This is a beautiful Etsy treasury that includes my fused glass plate made with reeded glass.
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NTQxNjM1MnwxNTM2ODQ4OTMy/ice-chips
Thursday, December 15, 2011
PLEASE DON'T EAT MY ORANGES!
Every year I go through this. When my navel oranges start to ripen, the squirrels and rats have a feast. There's nothing I can do. My dogs try to help by barking and jumping around the tree, but that does nothing. I have a baseball bat that I use to hit around the inside of the tree. That occasionally does scare a critter and it jumps down, runs across the yard and over the fence! But do I have to do that every night in the dark? I even use a "friendly" Havahart cage that triggers the door to close if something goes inside -- then I drive to the park to set it free. But most of the critters are too smart to go inside for a piece of apple with peanut butter -- when they could have one of Rose Mary's navel oranges!
I do have an abundance of oranges every year, but I DO NOT like sharing with the critters.
I do have an abundance of oranges every year, but I DO NOT like sharing with the critters.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
25 Ways to Wear A Scarf in 4.5 Minutes
If you have not seen this, it will be a treat! I've never been a scarf wearer, but now have a couple to experiment with. Watch this YouTube video:
http://youtu.be/5LYAEz777AU
Then most timely and unbelievably on Sunday my friend Donna came to visit bringing me a present and a project to share! She gave me a beautiful silk SCARF and was going to show me a felting technique she had learned at a recent art show.
What a scary process! I watched her work on her scarf, poking holes in the silk with this gizmo that had lots of sharp needles. She did this over a felting pad that looked like a big brush upside down. I loved the effect the sharp needles made in the silk and decided I would do a strip of this across both ends of the scarf. That would have been enough for me, but Donna had an assortment of beautiful silk blend threads to add.
Here's what I did to the ends of my scarf. I can't wait to iron it and wear it!
http://youtu.be/5LYAEz777AU
Then most timely and unbelievably on Sunday my friend Donna came to visit bringing me a present and a project to share! She gave me a beautiful silk SCARF and was going to show me a felting technique she had learned at a recent art show.
What a scary process! I watched her work on her scarf, poking holes in the silk with this gizmo that had lots of sharp needles. She did this over a felting pad that looked like a big brush upside down. I loved the effect the sharp needles made in the silk and decided I would do a strip of this across both ends of the scarf. That would have been enough for me, but Donna had an assortment of beautiful silk blend threads to add.
Here's what I did to the ends of my scarf. I can't wait to iron it and wear it!
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Wow, it's been busy!
The ceramic sale was a complete success and I'm looking forward to receiving that little "mad money" check! It's always fun to see everyone at the sale, the artists and the repeat customers.
My two Etsy shops are keeping me busy too! Last week I had a record of five orders. This week I've had three orders, and it's only Tuesday! I haven't found the perfect time to go to the post office, but last Saturday there was only one person in line! But by the time I left, there were ten.
I made three stained glass boxes since the last two sold last Wednesday. I found this beautiful turquoise blue glass in the glass I inherited from my friend Peggy when she sold her gallery in Montrose and moved to Washington. Isn't it gorgeous? The streaks of color and the tiny bubbles that look like water droplets. I have enough to make another box, but first I'll see what else I have.
My two Etsy shops are keeping me busy too! Last week I had a record of five orders. This week I've had three orders, and it's only Tuesday! I haven't found the perfect time to go to the post office, but last Saturday there was only one person in line! But by the time I left, there were ten.
I made three stained glass boxes since the last two sold last Wednesday. I found this beautiful turquoise blue glass in the glass I inherited from my friend Peggy when she sold her gallery in Montrose and moved to Washington. Isn't it gorgeous? The streaks of color and the tiny bubbles that look like water droplets. I have enough to make another box, but first I'll see what else I have.
Another lunch today. This time with the golf group I belong to at Brookside. We play on one of the courses next to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. I'm sure you have watched the Rose Bowl football game played each year and have seen the beautiful foothills surrounding the area. That's where I live, about 10 minutes away. Last week we had HEAVY winds and my power was out all day Thursday and through Friday morning. Yesterday we had a really heavy rainstorm and saw snow in the foothills above me. Today there are blue skies and it is going to be a gorgeous day.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Glass and Glass Treasury on Etsy
Here's a treasury full of glass gift ideas, including my new fused reeded glass plate:
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/Mzc5Mjl8MTQ3NTM1MDE0Ng/glass-and-glass
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/Mzc5Mjl8MTQ3NTM1MDE0Ng/glass-and-glass
Friday, December 9, 2011
New Items Added to RoseMarysGlassArt
All my glass boxes have sold. I thought I was safe for a while since I had two left, but Colleen from PA bought both of them Wednesday! I made one yesterday with beautiful, sparkling iridescent glass and posted it in my shop. Hopefully a beveled box will get done by tomorrow. The ceramics sale starts today, so I have cashiering and packing jobs there, and it is always so much fun to look at everyone's work.
Here's a photo of my newest glass box. Also photos below of the two 5" square Fossil Vitra plates I added to my glass shop this morning.
Here's a photo of my newest glass box. Also photos below of the two 5" square Fossil Vitra plates I added to my glass shop this morning.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
"Fossil Vitra" Results
It's been busy here preparing for a ceramics sale this weekend at our local community center. If you are anywhere nearby, it's the Community Center of La Canada Flintridge, 4469 Chevy Chase Drive, La Canada Flintridge, CA. The hours are Friday 3-9 pm, Saturday 11-5, Sunday 10-4. Rooms and rooms of just ceramics!
I want to share results of the Fossil Vitra firing. I showed you photos after the enamels were sifted onto leaves and the glass was placed over the leaves in the kiln. The firings went well and I took two quick photos below. The iridescent glass is beautiful!
I want to share results of the Fossil Vitra firing. I showed you photos after the enamels were sifted onto leaves and the glass was placed over the leaves in the kiln. The firings went well and I took two quick photos below. The iridescent glass is beautiful!
Saturday, December 3, 2011
More High Winds!
Today I'm firing the "fossil vitra" fused glass plates I made a few days ago. This is the final firing and will shape the flat glass into plates. I ordered larger molds which arrived yesterday. They were coated with mold release, dried overnight. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the power stays on during these HIGH winds and the firing is successful. We'll see tomorrow.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Clean Out the Leftovers!
Any more leftovers? Throw them out! I cooked my turkey dinner for friends a few days after Thanksgiving, and yesterday was going to be my "clean out the refrigerator" day. I was also going to make my Sour Cream Enchilada recipe with turkey, rather than chicken.
It started out to be a normal day. Then at 9:00 a.m. I got a call from Sarah's vet in Pasadena (Sarah is my Poodle/Bichon who goes to an animal dermatologist for her pink sensitive skin allergies) saying not to come in for her appointment because Pasadena was in a state of emergency. What? Apparently even schools were closed. We were having high winds that started during the night. THEN, almost immediately, the power went out at my house. No!
Let's just say yesterday was an interesting day. Do you know how many times you open the refrigerator or freezer in a normal day? How many times you use the microwave? The toaster? Watch TV? Use the computer? After calling the electric company and reporting the problem, the recording said they had no idea when the problem would be fixed. Later in the day the recording said some customers would have service by evening; then later, some would have service Friday morning. Around 4:00 p.m. I started getting out the candles and placing them all around. The fireplace had been blazing all day because it was cold, in the 60's (which is probably still warm to those in the East -- sorry).
My daughter came over after work to get some wax for glazing her pottery. She thought we were in distress, but we really were not. I had been playing Crazy Birds on my iPad and enjoying a cocktail. Sarah was playing ball with me in the living room with one candle and light from the fireplace! It was dark and it sometimes took her longer to find the ball. Ha. But it was peaceful and fun. We went to bed early, watched Netflix on the iPhone, and I think the power came on around 4:00 a.m.
Today was a normal day. I got the refrigerator cleaned out, Sarah had her appointment at the vets, and I made the luscious Sour Cream Enchiladas. I want to share the recipe with you because they are soooo good. See photos below!
SOUR CREAM ENCHILADAS
1 can cream of chicken soup (the original recipe was for 2 cans)
1 cup sour cream (I used light)
1 4 oz. can diced green chilies
Green onions, chopped (as much as you like - I use very little)
Grated cheese (I used the Mexican Blend from Trader Joes)
Cooked and diced chicken/turkey
1 package corn tortillas (I used Trader Joe's whole wheat)
Combine soup, sour cream, chilies and green onions. Soften tortillas in microwave 20-30 seconds in paper towels to soften. Spread a heaping spoon full of the soup mixture over the tortilla, add a handful of turkey, a handful of grated cheese. Roll and place seam side down in a baking dish that has been sprayed with Pam. Continue filling the tortillas. Spread with remaining soup mixture and top with more grated cheese. Bake 350 deg. until bubbly 40 minutes. Note: These are very mild, so if you want them hotter, use a hotter cheese and fresh chilies. Or add some hot salsa to the finished product! You know how you like it.
Here are photos of my enchiladas before and after baked. ENJOY!
It started out to be a normal day. Then at 9:00 a.m. I got a call from Sarah's vet in Pasadena (Sarah is my Poodle/Bichon who goes to an animal dermatologist for her pink sensitive skin allergies) saying not to come in for her appointment because Pasadena was in a state of emergency. What? Apparently even schools were closed. We were having high winds that started during the night. THEN, almost immediately, the power went out at my house. No!
Let's just say yesterday was an interesting day. Do you know how many times you open the refrigerator or freezer in a normal day? How many times you use the microwave? The toaster? Watch TV? Use the computer? After calling the electric company and reporting the problem, the recording said they had no idea when the problem would be fixed. Later in the day the recording said some customers would have service by evening; then later, some would have service Friday morning. Around 4:00 p.m. I started getting out the candles and placing them all around. The fireplace had been blazing all day because it was cold, in the 60's (which is probably still warm to those in the East -- sorry).
My daughter came over after work to get some wax for glazing her pottery. She thought we were in distress, but we really were not. I had been playing Crazy Birds on my iPad and enjoying a cocktail. Sarah was playing ball with me in the living room with one candle and light from the fireplace! It was dark and it sometimes took her longer to find the ball. Ha. But it was peaceful and fun. We went to bed early, watched Netflix on the iPhone, and I think the power came on around 4:00 a.m.
Today was a normal day. I got the refrigerator cleaned out, Sarah had her appointment at the vets, and I made the luscious Sour Cream Enchiladas. I want to share the recipe with you because they are soooo good. See photos below!
SOUR CREAM ENCHILADAS
1 can cream of chicken soup (the original recipe was for 2 cans)
1 cup sour cream (I used light)
1 4 oz. can diced green chilies
Green onions, chopped (as much as you like - I use very little)
Grated cheese (I used the Mexican Blend from Trader Joes)
Cooked and diced chicken/turkey
1 package corn tortillas (I used Trader Joe's whole wheat)
Combine soup, sour cream, chilies and green onions. Soften tortillas in microwave 20-30 seconds in paper towels to soften. Spread a heaping spoon full of the soup mixture over the tortilla, add a handful of turkey, a handful of grated cheese. Roll and place seam side down in a baking dish that has been sprayed with Pam. Continue filling the tortillas. Spread with remaining soup mixture and top with more grated cheese. Bake 350 deg. until bubbly 40 minutes. Note: These are very mild, so if you want them hotter, use a hotter cheese and fresh chilies. Or add some hot salsa to the finished product! You know how you like it.
Here are photos of my enchiladas before and after baked. ENJOY!
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