Challenge #37 – Vegetables

Challenge #37 – Vegetables

Challenge #37 Vegetables   by Janie Jones The theme for May is “Farmers Market”, it’s also the month when many start to think of their own home gardens. Ever try to make vegetables in glass? This was my first attempt and it was surprisingly addictive. So many...
Challenge #36 – Butterfly Wings

Challenge #36 – Butterfly Wings

Challenge #36 Butterfly Wings   by Janie Jones The theme for the month of April is “Flutterbys”. A colorful butterfly on the surface of a bead, or even a butterfly wing as a bead would certainly qualify for this month’s challenge. Make a butterfly themed glass...
Challenge #35 – Rainbows

Challenge #35 – Rainbows

Challenge #35 Colors of the Rainbow Glass   by Janie Jones “Rainbows” is the theme this month, sounds pretty simple right? Offering a couple of suggestions here, but you’re welcome to share any kind of rainbows or “Colors of the Rainbow” using any form of glass....
Challenge 34 – Glass Candy

Challenge 34 – Glass Candy

Ongoing Challenge #34 Glass Candy By Janie Jones “Sweet as Candy” is the theme for February – most appropriate since it’s the month for Valentine’s Day. Remember ‘candy hearts’ with little written messages on one side? Was happy to find them still available!...
Challenge #33 – Trains, Planes & Automobiles

Challenge #33 – Trains, Planes & Automobiles

Ongoing Challenge #33 Trains, Planes & Automobiles! By Janie Jones Make a Transportation Bead/Glass Piece The theme for January is “Travels Near and Far.” No doubt many of us traveled for the holidays – what mode of transportation did you use? Show us an...
Challenge #32 – Put Some Mittens On It

Challenge #32 – Put Some Mittens On It

Ongoing Challenge #32 Put Some Mittens On It! By Janie Jones Our very appropriate December theme is “Warm Woolen Mittens.” The first thing that comes to my mind is adding mittens to a favorite snowman bead. But you may pick your own: melted in a flame or fused in a...