CGGE

Collaboration with Etsybead

2008-05-14T16:09:00.024-04:00

Last month the Creative Glass Guild and Etsybead collaborated in a project for charity. Each artist was allocated a partner from the other team to create wonderful glass jewelry. Thejewelry has now been donated to HOST (Helping Others Street Team) and is currently for sale in their Etsy store. This is just SOME of the selection.

"Catch of the Day" Donated by Glassprimitif and Dorsethillbeads

Lavendar Skies - Donated by cserpent and afiberjourney

Finally Spring - Donated by Cornucopias and Smokeylady54

Fresh Blossoms - Donated by DownToEarthCreations and Lawatha

Mine All Mine Bracelet - Donated by GetGlassy and CatiesBlue

Artisan Choker - Donated by GingkoGlass and MamaDivineDesigns

Lily Pad Bracelet - Donated by StudioMarcy and Squidglass

Spring Explosion - Donated by Brendas Creations and Glass Cat Jewels

All sales from this fine jewelry are for charity and go directly to the causes championed by HOST. More jewelry showing here soon....

Creative Glass Newsletter Prize Draw

2008-05-09T14:53:00.007-04:00

Every month the Creative Glass Guild (CGGE) hold a newsletter prize draw. This is your chance to win free glass.

It's easy - just sign up for our newsletter to be entered into the draw. You will recieve the newsletter via email, showcasing our latest members, articles, news and offers. You will NOT receive spam, nor will your details be passed to any other organisation.

This month's prize is a beautiful enamelled pendant in a fabulous blue created by Ignisdesigns. Remember - you have to be in it to win it!!!

Meet our Latest

2008-05-03T12:12:00.011-04:00

Glass is Good and Creative Glass Artists just get better! Here are our latest members - check out their glass.

OmegaArtDesign from Seattle

SierraCreations from Pioneer CA

Sueze from Parksvill, BC

TalentedLady from Santa Rosa

Ajjewelry from Tooele

Chloesdesigns from Nottingham, UK

Floresstanisstudio from Southern California

HeartoftheFire from Windsor CT

Livingglassart from Perryville TN

What a Challenge!

2008-04-27T15:27:00.009-04:00

The Creative Glass Guild of Etsy and EtsyBead have teamed up to form Creative Minds for Charity.

Between both teams we have designed and created wonderful glass jewelry which has now been donated to HOST (Helping Others Street Team). To buy one of these lovely pieces please go to the Host shop on Etsy and make your purchase. Your money will go to a worthy cause and you will be the proud owner of a stunning piece of jewelry too!

Featured Member at CGGE

2008-04-18T13:39:00.006-04:00

Every 2 weeks we spotlight one of our members. See what motivates them to create and enjoy their art. Our spotlight member is fused glass artist Cindy Valenzo. Read her story...

"Whew it’s been a ride. I lost my mother at the age of 14. Since I was the oldest of 2 girls I soon learned how to Cook, Clean, wash and all the other stuff to simply survive. ....." Read more here.

New Kids on the Blog!

2008-04-12T04:06:00.021-04:00

The Creative Glass Guild would like to welcome our new glass artists. We are very fortunate to have such a wide and diverse range of glass for you to enjoy. Check out CGGE glass on our Shopping Page

Quingawaga from Kitchener

SharonJohnsonDesigns from Boise, ID

Turtledreams from Sydney, Australia

Glassnwood from Corpus Christi, Texas

Goglassgirl from Hagerman, Idaho

Hawleyclan from Whitney, Texas

Indiansunshine from Belleville

NeoMythica from Kansas City

Artisticflair from Columbus, Ohio

Daydreamglass from Grand Rapids, Michigan

DSullivancr2 from Houston

Fullblownglass from St Petersburg

Glassmatrix from Duluth, MN

Why artists join the Creative Glass Guild!

2008-03-16T16:42:00.013-04:00

A great selection of glass by our newest members. Click here to find out how you can become a member so the CGGE. http://cgge.org

http://vixenwaredesigns.etsy.com
from Winnipeg

http://bethanybeads.etsy.com

http://Glassbeadart.etsy.com
from Helmsange, Luxembourg

http://gisellery.etsy.com
from Devon, UK

http://Ironmountain01.etsy.com

http://krakenmosaics.etsy.com
from Fort Myers, Florida

http://Vedasbeads.etsy.com
from Wenatchee, WA

http://Luv2Have.etsy.com
from PEI, Canada

We wish them lots of sales on Etsy and lots of fun with the CGGE.

New members, we welcome YOU!

2008-03-01T05:55:00.027-05:00

Yet more new members for February, each making unique glass items from mosaics to stained glass, from fused glass to glass beads. Enjoy!

http://LeAnnChristan.etsy.com
from Atlanta

http://oneofmykind.etsy.com
from Philadelphia

http://Plainandfancy.etsy.com
from Austin, Texas

http://Uvanomos.etsy.com
from Flagstaff

http://Jsglassart.etsy.com
from Bay Area, Ca

http://Formfireglassworks.etsy.com
Fullerton, CA

http://Geltdesigns.etsy.com
from Washington DC

http://Glassandlight.etsy.com
from Moshav Shekef, Israel

http://Glassandsplinters.etsy.com
from Adelaide, South Australia

http://Hanasakuradesigns.etsy.com
from Grand Rapids, Mi

http://AbbilyBabbily.etsy.com
from St Louis, Mo

http://abdesigns.etsy.com
from St Charles, Illinois

http://Artdefleur.etsy.com
from Minneapolis

http://Bellabeadjewelry.etsy.com
Rochester

http://firenfusion.etsy.com
Green Bay, Wisconsin

Check out these shops for fabulous glass jewelry, beads and home items.

Here are the winners!

2008-02-25T15:59:00.010-05:00

The Creative Glass Guild Treasury Contest has now closed and all votes have been counted! Drumroll...... The winner of the delicate but wispy earrings (shown here) is Aloquin. Congratulations to you, Aloquin, your earrings will be winging their way from Periwinklesuz's studio very soon!

A total of twenty Etsians voted for their favorite treasury from our list on Etsy http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=5476764 and the overall winning treasury is........................"Where did the Year go"? by Getglassy http://www.flickr.com/photos/getglassy/2155885536/ Congratulations Patti!!!

Patti wins a Red Ruffled Heart pendant by Flameonglass.

An finally.....yes, there is another prize.... this is for the CGGE member who bagged the most treasuries for the Treasury competition. Well done, Shasglasscrafts for your efforts in securing NINE, yes NINE, treasuries for the competition. Sharon wins this Radiant Sun and Tree glass pendant by Glasscatjewels

The Results of the vote:
"Where did the Year go?" Getglassy 5 votes
"Shinning & Transparencies" Dias Y Fiores 2 votes
"Tree Treasury for the CGGE" Papernclay 2 votes
"I love red too" Getglassy 2 votes
"BNR for the CGGE" Papernclay 1 vote
"Passionate Treasury 2" Shasglasscrafts 1 vote
"New Year Sparkler" Shasglasscrafts 1 vote
"Recycled Challenge" Papernclay 1 vote
"CGGE Treasury 12-20-07" Creationsinglass 1 vote
"Seasonally Affected Treasury" Shasglasscrafts 1 vote
"Treasury 1" Talentedlady 1 vote
"Squid23127" 1 vote
"Better Treasury Picture" Smokeylady54 1 vote
All other treasuries got no votes .

Congratulations again to all our winners and thank you to all who took part. It's not too late to win more free glass, by signing up to our monthly newsletter you will be entered in our draw. If your name is pulled out of the hat you may be the proud owner of this lovely Alice and the Pink Flamingo pendant Just sign up here http://www.cgge.org/emailsub.aspx

Your chance to win free glass!

2008-02-19T15:22:00.010-05:00

That's right, these delicately wispy fused glass earrings could be yours for keeps!
Just by choosing your favorite Creative Glass Guild Treasury and voting in our poll. http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=5476764

http://periwinklesuz.etsy.com

Tell us which is your favorite and why and your name will be entered into the draw on Saturday 23 February. Remember, you can only vote once so choose wisely!
Rules:
* Voting runs from February 19 - 23.
* To play, you must be an Etsy member. It’s EASY, sign up here if you are not a member already: www.etsy.com.
* Only one vote per person. Any subsequent votes will be ignored.
* CGGE members cannot participate. Instead, they will cheer the voters on.
* At midnight on Feb. 23, the impartial CGGE judge will draw the name of the winning voter. This will be drawn at random and the winner will be notified by convo on Sunday Feb 24. and the name will be published on our website and in the Etsy forums.

And that's not all! The CGGE member whose treasury gets the most votes will win this gorgeous glass heart by http://flameonglass.etsy.com (in the case of a tie breaker names will be drawn from a hat).

And finally.... the CGGE member who bagged the most contest treasuries will win this wonderful dichroic etched pendant made by http://glasscatjewels.etsy.com

So give it a go and vote for your favorite treasury!

Our latest members on show!

2008-02-17T04:09:00.030-05:00

Who says that February is a quiet month? Here are just a few of our new members who have joined the Creative Glass Guild of Etsy this month. Let's take a look at examples of their lovely glass.

http://glassbyjessica.etsy.com
from Louisville

http://teripersing.etsy.com
from Anderson, Indiana

http://danceswithfire.etsy.com
from Sudbury, MA

http://Afiberjourney.etsy.com
from Lawrenceville, GA

http://shelmodine.etsy.com
from Liverpool, UK

http://moltengecko.etsy.com
from McAllen, Texas

http://Lynfoley.etsy.com
from Round Top, Texas

http://Chris1.etsy.com
from East Lansing, MI

http://cornucopias.etsy.com
from Raymondville, Texas

http://artflowe.etsy.com
from Oklahoma City

More new members coming soon. Please keep checking back!

2008-02-07T14:13:00.000-05:00

Creative Glass Guild Valentine Competition

2008-02-02T10:45:00.000-05:00

Say hello to Pippi Love. This little valentine angel is hiding in some shops on Etsy. Find Pippi and you may win some fabulous glass.
How to enter: check out the following shops listed below. Pippi is hiding in a shop listing in every shop and your task is the find her. It's not too difficult - there is only one Pippi in every shop. http://creationsinglass.etsy.com
http://matechuk.etsy.com
http://shasglasscrafts.etsy.com
http://glasscatjewels.etsy.com
http://calyxann.etsy.com
http://glassprimitif.etsy.com
http://periwinklesuz.etsy.com
http://dichroicdazzle.etsy.com
http://ccvalenzo.etsy.com
http://CassaroCreations.etsy.com
http://melissabeads.etsy.com
http://gimmebeads.etsy.com
http://colorshoppestudio.etsy.com
http://smokeylady54.etsy.com
http://eccentricity.etsy.com
http://papernclay.etsy.com
http://JoanJewels.etsy.com
http://kerichrystian.etsy.com
http://artglassfusion.etsy.com
http://artflowe.etsy.com
http://squidglass.etsy.com
http://Getglassy.etsy.com
http://LaWatha.etsy.com
http://geltdesigns.etsy.com
Think you have found every Pippi? Jot down the item number and shop name and send your answers to Janet at http://artglassfusion.etsy.com

What can you win? Fantastic hand made, unique glass items created by CGGE members. Click here to view the prizes. http://cgge.org

The small print.

To play, you must be an Etsy member. It’s EASY, sign up here if you are not a member already: www.etsy.com.
The contest will run for one week, Feb. 1-7. At midnight on Feb. 7, our CGGE judges will check all of the entries for correct Pip sightings. Winners are the entries with the most correct sightings. In the likely event of a tie, the three winners will be drawn at random from all the correct entries. The lucky, clever winners will be notified via convos on Feb. 8, and their names will be published before the cheering throngs on our website and in the Etsy forums.
CGGE members are not allowed to participate, but will join in, chat and cheer contestants on in the thread while you are searching for Pippi Love!

A special Thank you and credit to the artist, Keri of http://kerichrystian.etsy.com for creating Pippi Love.

Welcome New Members for 2008

2008-01-29T14:33:00.000-05:00

Wow! This must be the biggest intake of new members we have had in a month! January is supposed to be quiet but pehaps glass artists on Etsy have made a New Year's Resolution to join the greatest street team (IMHO). Let's welcome the new CGGE members.

http://ashtonjewels.etsy.com
from Lexington

http://aricketts.etsy.com
from Round Rock, Texas

http://AKDLampwork.etsy.com
from Lone

http://angelfireartglass.etsy.com
from Kansas City

http://Bosphorusglass.etsy.com
from Istanbul, Turkey

http://bonfirebeads.etsy.com
from Southern Indiana

http://betsymn.etsy.com/
from Minnesota

http://beadworxAZ.etsy.com
from Prescott, Arizona

http://aussiefirebeads.etsy.com
from Adelaide, Australia

http://fusionstudios.etsy.com
from Southern California

http://ellyloo.etsy.com
from Toronto

http://drewjaeger.etsy.com
from Minneapolis

http://cinemadeverre.etsy.com
from Santa Rosa

http://cannsglassworks.etsy.com
from Dollar Bay, Michigan

http://maggieet.etsy.com
from Los Angeles

http://hippyglassworks.etsy.com
from Amissville

http://gwacie.etsy.com
from S E Michigan

http://glitzyglass.etsy.com
from East Greenbush, NY

http://gimmebeads.etsy.com
from Waynesboro, GA

http://tinkmartin.etsy.com

from Toledo

http://supermomma45.etsy.com

from Fairfield

http://rosasfusedglass.etsy.com

from La Salle, Illinois

http://melissabeads.etsy.com

from Colorado

http://meganelizabethdesign.etsy.com

from Long Island

CGGE on Indiepublic

2008-01-18T09:11:00.000-05:00

One of the best indie chat sites has to be the wonderful http://indiepublic.com/ Here is how it describes itself. "Indiepublic is an independent art and design community. If you're an artist, designer, retailer, blogger, or just someone who gets giddy when they buy indie, we've saved a seat for you! "

Lots of members of the Creative Glass Guild use Indiepublic as a chat forum, blog, photo store and networking tool. It's also a useful tool to advertise your Etsy store and any promotions you may have. Indiepublic can also help indie artists, designers and makers promote their items with Indiecontests - a great way to publicise your latest offers or competitions. Here the CGGE have the latest offer of a fabulous glass brooch waiting to be won by a lucky newsletter subscriber http://indiecontests.com/category/contest

So check out Indiepublic, Indiecontest and the CGGE. Make new friends and bag yourself a bargain whilst your at it!

Some people who can be found on Indiepublic:

ParrotFlameworks

HelenSimon

Infinitecosmosgirl

Nivenglassoriginals

Calyxann

Glassprimitif

Getglassy

Uneekglassfusions

Lawatha

Craftyhag

Boulderglassmonkey

PamelaAngus

More welcomes here!

2008-01-05T10:00:00.000-05:00

It gives me great pleasure to welcome new members for November/December to the Creative Glass Guild of Etsy. Our choice of glass is now huge and there is something for everyone shopping with CGGE. Please check out these shops:

http://infernoglassbeads.etsy.com/
from Amherst

http://HLHglass.etsy.com
from Minneapolis

http://kerichrystian.etsy.com
from Manitoba

http://panyizsuzsi.etsy.com
Szentendre, Hungary

http://savagechenille.etsy.com
from Minneapolis

http://oldcrowdesigns.etsy.com
Madison, WI

http://createdwithjoy1.etsy.com
from Knoxville, TN

http://CuriositaArtstudios.etsy.com
from Southern California

http://daytauro.etsy.com
from Berkeley

http://glassshack.etsy.com
from Ann Arbor

Fantastic Flickr

2007-12-13T13:17:00.000-05:00

I first discovered http://flickr.com by reading about it in a newspaper way back in January 2007. Since that day I have become an avid fan of this site as it has so much to offer. For example:
It's a terrific way to keep a gallery of your photos.
You can share your images with the world or just your friends or keep them private.
New friendships are made on Flickr with like-minded people and you can also join groups who share your interests.
Of course, the CGGE has its own group on Flickr http://flickr.com /groups/cgge/ where anyone interested in glass may view our staggering collection of 1,767 plus photos, read our discussions and meet the members. If you are already a member of the CGGE but haven't signed up to Flickr, please come and join us. Our Flickr Group is managed by the wisest of hearts, Lawatha. View her photo sets at http://flickr.com/photos/Lawatha

Welcome to CGGE

2007-12-07T12:38:00.000-05:00

The Creative Glass Guild of Etsy would like to welcome our new members who joined us in November. We know you are going to enjoy their fabulous glass and that their contribution to the Creative Glass Guild of Etsy will be awesome!

http://awdesignsuk.etsy.com from East Sussex, UK
Fused glass designs and jewelry

http://glownglass.etsy.com from Washington DC
Fused glass designs and jewelry

http://glassbead.etsy.com from Little Rock, Arkansas
Lampwork glass beads

http://cerddinen.etsy.com from Wales, UK
Stained and fused glass

http://brodyshawglass.etsy.com from Johnstown, PA
Hand blown glass

http://luckygirltrading.etsy.com from Morrisville, NC
Fused glass jewelry

http://tanyamcguire.etsy.com from Huron, SD
Lampwork glass beads