Christmas Countdown

Things have just been so busy here lately. A few weeks ago I thought I was way ahead of the game...but lately I feel like I'm scrambling. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving and we have the house and yard are fairly well decorated for Christmas. I have a few decorating projects I'm hoping to get to with my daughter once her winter break starts.

On the health end: So far I am still doing well keeping my sugar levels under control without medication. The weight loss has stalled some and I have only lost 3 Lbs. the last few months...but at least I'm not gaining any back. This time I plan to make it a life change...no more up and down like a yo-yo.

On the glass end...I am so grateful to have a local fan base that keeps me hopping with custom orders this time of year. I have reached my cut-off date for custom orders. So now I am using some of that time to experiment and work on some of the idea's that have been rolling around my head the last couple months. I got to play a little the other day with some mica powders.

Top Treasury 24 Hour Sale!

‎24 HOUR SALE !!! Take25% off all items Today Only! Code: TTTEAM

I’m so proud and happy to announce that I was chosen as
Etsys Top Treasury Team Featured Seller of The Day!!!
In honor of this special day I am having a 24 hour sale at
... Both my Etsy and Artfire shops.

Please check out my shops…and don’t forget the sale code: TTTEAM

My Artfire: http://www.artfire.com/users/PatriciaLJohnsonGlassArt
My Etsy: http://www.PLJohnsonGlassArt.Etsy.com/

Follow and friend me…
My Blog: http://patricialjohnsonglassart.blogspot.com/
My Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/#!/PLJohnsonGlass

You can check out the team .. http://www.etsy.com/teams/10548/top-treasury?ref=pr_teams

First Friday Artwalk Sale Collections and Coupon Codes

Check out these gorgeous collections....and just in time for christmas...great gift ideas with special sales offered by team members.

This is also the last Sale of the season for me.

Save 25% off + Free Shipping on orders over $50.00 Thru Dec 5th.

Items available at my Etsy and Artfire Shops...links on the right.

Code: ARTWALKETSY    at checkout to save 25%
Code: FREESHIPPING    at checkout to get Free Shipping on orders over $50.00

http://aweteam.blogspot.com/2011/11/december-2-first-friday-art-walk.html

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Cyber Monday Sale 25% off with Free Shipping Code Blk2011

SALE!!! Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale Take 25% off + Free Shipping.

Use Coupon Code Blk2011 at checkout.

Nov 25th thru Nov 30th. At my Etsy and Artfire shops.

Check my shops for great deals on special jewelry gifts. Or deals on fused dichroic cabochons and lampworked glass beads to make your own gift for that someone special.

First Friday Art Walk on Etsy

Please check out these team treasuries.

I am a team member of First Friday Artwalk Team on Etsy. This event runs this whole weekend.
I have been having a great time making treasuries for the November Artwalk. Some wonderful items that would make great gifts.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NTg0MDE1NHwxMDA2MTQwNTI5/favorites-from-etsy-first-friday-artwalk?ref=pr_treasury

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NTg0MDE1NHwxMDI0ODMwNTE2/winters-dream?ref=pr_treasury

The Bad Blogger Returns

Wow! time has just been flying by. It has been way to long since my last post.
I was never very good at trying to keep a journal or diary either....gotta work on that.

I have been keeping very busy though....parties, festivals, family and friends...all the usual stuff summer has to offer.
On the home front....
I tried gardening in containers this year.... Very different for me, and I didn't have much luck. I usually have a fairly large garden and mulch heavily. I have always had great success doing this and highly recommend that you give it a try. My plants are always extremely large and very healthy. I have little trouble with bugs, get to recycle my yard waste and kitchen scraps. I don't have to weed or barely need to water. I also save space and can put plants much closer together....since their not fighting against weeds for water, the moisture is kept in, and the rotting mulch feeds them. Plus I also think it might help attract beneficial bugs...I seem to notice more lady bugs and bees.

I also had a major accomplishment with my diabetes. I have been working hard on eating healthy and getting more exercise. I have been having a great time trying new recipes and have been converting family favorites to a healthier version of themselves...there is a couple recipes in older posts.  Because of these changes I have now lost 60 lbs and have been taken off my medication....YIPPY!!!!!

On the glass end... I have been busy working on my lampworking and sharing a good portion of that time with my daughters...which I love!! I've been playing a lot with frits and foils and some of the reactions to the metals....WOW!
I've also been working on jewery designs using my lampwork beads, alternative metals, and those wonderful computer parts I snag from my hubby's e-cycling.

Check out all the gorgeous color in my latest glass order...

One of my bracelets using recycled aluminium computer parts, blackened steel wire and cool snake skin beads I made using a tutorial from artist Lauri Copeland....please check her out... http://wildfire-designs.com/