Day one!

Today I decided to make a blog! This winter has been so harsh and I figured this would be a good way to pass time and share some crafts and ideas. My husband Nate went up to the cabin with his Dad and Brother, so I am going to get creative this weekend.

A few weeks ago I found some glass paints at Unique Thrift Store. It was an awesome find! Only $2.80 for a bag of 5 colors. I looked harder and saw they had 3 bags, so I bought them all. I have never done glass painting... YET! I saw a bunch of painted martini glasses at Hallmark a few weeks ago and they were really cute. I flipped one over to check the price... $25.00!? Wow, I thought to myself, I could make that! I also know I could make better ones than the glasses they had on display. They would be great gifts too.

While at the thrift store I also found a pretty little glass with an amber stem. I am going to use that as a practice piece and to hold small candle I got as a door prize from a candle party. I found a small round candle holder at Walmart for $1.00. I am going to recycle a frosted candle holder and see how that turns out too.

I googled glass art and got some inspiration and design ideas. Every time I got or saw a creative idea, I sketched it. I have about 20+ sketches, so I better get some more glass! My goal is to get really good at glass painting and maybe start taking orders for personalized pieces or sets.  I will make a few pieces and give them to family and friends.

I also want to say I have started feeling the baby move in the last few days! I find out "what kind of baby" (as my husband says) on the 16th!