So I Gathered...

Leap Day Give-away!!

So, I am thankful that we have an extra day in February this year because I got busy and almost forgot about my three year blog-iversary give-away!  How could I?  I am offering you a chance to win a copy of Jenny Doh's fabulous new book, Creative Pilgrimage!  Lots of talented artists contributed to this book, speaking about their lives, the venues they teach at and a special project.

I have a spot in this book and a project that I just love!

In order to win, you must leave a comment in the comment section on the blog (not FaceBook, please) by midnight central standard time on March 3, 2012.  If you share on FaceBook or your blog, I will enter your name again!  I will announce the winner on the evening of March 4, 2012.

I know my photos of the book seem self-serving because they are of my pages, but it is dark outside and the photos that I take inside never turn out...again, not preparing ahead of time for this post.  Sorry.  

Now, you won't win a kookaburra such as this handsome fellow (disappointing, I know), but you may just have a bit of my art tucked in with the book...so comment away and keep posted!  I will be putting up some new work as I get ready for my spring show/teaching season!

"I'm Tired of Looking At It!" Sale

So, here we go!  Every item has a price and a number.  Leave a comment about which piece you would like to purchase, making sure to include the number.  The first person to do so for each piece will be considered the new owner!  Shipping charges are additional.  And there will be some other things posted on Face Book after this post goes live, so if you don't see anything you like here, check out my wall (Stephanie Jones Rubiano) on Face Book!  Good luck and have fun!

Enameled egg pendants.  Hand cut from copper and hand-formed.  Layered with vitreous enamels on both sides.  Soldered sterling tube for bail.  Matte finish.  Necklace not included.  Originally $80  

Sale Price $40

 

Dichro Diva Pendants.  Layered dichroic glass fused in a kiln.  Fine silver forms the loops for attaching base metal faces, hands and feet.  Curled wire and seed beads accent this piece.  Originally $125

Sale Price $50

 

8x10 Butterfly Box "Call Girl" 2007. Vintage Jell-O mold, metal numbers from cash register wheels, real butterfly wings, original receipt from 1926 hardware store.  I love the color combination in this one!  Originally $225  

Sale Price $50

 

8x10 Butterfly Box "Fairy Tale" 2007.  Vintage typewriter tin, player piano music for background, swallowtail butterfly wings.  Says "Telling Tales of the Fairy".  Originally $225

 Sale Price $50

 

10x13 Butterfly Box "Stellar" 2007.  Vintage tinsel garland, metal star, German glass glitter on wand, rice paper family butterfly wings (some of my favorites!), crackle background.  Originally $350

 Sale Price $150

 

8x10 Butterfly Box "Take 5" 2008.  Vintage bottle with cool finish, vintage plastic 5, vintage pearl trim, original receipt from 1932, real butterfly wings.  Originally $325

 Sale Price $125

 

8x10 Butterfly Box "Childproofing" 2008.  Vintage letter press blocks, vintage baby fork, original letter in background, real butterfly wings.  Saying reads "Before Childproofing Was Popular".  Based upon my childhood experience of sticking a fork in a live socket.  True story.  Originally $350  

Sale Price $125

 

There you go!  Happy shopping and remember there is more on Face Book!

Preview: "I'm Tired Of Looking At It!" Sale

So, I am fortunate enough to be able to sell most of what I create.  However, there always seem to be a few pieces that don't find homes during my time selling at different venues.  I cart these pieces around, sure that I will find someone who treasures them.  Well, I am tired of carting and they are taking up room here at the house!  So, in an effort to share the love and perhaps clear out a bit of much needed space, I will be having a sale beginning on Sunday evening at 7 pm (Central Time).  Butterfly boxes, fused glass jewelry, enameled egg pendants and whatever else I can dredge up from the depths of storage!  Prices will be marked way down to help the artwork move along.  Here are a few shots of work that I hope will be leaving my home very soon...

The images will have a number under each piece.  Leave a comment stating what you would like to purchase, making sure to include the number.  First come, first served!  First comment to mention a particular piece will have the opportunity to purchase it.  I will send Paypal invoices out to those who decide to buy something.  So, feel free to share this info, or keep it to yourself until you have made your purchase decisions.  No one is judging...  ; )

Oh, and remember to check back later in the month for a Blog-iversary give away of a signed copy of Jenny Doh's Creative Pilgrimage book that has a project of mine in it!