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Calling All Race Fans

Kimberly — Mon, 24 May 2010 14:05:08 +0000

These hand painted, oversized wine glasses come as a set of four and are the perfect set to add the drama of the race to any party. Each glass measures a proud 9 inches tall and holds 16 ounces. Each wine glass is hand painted with crossed checkered flags…just right for a cheering fan!

All of my glassware is heat cured for durability which makes it top rack, dishwasher safe. What does this mean? Well, it means you can actually use the glasses and not have to worry about paint fading or hand washing!

Want to add to the drama? How about an entire table service in the same pattern? Salt and pepper shakers, cream and sugar set, gravy boat, cruet set, butter dish, and coffee mugs. All featuring any pattern you choose.

Hand Painted Spring Butterfly Wine Glass Set

Kimberly — Thu, 20 May 2010 12:17:46 +0000

Ready for spring? These hand painted, oversized wine glasses are the perfect set to dress up a spring table. Each glass measures a proud 9 inches tall and holds 16 ounces. Each wine glass is unique with different butterfly patterns and colors…blue, red, yellow and green.

Multi Skulls

Kimberly — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:20:46 +0000

Looking for something different to make a statement at your table? This multipurpose glass set is perfect for everyday use or to add a touch of dark drama to your table. This set is one of a kind-each hand painted so each glass from any set will be slightly different.

Standing 7″ tall, these glasses are much heavier than standard wine glasses and appropriate to use with wine or water! This set includes four glasses each featuring a skull in a different color-white, red, blue, and green. Each glass was then hand painted with glowing flames around the base of the bowl. If you like the design, but the colors aren’t quite right for you, contact me and I will be more than happy to create a custom color set just for you.

All my glassware is painted using heat cured enamel paint for durability. This heat process makes the glassware safe in the top rack of your dishwasher.

Spring Stripe Cream and Sugar Set

Kimberly — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:48:50 +0000

This adorable cream and sugar set been hand painted with bright green stripes and beautiful yellow rose buds all the way around both pieces. Bring a spring feeling to your table or party all year around.

All my glassware has been heat cured to set the design. Heat curing makes the glass very durable and top rack dishwasher safe.

Have a theme or color scheme? Let me know what it is and I will be more than happy to coordinate a set for you. You can really go wild and have a full matching table service-butter dish, gravy boat, salt and pepper shakers, pitcher, wine glasses, coffee mugs, and cream and sugar set.

Romantic Magnolia Candle Cube

Kimberly — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:22:03 +0000

What is more romantic than a creamy, white magnolia flower. How about one with soft candle light showing through and making it glow? This four inch, heavy glass candle cube has been hand painted with wonderful magnolia flowers on all four sides. Use it with a tea light candle or fill it wil treats!

Want a pattern customized just for you? Contact me and I will be happy to hand paint a piece to suit your own personal style.

Summer Flip Flop Salt and Pepper Shaker Set

Kimberly — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:13:20 +0000

Bring on summer! This set of two heavy glass salt and pepper shakers are hand painted with bunches of bright flip flop sandals all the way around. Great way to feel summer. Each comes ready to use with a universal, stainless steel, screw off cap for easy filling.

All of my glassware has been heat cured for durability. Glassware can be hand washed or washed in the top rack of your dishwasher. This means you can actually use it!

Have an idea for a pattern? Contact me and watch your vision come to life.

Want to add to the drama? How about an entire table service in the same pattern- cream and sugar set, gravy boat, cruet set, butter dish, coffee mugs, or wine glasses- all featuring any pattern you choose.

Handmade Artists Shop is Open!

Kimberly — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:00:47 +0000

For so long we have been selling on various sites as well as our own and learning the hard way that every site has its good points and bad. One of my biggest issues with most online selling venues is that though they claim to be handmade, there is always a huge amount of resellers, commercial supplies and vintage. Now, before you start throwing things at me, I have nothing against those things, but if you are going to claim to be a handmade venue then stick to it. So, after much thought, the HandmadeArtistsShop has arrived!

How is this site different? Well, for starters, there is no listing or commission fees. For a flat rate of $5.00 per month you can list as many of your handmade pretties as you want! Did you notice I said HANDMADE? We are determined that this site will remain a handmade only venue. The shopping cart on the site is set up to give the artist control over their own items. You can track your own inventory, check stats, and control your SEO and meta-tags. Our goal is to allow artists to show off their work, without competing with mass produced and to be able to market themselves they way they see fit.

If you have questions, the HandmadeArtistsShop is connected to an active forum, HandmadeArtistsForum . Here there is a section devoted to shop owners that is not visible to the public. This is a great place to ask questions and get answers as well as cross promote with other artists.

If you are an artist that is tired of competing with mass produced and commercial supply shops; check out the HandmadeArtistsShop. While the site is still new, it is gaining momentum and getting attention! If you are not ready to open a shop, join us on the forum anyways! We love to oooh and aaaah over new creations as well as chat it up with fellow artists.

Welcome to Makin’ the Best Of It

Kimberly — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:23:20 +0000

Hand Painted Glassware and Home Decor

Makin’ the Best Of It brings you custom glassware that you won’t find anywhere else. Each piece is hand painted with heat set enamel to ensure years of use. There are many pieces ready to go which can be shipped out right away. If you don’t see exactly what you are looking for; custom orders are always encouraged. Check out my list of current patterns and contact me to start a special order.

Wine Glass Sets	Hot Drink Mugs	Beer Mugs and Shot Glasses
Champagne Glasses	Candle Holders	Home Decor

Cream and Sugar Sets

Butter Dish

Salt and Pepper Shakers

Cruet Set

Custom Wedding and Special Occasion

Makin’ the Best Of It is here to help you create the perfect wedding, shower, anniversary, or other special occasion. No more mass produced toasting glasses so much like everyone else; now you can design your own glass to match your colors or theme as well as have your name, date, or special phrase custom engraved! Why not make your day as unique as you are? Contact us to begin creating your one of a kind wedding.

Custom Toasting Glasses

Custom Painted Wedding Invitation

Hand Made Sea Glass / Beach Glass Jewelry

Makin’ the Best Of It is proud to announce our newest passion! I love to comb the beaches of the New Jersey Shore to find treasured sea glass / beach glass pieces. Each piece is one of a kind and a treasure in itself. I am now offering hand wrapped sea glass jewelry! Each piece is carefully chosen and hand wrapped in sterling silver to create a treasured piece as unique as you are.

Sea Glass Earrings

Sea Glass Pendants

Hand Painted Giraffe Print Butter Dish

Kimberly — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:15:00 +0000

This two piece glass butter dish set has been hand painted with a wild giraffe print all over the lid. It is heat cured for years of durability and safe to wash in the top rack of your dishwasher.

Hand Painted Glass White Lace Tea Light Candle Ring

Kimberly — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:50:08 +0000

These little hand painted, glass triangles fit together to form the perfect centerpiece! They measure about 3 1/2 inches by themselves and 7 1/2 inches when formed into a ring. There is a small depression to hold a tea light candle stable-or fill it with treats!

I have hand painted romantic white lace flowers on one side of each triangle. They glitter so pretty when lit! The ring is low enough to allow you to leave it on the table when you are eating and still be able to talk to those across from you-makes it the perfect centerpiece! I even had one customer use a ring like this as decor for her patio table, the fact that the ring comes apart makes it perfect to go around the umbrella pole.

Have a theme or color scheme? Contact me and I will be more than happy to coordinate a set for you. You can really go wild and have a full matching table service-butter dish, gravy boat, salt and pepper shakers, pitcher, wine glasses, coffee mugs, and cream and sugar set.