tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59331996563410730252024-03-13T06:33:03.206-07:00MonkeybluesCheck out my glass work at www.monkeyblues.etsy.comMonkeyblueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00629067437935409661noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933199656341073025.post-69394794253362150092009-03-18T17:37:00.000-07:002009-03-18T17:40:10.281-07:00Visit my Treasury Page on EtsySee the link below<br />http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=46603Monkeyblueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00629067437935409661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933199656341073025.post-49225826015419667602009-03-17T14:20:00.000-07:002009-03-17T14:22:41.172-07:00Happy Paddy's DaysA whopping jolly top of the day to all yee!Monkeyblueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00629067437935409661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933199656341073025.post-90236252680201071402009-03-12T10:13:00.000-07:002009-03-12T10:19:58.152-07:00RECYCLING: What can “YOU” do?That was a question I asked myself every day at work seeing the piles of paper that are thrown in the trashcan. I have to run and print a report everyday that’s about 30 to 40 pages long to see the detail but it’s just discarded. I always felt really bad just tossing it in the can. So I decided to take my report that is blank on side and cut it up into scratch paper. I normally use a small note pad or sticky notes. So I am helping out 2 ways not using any new paper and reusing the paper to the fullest. <br /><br />Challenge your self “what’s something small you can do”?Monkeyblueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00629067437935409661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933199656341073025.post-41278940871274371632009-03-05T09:10:00.000-08:002009-03-05T09:25:27.040-08:00It's a BOGO Thursday!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/SbAJ3eSfGaI/AAAAAAAAAIs/flAjf_oey6E/s1600-h/burst.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 275px; height: 206px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/SbAJ3eSfGaI/AAAAAAAAAIs/flAjf_oey6E/s320/burst.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309754809297869218" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/SbAJdH60BGI/AAAAAAAAAIc/VXhs47fI5Uk/s1600-h/Blued.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 254px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/SbAJdH60BGI/AAAAAAAAAIc/VXhs47fI5Uk/s320/Blued.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309754356616397922" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Thats right Buy one item and get another of equal or lesser vaule at half price!<br />Today only so dont delay visit my etsy shop today.<br />www.monkeyblues.com<br />enter BOGO Thursday at check out and wait for a revised invoice thru paypal.<br />Any questions please feel free to ask.Monkeyblueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00629067437935409661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933199656341073025.post-83620028162250254012009-02-26T09:39:00.000-08:002009-02-26T09:45:27.345-08:00Zachary's Birthday Sale<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/SabU84Ix1lI/AAAAAAAAAIU/yicamnL9ftQ/s1600-h/Hole+In+One.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 289px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/SabU84Ix1lI/AAAAAAAAAIU/yicamnL9ftQ/s320/Hole+In+One.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307163353229153874" border="0" /></a><br />In honor of my sons birthday, I am having a sale.<br />His favorite color is green so buy any item in my store with green in it and get <span style="font-weight: bold;">20% off</span>.<br />Help me wish Zac a Happy Happy Birthday!Monkeyblueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00629067437935409661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933199656341073025.post-75555856907639621702009-01-08T14:59:00.000-08:002009-01-08T15:10:31.139-08:00Artfire.comI am now on Artfire.com. Its a new site and still in the works but stop by and let me know what you think.<br />www.monkeyblues.artfire.comMonkeyblueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00629067437935409661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933199656341073025.post-40256044158158773092008-12-10T09:06:00.000-08:002008-12-10T09:21:23.041-08:00My New Favorite Christmas Song<a name="hippopotamus"></a>I Want a Hippopotamus For Christmas<br /><br />I want a hippopotamus for Christmas<br />Only a hippopotamus will do<br />Don't want a doll, no dinky Tinker Toy<br />I want a hippopotamus to play with and enjoy<br />I want a hippopotamus for Christmas<br />I don't think Santa Claus will mind, do you?<br />He won't have to use our dirty chimney flue<br />Just bring him through the front door,that's the easy thing to do<br />I can see me now on Christmas morning,creeping down the stairs<br />Oh what joy and what surprise when I open up my eyes to see a hippo hero standing there<br />I want a hippopotamus for Christmas<br />Only a hippopotamus will do<br />No crocodiles, no rhinoceroses I only like hippopotamuses<br />And hippopotamuses like me too<br />Mom says the hippo would eat me up, but thenTeacher says a hippo is a vegeterian<br />There's lots of room for him in our two-car garage<br />I'd feed him there and wash him there and give him his massage<br />I can see me now on Christmas morning,creeping down the stairs<br />Oh what joy and what surprise when I open up my eyes to see a hippo hero standing there<br />I want a hippopotamus for Christmas<br />Only a hippopotamus will do<br />No crocodiles or rhinocerosesesI only like hippopotamuseses<br />And hippopotamuses like me too!<br />-- writing credits go to John Rox, copyright 1950.Monkeyblueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00629067437935409661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933199656341073025.post-35560301812924451742008-09-17T09:21:00.000-07:002008-09-18T14:02:09.201-07:00An Old Bead: A New Necklace<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/SNEvm3DJfXI/AAAAAAAAAFw/Hn31c3Z0fHc/s1600-h/heart+th3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247027385522027890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/SNEvm3DJfXI/AAAAAAAAAFw/Hn31c3Z0fHc/s320/heart+th3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Well not that old since I made them about 1 ½ to 2 years ago but never used them. Lampworking beads were my first introduction to glass work but some where along the way I ended up fusing glass more and more often putting the flame behind me. I stored these beads in a box, which got buried in my bottom drawer. I just recently dug this box out and it reminded me of how much I use to love to make them. I don’t know why I never lit the torch again and why I pay a rental fee every month for the huge tank of oxygen other then I knew I would revisit it some day. So I finally decided to make some of them into jewelry so someone else can enjoy them as much as I do. Here I have taken 3 Lampworked hearts of clear and pink and wired wrapped with sterling silver wire to make a great dangle for my “Heart Throb Necklace”. I also added some small pink beads to embellish the sterling silver chain. A great necklace for that special occasion or even every day wears.<br />Heart Throb necklace available at www.monkeyblues.com</div>Monkeyblueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00629067437935409661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933199656341073025.post-59083417009987322892008-09-09T11:40:00.000-07:002008-09-12T15:16:05.758-07:00Fall For Glass Sale....... 3 Days Only!As a proud member of EGA I like to announce EGA is having a quick sale on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, September 9, 10 & 11. Participating shops will be offering 30% off select items in their shops.<br />Please use the code FFG (Fall For Glass) in the notes to seller field upon checking out so you can get the 30% discount. A great deal and a great time to get started on that holiday shopping list!<br />Participating shops in this mini sale are:<br /><a href="http://willowglass.etsy.com/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">http://willowglass.etsy.com/</span></a><br /><a href="http://liskidder.etsy.com/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">http://liskidder.etsy.com/</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> </span><br /><a href="http://glasscat.etsy.com/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">http://glasscat.etsy.com/</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> </span><br /><a href="http://psodesign.etsy.com/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">http://psodesign.etsy.com/</span></a><br /><a href="http://susanlambert.etsy.com/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">http://susanlambert.etsy.com/</span></a><br /><a href="http://chickadeebeads.etsy.com/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">http://chickadeebeads.etsy.com/</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> </span><br /><a href="http://prizmatic.etsy.com/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">http://prizmatic.etsy.com/</span></a><br /><a href="http://studiomarcy.etsy.com/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">http://studiomarcy.etsy.com/</span></a><br /><a href="http://mycabincreations.etsy.com/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">http://mycabincreations.etsy.com/</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> </span><br /><a href="http://paulasstressart.etsy.com/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">http://paulasstressart.etsy.com/</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> </span><br /><a href="http://monkeyblues.etsy.com/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">http://monkeyblues.etsy.com/</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> </span><br /><a href="http://jewelrybynatsuko.etsy.com/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">http://jewelrybynatsuko.etsy.com/</span></a><br /><a href="http://sandree.etsy.com/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">http://sandree.etsy.com/</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> </span><br /><a href="http://susansheehan.etsy.com/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">http://susansheehan.etsy.com/</span></a><br /><a href="http://leahpellegrini.etsy.com/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">http://leahpellegrini.etsy.com/</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> </span><br /><a href="http://groovyglassgirl.etsy.com/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">http://groovyglassgirl.etsy.com/</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> </span><br /><a href="http://wendylee.etsy.com/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">http://wendylee.etsy.com/</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"> </span><br /><a href="http://jochris12.etsy.com/"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">http://jochris12.etsy.com/</span></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br /></span>Thanks so much for your past business and support of our shops!Monkeyblueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00629067437935409661noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933199656341073025.post-60357040483008074172008-07-22T08:41:00.000-07:002008-07-22T09:03:43.828-07:00Remember, Reflect and Refine today!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/SIYEs8QlFZI/AAAAAAAAAFM/DB7sAfK02QE/s1600-h/Heavenly.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225869587746461074" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/SIYEs8QlFZI/AAAAAAAAAFM/DB7sAfK02QE/s200/Heavenly.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br />Inspirations come from many different sources and today I was inspired by a picture of triplets from a fellow Etsy Glass Artists group member and someone I would call my friend. I Believe we draw strengths from inside that we never knew we had and how we get thru tough times by the skin of our chin. We never remember how difficult it really was or most of us would be an only child. Instead we focus on happy memories or something that really sticks out and as I get older I can really appreciate all those things I heard older family members say that I never understood. Even when times are tough I know I have my terrific kids, a great husband and some outstanding family and friends to rely on. Some times it good to just stop, remember and cherish life for today and everything you have lived thru so far. So my philosophy for today is Remember, Reflect and Refine today!</div>Monkeyblueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00629067437935409661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933199656341073025.post-66099585923441880122008-06-26T14:10:00.000-07:002008-06-26T14:45:09.319-07:00The Perfect Un-Flaw<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/SGQJlYdK-yI/AAAAAAAAAFE/zbCO90X0kg8/s1600-h/Whale+Duck+Cow.jpg"></a><br /><div>When I hear the word flaw I want to scream!! Yes sure the word does belong to certain things like I hope the car or airplane parts don’t have flaws as this is cause for a dangerous situation. I am talking about when people look at art with a fine tooth comb and all they can see or point out are what some may call “flaws”. I am a firm believer in <em>Un-perfection</em> (no I didn’t spell that wrong). In <em>Un-perfection</em> there is no perfect or flaws just different. Your perfection may not be mine. So who is to say what’s perfect anyways. I love unexpected <em>un-flaws</em> that happen in glass </div><div> when I fuse such as air bubbles or an odd shape. These so called flaws give the piece</div><div> more character so in my eyes its an <em>un-flaw</em>. So to all you perfectionist out there instead </div><div>of looking at the negative find a positive first, it may open your eyes to a whole world you have never seen. Try some <em>un-perfection</em> today!</div>Monkeyblueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00629067437935409661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933199656341073025.post-22460934896845475002008-06-20T09:01:00.000-07:002008-06-20T09:10:57.905-07:00Happy Summer Sale!!!!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/SFvWfEA891I/AAAAAAAAAE8/uDprxjUimaU/s1600-h/Enchanted+Forest.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213996822753507154" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/SFvWfEA891I/AAAAAAAAAE8/uDprxjUimaU/s200/Enchanted+Forest.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Help me celebrate <em>Summer</em> by giving to you. From now until June 22 get a <em><strong>FREE</strong></em> 16 inch black or brown leather cord with the purchase of 2 glass pendants from my Etsy shop. It's a great time to pick up a gift for someone and then save one for yourself.</div><br /><div><em>Happy Summer!</em></div>Monkeyblueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00629067437935409661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933199656341073025.post-67169655947266084002008-06-18T13:46:00.000-07:002008-06-19T10:19:37.597-07:00Glass And Silver Ooh La La!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/SFl1dPzHPVI/AAAAAAAAAEk/i71gKpiKRWQ/s1600-h/susan.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213327188975631698" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/SFl1dPzHPVI/AAAAAAAAAEk/i71gKpiKRWQ/s200/susan.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I personally am a lover of all things glass and beads are no exception and that’s why I want to share some beautiful beads made by <em>Susan Lambert</em> of <a href="http://susanlambert.etsy.com/">http://<strong>susanlambert.etsy.com</a></strong> . I love her Italian Egg beads that have silver in them, which reacts with the glass and leaves such a nice look to it. She makes a base bead and then rolls it in fine silver and adds color dots to give them the finishing touch. Susan has been designing Jewelry since 1993, selling in galleries and art shows. She also studied metal smithing for 5 year<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/SFl18c6W85I/AAAAAAAAAE0/c4VCD4E9Epo/s1600-h/susan2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213327725071627154" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/SFl18c6W85I/AAAAAAAAAE0/c4VCD4E9Epo/s200/susan2.jpg" border="0" /></a>s. So why not stop by Susan’s Etsy store and say hello. You can also find Susan’s blog at <a href="http://northcarolinasusan.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://northcarolinasusan.blogspot.com/</a><a href="http://northcarolinasusan.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">orthcarolinasusan.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />And her flickr <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23799145@N04/" target="_blank">http://www.flickr.com/photos/23799145@N04/</a><br /><br />she is also a member of Etsy glass artists <a href="http://etsyglass.com/">http://etsyglass.com</a>Monkeyblueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00629067437935409661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933199656341073025.post-6707553093292296802008-06-11T10:23:00.000-07:002008-06-12T10:02:25.166-07:00Fun, Whimsical and Full of LifeIs how I would describe this talented Glass Artists, Shoozles, and her latest<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/SFAKogHluSI/AAAAAAAAAEM/Seq0Qcq9RH4/s1600-h/shoozles1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210676459800475938" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/SFAKogHluSI/AAAAAAAAAEM/Seq0Qcq9RH4/s200/shoozles1.jpg" border="0" /></a> design is just that. Shoozles Fused Glass Robot Pendants are the cutest. With handmade fused glass bodies which she makes herself and then wire wraps with sterling silver wire to add the arm, legs and head. She then gives her special touch with specialized paint to add more character and attitude to the piece.These can be worn on a chain or cord or even hang from your rear view mirror. I am always amazed how fast Shoozles comes up with new designs that are always full of life and as her motto states Shoozles makes some great <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/SFAMNxdCPcI/AAAAAAAAAEc/TjU9gyO29GE/s1600-h/shoozles2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210678199620615618" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/SFAMNxdCPcI/AAAAAAAAAEc/TjU9gyO29GE/s200/shoozles2.jpg" border="0" /></a>“Wearable Art”.<span style="font-size:130%;"> </span><a href="http://www.shoozles.etsy.com/"><span style="color:#ff0000;">www.<strong>Shoozles.etsy.com</a></strong></span> is where you can find her and all her fine Glass Artwork. Also a proud member of <a href="http://www.etsyglass.com/">http://www.etsyglass.com/</a> a collective of fine glass artists.Monkeyblueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00629067437935409661noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933199656341073025.post-81662666103974006102008-05-12T14:37:00.000-07:002008-05-12T14:48:38.888-07:00Seboh .....New to Etsy<p align="justify"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/SCi6TGdyjQI/AAAAAAAAAEE/xYCATjaPqNU/s1600-h/Salvador+dali.jpg"></a> </p> Not just another artists but in my opinion the best Stencil Artists on Etsy. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/SCi6TGdyjQI/AAAAAAAAAEE/xYCATjaPqNU/s1600-h/Salvador+dali.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199610607115078914" style="WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" height="200" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/SCi6TGdyjQI/AAAAAAAAAEE/xYCATjaPqNU/s200/Salvador+dali.jpg" width="592" border="0" /></a>Seboh is the name of his Etsy shop where Stencil Artists Sebastian Mercado flings his masterful artwork to the world. He is based in Southern California were his creativity comes to light. He really brings pictures alive with shadows<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/SCi5-mdyjPI/AAAAAAAAAD8/pGJxtG2DhGU/s1600-h/litle+john+john.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199610254927760626" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/SCi5-mdyjPI/AAAAAAAAAD8/pGJxtG2DhGU/s200/litle+john+john.jpg" border="0" /></a> in just the right colors. He just opened his store and so far only has a few paintings to offer but don’t worry he will be adding more. Lets give him a warm welcome and lots of Etsy love. Vist his shop today<br /><span style="font-size:130%;">www.seboh.etsy.com</span>Monkeyblueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00629067437935409661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933199656341073025.post-78540666828481669532008-05-08T10:46:00.000-07:002008-05-08T10:57:31.953-07:00Stamp It, Sell It, Bag It<div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/SCM9GRp5-bI/AAAAAAAAADk/a1WThx2ncos/s1600-h/stampbag.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198065572943362482" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" height="119" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/SCM9GRp5-bI/AAAAAAAAADk/a1WThx2ncos/s200/stampbag.jpg" width="156" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>What do you get when you take an ordinary white bag and a beautifully made custom stamp? A great bag for your products and a promotional item at that. See how this plain white boring bag transforms into a great personal business tool. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198065968080353730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/SCM9dRp5-cI/AAAAAAAAADs/rtnDomt4omo/s200/sbag.jpg" border="0" />I got this awesome custom stamp from <a href="http://www.terbearco.etsy.com/">http://www.terbearco.etsy.com/</a>. I can’t say enough about Terbear she really took the time to explain things to me and didn’t blow me off when I kept changing my mind. If you do festivals or craft shows this is a must. Did I mention the prices are very affordable and they all come beautifully packaged.</div><div> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/SCM-kRp5-dI/AAAAAAAAAD0/7L6AK88ULCk/s1600-h/stamp.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198067187851065810" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/SCM-kRp5-dI/AAAAAAAAAD0/7L6AK88ULCk/s200/stamp.jpg" border="0" /></a></div></div></div>Monkeyblueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00629067437935409661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933199656341073025.post-1702721487580787542008-05-05T14:53:00.000-07:002008-05-05T15:06:35.538-07:00Monster In A Box<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/SB-D94MWf6I/AAAAAAAAADc/OEUPBBzkPCM/s1600-h/Monster+In+A+Box.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197017594088292258" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/SB-D94MWf6I/AAAAAAAAADc/OEUPBBzkPCM/s200/Monster+In+A+Box.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Ever feel like screaming but can't, let this Monster In A Box do it for you. This caged beast isn’t holding back with his wide open mouth and bulging blue eyes he is ready to go with you any where. He makes a great pet for those who have no time or don’t want to do all the extra work. The box is a two tone base metal with openings on all sides except top. The monster inside is a lampworked bead, made by me of course. Who doesnt need a Monster in a Box!</div>Monkeyblueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00629067437935409661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933199656341073025.post-29298481986278086972008-04-28T14:24:00.000-07:002008-04-28T14:35:27.720-07:00"Happy Days" Spring SaleGoing on now<br />Dont miss it <span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;"><strong>20% off</strong></span> all Glass Items at<br /><a href="http://www.monkeyblues.com/"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;">www.monkeyblues.com</span></strong></a><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;"><br /></span>Sale starts 4-28 thru 5-4<br />Also if purchase $100 or more get free shipping. With Mothers Day right around the corner its a perfect time to buy and save.<br />Also stop by <a href="http://www.etsyglass.com/">http://www.etsyglass.com/</a> to see my fellow Glass artists who sales.Monkeyblueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00629067437935409661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933199656341073025.post-34218134502289503402008-04-14T13:43:00.000-07:002008-04-14T13:53:15.929-07:00A Story and a Pendant<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/SAPC-ZF9N3I/AAAAAAAAADU/qRB7J6oCPo4/s1600-h/The+Lost+Pendant+Of+Warrior+Zachius.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189205572804491122" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/SAPC-ZF9N3I/AAAAAAAAADU/qRB7J6oCPo4/s200/The+Lost+Pendant+Of+Warrior+Zachius.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>This is part of a new story and pendant line I am now making. I hope you enjoy the adventure of our great Warrior Zachius, as there will be more to come. </div><div>The Lost Pendant Of Warrior Zachius<br /></div><div>Zachius was a young but well traveled warrior who fought and won many battles. Fighting for the right to make and sell handmade items. Some thought the battle was lost since Zachius was never seen again and his pendant that he wore for good luck was found while excavating in Antas, the last reported battle he fought in. As you can see the pendant is not whole after many years of battle not to mention being hit by an arrow to save Zachius's life more than once, this is all that remains. But if the rumors are true Zachius is alive and well and still fighting under an assumed name.If you look close you can still see The Great Warrior staring back at you. Help support this warriors cause and buy handmade.</div><div>It is wire wrapped with antiqued copper wire, strung on a 26" black leather cord with a leather and bead accent. </div>Monkeyblueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00629067437935409661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933199656341073025.post-3173077660613209752008-04-03T16:16:00.000-07:002008-04-03T16:24:10.732-07:00I’m in the mood for some………<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/R_Vm3KsN3cI/AAAAAAAAADM/wOxjGqIYb4A/s1600-h/True+rings.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185163643935645122" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/R_Vm3KsN3cI/AAAAAAAAADM/wOxjGqIYb4A/s200/True+rings.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Dangles and this True Rings Green Fused Glass Necklace is just the ticket. The green glass has flecks of sterling silver foil for a tad extra sparkle. The three rings in the center really high light this necklace but don’t forget about the gems that hang from the sides of this sterling silver chain. Oh and did I mention the gorgeous sterling silver wire that wraps the centerpieces of glass. I love this piece and I hope you do too!</div>Monkeyblueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00629067437935409661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933199656341073025.post-54554147839980569122008-03-18T09:48:00.000-07:002008-03-18T09:53:44.077-07:00Wind of Change Fused Glass Necklace<div><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/R9_zK75uzfI/AAAAAAAAADE/7tBp_Hgnntc/s1600-h/Wind+of+Change.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179125465703435762" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/R9_zK75uzfI/AAAAAAAAADE/7tBp_Hgnntc/s200/Wind+of+Change.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I try to come up with different designs and concepts to use my fused glass pieces in. This Wind of Change Necklace has it all glass, color, metal, sterling silver and wire. I am also including the double wire necklace or cord for the completed look. Different color wire cords are also available in 2 to 4 strands in<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/R9_y875uzeI/AAAAAAAAAC8/4L0Id1guGTQ/s1600-h/16+cord.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179125225185267170" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/R9_y875uzeI/AAAAAAAAAC8/4L0Id1guGTQ/s200/16+cord.jpg" border="0" /></a> many different colors and lengths. </div></div>Monkeyblueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00629067437935409661noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933199656341073025.post-70995505899187550002008-02-21T10:23:00.000-08:002008-02-21T10:25:31.922-08:00Luck of the Irish<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/R73CAIGFJZI/AAAAAAAAAC0/8lgaZU91S8U/s1600-h/Luck+of+the+Irish.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5169501254719972754" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/R73CAIGFJZI/AAAAAAAAAC0/8lgaZU91S8U/s200/Luck+of+the+Irish.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Just in time for St Patricks Day my gorgeous Green Fused Glass four leaf clover. Who doesnt need a little luck?</div>Monkeyblueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00629067437935409661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933199656341073025.post-67723874731203620582008-02-21T10:19:00.000-08:002008-02-21T10:22:08.091-08:00Front Page of Etsy<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/monkeyblues/2280570554/"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.flickr.com/photos/monkeyblues/2280570554/" border="0" /></a> Here's a screen shot of my very first debut on Etsy's front page.<br /><div></div>Monkeyblueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00629067437935409661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933199656341073025.post-43023720256509611442008-02-08T12:06:00.000-08:002008-02-08T12:10:12.712-08:00Ready, Set, Fuse<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/R6y260mlSLI/AAAAAAAAACs/a4MX9-C-oD4/s1600-h/getting+ready+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164703994356254898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/R6y260mlSLI/AAAAAAAAACs/a4MX9-C-oD4/s200/getting+ready+1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">I was feeling energetic and decided to load up the Kiln with each color of my new glass my husband bought me for Christmas. Did I mention it was a huge glass pack and came with an assortment of transparent and solid colors in fact 45/lbs of glass. I start cutting and get thru the solid colors and decide I will only do them on this trip. For each piece you normally use 3 pieces of glass.<br />The bottom piece – usually consisting of a solid so you cant see thru the piece or any color of your choosing<br />The Middle piece- is the decorative piece like dichroic glass or a transparent of any color. Remember this will sit on top of your bottom piece so see what looks best.<br />The top layer - most the time its clear to give depth and brilliance to your work but sometimes you can change it up a little and use what I call wispy glass or glasses with frit inside.<br />It’s really all up to you and it fun to experiment and try out new ideas and combinations.<br />On this trip I made 47 pieces each consisting of 3 layers so in all I cut 141 pieces of glass. Cleaned each piece one by one as I set them on the journey for there first firing. Here is picture of my loaded kiln.</span></div>Monkeyblueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00629067437935409661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933199656341073025.post-40149245253285764062008-01-23T14:43:00.000-08:002008-01-23T14:49:50.296-08:00What are you getting for Valentines Day?<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/R5fEdkmlSKI/AAAAAAAAACk/tJEKbUzprgw/s1600-h/This+Hearts+for+you+Brooch.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5158807910496946338" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/R5fEdkmlSKI/AAAAAAAAACk/tJEKbUzprgw/s200/This+Hearts+for+you+Brooch.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/R5fDn0mlSII/AAAAAAAAACU/hTnPqv89YdM/s1600-h/Hearten.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5158806987078977666" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kAAOerXqrJg/R5fDn0mlSII/AAAAAAAAACU/hTnPqv89YdM/s200/Hearten.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Or giving your significant other. Yep its almost February and the 14th is right around the corner so don’t wait until the last minute. I have a whole shop full of items that would be a great gift to give or receive.<br />I am also having a buy 2 get</div><br /><div>free shipping sale.<br />Here are some of my fabulous fused glass hearts I have made up and ready for gift giving.</div></div>Monkeyblueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00629067437935409661noreply@blogger.com0