The Craftifish

Big Project

2010-12-18T08:43:00.000-05:00

So those who have been wondering where I've been: A few years ago I did a large project for the Mayor of Miami, a limited edition run of 20 of these: Well, there's a new mayor in town, and he's asked for 20 more! WooHoo! I know, they look small. But anyone who does stained glass will tell you...the smaller the pieces, the MORE work it is. In other news, guess to turned a whole year old

Crochet Kimono Baby Jacket

2010-11-27T22:46:00.000-05:00

While I was pregnant, I started on a beautiful crochet coat for my baby-to-be. I just finished it. That baby turns 1 year old in a couple weeks. But I finished it. You can't tell me I never finish anything. Good thing I had the foresight to make it in the biggest size, huh? The stitch pattern used is called 'basketweave', and is a lot simpler than it looks. Just a bunch of front and back

Thanksgiving SALE

2010-11-25T23:20:00.000-05:00

I hope everyone else had an awesome Thanksgiving! I had a quiet day with my husband and Baby Alice, and had fun making some yellow squash bread and muffins, which I am pleased to say turned out very well. Can't even tell there's a vegetable in there. On the subject of vegetables though, I did enjoy the Science Channel's Punkin Chunkin alternative to football, while eating pumpkin pie. Where

On the Carousel of Progress

2010-11-14T12:15:00.000-05:00

Mama is having a VERY productive naptime today! Highlights of the last couple weeks: My newest design was featured on this fantastic Christmas list by VickyVK Got my first International Order --to Switzerland! Baby Alice learned to drink from her sippy cup--what a big girl! I finished crocheting her first coat--just in time for the cold weather! (This thing will be getting it's own post shortly

FP is for Front Page (not Fist Pump)

2010-11-08T20:10:00.000-05:00

So here I sit in bed trying to get over tangling with a nasty bout of the flu :sniffle:. My trusty laptop in hand, I was looking over some Google Analytics data. Normal results, the numbers continuing their slow but steady rise since I've started paying attention to these things again :yay sniffle: and then...hey! What's that big spike? Holy bottom dwelling river fish Batman! I had Etsy

Works in progress

2010-10-31T14:33:00.000-04:00

No completed projects to show for this week. I've got a few things in progress, just haven't managed to reach the finish line on anything this crazy week. There's a crochet jacket for the baby that sits there, taunting me with it's half of a sleeve left to go. There's a Mod Podge box project, at a standstill while I wait for a sign from above regarding whether or not spray paint is necessary.

"Trash" Bag Project

2010-10-24T14:24:00.000-04:00

It used to be one of my favorite wrap skirts from my thinner days. I wore it to the beach all summer. It's amazing how much sentimental attachment you can have for a couple yards of paint-spotted fabric. Now some of it can live on in a cute bag! As part of beefing up my sewing skills, I try to choose projects that give me a chance to learn a new stitch or technique. This time, it was the '

Giveaway Winner!

2010-10-13T10:08:00.000-04:00

The results are in via the Random.org number generator. And the winner is.....(drum roll) Commenter #1 - Amy! (her 4th of July flags gave me a giggle as well). Congratulations Amy! You'll be hearing from me soon to get your address so I can send your bowl. A big thank you and a round of applause to all who entered, and for all of your wonderful comments and compliments. And last but not

Coffee Chest Refurb--another update

2010-10-08T10:29:00.000-04:00

Since the eventual home of the coffee chest will be the entertainment/TV room in our new house (whenever we get it), I've had some strict limitations as to what I could cover it with. My husband insists on having alot of input in this room. And he's as particular as they come. We agreed on a contemporary-retro style for the room, mostly blacks, grays, and blues. After the long search I found

My First Giveaway!

2010-10-05T10:53:00.000-04:00

After having been a ghost of an Artfire member for over a year, I decided to take the plunge. Their recent Out-Of-Beta promotion was just too good to pass up. I signed on for one of their Pro accounts and, so far, I'm really liking their setup. Lots of nifty little features and an ease of use that Etsy has yet to match. (Note: I'm by no means closing my Etsy shop. I love Etsy. I'm thinking

Coffee Chest Refurb: an update

2010-10-04T10:56:00.000-04:00

It's lovebug season here in Florida. (pause so those who know what this means can shudder). For those of you outside the "Sunshine" state, a lovebug is a gross little beetley gnat thing whose only purpose for existence is to apparently replicate more lovebugs...with gusto. Twice a year, they take to the air in swarms. Funny thing about them is how much they LOVE car exhaust fumes. Hence, they

Baby Hulk and Coffee Chest Refurb, Part One

2010-10-01T20:48:00.000-04:00

For years, our coffee table has been a cheap press board affair, recently mounted on caster wheels because every little scoot earned a loud, creaky complaint from one of the shaky legs. I won't go through my list but, suffice to say, I was done with this thing. My nine month old daughter obliged me a few mornings ago by somehow managing to flip it over and snap off a leg. (Don't worry, she's

Craft Apron Sewing Project

2010-09-26T10:22:00.000-04:00

I've recently started teaching stained glass classes for a local arts/crafts center. I'm really enjoying it because it helps me keep my skills sharp and I love seeing folks hold up their project and see the light pouring through it for the first time. I'm a firm believer that when people know just how much work and heart go into creating stained glass, they'll have more appreciation for those

Jokes of a Piratic Nature

2010-09-19T10:28:00.000-04:00

Ahoy there, Matey! It be Talk Like a Pirate Day in these here parts. In honor of such event, I be wantin' to share with all ye scallywags some of me favorite observations of our brethren. -How do pirates like to vacation? In an aaaaaaaaRV! -What kind of socks do pirates prefer? Aaaaaaargyle! -Whats a pirates favorite letter of the alphabet? (R?) No, the C! And last, but by no

Obi Hot/Cold Pack Sewing Project

2010-09-17T09:45:00.000-04:00

And so my personal challenge begins. My grandmother was an amazing seamstress, and pretty wicked with a crochet needle. Been thinking about her alot the past few days, as I'm finishing up a pretty involved crochet project. I inherited some of her nice steel crochet hooks which I use all the time. My mom says I must be channeling her through them, because the stitches seem to almost make

New Painted Glass on Etsy

2010-09-14T11:52:00.000-04:00

I know some of these have already been live in my Etsy Shop for a little while, but I realized I forgot to make an Official Blog Announcement regarding my new line of painted glassware. I find these poor lonely pieces of beautiful glassware in the thrift stores. I bring them home, clean them well, and paint them. Pretty, utilitarian, AND recycled. I think it's a great combination. I've got

Double challenge

2010-09-13T12:31:00.001-04:00

Once again, the dreaded ‘Mom Brain"’ is proving to be a formidable foe. So I’ve decided to do what seems to be every craft bloggers favorite theme: challenge to the death! Ok, probably not the death part. Starting now, I’m challenging myself to: Complete one craft project per week. This is any craft, from creating an Etsy listing to working on my sewing skills to finally finishing some of

Apron Project

2010-08-05T16:53:00.001-04:00

I recently got a position teaching stained glass and ceramics at a nearby arts center, woot! Now I need an apron/tool belt to schlep all my glass tools to class and back. I’m thinking about this pattern, using some leftover denim and Indian-style cotton scraps I’ve got lying around. See Crafty Tool Belt and 1000's of others - or share your own on Cut Out + Keep I’ll let you know how it

Dungeons and Dragons

2010-07-28T09:55:00.001-04:00

This is a bit off topic from my usual subject matter, but I thought there might be a few folks out there that would be interested in this. WARNING: GEEK CONTENT ABOUT TO REACH CRITICAL LEVELS. Wednesday nights are our game nights. My husband is a walking Dungeons and Dragons encyclopedia, as well as a talented storyteller/DM. Recently, he started a site where he and a couple other DM’s are

Monday Monday

2010-07-26T08:33:00.001-04:00

I woke up this morning with the Monday blahs. Kinda odd, since our offbeat schedule means that Saturday night is our Monday around here. However, I had a Convo from Jennifer Garry and her Monday Mood Board in my inbox, bright and happy and just what I needed to chase the blues away! Or at least give me enough motivation to get a pot of coffee going. Thanks for featuring my Sunburst glass,

Somebody had a brainstorm…

2010-07-25T12:00:00.000-04:00

One of my favorite things about selling on Etsy is how the site is always expanding and evolving. On the forums earlier, I stumbled across a recent announcement. In an effort to make the Treasuries even more user friendly, they’ve added a SEARCH option. I’m really happy with the revamping Etsy been doing to the entire Treasury function. Adding the Facebook, Twitter, etc. buttons to the page

Blogger lovin’s

2010-07-23T18:59:00.001-04:00

I’ve been meaning to do a post to thank everyone who has lavished so much attention on my Mario Mushroom stained glass panel. Thanks to my recent discovery of Social Mention , I’ve been able to see everyone who helped make this one of the most talked about pieces I’ve ever done. Thank you! Gamer Grrlz Reino do Cogumelo (it’s in Portuguese, but I think it’s good!) Technabob Arch.itect.us

The dark side of Etsy

2010-07-21T15:10:00.001-04:00

(Those of you with delicate sensibilities, consider yourself warned regarding the link.) Wandering the Etsy Fae forums during baby’s naptime, I came across mention of a website know as ‘Regretsy’. Regretsy?" I said to myself. "I've never heard of that. I should stop what I'm doing and Google it right away to satisfy my burning curiosity!" Wow. Curiosity satisfied.

Adventures…and a sale!

2010-07-19T16:43:00.001-04:00

I'm still alive everyone! Sorry to be so scarce, been some busy times with Baby Alice, who is now 7 months old, almost walking, and into EVERYTHING. First beach day! Also had an interesting trip to the homeland (Sussex County, Delaware) with my parents in their new-to-them RV. Took us 4 days, 2 blown tires and a popped sparkplug to get there. Waiting on the shoulder for a mechanic has

Sprucing up the joint

2010-06-13T14:31:00.000-04:00

Also, I'm reworking the look of things. So expect some different looks and disappearing widgets over the next couple days while I figure out just what I'm wanting to do here.

Rock Band etched glasses

2010-06-13T14:17:00.001-04:00

Rock Band etched glasses Originally uploaded by melusianI would take a moment to address my lax posting habits, but we've already done that before. Ridiculously demanding job: over! (of my own choice, don't worry). Baby: bouncing, beautiful, and now capable of entertaining herself for up to ten minutes at a time. Result: I have time to be creative again (and write about it!).Coming

Movie review: Alice in Wonderland

2010-03-15T21:42:00.001-04:00

With Baby Alice visiting with Mommom and Poppop, we found ourselves with the golden opportunity to take in a movie. Top of the list: Alice in Wonderland. Pros: Like all Tim Burton movies, it is if nothing else a decadent double chocolate gourmet hot fudge sundae for the eyes. I wanted nothing more than to run home and start drawing. In fact, I shall be doing so as soon as I finish typing

Getting back in the saddle

2010-02-14T13:42:00.001-05:00

Yes, I’m still alive. So now I have two months of motherhood under my belt. Little Miss Alice is doing fantastic, is very wiggly, and always seems to have something to say about everything (not her fault that it all just comes out in eeee’s and ooooo’s) I was told how much having a baby would change my life, but I didn’t realize just how much that would be until I experienced it for myself.

Alice has arrived!

2009-12-30T08:32:00.001-05:00

Belatedly announcing the birth of Alice Danger Moira Davis! (Yes, Danger is her middle name) Our baby girl was born December 16, 2009 at 5:35 pm. (Mommom’s birthday too!) She clocked in at 7 lb 8 oz and 18 inches, and gave her mama quite a time! She is absolutely gorgeous, and quite strong and curious already. And so expressive! She’s very vocal, and makes lots of faces. Alice is thriving,

Home stretch

2009-12-15T13:58:00.001-05:00

The end is nigh! Since I'm walking around at just about 5 cm dilated already, the plan is to induce labor tomorrow morning. Alice will be Mommom's birthday present! I know that I won't be getting much sleep after she arrives, but even those couple hours at a time are sounding very nice right about now. That, and fitting into something besides flip flops and the two shirts I have left..

Places lizards should not be found

2009-11-12T13:16:00.001-05:00

It’s been too long since I blogged. Would a funny story make up for my seeming betrayal? Good! Here goes… Lately Miss Alice has been making sleep even more of a challenge than it usually is for me. There is alot of shifting and a mountain of pillows of all shapes and sizes involved. And don’t even get me started about what a production it is to fight through all of this when I need to

The Ghost Makes A Post

2009-09-22T18:47:00.003-04:00

Just a quick update:My intermittent but well paying job being back to "uber-busy" modeArt commissionsThird Trimester of BabynessThese are all factors which have contributed to my lack of posting, Twittering, and overall decreased presence on the Internets. When it rains, it pours, but I can;t complain. My apologies to any readers I still have!Things will calm down in a few weeks, at which time

When everything begins to taste like pie

2009-09-07T18:53:00.001-04:00

It’s that season again. Some call it fall. Some call it autumn. Some call it Thank-God-Those-Little-Hooligans-Are-Back-In-The-Hands-Of-Public-Education-Where-They-Belong-Hey-You-Get-Off-My-Lawn. I call it punkin’ time. Because whether you’re dealing with a cheesecake or an air cannon, punkin’ makes everything better. In Starbucks the other day, I came upon the annual rollout of the Holy

Feature Friday--BunnyKissd

2009-09-04T11:32:00.001-04:00

Artists everywhere are getting into gear for the fall season, the time for cooler temperatures, outdoor festivals, and my personal favorite part, pumpkin-flavored everything. This week, I’m featuring some of the great autumny items in FAE member BunnyKissd’s Fairie Gardens shop. She’s also got some other wonderful items, including this adorable little guy: Check out

New FAE Exhibition Is Up!

2009-09-03T07:33:00.001-04:00

The FAE have put together their latest online exhibition, “Moonbeams, Stars, and Comets”. I love this theme, and the submissions are gorgeous! The overall color palette is beautiful, as is the banner. I think this is one is the one of best exhibitions yet!

Disney now owns another piece of the universe.

2009-09-02T14:41:00.001-04:00

Those guys over at Penny Arcade always seem to know the perfect way to highlight the issues that matter to me. So, if you haven’t heard yet, Disney just bought Marvel. That's Disney, as in “Hi ho, hi ho, it off to work we go”. And Marvel, as in "It's adamantium tasting time boys!" This should be interesting. I think it will shake out eventually to be for the better, so long as

Feature Friday – Pumpkin Pye Boutique

2009-08-28T12:58:00.001-04:00

And now for something completely different. This week’s Feature Friday is Tiffany of Pumpkin Pye Boutique! I haven’t featured an FEST (Florida Etsy Street Team) member in a while, and thanks to my mom, I’m paying a lot more attention to polymer clay artwork lately. And stumbling upon Tiffany’s stuff just cracks me up! Seriously. Look at these. Kooky. Wacky. With a dash of awesome.

Wandering Wednesday

2009-08-26T08:58:00.001-04:00

Button Cutting Machine, Illinois State Museum A little known industry in the late 1800’s and early half of the 20th century was button making. Although many of the large factories were focused along the Mississippi River, home button cutters could be found anywhere there were shells to be harvested. My grandfather was one of these button makers, hand cutting and polishing beautiful shell

Craft Show Tips

2009-08-24T14:05:00.001-04:00

Here in Florida, crafters are gearing up for the show season. The upcoming holidays and the respite from the summer heat make autumn the most popular time for outdoor shopping. Although my show plans this fall are limited to none (that third trimester will my couch look much more appealing), I wanted to share this article from The Handmade News (tweeted by @ArtFireJohn). Some great tips in

Radiance Art on Facebook!

2009-08-21T13:14:00.001-04:00

I’ve been on the fence as far as whether to give Radiance Art it’s own Facebook page. But after some chatting with the FEST girls this week, however, I think the balance has tipped. So here it is! It’s not much now, but I’ll do more once I figure out what on earth I’m doing. Thanks for being a fan!

Feature Friday--Aquariann

2009-08-21T00:10:00.001-04:00

This week I’m spotlighting FAE pencil artist (and fellow Delawarean*) Kristin of Aquariann! Kristin does so much hard work for the FAE, to include keeping an eye on the site, putting together the exhibitions, and being an all around inspiration for the rest of us. And somewhere in between all that, she manages to find the time to produce some gorgeous art: Kristin has this great way with

Wandering Wednesday

2009-08-19T22:01:00.001-04:00

In honor of the Nature Conservancy’s efforts to restore the oyster reefs in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon, this week’s picks feature the humble (and delicious) oyster and the beautiful gems they produce.

Passing this along…

2009-08-15T10:45:00.001-04:00

…because who doesn’t like free coffee? I know I do. Free is one of my favorite words.

Wandering…Friday?

2009-08-14T11:14:00.001-04:00

Because I missed Wandering Wednesday, and forgot to pre-write my Feature Friday post. We can try again next week. But for now, be distracted by the pretties.

Feature Friday--SoapRehab

2009-08-07T07:07:00.001-04:00

My mom used to make soap. I remember one of her first batches: a (seemingly) massive brick of caramel-colored goat’s milk soap which came to be know around the house just as ‘GoatSoap’. It sat out in the porch with a knife stuck in it until we eventually whittled it down (breaking the knife in the process). It wasn’t perfect. I can’t remember if it was supposed to be scented or unscented. (

Return of the Prodigal Blogger

2009-08-05T09:50:00.001-04:00

I know I’ve been pretty quiet for a couple weeks. Been on a bit of a roller coaster. Looked like I had a nice large commission materializing. I was really excited. Unfortunately, due to some sucky circumstances I’d rather not get into, it’s fallen through, and most of my good mood and optimism fell with it. As many of us artists and crafters know, that’s one of the perils of working for

Wandering Wednesday

2009-07-22T07:47:00.001-04:00

This week, I’m casing the joint with Baby Bunny in mind.

San Diego Comic-Con

2009-07-20T08:30:00.001-04:00

Missing it again this year. Still want to be there. Dodging the downtown zombie hoards on the crosswalk Getting candid shots of the better of the Jack Sparrows in attendance. Don’t know when, but we’ll be back to visit one of these days, San Diego. Save a swag bag for us!

Feature Friday – Darkling Woods

2009-07-17T06:41:00.001-04:00

This week I’m featuring a member of both FEST and FAE—Cat of Darkling Woods! I’m a big fan of anything fairy tale. I still get really excited when the princesses are out at Disney World. (But not that Jafar guy. He’s kind of a jerk. Trust me.) What I love about Cat’s watercolors is the airy, ethereal quality they have. Looking over her shop is like seeing a cloud of feathers that, upon

Wandering Wednesdays

2009-07-15T09:26:00.001-04:00

This is the part when I wander around Etsy and point at things and wail “oooooo pretty!”

RadianceArt in Viva La Moda magazine!

2009-07-11T05:00:00.001-04:00

I’m overjoyed to find out that my Gemini stained glass is being featured in the July 2009 issue of Viva La Moda magazine! Check me out, rockin’ page 41! Viva La Moda is a gorgeous online magazine spotlighting the trends in handmade and indie fashion. This is eye candy at its finest. I’m honored to have popped up on their radar. Thanks Viva La Moda!

I feel lovely, so very lovely…

2009-07-10T13:27:00.001-04:00

Check out this happy chunk of awesomeness came falling from the sky and landed on my computer this morning. Tollykit from over at Llamas, cats, and crafts just passed on to me a One Lovely Blog award. Woot! Thank you! Its nice to know somebody besides my Mom (hi Mom!) reads this stuff. So go forth and visit Tollykit’s place, you won’t be disappointed. It’s got llamas, people. LLAMAS.

Feature Friday –Three By Sea

2009-07-10T12:25:00.001-04:00

This week, I’m featuring Team FEST (Florida Etsy Street team) member Nicole of Three By Sea! Named for herself, husband, and son, Three By Sea embraces the easy breezy Gulf Coast Florida lifestyle. Her inspiration is everything tropical and seashore. I think my favorite thing about her work is the absolute simplicity of it all. The color palette is limited, yet so perfectly chosen and

Independence Dragon!

2009-07-05T20:06:00.001-04:00

Because stabbing fruit is how the founding fathers intended to celebrate the birth of our nation. Along with the blowing up of small parts of it. Look it up. I’ve done the watermelon baskets before, but this year I had some sharp new knives and a surge of ambition. The back area was my first attempt at the Asian style of vegetable carving (kae-sa-luk). My idea was for the flower

Feature Friday-Mermaiden Creations

2009-07-03T09:00:00.000-04:00

This week’s Friday feature is Julie of Mermaiden Creations! This wonderfully eclectic artist is a member of the Fantasy Artists of Etsy. One of my favorite things about her work is the sheer variety. There is always something new and unique to be seen in her shop! (I love reading these descriptions—the mythology and dreamy whimsy make them inspiring in and of themselves.) And oh yeah…

Feature Friday—rock scissors paper

2009-06-26T09:00:00.000-04:00

This week’s featured Etsy artist is Julie (tanrazz) of rock scissors paper! Julie’s passion for paper art and the written word inspires her to create her prints and zines. These are some truly unique forms of expression that serve to remind us all that no matter how far technology takes us, it can never replace the magic of paper and ink in our hands. You can also find Julie writing about

What the tiny paintbrushes are for

2009-06-23T15:43:00.000-04:00

From one of our recent Talisman game piece painting sessions, I give you RoboToad and everyone's favorite, HypnoToad.

Banana Fana Fo Fanna

2009-06-20T10:00:00.001-04:00

One of the inevitable side effects of being pregnant is that you get into a lot of conversations about names. That little pick-your-produce-of-the-week sized thing you’re toting around in there needs to be called something. So all of a sudden your inner English major takes over, and things like alliteration and iambic pentameter and 3-4 letter words become really important (More so if you or

Feature Friday-Foxie Moxie Jewels

2009-06-19T10:00:00.000-04:00

Welcome to my First (and hopefully not last, poke me if I forget next week) Feature Friday! Here’s my plan: I want to dedicate Friday posts to spotlighting some of the other fabulous artists and craftpersons I’ve met since being sucked into the Abyss of Awesomeness that is the Etsy/Artfire/Twitter Universe. This week—Katlin of Foxie Moxie Jewels! Based out of Asheville, NC, FMJ specializes

It IS Wednesday, right?

2009-06-17T21:08:00.001-04:00

Because my husband’s work schedule throws me all askew, especially when he takes random days off. Wednesdays are the beginning of my week, and this morning did feel rather Mondayish, so I must be ok. Anyway. Taking my cues from some of the other great crafter blogs I read, I’m thinking of scheduling my posting in such a way that I will be more apt to keep up. The weekly features sound like a

Tweet Tweet

2009-06-13T10:24:00.001-04:00

My name is Amy, and I am a Twitter addict. Just thought I would go ahead and make it official. Technorati Tags: twitter

That’s YART…with a ‘Y’,children…

2009-06-11T11:47:00.001-04:00

My shop, RadianceArt, is participating in the 2nd annual YART SALE (yard + art)! Come check it out, this is the best deal I’ve ever done on my glass art. 20% OFF all glass art in my shop (labeled and tagged YART) thru Sunday, June 14. FREE SHIPPING on any item under $100 with the BIRTHDAY code (thru Friday, June 12). Discounts will be refunded thru Paypal after purchase. This

Who is your inspiration?

2009-06-09T12:19:00.001-04:00

A recently completed commission: This a wedding invitation, sealed between two pieces of beveled and plate glass. The edges are hand painted with a heat set paint (that was the fun part!). Since I’ve run out of jump rings and keep forgetting to order more, I took the opportunity to experiment more with some bronze wire hangers. Although my wire wrapping technique needs work, I think it

I made a Treasury.

2009-06-07T12:02:00.001-04:00

and its neato. Little Surfer Girl

I’m feeling generous some more

2009-06-07T10:54:00.001-04:00

I’m extending my FREE SHIPPING deal thru Friday June 12! Just enter the BIRTHDAY code into the transaction note, and I’ll refund the shipping on any item under $100 from my Etsy shop! ----------------------------------------------------- Because its my birthday, and I feel like it… FREE SHIPPING on all items under $100 in my Etsy shop today only! Just note BIRTHDAY in the transaction and

On the Table

2009-05-25T09:03:00.001-04:00

I small keek at what’s on my worktable—hopefully not for much longer though! (Yes, keek. I’m re-reading Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander books in prep for the next release. They talk a lot of Scottishness, it gets in your head after awhile) Pics taken with my new Canon. And, as promised, photos of the crafty little boxes I made for Mother’s Day (and subsequently filled with tasty homemade

Hug a Gemini today!

2009-05-17T07:00:00.004-04:00

Then hug them again. Because they’re double trouble.I’m surprised and happy to get my first features on BOTH the Etsy Storque AND the Etsy Front Page!As a Gemini myself (June7), this piece of my ongoing Zodiac Series is just a bit more special to me.Here’s a link to the Storque article:Happy Birthday GeminiThis list made it to the Front page this past Friday night, although I missed seeing it

The Big News

2009-05-16T08:00:00.001-04:00

Its been a busy week, working on commissions and getting ready for visitors. My in-laws are coming in for a week. There will be some beach, some Disney World, and fun in general. Since they live in Texas, we don’t get to see them very often, so we are all looking forward to this. And my house needed a massive cleaning anyway. This was also a good way to motivate my husband to assist in more

A Mother’s Day update

2009-05-10T11:02:00.001-04:00

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! From www.mothersdaycelebration.com: “Most countries including US, Australia, Canada and India celebrate Mothers Day on the second Sunday of May. Mothers Day came into being due to the efforts made by Ms Julia Ward Howe and Ms Anna Jarvis. The Resolution for having a dedicated Mother's Day was signed by US President Woodrow Wilson on May 8, 1914.”

It finally happened…

2009-04-29T22:47:00.001-04:00

A Eulogy for my Camera “Oh, Olympus FE-100! My trustworthy companion of years past. How I will treasure your countless assists, from capturing installation photos to launching my shops. How I lament that I shall never again see your digital face. How I wish I could take back all the times I berated your lack of speed when attempting to photograph wiggling toddlers, or cursed your outdated

I’ve been spotted!

2009-04-24T11:26:00.001-04:00

My Sunburst has found it’s way onto Indie Spotting . Hoo-ray!

kMT Customer Spotlight-Radiance Art!

2009-04-23T19:23:00.003-04:00

I big thank you to kMT for this feature of my Etsy shop over at her blog!kMT Customer Spotlight-Radiance Art!Posted using ShareThis

Who was General Tso?

2009-04-17T08:59:00.001-04:00

Came across this more-interesting-than-most slideshow presentation exploring the origins of “Chinese” food. It’s a little long, but very informative (and hilarious). Incidentally, I had General Tso’s Chicken for dinner last night, because when you are testing the mettle of a new Chinese place you’ve found, The General and the egg roll are the standard by which you measure all else. It needed

Etsy Treasury Feature

2009-04-14T20:29:00.001-04:00

I’m proud to be included in this gorgeous Treasury by mermaidencreations. My stained glass ‘Annette’ is in some fine company! O, to swim with mermaids…

More Revampage.

2009-04-14T16:27:00.001-04:00

This post has nothing to with vampires. Or rampaging. Or even vampires on a rampage. I know, I’m disappointed too. In my last post, I shared my new Super Sereal Banner of Joy and Happiness, and how it’s nicely freshened up my Etsy and Artfire shops. So this weekend, I continued my revamping spree, and completely redid my main website,www.radianceart.com. God, did it ever need it. When I

RadianceArt Gets a Makeover!

2009-04-07T20:31:00.002-04:00

Apologies are in order for the drop off in posting frequency. I recently started a new job, helping the Census Bureau updating maps and such.I love me some maps. I’m nerdy like that.Anyway, it’ll be keeping me pretty busy for a little while, but fear not. Your regularly scheduled programming will resume shortly. Meanwhile, I’ll fill in the gap as best I can. However, I do have this bit of

Oh, Your Majesty…you shouldn’t have…

2009-04-03T16:33:00.001-04:00

Author’s Disclaimer: This post is in no way an indication of a specific political leaning or rabid endorsement of any politician on my part. Republicans, Democrats, Monarchist figureheads—I think they are all equally hilarious. I know the big thing right now is how Michelle Obama managed to touch the Queen and live to tell about it (not to mention she was wearing

Etsy FEST April Givaway

2009-04-03T11:29:00.001-04:00

Some nifty springtime earrings by Tammy Bowman of Inner Muse Jewelry. They remind me of Easter candy. I feel compelled to lick them. Just to check, you know. Click the picture to find out how you can WIN these!

So much inspiration…

2009-04-02T14:51:00.001-04:00

…so little time. Although I possess the ability to sew, it’s not a skill that I exercise as often as others. There is something about it that wears at my patience. Yes, the person who spends hours building windows out of hundreds of individual cut bits of glass or crocheting stitches by the thousands doesn’t find her patience tried until there's a Singer involved. Don’t think about it too

Tweeter Getter—to RT or not to RT

2009-03-29T12:52:00.002-04:00

If you haven’t heard if Gary McCaffrey’s TweeterGetter system, you probably will soon. I expect to see his name cluttering my stream shortly. It’s essentially a pyramid scheme, designed to virally boost your followers. Gary promises you up to nearly 20,000 new followers. The kind of numbers you can usually only hope for if you are “theREALsomebodysomebody”, or if you have something really

Now with THREE columns!

2009-03-26T21:58:00.003-04:00

Diggin' on the third column in the layout?Here's how to tweak your Blogger layout too!http://www.threecolumnblogger.com/Thank heavens for people who understand html, so I don't have to!

“Grandma, what big eyes you have!”

2009-03-26T12:34:00.001-04:00

Slagsmålsklubben - Sponsored by destiny from Tomas Nilsson on Vimeo. From Geekologie I’m a huge fan of fairy tales and folklore. They are windows into the cultural, social, and historical circumstances in which they are rooted. In subsequent retellings, the modified versions reflect society's changing morals over time. Red Riding Hood, for example, might have began simply as an

“My cat thinks i rock”

2009-03-24T13:46:00.001-04:00

So reads our Rock Band profile motto. It’s true. Harley is fascinated by all things Rock Band. The peripherals. My husband on the mike. She even has the occasional opinion on the setlists. We must be rockers, cuz we gots a groupie. So when I stumbled upon this little gem among gems in GEEKitty’s Etsy Shop, I knew what must be done. It would seem that Tippy here also harbors a

A nice surprise

2009-03-22T19:53:00.002-04:00

Rumplestiltzkin spun straw into gold.I, apparently, spin doodles into tea.I came home from a long work day and checked my Twitter feed to find this: 52teas @melusian Congrats on winning a free pouch of our Vanilla Bean Chai. You can see your artwork now at http://www.52teas.comLast night I dashed off some mini art and and sent it in to Zoombweebie’s Tea of the Week label contest. I love chai,

Project Roll Call 2

2009-03-20T11:37:00.002-04:00

Another update of what I have going. Some things have moved along further than others. It’s been a busy week, with helping friends move. (All of our friends seem to be moving right now, but they are all moving closer!)That, and playing with my new toy. I got a laptop upgrade, which came preinstalled with Windows Vista and only Vista. As a solid disciple of XP, this terrified me greatly. I

Batteries not included.

2009-03-18T10:21:00.002-04:00

I was so excited. I’ve got some lovely drawings of otters and tiki gods to share, and some great sewing/salvaging inspirations. Even my cats are feeling photogenic today.Seizing my camera in a burst of productiveness, I press the power button. The Zoomy Tube in the Front springs into action! Then retreats. I coerce it. Again, only a couple seconds of life. Dead batteries. Again.Given the

New ACEOs on Etsy

2009-03-14T16:47:00.000-04:00

I'm joining the trend! Brand new ACEOs (3.5 x 2.5 art trading cards) just listed in my Etsy shop . $3 each w/ $1 shipping (no shipping charge for additional cards). All are signed and dated, of course. If you are looking to start a collection, ACEOs sure beat stamps. Or dust bunnies.

FEST: 5 FEST Freebies - March

2009-03-13T23:43:00.002-04:00

FEST: 5 FEST Freebies - MarchFirst Florida FESTers Freebie F...givaway. (aww so close!)Here's the deal. You visit, peek into some nifty Etsy shops, and then comment on the post corresponding to your pick of the 5. Browse, comment, and cross your fingers. It's as simple as that. You're gonna wander around the Internets and comment on things today anyway, might as well win yourself something

Project Roll Call

2009-03-12T12:47:00.012-04:00

I'm going to try and make a habit of a once-a-week update on everything I'm working on. I'm one of those people that tends to multi-task and juggle my projects. Sometimes I lose track of what I'm doing, or get 'stuck' on something. Then I rediscover them later and its clear to me how to finish. In school, I always wrote the closing paragraphs to my papers first, and went backwards from there. I

Soup--is good for you!

2009-03-10T19:16:00.007-04:00

Those poor defenseless asparagus from yesterday can take solace in the fact that they helped make something beautiful. And green. Greenly beautiful.Note: This recipe is based off of George Stella's recipe from "Eating Stella Style", with some changes to make it even lower carb and *somewhat* HcG protocol-friendly. Just giving credit where credit is due.Also note: I'm not much for exact

"Progress"

2009-03-10T12:15:00.003-04:00

Whatever. I still want a Kindle 2.--Comic by Gabe and Tycho over at Penny Arcade

FAEteam exhibition--Springtime in the Glen

2009-03-10T09:59:00.004-04:00

Spring is in the air on Etsy! And some of the talented artists of FAEteam have put together an exhibition to celebrate. New artwork will be circulating in thru April--you may even see yours truly (RadianceArt) make the cut. Stay tuned for more exhibitions. Next theme will be "May Queens".

Is it my imagination...

2009-03-09T10:37:00.007-04:00

...or does my asparagus look afraid?Like it knows what Fate has in store? My whole crisper is trembling in terror. Because when the root veggies move out and the greenies move in, it means one thing. Its time to play another round of Dr. Simeon's HCG Protocol Ph2!It's tough. It's monotonous. But does it ever work! Like 25 pounds (and counting) work. Like resetting my taste buds and being able to

Chapter 1: In Which I Claim this Shore for Queene and Country

2009-03-07T08:49:00.000-05:00

"This is a fertile land, and we will thrive. We will rule over all this land, and we will call it...This Land!" Wash (as Stegosaurus)--FireflyAs I survey my vast new domain dramatically, metaphoric flag in hand, I try to think of how to set the stage for the multitude of posts which will follow and populate this place I have Captcha'd into