Cranberry Picking!

Walking to the secret cranberry hiding spot... and walking and walking...

Checking the color and ripeness.

Don't tell anyone where they are!

The first fresh berries of the season!

Time to make cranberry sauce!

Poll Results Necklace vs. Pendants

*Poll Results*

Do you buy necklaces/pendants online?

129 votes

yes, just necklaces ........13 (10%)
yes, just pendants .........16 (12%)
yes, i buy both ...............81 (62%)
no ..................................19 (14%)

Are you more likely to buy a pendant if it comes on a chain?

130 votes

yes ...............................43 (33%)

no ................................38 (29%)

depends on the price ...49 (37%)

How much would you spend on a fused glass pendant WITH a chain?

107 votes

$10 - $15 ........12 (11%)
$15 - $20 .......30 (28%)

$20 - $25 .......39 (36%)

$25 - $30 .......26 (24%)

How much would you spend on a fused glass pendant WITHOUT a chain?

107 votes

$10 - $15 ..........43 (40%)
$15 - $20 ..........45 (42%)
$20 - $25 ..........16 (14%)
$25 - $30 ...........6 (5%)

What size pendants do you like?

113 votes

Really HUGE ..........16 (14%)
Large .......................21 (18%)
Medium ..................67 (59%)

Small ......................22 (19%)
Teeny Tiny ...............3 (2%)

Who do you buy necklaces/pendants for?

61 votes

myself ....................21 (34%)
other people ............5 (8%)
both .......................35 (57%)

THANK YOU everyone who took the poll on necklaces vs. pendants!

Since it was such a success, and super help to me, Ive chosen a name from the 69 people who posted in the etsy voting thread, and the comments in the post below.

The winner is.........prettyinpaper!

I'm sending you a Fused Glass Pendant! Ooh la la!

POLL: Necklace vs. Pendant

I've got a POLL!

<-------To the left are several poll questions about my fused pendants/ necklaces.

Please help me figure out what YOU want from my shop. I'll post the results here when its over. Please vote and help me give you everything youve ever wanted....in a necklace! THANK YOU FOR VOTING!

Everyone voting will be in a drawing to win one of my glass goodies. Post here to enter: etsy voting thread. Or leave a comment below, and you will be entered as well.

Stormy Day

Yesterday I had to keep taking photos of the light outside. It was such a gorgeous windy day out here. It would rain and then the sun would come out, then sprinkle, then sun..

It ended with a gorgeous glowing sunset. Im very lucky.

Just wanna show off for a second....

I came in 5th at the annual "Skillet Toss".

You can see, in this ridiculous photograph, the skillet Im hurling here, about 10 feet in front of me. Its a heavy cast iron pan. I went to a small town fair just north of me, and this is apparently what they do for competitions. Its awsome! I also got to see an owl, pet the farm animals and eat real maple cotton candy. Behind me is the remains of the log chopping contest. Simple pleasures.

note: i think i deserve 1st place for effort, just LOOK at me!

Meet me at the INDIEPUBLIC!

I work hard at keeping up with all this internet stuff. It seems though, that it is really endless, this web of connections you could possibly make.


I think this is a good one to have though, a little Indiepublic page. Its a great place to continue networking with other artists, designers, makers and people interested in the same things.

Visit mine to see what its all about!
Now on Indiepublic : everything fabulous to make your eyes POP!

Gorgeous Products

I wanted to point out that taking your time to make your products look as fantastic as possible really matters. Look at this list of GORGEOUS things from Etsy. I made it with the Etsy Poster Sketch Tool. Love it! What could look like an ordinary bar of soap turns into a spa fantasy. Really.

Its SHOWTIME!

Once again I've got a BIG show to do. YAY! This week has been BUSY!!

Heres some photos of what Im getting ready to sell. Ive made tons of new fused glass fancies, lavender sachets, and mosaic do-dads. Its all crazy right now so I cant even describe things properly. If you've ever done a craft show you'll know exactly how I feel today. The show is tomorrow. CRUNCH TIME!

This is a batch of glass that is prepared to get fired in my kiln. They are tiny pieces that are meant for earrings and rings. I stack the glass and heat it until it melts together to form one little drop.

This is what came out of the kiln after firing, and I matched up the cabachons that were the same sizes. These will all be earrings. GORGEOUS!

At some point I will grind a few of the edges and refire them to become smooth again. Others are prefect as they are and will onyl have to grind the back where I will adhere them to earring posts. The colors of dichroic glass are so glowy. I think I'm addicted.

My little lavender soldiers are all lined up and ready for ribbon! I took a photograph of a black and white butterfly wing, and made an iron-on transfer on my computer. I cut them up and ironed them onto muslin bags. I filled those with the lavender I have in my Etsy shop and...viola! I think I will have to take this fabulous idea (if I do say so myself) and bring it to the next level for christmas time gifts, and to sell in my shop. They just seem perfect for little stuffers, housewarming, baby baskets etc. I love them!

Cheers!

Trunk Show at the Truro Vineyards!

TRUNK SHOW AT THE VINEYARD!

August 30, 2007

11am-5pm

Youre invited to visit my two sisters and I selling our handmade artwork, jewelry, and gifts. Have a glass of wine and a fabulous tour of the vineyard too!

The Truro Vineyard is a gorgeous little winery that hides in North Truro, on Cape Cod.

The first seeds were planted in the early 1990's, and it has become one of the treasures on the outer Cape.

Edward Hopper found inspiration here in 1930 and painted the "Rich's House" which still sits as a centerpiece of the vineyard.

Im picturing that we'll be somewhere under that beautiful tree. I feel like I should wear something billowy and speak with a breathy 1940's moviestar tone. Or beach knickers and carrying a basket of grapes on my side. Its going to be a fabulous day!

featured artists: me- popko.etsy.com, my sister-gurlygirl.etsy.com and my other sister who will be opening her etsy shop next spring!

Its AUGUST?

I feel like summer just began. What a whirlwind!
My summertime studio is set up in a tiny room in an itty bitty cottage on the beach with my whole family re: tons of us. Im in full swing but others are starting to wind down for another season.

Its August already?
This looks like a pretty lazy afternoon in front of my house.....but...once a week, this picnic table is covered with cloth, and a big 10 foot tent shelters a CRAFT SALE!
Two of my sisters and I set up out here, flyer the beach and sell our jewelry, lavender, crafts, and all handmade artwork.
One of them is Monique a.k.a. GurlyGirl on Etsy! The other one will be on etsy by the end of the year (you hear that sis!?).