New Things are happening at Penny Shop Girl. I have been busy building on my new line of assembled jewellery as the reno on my glass studio continues. Here are just a few new pieces:

1. Lost Trail Earrings
2. Butterfly Road Necklace
3. Tea Time Earrings in White
4. Saturn Necklace

Front Page News

I was delighted to find out that my latest treasury was on the Front Page yesterday. Of course, I was out when it happened, but some lovely twitter friends let me know about it.

I actually had this one in the works in my poster sketch and I really LOVE every item in the treasury. Please visit the artists, all of their shops are just lovely.

Penny Returns From The Deep Dark Garage

Oh blogging, how I have missed you! I have been quietly working away in my temporary studio (aka the garage) for the last week and have been away from the laptop for awhile. I have the spiders (eeek!) to keep me company along with an old radio (circa 1980 I think) so don't worry if you haven't heard from me I'm doin ok.

Being out of the house and away from a few distractions has meant that I have been very productive.I have been designing new glass and enameeling lots of copper too:


Since I am still in the midst of my reno (oh save me, please) I have decided to continue my reno sale too. Look Here for details.

I'll be back from the garage soon for an update.

XXOO

Front Page News

I love to wake up and find out that one of my items was on the front page, always such a nice surprise. So happy to see that it was one of my favourite pieces, a black ginko leaf on vanilla pendant!

The Reno Continues....

Hello friends!

Well day two of construction (4 days after demo began) and we're off to a good start. Yesterday's news - a moved plumbing pipe resulted in a waterfall in my dining room (under the studio). I could cry, but I won't. I will stay strong and remember what will come soon - very exciting!

Despite my setbacks, I am working away with the spiders in the garage and even managing to list some new pieces in my shop. Don't forget my reno sale, look for details here

Cause My Studio Looks Like This Sale

I wish I could tell you that the above happened accidently, that someone broke in and destroyed my studio space. Unfortunately, I caused this mess. It all started with asking my dear Mother to come stay with us and now we are all moving rooms, building new closets and ripping out fixtures - it's called the "may as well syndrome" in home remodelling.

I will be without a permanent studio home for two months, in the meantime I will be in the garage. What does that mean? Time for a BIG SALE to clean out the place.

For the next tow weeks (until May 18th), get 25% off any order AND free shipping with any jewelery purchase from Penny Glass Girl. Just mention "Studio Mess" when you checkout

My Perfect Find

I have to admit, that I hardly ever visit yard sales. I have so many things, and such a small house, that I just can't face bringing in more. But four years ago, when I passed these needle work trees, I just had to have them. I can't remember what I paid for them, but I know I had to fight with the kind woman selling them because she didn't even want me to pay her!



Four years later (and hence the reason I never go to yard sales) they sat in my basement until I remembered them. I had a problematic hallway, open to my dining room on a staicase wall, I never know what to hang there. Then one day, I remmebred these trees.

All I had to do was fight with the frames that they had been trapped in for so long, I found new ones waiting for me at a craft store (55% off on the day I showed up!). It was meant to be.


Now, not a single person walks by them without commenting on how perfect they are for the space. This summer I will definately be on the lookout (selectively mind you) for more perfect finds.