Help me donate to Wounded Warrior Project

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For any glasses I sell in January 2013 I would like to donate 20% to the Wounded Warrior Project and I would like for all of you to help me make it the biggest donation I've given to any organization!

You may go to my facebook page for glasses that I have made in the past or you can send me a new image or idea for an image and I'll paint it on a glass for you. They are dishwasher safe on the top rack. :)

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Thank you in advance for your support!

How to make a 6 sided snowflake

The kids and I were making snow flakes last weekend, and while they all look beautiful, they are all 4 sided and a true snowflake has 6 sides. So here is a step by step way to make a 6-sided snowflake.

Step 1 start with a square piece of paper. (Any paper will work, I used copy paper.)

Step 2 Fold it in half into a triangle.

Step 3 Fold it again into another triangle.

 

Step 4 fold the triangle in thirds. You can eyeball it or use a protractor and measure 30 degrees

Step 5 fold the other side the same way as step 4.

Step 6 cut off top so you have an ice cream cone shape.

Step 7 start cutting out shapes. Make sure you don't cut either side completely. Leave space between your cuts or you will end up with a bunch of pieces.

Step 8 OPEN IT UP. It's always going to be different just like real snow flakes!

God Bless You during this Holy Season

I want to take some time to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. Now I know some people aren't Christians but I'm still going to wish you a Merry Christmas! If you want to wish me a Happy Holiday, or anything else, I will gladly except it and wish you a Merry Christmas. I'm not trying to offend anyone, just send you a warm blessing this time of year.

Too many people try to be "politically correct", just say what comes from your heart. If it's said with love it can't be wrong. We will continue to grow and change throughout our lives, we can't be sorry for every little thing that we might have done or said.

Feel the joy in your heart, the love you have in you, and share it with the world. Whether you are a believer of Christ or not, share your love and all will be peaches and cream! ;)

Have a wonderful day.

Inspired by my brother

I had no idea that my older brother had a favorite bird. One of our mutual friends posted a picture to facebook of a cardinal in his back yard and my brother commented that it was his fav bird. So I went work....

And then I painted my favorite bird...

They are both painted on 3x5" mirrors with the same paint I use on my glasses. (Enamels) I baked them in the oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes and now they are ready to give as gifts!

Holidays are near...

In no time at all the kids will be waking us all up Christmas morning to open presents. Why not buy all your gifts from local business this year? Take the challenge and buy only items Made in the USA. Try a little harder and find things made in your own state. The ultimate challenge would to buy gifts only from the local businesses in your community.

I believe by doing this we all will have to think a lot more about the type of gift we buy each other. It will result in receiving and giving gifts that came from the heart and were well thought out for the specific person.

Below I've posted some of my newest glasses. People just like you and me took some time to think about what they could give to their loved ones. All glasses are hand painted or etched so no two are exactly alike and personalized for the person receiving the gift.

 This one I also painted the base black and the stem black and silver, based on the customer request. On the backside it says, "Belinda's Sippy Cup"

 

 

 This snow man wine glass is also personalized with, "Leslie's Sippy Cup" in a red and white font.

"Friends are the flowers of life" was personalized with a name on the back and with the colors.

 

Sometimes people prefer the etched look over the painted look. It's elegant and delicate.

 

 

This mug is for an avid hunter. I camouflaged the name Jackie on the front. I also asked what colors she wanted to use. There are so many options.

This is one of my favorite glasses. The gift giver asked for these flowers and personalize it with a name on the back side. I enjoy using different fonts with different images.

 

I have painted and etched so many glasses already for this holiday season, and hope to do many more. Thank you to all that place orders through my facebook page A Glass of Art & More.

 

Not only for the holidays!

These glasses were painted for a woman and her friends and relatives to remind them of how Alzheimer's has touched their lives.

 

These are a wedding gift. They were inspired by the invitations.

 

Enchilada Soup

I had someone ask me for my recipe for Chicken Enchilada Soup... so here it is...

1 box chicken broth
3 lb frozen chicken breast
2 cans stewed tomatoes
1 can (28oz) mild enchilada sauce (trust me it's spicey enough)
1 can green chilies
1 sm chopped onion
2 minced garlic cloves
salt
pepper
(I sometimes add other spices depending on my mood)
TOPPERS:
shredded cheese
sour cream
tortilla chips

I placed the frozen chicken breast in a pot and covered with broth and enough water so the chicken is completely submerged. I added all the other ingredients and let it cook on medium heat for about 40-60 minutes. Spoon into bowls, top with shredded cheese, sour cream and crushed tortilla chips and enjoy. (Add more salt and pepper to taste if needed.)

If you choose to you can pre-cut the chicken into bite size pieces, use ground beef or turkey as well (brown the ground meat before adding it to the pot). If you use beef use a beef broth. If you don't have broth you can use water and add bouillon cups. You can leave the meat out completely too if you choose.

This works great in a crock pot too! If you start it in the morning you can leave it on low until dinner, if you start it mid-day turn it to high. Enjoy!

Green Bay Packers!!!

I have been painting glasses for almost 3 years now and it all started with a trip to the mall. My husband and I were window shopping when we came to the Hallmark store; there I saw a painted glass and I turned to Jesse and said, "I could so do that, and for way less money." From that point on I started my home business, A Glass of Art & More.

 



I started painting images for my family and friends and giving them as Christmas gifts. As I painted, I posted pictures of them to facebook and my business exploded. I had people from all over Wisconsin asking me if I could paint different images on different glasses for them. Some asked for donations, which I gladly gave, others set my prices.

 

I knew I couldn't paint team logos because of copy right laws, but everyone loves the Packers! How was I going to paint things people like the most without getting sued? That's when it hit me! I can paint the players. Aaron Rodger's above... more players below...

 

 

 

It didn't stop there. I created a business facebook page and have people from all over the USA and even someone from Russia LIKE my page and place orders. I custom paint and/or etch glasses with all kinds of images for all types of people for any occasion.

 

I paint other teams, other players, musicians, flowers, animals... and much much more! Keep scrolling for some holiday images. ;)

Some Glasses I've painted...for the holidays.

 

I was at a craft show last Saturday and I was asked if I had another way to view my glasses... I said I have some on Pinterest but I had to blog them first... duh, didn't mention my blog. So tonight I'm going to upload a bunch of images so that I can pin them. If you have an image you would like me to paint on a glass, let me know. If you want tips on how to paint glasses of your own, I'd be happy to help!

 

 

 



Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

OMG these are the yummiest pancakes ever! Easy too, so here it is. So here it is...

Cinnamon Mix:
1/2 stick melted butter
1/4 + 2 Tbs packed light brown sugar
1/2 Tbs ground cinnamon
Mix together and place in a plastic bag for piping. (I used an empty water bottle and cut a hole in the cap)

Make your pancake mix like normal.

Put your mix on the pan/skillet and add the cinnamon mix right on top in a swirl pattern to mimic the cinnamon roll look.

You know when they are ready to flip when the sides are no longer doughy and the bubbles all pop on the top.

30-60 seconds on the other side then remove.

I flipped them first side up onto the plate and topped them with melted cream cheese frosting.

I used frosting from the container because I had it on hand but you can always make your own. Cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk... sorry I just mix the way my mom taught me... I don't measure.

Thanks to another pinterest idea my kids loved this for a quick dinner! I will probably be making these on Christmas morning!!

2 thumbs way up!!