Gray Day in Cleveland

Today it is very gray and gloomy as it tends to be in Clevleand Ohio in November, at least it isn't snowing...yet.

I was that the clothing store yesterday and noted how much gray/grey was out for this year. My mom even told me that the trends for Fall 2010 are; gray, grape/purple, turquoise and as always black. That being said I must say that one of my better makes is the Gray or Smokey Quartz and Tiger Jasper pieces seen below. There also a pair of earrings very small and subtle.

Last night was spent in the glass cave, just me and Santa. I made some really cute Santa ornaments for my upcoming show and for friends. Tonight it's snowmen, they are already made just need to be fired.

That's all I have for now, take care!

Deby

Winding Down for 2010

Can't believe I only have one more show left for this year, kinda ready for the break. I do need to make more snowmen and santas they have been quite popular. I am teaching a class on glass ornaments November 26th at GRB ( http://www.grandriverbeads.com/ ) sign up online, by phone or in person.

Next project is wire wrapping my glass pendants, need help from my wire friends for sure. I have asked Santa for a grinder for X-Mas I already have it picked out and on my wish list from Delphi and I have been really good this year! I need to make some fabulous pieces for the juries next year, tired of being rejected from the BIG shows.

Don't forget to check out Etsy for gifts and I am happy to do custom orders as well.


Have a great week!

Last year at MayFest

Deby

Basket of Treasures - 11/13/10 - $5.00 OFF

Really looking forward to Basket of Treasures tomorrow I hear it is one of the better holiday shows in the Cleveland area. The hours are from 9:30 to 4 and I am offering $5.00 off each purchase if you mention my blog or my FB page.

The ornaments have been a HUGE hit and I need to get them to all of the shops next week without fail.

Had a great party at mom's last weekend, I sure do love all of her friends. I have my last show for 2010 St. Raphael's  Shopping Gala in Bay Village on Nov. 30th from 6-9 p.m. (more info as it gets closer) and another party in December.

I do love the shows and selling to the public but I am definitely looking to taking a break. I told mom that we will not be discussing the business at all over X-Mas, just enjoy each others company and relax.

Be Happy!
Deby

Build it and They Will Come...

Well mom has added lots of beauties to the Etsy shop, lots of hits but no buyers yet. I was floored that the Orange Sponge earrings weren't even on for an hour and had almost 30 hits.





 She also did some fantastic pictures with the gorgeous Kazuri beads she got form me from our little bead shop in Bonita Springs, FL. http://www.bonitabead.biz/

Thinking about re-designing my website  http://www.debysdesigns.net/  and including an online shop. I believe in Etsy, but I would like to have everything all at one place. With Etsy I need to have 2 shops, one for beads and one for glass, quite the conundrum. Spending a few days in FL with mom and we will discuss our options.

Yesterday I found a cool website that does window/car decals, what a great way to advertise. The bumper stickers I did a few months back were a disaster - live and learn.

Keep in Touch,

Deby