Pressed Flower Suncatchers

 

Happy Valentine’s Day

 

Mr. Sawdust and I want to wish everyone a Very Happy Valentin’es Day! Although we both are not considered mushy romantic types, we still celebrate the day with a sweet treat.

 

 This year I made two stained glass pressed flower hearts that are both available in our Etsy shop.

 

These handmade pressed flower stained glass suncatchers were made with the intention of celebrating the unique love of nature brought indoors. The top piece of glass is a beveled heart and the bottom is a wavy clear rose glass. They also has a decorative soldered edge. 

 

I have always enjoyed the beauty of nature and the textures that each fern, flower, and petal provides. 

 

This would make a lovely birthday gift, Valentine's Day, or even Mother's day gift for that special person in your life.  How will you be spending Valentine's Day?

Ginger Dawn

Happy Chinese New Year

 

Year of the Ox

I have so many fond memories of celebrating Chinese New Year. It is by far my favorite holiday during the month of February!

 

I am sad that we will not be able to attend the festival in Washington Dc this year because of Covid. However, I wanted to decorate my home for the special occasion.

 

 

I made these pair of stained glass Ox suncatchers as a honor for this Chinese New year.They are both available for purchase on our Etsy Shop.

 

 

Oxen are honest and earnest. They are low key and never look for praise or to be the center of attention. This often hides their talent, but they’ll gain recognition through their hard work.

They believe that everyone should do what’s asked for them and stay within their boundaries. Though they are kind, it’s difficult for them to understand persuasion. Rarely losing their temper, they think logically and make great leaders.

 

This year we will celebrate at home with our favorite Asian takeout and our son will receive his “Red Envelope” at his college dorm mailbox. Do you celebrate Chinese New year? Please share a favorite recipe or memory. 

Ginger Dawn

Cardinals in Magnolia

 

Cardinals in a Magnolia Tree

 

I created this 18x 18 stained glass window as a reminder of the strong love of two friends had. They both have passed and are missed by many. I always enjoyed watching the cardinals with them and every time I see a cardinal, I think of Grammie & Poppie!

 

 

This window would make a wonderful gift for someone who is getting married, memory of a loved one who has passed away or even a handmade gift for a birdwatcher.

 

I selected Magnolias as the flower because magnolias symbolized dignity and nobility. In ancient China, magnolias were thought to be the perfect symbols of womanly beauty and gentleness. In the American South, white magnolias are commonly seen in bridal bouquets because the flowers are thought to reflect and emphasize the bride's purity and nobility. 

 

This window is available for purchase in our Etsy Store and would make a wonderful gift or decoration.

Ginger Dawn