Talented stained glass crafter!

[wdwgrandma]

Did you know that we have a talented stained glass crafter on our site? I just found out recently... Luvthemouse is learning to make beautiful stained glass items. She even made a suncatcher for me! Knowing my love for all things "Mickey", it isn't hard to guess what she made. Yup, a stained glass Mickey head! I have it proudly hanging on a window overlooking our front porch!

She also showed me a beautiful stained glass "panel" that her sweet hubby confiscated as his own! I wish I could describe it... It was square, I believe, and made up of different beautiful pieces of stained glass. In the middle was a Mickey head!

And the amazing thing is that she still has all her fingertips! I'd be a mass of cuts if I tried doing stained glass...

Anyway, I wanted to show you the beautiful piece she made for me:

[american idol]

that is rather nice! i do like stained glass- what a nice gift!

[foreverducky]

Oooo, that's very nice. And such a pretty color. :D

I tried to watch a stained glass maker on tv and I couldn't handle the sound of the diamond scraping the glass. :afraid: So, I can only be around the finished products. :lol:

[Isafari]

How beautiful......Luvthemouse, you are indeed talented :)

[wdwgrandma]

She is talented, isn't she? My photo doesn't nearly do it justice. I wasn't quite sure how to take the best possible photo of it to display... But when I see it in the window when we get home, it brings a smile to my face!

I wish I'd taken a picture of the piece her DH kept for himself... It was so beautiful!

[foreverducky]

What makes it even better is that it was hand made. Luvthemouse, thought enough of you to take time out of her day to make you something very nice. I love hand made items. It just makes me feel special.

[Mickeymac]

That is wicked pretty! I love it! What a cool idea!

[luvalab]

How beautiful......Luvthemouse, you are indeed talented :)
:iagree: What a beautiful gift.

[luvalab]

And the chain used to hang it makes it look like the sorcerer's hat.

[Johnie]

I wish I'd taken a picture of the piece her DH kept for himself... It was so beautiful!

That panel was soooo beautiful. I know Mike wanted to take it home!

Krista was very thoughtful and made each of us (me, grandma, JuniorMickey and miraclemoments) a Mickey head suncatcher. Mine is red and is hanging in my office window :)

[wdwgrandma]

And the chain used to hang it makes it look like the sorcerer's hat.
Ya know, I hadn't thought of that! You are right!

[wdwgrandma]

What makes it even better is that it was hand made. Luvthemouse, thought enough of you to take time out of her day to make you something very nice. I love hand made items. It just makes me feel special.
I do too! Especially when it's something I love but don't have the talents or skills to make!

When I lived in Indiana as a child, there was a glass factory a block or two from our house. On the weekends, when it wasn't open, we used to sneak down there and look for marbles and pretty pieces of colored glass!

Then, oh 25 years or so ago, they opened up a gift shop there and called it the "Op Shop". They had artisans that made beautiful stained glass items. My cousin Judy worked there for a few years after she graduated, I found out.

Anyway, my best friend (and head of the college computer department) used to buy her lab assistants (of which I was one) special pieces from there. One time we were all complaining about being "mushrooms" (I'm sure you all know the old saying about mushrooms). So she gave each of us a stained glass mushroom that was on a base to make it stand up. And she gave me a devil with a pitch fork because I was raising "heck" one day in the lab! And because she and I both sang in the church choir, she gave me several musical notes to hang in the window! All these things she bought at the Op Shop. And I still have these very special gifts!

[twink]

that is just so beautiful

[tajainaz]

What wonderful, thoughtful gifts! Love the striated blue ears on yours, Donna!

Hand crafted gifts are the best! :yes:

[miraclemoments]

http://members.cox.net/btoon/100_0459.JPG Mine (which is, of course, pink) is so beautiful...I unpacked it, and Baleigh went bonkers...After LOTS AND LOTS of begging (on Baleigh's part as well) we compromised...it STILL *belongs* to me, but we have it *showcased* in her bedroom window...it's lovely!! And it matches her room perfectly!! Thanks again hon!

From the outside:
http://members.cox.net/btoon/100_0463.JPG

In the window:
http://members.cox.net/btoon/100_0462.JPG

[JuniorMickey]

Don't have pictures of mine but it's hanging in my room (it's a beautiful green) Thanks Luv! :hug:

[kazzaqld]

They are all so beautiful - wish I was the crafty type - oh well, I'm sure I must have other talents! :lol:

They are lovely gifts LTM, you can be very proud. http://www.wdisneyw.com/ubb/smile.gif

[luvthemouse]

:blush: Thanks guys!! I do *LOVE* working in stained glass. Maybe I can get Chris to take a picture of the other piece I did and post it. I'm currently working on a piece that is a beach scene with a pair of flip-flops and a palm tree...

[wdwgrandma]

I may need to "commission" a piece from you, Luv! LOL

[american idol]

how big are they?

[wdwgrandma]

Our "Mickey" ones, Brit?

[luvthemouse]

About 6 1/2 inches high, by 9 inches (from ear to ear) wide.... they're good sized!

[wdwgrandma]

Can you make smaller ones, Luv?

[BevW]

I haven't been on in awhile ... again....I LOVE those sun catchers! They're so YOU!!!! Krista, that's wonderful work you do....I can do the painting style glass paints, but not the real thing. Glass scares me...but you did a terrific job! :thumbs:

[luvthemouse]

DD claimed one of the suncatchers. Her's is lime green, and hangs in her bedroom window. I've got to take some pictures...

[BevW]

Oooohhhh Lime green! :)

[luvthemouse]

I like to call it "Margarita Green"...lol

[BevW]

Is that right up there with the prevent Scurvy theme? :lol:

[luvthemouse]

Is that right up there with the prevent Scurvy theme? :lol:

youbetcha!!! :D

[BevW]

:lmao:

[wdwgrandma]

We should make Bev an honorary "scurvy girl"!!!!

[miraclemoments]

I like to call it "Margarita Green"...lol

Of course you do :D :evil:

hehehe

You can see mine from our street, and when I was out walking the other day, I had a neighbor stop me and ask about it!!! Of course, I also have my "DSNY GAL" license plate on my car, so I'm sure my neighbors think I'm crazy :wink:

[BevW]

We should make Bev an honorary "scurvy girl"!!!!

Oh yes please~!! I don't drink, but I sure can have fun watching everyone else! :lol:

[miraclemoments]

That's ok!! JM doesn't drink either!! But she makes a FINE scurvy girl...not to worry...the rest of girls can pick up the slack!! RIGHT GIRLS!?!?! hehehehe

[wdwgrandma]

Well, let's see... I'm Posh Scurvy. Miracle is Scurvylicious. Johnie is Ginger. Who is JM and Luvthemouse? I'm so bad with names...

Who can Bev be?

[miraclemoments]

hmmm...JM is Sporty Scurvy and I think Krista is Baby Scurvy...

[miraclemoments]

Let's make Bev....SKI SCURVY :D In honor of her move to CO.

[wdwgrandma]

Ski Scurvy? Has a nice ring to it!

it's either that or "nana scurvy"

[miraclemoments]

LOL!! Nana Scurvy is great too!!! It suits her!! What do you think Bev?

[BevW]

Ski Scurvy? Has a nice ring to it!

it's either that or "nana scurvy"

I like both!!! Let me know which one I am and I'll post it on my user thingymajig!

[miraclemoments]

I vote for Nana Scurvy!!!

[wdwgrandma]

Me too!!!!!!!!!!

[BevW]

Nana Scurvy it is! Thanks guys! I've always wanted to be a bit scurvy! :lol:

[wdwgrandma]

I'm a little bit scurvy...
And you're a little bit rock 'n' roll...

[miraclemoments]

:lol: We have a theme song!!!

[wdwgrandma]

LOL Duet, anyone?

[BevW]

I can't!! I'm laughing to hard! :lmao:

[miraclemoments]

Karaoke!!!

[BevW]

Someone take that mike away from miracle!!! :lmao:

[miraclemoments]

So...you've heard me sing before? :evil:

[BevW]

No...but anyone who mentions Karaoke, you just gotta take the mike away from that person...:lol:

[Johnie]

:grhug: NANA SCURVY!!!! Welcome to our little family :) So will you be at Lobster Fest come October?

[BevW]

:grhug: NANA SCURVY!!!! Welcome to our little family :) So will you be at Lobster Fest come October?

Johnie Thanks for the welcome! I feel so honored...I'd like to thank ALL the Scurvys for letting me join, there are just too many to mention individually :lol:
And for those who offered to drink my drinks for me...I thank you also...somebody has to be the designated walker here :lmao:

Ohh as for Lobster fest in October, I flew that one by Rick the other day..and he said "We'll see how the money situation is...blah blah blah" :whistle:

[wdwgrandma]

I think October is going to be "Lobster Luau"!!!! Leis and grass skirts! Mai tais (I'll drink Bev's and JM's...).

[Johnie]

ohhh grass skirts and coconut bras! I need to practice my hula then :lol:

Bev, you have to come now that your a Scurvy Girl! We have secret handshakes and everything :wink:

[BevW]

Ooohhhh secret handshakes! I love it! I even have a lea from my old Disney Store days! Oh wait, it's packed...rats. I wanna be there!!!!!! I gotta think of a way to get to that lobster chow down festival....ok, I need some sneaky minds here...and I know all the Scurvys are sneaky.

[wdwgrandma]

Don't worry about the lei. Those will be provided!

[miraclemoments]

I have my beads from Lobster Gras hanging on my rearview mirror!! :D

[BevW]

Beads! Cool!! I gotta be there...maybe if I click my heels...and say "There's no place like Lobster Luau..there's no place like Lobster Luau"..

Think that will work?

[wdwgrandma]

It might!

And the beads came from New Orleans! So those are actual genuine New Orleans beads!

[BevW]

Oh my, so that means..the lei's (spelled it right that time) MAY come from (be still my heart) Hawaii????? Oh I want a hunk attached to my lei!!

[wdwgrandma]

Nah, the leis will come from the Party Store or that Oriental Trading place! LOL

[BevW]

Ok, but I still want a hunk....:lmao:

[wdwgrandma]

Bev, the invite specifically says "BYOH" - Bring your own hunk!!!

[BevW]

Bev, the invite specifically says "BYOH" - Bring your own hunk!!!

:lmao: Ok, I'll bring Rick....:lmao:

[Johnie]

Don't ask Donna how she got those beads :wink:

[wdwgrandma]

Let's not go there, Johnie!!! :eek:

[Johnie]

Let's not go there, Johnie!!! :eek:

:lol:

[miraclemoments]

Ok Donna...it must be kismit...I was in the Dollar Tree today and guess what I found? Wine bottle decorations!!! Each set had a little grass skirt and a lei for the wine bottle....TOO PERFECT for the Lobster Luau!!!

[luvthemouse]

ohhh grass skirts and coconut bras!

I don't think they grow coconuts big enough....:eek: So I'll just stick to the grass skirt...

Welcome aboard Nana Scurvy!

I think I'll have to start perfecting my fruity drinks...Hurricane anyone?

[Johnie]

I don't think they grow coconuts big enough....:eek: So I'll just stick to the grass skirt...



rub it in why dontcha!

ohhh I can make Bahama Mamas :thumbs:

Miracle, that sounds TOO cute :)

[wdwgrandma]

Ok Donna...it must be kismit...I was in the Dollar Tree today and guess what I found? Wine bottle decorations!!! Each set had a little grass skirt and a lei for the wine bottle....TOO PERFECT for the Lobster Luau!!!
So does that mean you are coming?

[wdwgrandma]

By the way, John says that I'm ruining his lobster fest with my name of "Lobster Luau"... waaaaaaaaa...............

[BevW]

You're not ruining it! You're making it exotic!

[luvthemouse]

He'll get over it... lol

[Johnie]

Ok the Scurvy Girls can have a Lobster Luau and the rest can have whatever it is they want to call it. How about that?

[BevW]

OOooohhhh a Lobster duel....this is getting exciting.

[miraclemoments]

By the way, John says that I'm ruining his lobster fest with my name of "Lobster Luau"... waaaaaaaaa...............

Is John saying he doesn't want to see us Scurvy Girls in our coconuts and grass skirts? :wink:

[BevW]

Is John saying he doesn't want to see us Scurvy Girls in our coconuts and grass skirts? :wink:


I know I wouldn't want to see John and Rick in coconuts and grass skirts :lol: :afraid:

[miraclemoments]

:afraid: Point taken Bev, point taken.

[BevW]

Exactly....:lol:
WE on the other hand would look gorgeous in coconuts and grass skirts...but I'm not going to be the one to put them on...:lol:

[wdwgrandma]

A scary thought... John in a grass skirt - or his brother in a coconut bra... :eek:

[Johnie]

A scary thought... John in a grass skirt - or his brother in a coconut bra... :eek:


:rotfl: please let me have my camera ready!!!!

[uscwest]

Is John saying he doesn't want to see us Scurvy Girls in our coconuts and grass skirts? :wink: No I didn't say that at all. It's just that I had Lobtober Fest II all planned out. I was going to ask that everyone, when they bring their favorite alcoholic beverage, bring German Beer and/or German Wine.

I told Donna that she could do Lobster Luau next spring.

[Johnie]

ohhh if we have almost a year to plan, the Lobster Luau will be the BEST ever!!

Someone will have to tell me what a German beer or wine is so I know what to bring

[luvalab]

ya'll are too funny. You go from a sun catcher to coconut bras and grass skirts. :rotfl:
MM your sun catcher is pretty too. :thumbs:

[wdwgrandma]

You mean someone actually noticed how we got so far off the subject of stained glass??? Thanks for bring us back!!!! I'm still waiting for luvthemouse to post a picture of the panel her hubby kept!

[luvthemouse]

You mean someone actually noticed how we got so far off the subject of stained glass??? Thanks for bring us back!!!! I'm still waiting for luvthemouse to post a picture of the panel her hubby kept!

I was so stressed over the demon-spawn that I was babysitting for yesterday, that I completely forgot to ask him to do it for me... Tonight! I promise!!

[BevW]

Now we're on demon spawn...:lmao:

So Lobster Luau is next year? I KNOW I can make that one!

[JuniorMickey]

Okay - so we have Lobtober Fest in October and Lobster Luau in May

[miraclemoments]

I believe that is true...unless John will let me dress the German Beer in the grass skirt and lei? :rotfl:

[Johnie]

:lol:

We'd probably better leave John's German beer alone...... :unsure:

[miraclemoments]

Indeed Johnie. I'll just tuck these away for May :D

[BevW]

:lmao:
Rick says we might be able to make the May one!!! I can't wait!!!!

[JuniorMickey]

Time to commission my step mom for a Hawaiian shirt huh? (she's an awesome seamstress)

[Johnie]

:lmao:
Rick says we might be able to make the May one!!! I can't wait!!!!


Woohoooo!!!! that is AWESOME news!!!!

[BevW]

You're telling me...I didn't think we'd EVER make one of these Lobster love-in's....LOL

[Johnie]

Time to commission my step mom for a Hawaiian shirt huh? (she's an awesome seamstress)


Yep, unless you want to go for the coconut bra?

[wdwgrandma]

still waiting for luvthemouse to post that picture.....

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