A Trip to Disneyland & New Beads

On October 3, 2012August 29, 2013 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

This time last week my family and I were at the happiest place on earth – Disneyland! And, as commanded by every ‘cast’ member we encountered there, we truly had a *magical day* the entire time we were there. For us Disneyland is the perfect stay-cation getaway in SoCal! 😀

Here’s a quick peek at the view from our hotel room (notice Mickey in the shrubbery toward the bottom of the photo):

And here’s a picture of a Disney-cat! There are dozens of cats that live on the DL property year round.This little guy was just a kitten and curled up next to us by the pool one night. Such a cutie!

When I got home it was time to get back to work (never easy after a vacation) but inspiration struck and I came up with these new beads: 😀

Barnacles - pendant necklace — BARNACLES – pendant necklace

Garden Party - bead pendant — GARDEN PARTY – pendant necklace

Godiva - bicone focal — GODIVA – bicone focal

Sweet Pea - pendant necklace — SWEETPEA – pendant necklace

Tidepool - pendant necklace — TIDEPOOL – pendant necklace

New Bead Pendants Hot Off The Torch!

On June 28, 2012August 29, 2013 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening Now1 Comment

New Gazing Ball series bead pendants are up on Etsy – along with something new…. A hand pulled dot flower Drop Pendant bead! 😀

Lampwork Glass Bead Necklaces

On May 30, 2012September 1, 2012 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

I am having a ball making these glass pendant necklaces (pun intended ;-))!

New Lampwork Bead Designs

On May 4, 2012September 1, 2012 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

After a little hiatus I am back with some new designs! I think most artists get a form of ‘writer’s block’ now and again, and I’m no different. Occasionally the ideas stop coming so the choice becomes whether to revisit previous designs or to just take a break and allow time for something new to take root.

For me, it was worth taking time off because a few new ideas came to mind which gives me a fresh perspective and a renewed motivation to get back to the torch.

This week’s beads include a couple of my new ideas…with more to come soon! 😀

Meteor Rocks - lampwork bead set — Meteor Rocks – lampwork bead set

Oceania - lampwork bead focal — Oceania – lampwork bead focal

Mystic Heart - lampwork bead focal — Mystic Heart – lampwork bead focal

Carnelian Sea Pearls

On May 11, 2011June 27, 2011 By ccglassartIn Photos, What's Happening NowLeave a comment

It all started with a similar set of beads I made out of EDP. I had so much fun making that set I knew I’d have to create another, but this time in a different color.

I’m such a sucker for anything shimmery or sparkly, so when I get to use pearly luster dust on every bead I am in heaven!

These beads are of a very nice medium size (13mm x 15mm) making them extremely versatile for use in either a necklace, bracelet or drop earrings. You can even make a matching 3 piece jewelry set by adding your own additional beads and findings. So many choices! 😀