They Don't Come Any Better Than This! Check Out Jack Storms Cold Glass Artwork. It's Mesmerizing!

Added a Reproduction of a Matisse Linocut to my Etsy Store!

In my spare time I like to quilt. This quilt has 2500 yo-yos. I have to be crazy. It was so heavy, I was afraid it would pull apart if I didn't attach it to a background. I find I must sew round each yo-yo. That I'm not looking forward to. I wonder if I'll ever finish it. So much work and so much left to do!

Added Some Fun, Boho Pendants to my Etsy Store. 

 

Sparkling, Dangling, Cracked Marble Earrings, Sterling Silver French Ear Wires.

Easy to do, bake the marbles in the oven and drop into ice water. A regular marble comes out looking like a diamond!

I've been very motivated lately. Made earrings and listed them on Etsy. 

New Stained Glass Moon Goddess' Added To Suncatcher Creations Etsy Store!

Super Bowl Sunday - I wonder how many ladies watch football and how many go shopping instead?
I've been very motivated lately and have been having a lot of fun. My most recent leaded stained glass window panel. It's perfect for those ugly bathroom windows in apartment buildings and will keep those peepers from looking in!

My Flash Gallery http://ArtsCad.com/~/SuncatcherCreationsStainedGlass

Fused Glass Items Added To My Etsy Store, These & More!

So the Holidays Are Upon Us

2014 has been a year of mixed blessings and much sorrow. 

Last Christmas Eve, one of my dearest friends was decorating her church for services and fell down a flight of stairs, to the basement, head first. She broke her neck, both arms in three places each up by the shoulder, and cracked her head open causing brain swelling. She's an older woman, as I am. It was touch and go for awhile there and because of her broken neck the doctors could not pin her shoulders. She was in a head device, like an alien, for months unable to even scratch her own nose. Today, with the support of her wonderful family and friends, she is again enjoying her life with some limitations. Tomorrow she'll decorate the church for Christmas services. I admire her courage, stamina, patience and forbearance. She is a blessing to us all who love her. 

Another very old (long time) and dear friend passed after a short bout with lung cancer. Such a partier, so much humor and charm. A lady's man with the stride of nobility. It is with much affection that I will miss him and his exuberance. I raise my glass to you Dom, rest in peace.

Just a few days ago, my friend with Lou Gehrig's disease, lost her battle. That too has been a blessing as she had lost all mobility, the ability to eat and communicate. A prisoner trapped in her own body! A lovely, patient, kind and smiling lady. We will miss her. It is with some ambivalence that I am coming to terms with her death. For her suffering to end,I feel it was a blessing. For her loss of life at still a fairly young age and our loss of her in our lives, I feel very sad. It's difficult to be sad and angry that for her I must rejoice. I experienced that when my husband died also. Joy for his peace and rage that his peace took priority over my pain. Susan will always be cherished and remembered, God bless.

This picture was taken just one year ago.

The window I made for our friend will probably serve as a sad reminder for my friend's husband. I am hoping he will allow us to donate it to our family's church in remembrance of our family that has passed. The Reverend said she would put it in the Sunday school.

The holidays always bring about a sadness as I think of friends and family lost. I am grateful however for those that I love who are still apart of my life. They are the beauty in my life and what I cherish most. I hope that this coming New Year they remain healthy, happy and my friend.

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On Etsy

To See Some of My Prior Works!

BOHO DELIGHT

Every Once in Awhile I Run into a PIECE of Artwork that Makes me Wish I was Wealthy! I Could Look at This ALL Day!

Just Love Deborah Rauh's Artwork on Etsy!

More Handcrafted Gift Ideas on Etsy

I've created a Treasury of Great Christmas Gift Ideas On Etsy!

So much nicer than shopping corporate America, keeping it local, supporting wonderful  crafts people and Etsy Christmas gift ideas finding something unique for those you love.

While you are there take a look at my star ornaments for gift giving or holiday decoration. As a gift they let your loved one know how they light up you life! As an ornament, they are a keepsake from you to be remembered every Christmas.They come in assorted colors and custom orders are welcome. Hope your holidays are bright!

Christmas Is Nearer Than You Think!