Sensual Sunsets

There is nothing more romantic than snuggling up with your sweetie on a sandy beach and watching a glorious sunset over the horizon. Moments such as these can be in short supply, though, so take a peek at these gorgeous sunset themed pieces from the talented CGGE artists to tide you over.



Orange Fountain Fused Dichroic Glass Bracelet by GalaxyGlassStudio






Sunset Tear Dichroic Fused Glass Pendant by GetGlassy






Large Fused Dichroic Glass Mosaic Barrette by glasshousejewelry






Light Pink Stained Glass Vase or Candle Holder by GlassPizzazz






Hot Summer Nights Dichroic Earrings by GloriaLynnGlass






Orange and Yellow Fused Glass Bowl by GoodGriefGlass





Spanish Fire Dichroic Earrings by HanaSakuraDesigns





Coral Fire Heart Pendant by helixelemental

Bursts of color

Where I live in the Northeast the world is starting to come to life. Flowering trees and shrubs in an array of beautiful colors, birds waking us up with their song in the morning and the sweet sound of the peeps in the dark woods at night. Here is a collection of glass by some of our members that also shows the signs of spring!

Just click on any of the images to learn more about it.


Jestersbaubles fused glass dish offers colors of rosey pink, white, and very dark purple. This reminds me a bit of the Magnolia trees in bloom now.


Kim Nelson's spring flower beads. The raised flowers adorn each side and they're the perfect size for earrings, charms or as a little spring fling around your neck.


Lawatha's Puzzle pieces pendant in shimmery dichroic glass fused on a green base.




LNGlassworks two matching lampwork beads. The colors are just beautiful!



Mango Tango's handcrafted and textured cylindrical fine silver box bead.




MakenaLeiCreations' Twinkie Daisy fused glass pendant.

Spring Fling

Spring has sprung, and in inspiring fashion! After the huge blizzard we had in the Northeast U.S. this winter, I am more relieved than ever to hear the birds chirping in the newly budding trees. It seems the talented artists of the CGGE have been inspired, too. Enjoy these lovely flora and fauna pieces!



Butterfly and Flowers on White Fused Glass Pendant
by GetGlassy






Red Flower Garden Lampwork Glass Pendant or Focal Bead
by glassbead







Millefiori Flowers Glass Charm Locket
by glasshousejewelry






Stained Glass Jewelry Box Gerbera Daisy
by glassmagic






Hop on in - Mosaic frog glass lighted block
by GlassPizzazz






Little Birdie
by Glassprimitif






Dragonfly Stained Glass Suncatcher
by GoodGriefGlass






Butterfly Kiss Dichroic Earrings
by HanaSakuraDesigns






Whimsical Dichroic Worm Pendant
by helixelemental

February Fusions

Here are some wonderful handcrafted samplings from CGGE. Each piece is so unique and well crafted. You can click on the photo of any to learn more about it.



"Aquarium" Fine Silver, Dichroic Glass and Resin Pendant by Mango Tango.



"Wishing Star" Strung with seed beads and a single swarovski crystal by Niven Glass Originals.



"Spirit" Fused glass piece using the cremains from someones loved animal by Pet Memories.



"Rocketship to Mars" by Squidglass.



"Snowy Roses" Lampwork Focal Bead by Simply Lampwork.



Green Beer Bottle Fused Glass Pendant by Wild Dog Studio



Fused Glass Pendant With Beaded Necklace by Yija 123.



Flower Cheese Plate by Yafit Glass.

Happy Birthday to me!

What better way to celebrate than with the talented people of the CGGE? I'd be so happy to receive any one of these beautiful glass pieces as a gift today!


Yellow Abstract Fused Glass Pendant
by lisahammer




Never Lose Your Page Again -- Fused Glass Bookmark
by lawatha




Fused glass ring in rich jewel tones
by KristasKiln




Hand Beveled or Faceted Dichroic Glass Pendant
by JoansJewels




Lampwork Glass Beads Granite Heart Garden
by jelvehdesigns




Fireballbeeds - A Spring Morning (tree bead)
by islandgirl




Caramel Sundae -- Lampwork Borosilicate Heart Pendant
by Intuibead




Amber Flowers Lampwork Lentil Bead Earring Pair
by infernoglassbeads




Dichroic Glass Pendant
by Ignisdesigns




Red and Glass Dichroic Heart Pendant
by helixelemental




Ireland Dichroic Earrings
by HanaSakuraDesigns



Thanks for looking!
Ohana Glass Designs

Happy New Year!

It's that time again-- time for New Year's resolutions. It seems as though everyone I know makes the same resolutions year in and year out. Here are the top 5 from about.com. Did yours make the list?

1. Spend more time with family and friends.
2. Fit in fitness.
3. Tame the bulge.
4. Quit smoking.
5. Enjoy life more.

I'll be the first to admit that I am guilty of constantly sweating the small stuff. While you can usually find me volunteering on every committee known to man, it's difficult to maintain a semblance of balance between everyone else and myself. So this year I'm trying to take a more zen approach to life. That's not to be confused with minimalism-- I'll still more than likely lend a helping hand to anyone who asks, whether I like it or not. I will just try not to let it stress me out. There is a zen proverb that expresses my intentions beautifully:
Student says, " I am very discouraged. What should I do?" Master says, "Encourage others."
Whatever your New Year's resolutions are, I hope you are able pursue them with a positive attitude.

Here are some lovely pieces from CGGE members that help put me into a zen state of mind. I've chosen them because, to my eye, they seem Asian-inspired, whether it be a Japanese koi fish or the beautiful colors of a kimono. I hope you enjoy them. Happy New Year!

Orange Koi Fish Round Stained Glass Suncatcher with Lily Pads by livingglassart



Burnt Orange Fused Glass Bowl, Large by jsglassart



Fresh Summer Dichroic Pendant by HanaSakuraDesigns



raku a la floral by lnglassworks



Fused glass pendant with blue, purple and green on adjustable silk cord by KristasKiln



Hand Etched Dragonfly on Silver Dichroic Fused Glass Pendant or Necklace on Unique Bail by JoanJewels



Chinese Peace Necklace by jkadesigns



Black and Yellow Fused Glass Pendant and Necklace by lisahammer



Orange Swirl Dangles E-276 by helixelemental


Natasha Vazquez Lee
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