) and pendants with dogs, cats & paws. Check my website debysdesigns.net and the Etsy debysdesigns.etsy.com site to see a sampling of some of the pieces.

Deby's Designs - Heritage Days Olmsted Falls 8/21 & 8/22

Deby's Designs is really looking forward to a good show in Olmsted Falls this weekend located downtown. (grandpacificjunction.com.) Lots of new dichroic glass pieces to see, not to mention the new display I am so proud of. Show is 10-6 on Saturday and 11-5 on Sunday, please come and see me, mention the blog and get a free zipper pull with purchase.

Beaded Beauties

I have created a couple of new beaded necklaces that I am quite proud of. They will be on display/sale this Sunday at the Frostville/North Olmsted (OH) Kiwanis Art Show from 10-5 located in the Cleveland Metro Parks off Cedar Point Rd & 237. Weather is looking very favorable, sure better than last years 95.

Sure hope mom sells like crazy at the Friends of Gummi Event in Naples, FL tomorrow :o) Love you mom.

Make it a great day!

Upcoming shows and events for Deby's Designs

Getting ready for many upcoming shows;

* Friends of Gummi (fundraiser for rescue animals) in Naples FL on August 5

* North Olmsted Kiwanis Art Show at the Frostville Museum area in the on August 8

* Heritage Days in Olmsted Falls, OH on August 21 & 22