A few years ago, while at the Woodland Park Arts Festival, I met an absolutely amazing knife Knapper named Russell. His work stopped me in my tracks. Every part of his knives is handmade — the glass blade itself and the handle — and the craftsmanship is truly extraordinary. The […]
I’ve written several posts over the years about FestiviTea and the fused glass tea dishes I create and sell there, and I absolutely love this little shop. It’s welcoming, cozy, and full of charm — the kind of place that instantly makes you want to slow down and stay awhile. […]
Aspens are one of my favorite art pieces I make in fused glass. Living in Colorado, I’m surrounded by these lovely trees, and I never get tired of their movement, their quiet beauty, or the way they change with the seasons. I also love incorporating the animals we’re lucky to […]
One of the things I love most about fused glass is its incredible ability to transform—again and again. A few months ago, I shared a blog post about the vase in the first picture (and another piece that was a beautiful shade of blue, though I can’t seem to find […]
During my shows, I always do a drawing for anyone who signs up for my newsletter. At the Woodland Park Art Show in August, Erin was the lucky winner of the $25 prize! When I asked what she’d like, she decided on a fused glass night light. I showed her […]
This blog should come as no surprise to anyone — hi, my name is Karen, and I’m completely addicted to glass, especially fused glass! I love everything about it — creating new pieces, experimenting with colors and textures, and teaching others how to fuse their own glass art. Whether it’s […]
One of the things I adore most about fused glass is its incredible versatility. Whether you’re creating jewelry, home décor, or functional art, there’s always something new to explore and fall in love with. In this post, I’m sharing just a few fun examples of how I’ve used fused glass […]
I absolutely love creating fused glass pocket hearts—each one is a tiny symbol of love, hope, and kindness. Over the years, I’ve written numerous blog posts about the hearts I’ve created, gifted, and donated. Recently, I decided to donate a large batch of hearts to a truly deserving group of […]
Back in June, I shared a blog post all about my fascination with glow glass—glass that stores light and glows in the dark, adding a magical touch to any fused glass piece. I featured some of my favorite fused glass creations in that post, and today I’m excited to expand […]
Years ago, I took a class all about creating fused glass pattern bars. Recently, while cleaning and organizing my studio, I came across several of the pattern bars I had made a while back. I couldn’t resist the opportunity to give them new life! I decided to transform them into […]
I also made these super fun little dishes—and I’m absolutely in love with how they turned out! The 3-inch and 4-inch sizes make them perfect as small accent pieces, but what really makes them shine is their artistic flair. Each one is bursting with color and personality! You’ll notice the […]
This blog post is a two-for-one treat: first, I’m diving back into one of my all-time favorite vintage curiosities—uranium glass (also known as Vaseline glass), I’ll show you the glowing creations I made from a rather dull-looking uranium plate I picked up not too long ago. If you’ve read my […]
I absolutely love creating fused glass pocket hearts. There’s something magical about taking pieces of glass and transforming them into something so deeply meaningful. These fused glass hearts are more than just pretty—they represent kindness, connection, and care. Every time I sit down in my studio to make them, I […]
At work, we have an AI expert who not only uses artificial intelligence daily but also teaches others how to make the most of it. When I asked him about it, he said, “If you’re not using AI, you’re behind the power curve.” That got me thinking. I started experimenting […]
