Dragon Goblet by Catherine Miller

If you haven't recently browsed My Glass Art website, which is hosted by Hans Godo Frabel, you're missing another resource of a variety of styles of glass.

It includes all levels of glass artists, (don't forget to join and post your own work), so every once in a while, I like to see what's new on it.

This is a cold worked custom made wedding goblet by Catherine Miller. It's one of a pair- the other one is a pirate with equally fabulous details.

Here are more pieces of Catherine's work, and don't forget to look at her seahorse, which is another favorite.

I'll be periodically featuring other artists from this fun website, so stay tuned.

Happy Monday and wishing you a week filled with art and creativity.

Glass Fire Breather Perfect for Valentines Day

This year, I wanted to design some different Valentines Day glass beads and sculptures. Yes, I'm sure the traditional hearts, flowers and chocolates will be good sellers, but as usual, I wanted to also offer something a little different.

Here is my first design. It's a Valentine Dragon. I'm going to make a variety of my little animals and creatures each with a heart. This one is sold already, but I've got another new dragon to list later today. She's periwinkle blue with green accents and a red heart. Rather cute, if I do say so myself. Look for other styles in the upcoming days. Nothing says "I love you" like a fire breather.

I saw these chocolate food charms with hearts on
another blog. (I wish I could remember where.) They didn't say who made them or where you could buy them, but they also seemed like a good inspiration for bead makers. They combine hearts and chocolates which has to be a good bet. It gives the holiday a little sweeter and they'd be cute year 'round too.

What are you offering for Valentines Day? I'd love to hear about it and feel free to add a link in your comment too.

Tomorrow, I should have some of my Key West photos downloaded and I'll tell you about my trip and some of the inspiration I found while there. It will be a chatty post, I'm sure. I'm still missing the warm, balmy weather since we returned to chilly Atlanta.