Welcome 2009!

I put aside everything I was working on to take a look at what I wanted to accomplish this year. I hate the term New Years Resolutions. I would rather call it Accomplishments in the Year 2009.

So here they go.....
1. Expand my recycled glass line of items. Everyone I talk to loves the idea of recycling the wine bottles. I love making cheese boards out of slumped wine bottles, but I need more of a challenge. There may be some possible decorating with paint in the near future. Also some etching may be involved as well.

2. Picture frames. I love the look of glass picture frames. As soon as get my hands on some frame backings, I will post the results.

3. More drapes. Whether it is a candle holder or possibly a lamp shade. I promise to do more drapes.

4. Think of all the possiblities and not be afraid to make a mistake. I don't actually have many "mistake" pieces. That is because I don't take the chance - I play too safe.

5. Expand the jewelry selection. I am actually working on it right now! Currently I am working on a dichroic piece and a few understated pendants.

6. Promote my Etsy shop.

7. Would like to produce my own patterns for stained glass that I can sell.

8. Put to good use my stash of glass. The stained glass is slowly taking over the garage workspace. Not as bad as last year, but still it is a bit out of hand.

9. More beads! Get working on making beads for earring, pens, and pendants.

10. Mosaics. I have the ideas on paper, got to put them into real life!

11. Wall pockets at a better price. Last year I did medium to large pockets. I would like to make ones a bit smaller for a better price. It can be done - just need to think it through

12. To still enjoy what I am doing. If you can't have fun, then why do it?