tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12495767041929764432024-03-12T17:55:02.382-07:00Novation GlassAlexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479382443736950921noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249576704192976443.post-19521380832993405312011-05-17T05:19:00.000-07:002011-05-17T06:25:42.772-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YC0K_bk_iqo/TdJs6nB1wRI/AAAAAAAAAK0/NyO1bFSoiAc/s1600/brimfield.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 208px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YC0K_bk_iqo/TdJs6nB1wRI/AAAAAAAAAK0/NyO1bFSoiAc/s400/brimfield.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607664240194601234" border="0" /></a>Wow, its been a long time since I posted anything here but this year I'm excited to fill this with pics of my travels, cool new finds I come across, other artists works and the new glass creations that I come up with. Right now I'm working on glass garden flowers, I'll keep you posted. Last weekend my mom and I went to the incredible Brimfield MA antique show and camped out all weekend alongside our glittering glass booths. The show was huge! There were supposedly 6000 vendors and I believe it, I tried to see as much as I could but never made it more than a quarter mile before I turned back. What an fun event to go to, anyone who has never been before has to go at least once in their life. It happens three times a year with May being the largest of the three shows. Bring a backpack, a wagon or a pickup truck depending on your shopping habits!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AHnUW5HpAlk/TdJwmnOyzZI/AAAAAAAAALM/R4XcILLmUBo/s1600/IMAG0504.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 120px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AHnUW5HpAlk/TdJwmnOyzZI/AAAAAAAAALM/R4XcILLmUBo/s200/IMAG0504.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607668294698061202" border="0" /></a>Whats next? I'm enjoying a few wonderful weeks of free time to catch up and take a much needed break. I was at a show in Hampton Falls NH two weeks ago and went down early one morning to the beach and was reminded, I MUST live by the ocean someday! Does everyone have this weird draw to the sea, or is it just my Aquarius nature kicking in? Whatever it is, whenever I get a brief taste of the ocean it reinvigorates some deep desire to get back there. Once I make my millions... Here I was blinded by the sun, but still in early morning ocean bliss...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-clTnIWZkBvE/TdJyqzGnDwI/AAAAAAAAALU/NMnItve2vmU/s1600/tashacard.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 120px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-clTnIWZkBvE/TdJyqzGnDwI/AAAAAAAAALU/NMnItve2vmU/s200/tashacard.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607670565627694850" border="0" /></a>Here's to hoping for some dry days to get the garden planted and getting outside with the dopey dog. With all this rain at least I'll probably stay inside and actually get some work done.<br />Coming up I'll be in Meredith NH camping out with some craft show friends for the annual Castleberry Fair on Memorial Day, May 28, 29 and 30th. Then I'll be in Rutland VT at the hospital on the 9th of June as a featured artist, then in Glens Falls NY at the LARAC craft show on June 11th and 12th. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Happy spring everyone, at least its not snowing:)</span>Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479382443736950921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249576704192976443.post-9404446596684559472009-11-25T15:47:00.000-08:002010-01-31T15:51:55.194-08:00November Newsletter 2009<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;"><span class="title" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(139, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia; line-height: 110%;">The holidays are here,</span></span></span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Lucida Sans,Lucida;">Can you believe it?! This year has flown by so fast for us that I feel like I'm just coming out of hibernation, just when I should be finding a warm spot to cozy up in!<br />In the Northeast this weekend is our favorite holiday show with the </span></span><span style="font-family: Lucida Sans,Lucida;"><a href="http://www.vermonthandcrafters.com/" style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">Vermont Handcrafters</span></a></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Lucida Sans,Lucida;"> at the Sheraton in South Burlington Vermont. Come and see the huge selection of fine Vermont gifts and support your crafty<br />friends and neighbors.<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Lucida Sans,Lucida;"><a href="http://us1.admin.mailchimp.com/campaigns/www.vermonthandcrafters.com/" style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><img alt="" src="http://gallery.mailchimp.com/8f16b86466c206a87a48a7d64/images/VHC.jpg" width="350" border="2" height="233" /></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><br />The show hours are <b>Thursday and Friday 12-8pm, Saturday 10-6pm and Sunday 10-5pm</b>. We are showing our support for </span><a href="http://www.treesfortroops.org/" style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">Trees for Troops</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> by donating ornaments and running a sale at the show. If you purchase and donate one of our lovely little trees you'll get <b>10% off your entire purchase</b> at our booth!<br /><br /></span></span><a href="http://www.novationglass.com/shop?page=shop.browse&category_id=18" style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Lucida Sans,Lucida;"><img alt="" src="http://gallery.mailchimp.com/8f16b86466c206a87a48a7d64/images/allpics_232.jpg" width="300" align="absmiddle" border="2" height="300" /></span></span></a></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Lucida Sans,Lucida;"> You can also take advantage of the <b>10% off sale </b>on anything online at </span></span><span style="font-family: Lucida Sans,Lucida;"><span style="font-size: larger;"><a href="http://www.novationglass.com/" style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">Novation Glass</span></a></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Lucida Sans,Lucida;"> by entering the code <b>TREE</b> at check</span><span style="font-family: Lucida Sans,Lucida;">out. Help bring a little holiday spirit halfway across the globe to those that can't be with their families this year.<br /><span class="subTitle" style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-family: Georgia;"><br />The last few holiday events that we are doing,<br /><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-size: larger;"><span class="subTitle" style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-family: Georgia;"><a href="http://www.craftproducers.com/" style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Lucida Sans,Lucida;">Syracuse Holiday Spectacular</span></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Lucida Sans,Lucida;"><br />December 4-6th<br /><br /></span></span><a href="http://www.touchofvt.org/" style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Lucida Sans,Lucida;">Touch of Vermont</span></span></a></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Lucida Sans,Lucida;"><span class="subTitle" style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-family: Georgia;"><br />Montpelier, VT December 12th<br /><br />Many thanks to everyone for all of your continued and much appreciated support!<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span class="subTitle" style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-family: Georgia;">- Alexis</span></span></span></span>Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479382443736950921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249576704192976443.post-47653042250600711542009-06-06T13:44:00.001-07:002009-06-06T13:48:29.204-07:00Our 2009 Show Schedule<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0hQdOU_ErG4/SirVfBD_ZeI/AAAAAAAAAJI/MbAMjVjPEPI/s1600-h/earringpostcard.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 308px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0hQdOU_ErG4/SirVfBD_ZeI/AAAAAAAAAJI/MbAMjVjPEPI/s400/earringpostcard.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344318636666349026" border="0" /></a><br /><br />May 2,3<br />Spring Craft Festival, Essex Fairgrounds - Essex Junction, VT<br />May 23, 24, 25<br />Memorial Weekend, Lake Winnipesaukee, - Meredith, NH<br />July 4<br />Burklyn Arts Summer Craft Fair, Bandstand Park - Lyndonville, VT<br />July 4, 5<br />Gunstock Summer Festival, Gunstock Recreation Area - Gilford, NH<br />July 18, 19<br />Craft Fair on the Bay, Community House and Grounds - Alton Bay, NH<br />July 24, 25, 26<br />Taste of Stowe, Topnotch Field - Stowe, VT<br />July 31, Aug 1, 2<br />Southern Vermont Craft Festival - Manchester, VT<br />Aug 8, 9<br />Summer Craft Festival, Main St - Lincoln, NH<br />Aug 15, 16<br />Waterfront Festival, Stage Fort Park - Gloucester, MA<br />Aug 22, 23<br />Bar Harbor Summer Craft Festival, College of the Atlantic - Bar Harbor, ME<br />Sep 5, 6, 7<br />Labor Day Craft Fair, Lake Winnipesaukee, - Alton Bay, NH<br />Oct 2, 3, 4<br />Hildene Fall Art & Craft Festival, Hildene Meadows - Manchester, VT<br />Oct 9, 10, 11<br />Foliage Festival, Topnotch Field - Stowe, VT<br />Oct 17, 18<br />Quechee Gorge Village Craft Festival - Quechee, VT<br />Oct 23, 24, 25<br />Essex Fall Craft Show - Essex Junction, VT<br />Nov 19, 20, 21, 22<br />Vermont Handcrafters Holiday Show, Sheraton - South Burlington, VT<br />Dec 4, 5, 6<br />Holiday Spectacular, NY State Fairgrounds - Syracuse, NYAlexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479382443736950921noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249576704192976443.post-70717774934562794722009-02-03T10:40:00.000-08:002009-02-11T13:47:29.783-08:00Pennies for Valentine's<div style="text-align: center;">Hi all, and welcome! Our <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Valentine's Day Sale</span></span> is here! Grab a last minute gift for someone you love or treat yourself to something you deserve. We stocked up our shop so there should be something for everyone. Get <strong>15%</strong> off when shop online at <a href="http://www.novationglass.com/" target="_blank">www.novationglass.com</a> just enter the coupon code vday09. Or you can visit our etsy shop at <a href="http://novationglass.etsy.com/" target="_blank">NovationGlass.etsy.com</a> or <a href="http://novationglass.1000markets.com/">NovationGlass.1000Markets.com</a> and mention the discount in your comment to seller at checkout.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Giveaways and Sales</span></span><br />Winter is here, boredom has set in so we have lots of giveaways and sales going on. Take advantage now because once show season starts I won't have as much time to do anything but work,work, work! Sign up for the newsletter to be notified of sales and events in your area. You can check out the <a href="http://www.novationglass.com/newsletter">newsletter</a> and all the details at the website as well.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0hQdOU_ErG4/SYiRX-5TSiI/AAAAAAAAAIo/LaNXxx56M5M/s1600-h/vdaypennies%5B1%5D"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 120px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0hQdOU_ErG4/SYiRX-5TSiI/AAAAAAAAAIo/LaNXxx56M5M/s400/vdaypennies%5B1%5D" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298644802807745058" border="0" /></a>We are also doing a Pennies for Valentine's Day scavenger hunt in our <a href="http://novationglass.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> store and our <a href="http://www.novationglass.com/">website</a>. All you have to do is search through the items in the shop and find the one with "Pennies for Valentine's Day" in description. Purchase the item and we'll give you a full refund, so you'll have only paid penny! We'll be giving away fourteen items between now and Valentine's Day. So keep checking both shops for the product for a penny. Have fun and good luck!<br /><br />Last weeks lucky winner of my giveaway is a talented artist and has many online shops. You can view her work on <a href="http://jlynncreations.etsy.com/">Etsy</a>, <a href="http://jlynncreations.1000markets.com/">1000Markets</a> and <a href="http://jlynncreations.artfire.com/">Artfire</a>. A supermom and multitasker! JLynn Creations has a soft sophisticated stone and beach glass inspired jewelry line and she also blogs about her weekly adventures crafting and raising three boys on the shores of Lake Erie. Her <a href="http://jlynncreations.blogspot.com/">blog</a> features her work and many others, and she even has a thorough picture tutorial on making your own metal findings. Thanks for playing JLynn! Here's a fun piece from her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19289329">Etsy</a> shop...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0hQdOU_ErG4/SYiYgcsu3bI/AAAAAAAAAJA/mAQ6L_HHxgE/s1600-h/il_430xN.51438773.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0hQdOU_ErG4/SYiYgcsu3bI/AAAAAAAAAJA/mAQ6L_HHxgE/s400/il_430xN.51438773.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298652644828437938" border="0" /></a></div>Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479382443736950921noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249576704192976443.post-67417912319057734192009-01-26T04:33:00.000-08:002009-01-27T08:44:27.996-08:00Another unique find...<div style="text-align: center;">Wow! Last weeks Sunday giveaway went great! I'm basking in loads of traffic to the blog and generous comments left by everyone who is playing. Please take a look at our <a href="http://novationglass.etsy.com/">Etsy shop</a>, <a href="http://www.novationglass.com/">Novation Glass</a> web site, <a href="http://novationglass.1000markets.com/">1000Markets </a><a href="http://novationglass.1000markets.com/">shop</a>, and keep updated here at the blog to see whats new and for great gift ideas.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm a little late in posting this weeks winner, Sunday nights family dinner went late into the night as usual. So, drum roll please......last weeks winner is, <a href="http://kindershop.etsy.com/">Kindershop</a>! Her work is really unique and I'm so glad that she won because <a href="http://kindershop.etsy.com">Kindershop</a> is spreading the generosity and is giving everyone a great deal when purchasing from her shop. Just mention NovationGlass at checkout and she'll give you a 15% discount via paypal refund on all in stock items before shipping.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Check out her lovely Valentine's Day fortune cookies at her <a href="http://kindershop.etsy.com/">Etsy sho</a><a href="http://kindershop.etsy.com/">p</a>!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://kindershop.etsy.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0hQdOU_ErG4/SX4XC3L1AnI/AAAAAAAAAHg/qlcfKv-IE7w/s400/il_430xN.51272237.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295695549775020658" border="0" /></a>What a great idea, you can stuff them with your own personal love note and they'll be a cute conversation piece all year round! When shopping at <a href="http://kindershop.etsy.com">Kindershop</a> make sure to mention NovationGlass at check out to receive her generous 15% discount!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So here's what I've been listing this week on <a href="http://novationglass.etsy.com/">Etsy</a>. I just got these bright colored ball chains and they go great with the metallic dichroic colors.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0hQdOU_ErG4/SX4hQNWTq9I/AAAAAAAAAII/JVb7EERlZag/s1600-h/etsyjan24+067.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0hQdOU_ErG4/SX4hQNWTq9I/AAAAAAAAAII/JVb7EERlZag/s320/etsyjan24+067.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295706774179130322" border="0" /></a> And <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20159975">dog tag</a> personalized initial necklaces! They're in a bunch of bright colors and letters. I also made <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20153950">key chains</a> in the same style, lots of colors and letters. The key chains would be a unique personalized Valentine's Day gift to spice up those car keys!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0hQdOU_ErG4/SX4iB-typkI/AAAAAAAAAIY/WnD1y_8aT3M/s1600-h/etsyjan24+043.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0hQdOU_ErG4/SX4iB-typkI/AAAAAAAAAIY/WnD1y_8aT3M/s320/etsyjan24+043.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295707629244556866" border="0" /></a>So for this weeks Sunday giveaway I'm giving this set of fused glass post earrings and sterling silver wrapped pendant on a ball chain. These are great for just about anyone because of the silver color. I love anything with silver in it, you can dress it up or dress it down. It goes with anything!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.novationglass.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0hQdOU_ErG4/SX4X-LSUzhI/AAAAAAAAAHo/p4c4dZTRHKU/s400/freebie3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295696568783261202" border="0" /></a>So here are the details, you can sign up in a bunch of different ways to make it easy for anyone... Sign up for our beautiful once monthly <a href="http://novationglass.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8f16b86466c206a87a48a7d64&id=a76454642a">newsletter</a>, convo me via my <a href="http://novationglass.etsy.com/">Etsy shop</a> or <a href="http://novationglass.1000markets.com/">1000Markets shop</a>, or leave a comment here at the blog, or on our <a href="http://etsylove.ning.com/">EtsyLove</a> social network. Just say hi, leave a note, and you are entered to win! Easy right?! But remember, you've got to comment on each weekly giveaway to be entered to win.<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255); font-weight: bold;">Good Luck!</span><br /></div>Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479382443736950921noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249576704192976443.post-21956900661443932072009-01-18T12:41:00.000-08:002009-01-18T14:09:54.641-08:00Getting out, (without leaving the living room...)<div style="text-align: center;">Thanks so much to everyone for taking the time to sign up for the weekly glass giveaway, the turnout and response that I got was wonderful!<br />This week I'll be giving away the set below, its a beautiful soft colored sterling wrapped pendant bead and matching post style earrings in soft pink. The posts are set on sterling silver backings and the necklace is strung on a cord and wrapped and finished in silver as well. Check out our <a href="http://novationglass.etsy.com/">Etsy shop</a>, <a href="http://novationglass.1000markets.com/">1000Markets</a>, <a href="http://www.novationglass.com/">Novation Glass</a> home site for new products and designs. Keep posted on whats new, events in your area and special sales by signing up for our once monthly newsletter here or at our web site <a href="http://www.novationglass.com/">Novation Glass</a>. Here are the goodies I'm giving away this week...<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_0hQdOU_ErG4/SXOW0oGrV5I/AAAAAAAAAGo/xIuU0aEdhfU/s1600-h/freebie2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 398px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_0hQdOU_ErG4/SXOW0oGrV5I/AAAAAAAAAGo/xIuU0aEdhfU/s400/freebie2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292739817953253266" border="0" /></a>So here are the details, you can sign up in a bunch of different ways to make it easy for anyone... Sign up for our newsletter, convo me via my Etsy shop or leave a comment here or on our <a href="http://etsylove.ning.com/">EtsyLove</a> social n<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_0hQdOU_ErG4/SXOZart7V1I/AAAAAAAAAHA/vwqA_yKT9LE/s1600-h/pick.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 165px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_0hQdOU_ErG4/SXOZart7V1I/AAAAAAAAAHA/vwqA_yKT9LE/s200/pick.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292742670781470546" border="0" /></a>etwork. Just say hi, leave a note, and you are entered to win! This week I had my husband pick out our winner.....<br /><br />You've got to comment on each weekly giveaway to enter to win. Don't give up, keep posting and commenting and you're sure to get some goodies soon! Here is last weeks lucky winner, Almay Alday!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.almayaldaydesigns.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 79px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_0hQdOU_ErG4/SXOYj8gCt7I/AAAAAAAAAGw/ZSAlaqb-H7Q/s400/almay.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292741730393831346" border="0" /></a>I'm so glad she won so that we can all go check out her adorable gift and note cards at her <a href="http://www.almayaldaydesigns.com/">web site</a> and her <a href="http://almayaldaydesigns.etsy.com/">Etsy shop</a>. Her designs are modern and whimsical, here are some cards she has in her shop...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14882019"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 222px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0hQdOU_ErG4/SXOaZDCQJgI/AAAAAAAAAHI/LIxzamakcbU/s400/Untitled-3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292743742192625154" border="0" /></a>What a cute way to notify your friends and family that you're expecting!<br /><br />I've been stranded at home for too long, winter weather is wearing on me lately so I'm glad the <a href="http://novationglass.etsy.com/">Etsy shop</a>, the blog, and my brand new Cheese Cake Bible are keeping me busy. Yummmm... I've got some funky new ideas using kiln casting techniques that I'm excited to try out soon, I'll keep you posted...<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">What will brighten a cold winter day in these tough times? Free! Good luck!</span><br /></div>Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479382443736950921noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249576704192976443.post-39744119541437518332009-01-11T09:10:00.000-08:002009-01-16T17:08:49.586-08:00Feeling Lucky?<div style="text-align: center;">Through these quiet winter months I've decided to do a free weekly giveaway here on the blog to get some activity going for this fairly new endeavor. I'll be directing customers here from my <a href="http://novationglass.etsy.com/">Etsy site</a>, the home <a href="http://www.novationglass.com/">NovationGlass site</a>, our <a href="http://novationglass.1000markets.com/">1000Markets shop</a>, where we just started a Vermont Market, the <a href="http://etsylove.ning.com/">Etsylove</a> social network, and our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=1145298512&ref=profile">facebook</a> page. Here are the lovely jewels that I'm giving this week, a pair of earrings and matching dichroic glass pendant on chain. You feeling lucky?!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0hQdOU_ErG4/SWo2tjYFdSI/AAAAAAAAAGI/fTQrnUtG8gw/s1600-h/freebie.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 325px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0hQdOU_ErG4/SWo2tjYFdSI/AAAAAAAAAGI/fTQrnUtG8gw/s400/freebie.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290100868518343970" border="0" /></a>So here are the details: All you'll have to do to enter is leave a comment at the blog, or sign up for our once monthly newsletter to be entered to win. If you sign up for the newsletter I'll have your email address to contact you, if you leave a comment I'll be able to contact you through your blogger account. If you don't want to do either of those you can also convo my Etsy shop, or just send me an email with the word "freebie" in the subject line. Lotsa ways to sign up, lotsa stuff to give away! Cross your fingers and follow the blog to keep updated on what goodies are in store for the upcoming weeks!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 255);font-size:130%;" >What's New</span><br />In keeping with my purple theme this week, here is what I made the other day. The ring, by the way, is not part of the freebie this week.... Maybe next time!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0hQdOU_ErG4/SWo3bxTK_EI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/aLsr-8lhgA8/s1600-h/ring2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 374px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0hQdOU_ErG4/SWo3bxTK_EI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/aLsr-8lhgA8/s400/ring2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290101662529813570" border="0" /></a>I don't make too many rings, but I always hate to part with them when I'm finished!<br /><br /></div>Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479382443736950921noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249576704192976443.post-32827809519473315732009-01-04T08:03:00.000-08:002009-01-04T13:56:20.857-08:00Live and in Color!<div style="text-align: center;">In the last few days I have been trying out the video tutorial idea. Since I was just toying around I didn't start with the basics of glass fusing, that would have been too easy! My first attempt is more of a intermediate level project for crafters who are already have a basic knowledge of fusing and the tools needed. Anyone, for a short time, can view the video <a href="http://www.novationglass.com/tutorials/glassfusingbasics">here</a>. Any comments and critiques are appreciated as I hope to do a full series of videos on a variety of projects. The more in depth videos are going to be for purchase so I'll be taking this one down soon. I hope to get some comments and ideas from all of you experts out there before I do though.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0hQdOU_ErG4/SWDgMLqLBVI/AAAAAAAAAFo/_EdAhY1J3vg/s1600-h/neck2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 354px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0hQdOU_ErG4/SWDgMLqLBVI/AAAAAAAAAFo/_EdAhY1J3vg/s400/neck2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287472462425687378" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This is one of the many products that can be created with the finished tutorial.<br /><br />I also whipped up a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ma2-DGp_Drg">You Tube slide show</a> to promote the site... This looks like a good way to get a little commercial for your products, website and etsy store!<br /><br /><br /></div>Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479382443736950921noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249576704192976443.post-33610343154705612782008-12-29T07:49:00.000-08:002008-12-30T10:48:48.420-08:00<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Fresh Sta</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0hQdOU_ErG4/SVpoavI5tkI/AAAAAAAAACo/oYi4ZRWvHNo/s1600-h/mbrc2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0hQdOU_ErG4/SVpoavI5tkI/AAAAAAAAACo/oYi4ZRWvHNo/s200/mbrc2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285651921212388930" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >rt...<br /></span> <div><div><div><div><span style="font-size:100%;">Its changing</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> seasons and I'm changing direction. When winter hits Vermont life moves to a slow crawl. Summe</span><span style="font-size:100%;">r and spring practically fast forward as we all try to squeeze as much fun into the brief season. W</span><span style="font-size:100%;">ithout the break in the seasons I doubt I would get anything done, </span><span style="font-size:100%;">winter is my time to recoup</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> and </span><span style="font-size:100%;">decide on new directions and new products for my fu</span><span style="font-size:100%;">sed glass business. I create all sorts o</span><span style="font-size:100%;">f</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> fused dichroic glass jewelry, and small gift items from coasters to nightlights to silly little flower pockets and ornaments. People love the larger pieces, and I ge</span><span style="font-size:100%;">t a lot more</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> satisfacti</span><span style="font-size:100%;">on from making them, so</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> when I get time I fuse and slump large bowls and plates. </span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">Right now I'm focusing on my glass</span><span style="font-size:100%;">work, new designs and products for nex</span><span style="font-size:100%;">t</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0hQdOU_ErG4/SVps5TvPLII/AAAAAAAAADQ/qtWVpXEffPQ/s1600-h/craftprobooth.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 148px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0hQdOU_ErG4/SVps5TvPLII/AAAAAAAAADQ/qtWVpXEffPQ/s200/craftprobooth.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285656844479442050" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;">s</span><span style="font-size:100%;">eas</span><span style="font-size:100%;">o</span><span style="font-size:100%;">ns </span><span style="font-size:100%;">run of craft shows. My 2009 show schedule will be </span><span style="font-size:100%;">updated as soon as possible, check</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> o</span><span style="font-size:100%;">u</span><span style="font-size:100%;">t </span><span style="font-size:100%;">i</span><span style="font-size:100%;">f a</span><span style="font-size:100%;">n</span><span style="font-size:100%;">ything is happening in your area <a href="http://www.novationglass.com/showschedule">here</a>. Here is my bustling booth last summer</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> at a</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> C</span><span style="font-size:100%;">ra</span><span style="font-size:100%;">ft</span><span style="font-size:100%;">Pr</span><span style="font-size:100%;">od</span><span style="font-size:100%;">ucers show... I can't te</span><span style="font-size:100%;">ll where we were, maybe Stowe or Manchester Vermont.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Tutorials…</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">These will be full of information, step </span><span style="font-size:100%;">by step vid</span><span style="font-size:100%;">eo a</span><span style="font-size:100%;">nd</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">p</span><span style="font-size:100%;">h</span><span style="font-size:100%;">ot</span><span style="font-size:100%;">os</span><span style="font-size:100%;">, links on wher</span><span style="font-size:100%;">e</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">to purchase the resources and</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_0hQdOU_ErG4/SVpq1uEIQhI/AAAAAAAAADI/xDo5BJyn16k/s1600-h/allpics+232.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 197px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_0hQdOU_ErG4/SVpq1uEIQhI/AAAAAAAAADI/xDo5BJyn16k/s200/allpics+232.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285654583803658770" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;">gr</span><span style="font-size:100%;">eat ti</span><span style="font-size:100%;">ps and tricks that can make all </span><span style="font-size:100%;">the d</span><span style="font-size:100%;">i</span><span style="font-size:100%;">f</span><span style="font-size:100%;">ference! Each tutorial will</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> be on a how to create a s</span><span style="font-size:100%;">pecific product from start to </span><span style="font-size:100%;">finish with clear</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> a</span><span style="font-size:100%;">nd easy to f</span><span style="font-size:100%;">ollow direction. This is my win</span><span style="font-size:100%;">ter project so ch</span><span style="font-size:100%;">eck back as we’ll be cooking them up very soon. From basic cutting o</span><span style="font-size:100%;">f glass to the tools </span><span style="font-size:100%;">needed and kiln firing schedules and more</span><span style="font-size:100%;">. I'll be putting them on my<span style="font-size:100%;"> <a href="http://www.novationglass.com/">website</a>, <a href="http://novationglass.etsy.com/">etsy shop</a>,<a href="http://novationglass.1000markets.com/">1000markets</a>,<a href="http://http//www.flickr.com/photos/26611017@N04/">flickr</a>,</span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 204);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 204);">and</span> youtube</a>.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span></div><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><br /><br />Featured Artist...</span><br /></span><div><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5270684"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285261235840690466" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right; width: 135px; height: 150px;" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0hQdOU_ErG4/SVkFF2ttKSI/AAAAAAAAABk/eo-czeCrnY0/s200/il_430xN_39856067.jpg" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:100%;">I would like to feature a new shop, link or person regularly to he</span><span style="font-size:100%;">lp promote my fellow artists out there so feel free to contact me with any insight or with your own shop. The handmade movement is alive online and there are so many new creators out there so I'm sure I'll have no shortage of innovative new products and people. Heres <span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5270684">DippyLulu</a></span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">,</span> a funny favorite, a Vermonter and her oh-so fragrant Etsy shop...<br /><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >What I Love...</span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">I absolutely LOVE glass casting. This year I hope to take more time to play and design with this kind of fusing. Glass casting is when you make an form or mold out of something like clay or wax. A common type of casting is called “lost wax casting” and involves carving a wax form. After you have a model out of clay or wax, you mix up a slurry of cement mold making product (there’s a number of different types) and pour over your original piece in a contained area. After the cement cures you dig out, or burn out your original clay or wax and, voila you have a mold that is (hopefully) an exact replica of your model. Different artists use different techniques but I would then take a mix of frit, w</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;">hich is finely crushed compatible glass, and fill your mold with it. This explanation is a bit pared down, (there are formula’s for exactly how much glass to use) I’ll be posting tutorials with pictures, information, links and necessary tools for all sorts of fusing projects in the future. So, to get back to the project, you fill your mold then fire oh-so slowly to a soak temperature of somewhere between </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">1500-1600 degrees and hold there for a specified amount of time. Firing schedules are really important and you’ll have to work out a different one for each piece as the size and shape of your finished product determine the time and temperature. After a long few days of cooling down, with proper <a href="http://www.warmglass.com/Basic_Process2.htm">annealing</a> along the way, you will have your mysterious hunk of mold with who-knows-what locked inside. Now this is what you’ve been waiting for after days of this casting process, this is the fun part! You chisel and carefully break away the mold material and inside you’ll have this incredible treasure that should be an exact replica of your original clay or wax! Now, there are a lot of specifics in there that I left out but, as I said we’ll be doing real fully accessible tutorials coming soon so make sure to check back.</span><br /><br /></span></span><div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0hQdOU_ErG4/SVppBqjDlbI/AAAAAAAAAC4/mSKCMPyMYoA/s1600-h/etsy101+012.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0hQdOU_ErG4/SVppBqjDlbI/AAAAAAAAAC4/mSKCMPyMYoA/s200/etsy101+012.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285652589994808754" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;">For now I'll be updating this and all of my online shops, so check back and see the progress as<em> </em>I get going here. For </span><span style="font-size:100%;">an</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> idea of what I've been doing up till now, check out our past newsletters from our website <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.novationglass.com/newsletter">here</a>.</span> </span>These have gorgeous pictures, news, craft shows, and featured artists from all over the Northeast.<br /><br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div></div></div></div></div></div>Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479382443736950921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249576704192976443.post-36753314630898756012008-10-03T15:46:00.000-07:002009-01-03T15:53:52.525-08:00October 2008 Newsletter<span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 20px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 110%; font-family: Lucida Sans,Lucida;" class="title tpl-content-highlight"><strong><span style="font-family:Lucida Sans;"></span></strong></span>New Products<span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 11px; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-style: italic; font-family: arial;" class="subTitle"><br /></span>Hello everyone! Its our first day of snow up here in Vermont and we're back in state for our fall foliage and Christmas gift shows with all sorts of new products. Our beadkits are a fun gift idea. <img src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2008/10/18/3d239d6a0b/beadkitsm.jpg" alt="A sample pic of our bead kits" align="right" border="0" width="150" height="200" />Each kit contains one of our gorgeous fused dichroic pendants, an assortment of crystal, sterling and seed beads and all the stringing supplies to make a beautiful and unique necklace. Directions are included making this an easy product for young and old alike!<br /><br />We also have new night lights! These night lights are unique and colorful and we have a bunch of different colors to choose from. Each one is a burst of bright funky colors and really shines once you plug them in and switch them on. We hand make this unique glass in our kiln and no two night lights are quite the same. With lots of different designs, they will brighten up the decor of any home. And as always, keep an eye on our <a href="http://www.novationglass.com/" target="_blank">website</a> and our <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5115519" target="_blank">etsy store</a> for new products!<br /> <img src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2008/10/18/faaa99156f/nightlightsm.jpg" align="left" border="0" width="150" height="200" /><br />Upcoming Events<span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 20px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 110%; font-family: Lucida Sans,Lucida;" class="title tpl-content-highlight"><br /></span>Coming up October 24th through the 26th is our fall Essex Jct, Vermont Craftworkers show. Lots of great vendors, (more than 300!) in and outdoors. Its a great way to get the jump on holiday gifts, specialty foods and more. You can get an entry coupon from <a href="http://69.94.25.69/interiornav.php/pid/3" target="_blank">The Vermont Craftworkers</a> site and directions to the event <a href="http://69.94.25.69/interior.php/pid/6" target="_blank">here</a>. We would love to see you there but if you miss it we have lots of other events coming up.<br /><br />November 20th through the 23rd is the 56th Annual Vermont Handcrafters Holiday Show at the Sheraton Conference Center in South Burlington, Vermont. If you are in the area this is a show you don't want to miss! With a selection of over 250 contemporary Vermont artisans, and two floors packed with vendors it will be a great place to get your handcrafted holiday gifts. If you shop near home you'll save gas, and support your neighbors! Here are <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=870+williston+rd+burlington+vermont&sll=44.47588,-73.21323&sspn=0.131797,0.277405&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=0" target="_blank">directions to the event </a>on google maps.<br /><br />Right after that, on November 29th and 30th is the Women's Festival of Crafts in Burlington City Hall. Burlington City Hall is located on Church Street right in downtown Burlington, VT. Church Street is a wonderful spot to visit, named repeatedly as one of the best downtown areas for shopping and area restaurants. Combine the two for a great day visiting our beautiful area! <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl" target="_blank">Directions to the city hall </a>via google maps.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 20px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 110%; font-family: Lucida Sans,Lucida;"></span>Website Redesign<br />We are also in the process of re-doing our <a href="http://www.novationglass.com/" target="_blank">www.novationglass.com</a>. Not only are we re-doing the look but we we'll also be adding some fun new stuff. Over the last couple years we have an increasing range of home decor products and with our new web store we will add sections for these products while simplfying our current jewelry categories for easier browsing. And our most exciting new feature will be the addition of tutorials to the site! Hopefully this will give crafters and shoppers alike a look into how we make our products! So keep an eye out web store re-design!Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479382443736950921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249576704192976443.post-72207536235222090742008-05-03T15:48:00.000-07:002009-01-03T15:49:54.592-08:00May 2008 NewsletterWell everyone, despite the snow flurries (up here in Vermont) spring has finally sprung! Daffodils and Mother's Day are sure <img src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2008/04/30/8b4m76tcf4d1u9pt6vd29obbh6/flwr1.jpg" align="right" border="0" width="200" height="322" />signs that warmth is just around the corner so we're bringing out the new spring flower pockets. These adorable window vases hold a few sprigs of cut flowers and are watertight. They come in a array of fun spring colors. You can see them at our <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5115519" target="_blank">etsy shop</a> where we'll be trying out some new designs this summer or at our website <a href="http://novationglass.com/" target="_blank">novationglass.com</a>. Check out our upcoming show schedule as we'll be bringing tons of new coaster, window hangers, windchimes and all sorts of fun stuff to our spring and summer shows!<br /><br />Upcoming shows<br />This coming weekend (May 3rd & 4th) we will be in Essex Junction, Vermont for The 12th Annual Spring Craft Festival at the Essex Fairgrounds. Come on out and enjoy some of this beautiful spring weather we are having and pick up a last minute gift for mom! You can get directions, a discount coupon and more information about the event at <a href="http://www.vtcrafts.com/">vtcrafts.com.</a><br /> <br /><img src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2008/04/30/8b4m76tcf4d1u9pt6vd29obbh6/millfalls.jpg" align="left" border="0" width="114" height="133" /> Memorial Day Weekend (May 24, 25 & 26) we will be visitng Meredith, New Hampshire for the 15th Annual Memorial Weekend Festival in the quaint Mill Falls Marketplace on Lake Winnipesaukee. With over 150 juried crafters, live music and culinary delights it is sure to be a great Craft Festival! The Festival will be going on Saturday 10-6, Sunday 10-5 and Monday 10-4 and FREE admission! You can find directions and more information about the event <a href="http://www.castleberryfairs.com/calendar.php">www.castleberryfairs.com</a>.<img src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2008/04/30/8b4m76tcf4d1u9pt6vd29obbh6/burklynn-arts-council-logo.gif" align="right" border="0" width="124" height="110" /><br /><br /><br />Then on July 5th we will be in Bandstand Park in Lyndonville, Vermont for the Burklyn Arts Council Summer Craft Fair. This renowned one day event is free admission and has a great selection of local crafters and incredible foods- and don't forget the traditional strawberry shortcake!Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479382443736950921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249576704192976443.post-64559821384840475372008-03-03T15:50:00.000-08:002009-01-03T15:51:04.916-08:00March 2008 Newsletter<p>Hi everyone! This month I wanted to put the spotlight on a little place called <a href="http://www.etsy.com/index.php" target="_blank">Etsy</a>. This is a great time to check out some amazing handmade arts and crafts online. Come away from your wood stoves and fireplaces, ignore that six feet of snow outside your door and if you haven’t already you must check out <a href="http://www.etsy.com/index.php" target="_blank">Etsy.com</a>. It’s a great resource for artists and crafters of every kind to show and sell online in a fun community environment while buyers can see products from all over the world in one easy site. Every artist has their own store, you can shop locally by state or use the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/geolocator.php#" target="_blank">Geolocator</a> to see the recently listed items from all over the globe. With fun functions like <a href="http://www.etsy.com/color.php" target="_blank">searching by color</a> you’ll be able to find any item to match anything!<br /><br />Brooklyn-based Etsy was conceived in 2005 by Rob Kalin, a painter, carpenter and photographer who was unimpressed with the current selection of online e-commerce and auction sites. Most of these websites were filled with overstock electronics and broken appliances. Interested in showcasing handcrafters and artists, Rob set out to unleash his vision on the web. Three months later Etsy was launched attracting 650,000 registered users, 60,000 of whom are individual artists selling more than 950,000 of their handmade creations.</p> <p><br />I have been constantly updating and tending my little space on Etsy and wanted to share with you this great resource. You can find me at <a href="http://novationglass.etsy.com/" target="_blank">NovationGlass.etsy.com</a>. And if you sign up for an account make sure to add me to your favorites so you can easily find the shop again.<br /><br />A few of the items in the Etsy shop<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9519531" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2008/03/02/sm3p0fk4rife6pal3pspeabh14/etsy1%281%29.jpg" border="0" width="150" height="152" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9718213" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2008/03/02/sm3p0fk4rife6pal3pspeabh14/etsy2%281%29.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9458565" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.mailchimp.com/2008/03/02/sm3p0fk4rife6pal3pspeabh14/etsy3%281%29.jpg" border="0" width="150" height="152" /></a> </p><div align="left"><br /><br />Upcoming Show Schedule<br />Spring is right around the corner and I'm already getting ready to head out to shows. My <a href="http://novationglass.com/Merchant5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=NG&Category_Code=schedule" target="_blank">updated show schedule</a> has been added to novationglass.com. I'll be venturing out a little further from home this year so hopefully everyone can stop in and see me at some shows. My first stop will be Somerset, New Jersey at the Garden State Exhibit Center. We will be there March 7th, 8th and 9th. With over 300 Fine Artists & Craft Designers you don't want to miss this one. You can find a printable discount coupon <a href="http://sugarloafcrafts.com/festivals/somerset/spring/coupon.html" target="_blank">here</a> and detailed directions <a href="http://sugarloafcrafts.com/festivals/somerset/spring/directions.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br />We will also be at the following places this spring.<br /><br />March 28, 29, 30 - <a href="http://sugarloafcrafts.com/festivals/hartford/spring/">Sugarloaf Crafts Festival</a><br />Connecticut Expo Center, Hartford, CT - <a href="http://sugarloafcrafts.com/festivals/hartford/spring/directions.html">Directions</a><br />250 Fine Artists & Craft Designers Fri & Sat 10-6 / Sun 10-5<br /><br />April 4, 5, 6 - <a href="http://sugarloafcrafts.com/festivals/gaith/spring/">Sugarloaf Crafts Festival</a><br />Montgomery County Fairgrounds Gaithersburg, MD - <a href="http://sugarloafcrafts.com/festivals/gaith/spring/directions.html">Directions</a><br />400 Fine Artists & Craft Designers Fri & Sat 10-6 / Sun 10-5<br /><br />April 12 - <a href="http://vermontwomensexpo.com/">Vermont Women's Expo</a><br />Sheraton Inn, Burlington, VT - <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=870+williston+rd+burlington+vermont&sll=44.47588,-73.21323&sspn=0.131797,0.277405&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=0">Map</a><br />Sat 10-5 </div>Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479382443736950921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249576704192976443.post-2676463343722229322007-12-03T15:51:00.000-08:002009-01-03T15:52:07.396-08:00December 2007 NewsletterHappy Holidays!<br />The holiday season is here! We will be in the Burlington Square Mall on Church Street December 21st through the 23rd. Just in time to get your last minute holiday shopping done. The mall will be open 8am till 10pm everyday during that busy weekend and will be packed with Vermont Artisans selling their handmade gifts. If you can't make it to our shows you can visit us online www.novationglass.com and make sure you type in the coupon code DECHOLIDAY at checkout to get 10% off! And if you do visit us in Burlington mention this email and get 10% in person! Also please note that we will not be at the Square Mall December 7th through the 9th like our flyers had mentioned.<br /><br />Online Holiday Specials!<br />We will be adding a new holiday sale section with all sorts of special deals to our website on December 10th. This is a limited time sale and we will close this section New Years so act fast! The section will be prominently labeled so if you visit the website during that time you will see a large button for it. Stock up on last minute holiday items or shop ahead for Valentine's Day!<br /> <br />Featured Artist: Donna Ellery<br />If you are in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont this month you should stop by Donna Ellery's Old Red Store & Studio in McIndoe Falls, Vermont. She is a non traditional stained glass artist and works in many different mediums creating oil paintings, charcoal drawings and sculptural work. Donna's store features her unique stained glass, drawings and paintings, unusual antiques and art supplies. The Old Red Store also carries a wide range of beads, rocks, crystals, and gifts. Donna also shows works of other local Vermont Artists in the store. A fun and unique shopping experience located in a historic general store. You can find the Old Red Store off exit 18 on I-91, take Route 5 two miles south and you can miss it! You can visit her website to find out about her holiday specials!<br /><br />Featured Store: Northeast Kingdom Artisan's Guild<br />Not far from the Old Red Store is The Northeast Kingdom Artisan's Guild in historic St. Johnsbury, Vermont. You could make a day of shopping and support local artists in the Northeast Kingdom. Their store features many different artists and handmade Vermont arts and crafts. Its a great place to find unique handcrafted gifts and you can find a wide selection of Novation Glass jewelry there. They will be having a holiday sale through January so make sure to check it out if you are in town. Their store is located in downtown St. Johnsbury on Railroad Street. They will be open seven days a week for the holiday shopping season from 10:30am to 5:30 and you can reach them at (802)748-0158.<br /> <br />Upcoming Events<br />Our last show for the year will be the Burlington Square Mall show. So visit us and many other Vermont Handcrafters at the Square Mall! We will be adding our 2008 show schedule to the site as soon as we get all our show dates so make sure to check the show schedule section of Novation Glass often.<br /><br /><br />Thank you for supporting handcrafters and artists wherever you are! Mention this newsletter and get 10% off any order on the novationglass.com website. Just enter the promotional code: DECHOLIDAY when checking out. Or print out this newsletter and bring it to one of our shows for the same discount!Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479382443736950921noreply@blogger.com0