I am thrilled to be featured on the "that's what she said" blog for the month of June!  
This blog was created by to help others discover great ways to pamper yourself with freebies and giveaways to lift your spirits, as well as your sense of self.  http://tsue-thatswhatshesaid.blogspot.com/p/bayatinge-glass-art.html

Be sure to read the whole blog in order to see how you can enter for your chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate to my Etsy shop!  

Sets of two.  Watery, summery & fun! Whad'dya think?
http://bayatinge.etsy.com

I love selling on Etsy, but I really love discovering new talented artists & cool shops!  One of the ways that you get to highlight creative talent is to score a treasury.  If your timing is right and luck is on your side, you get an opportunity to create a collection of some of your favorites.  I did this today! 
Midnight Sea Ceramic Soap Dish by lurarts: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35366060
Blue Clouds Ring by beadycats: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41058822
Curiously yellow, Fine art photograph by ajawin: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28983168
Long Lasting Linen Spray by shopredleaf: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42236259
Recycled Twig Bangle Bracelets by stratussilver: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42198714
Cherry Vanilla Buttercream Vegan Cupcakes by thecupcakemint: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42333433
Praying Mantis Mug by catherinereece: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41858301
Bamboo Hive Cabinet by wookwoodworking: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23144378
New Timber Throw Quilt by piecesofpine: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42670797
Large Recycled Chardonnay Bottle Serving Plate by me - bayatinge: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42224099
Honeysuckle Vegan Soap by oasisbath: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42671321

Support these amazing shops on Etsy!

WYSO is a gem in our community.  The local programming is top-notch & the variety of music that they serve-up is out of this world!  I am so proud that my little business has grown to where I am able to donate to this wonderful station!  WYSO is always on when I'm in the studio!  If you're a listener and you haven't donated during their pledge drive, you can still go to http://www.wyso.org/ and give them a hand!

I am so excited about building a new relationship with Kate & Jayne of The Queen City Emporium!  Their new shop will be opening in the Historic C Street in Springfield MO.  Check out their FB fan page http://www.facebook.com/bayatinge?v=app_2373072738#!/pages/Queen-City-Emporium/256731864285 and their blog http://qcemporium.typepad.com/the-emporium/ for continuous updates!

Happy Valentine's Weekend Everyone! 
I will be on vacation until Feb 22nd.  I am heading to California to see my sister and her family.  She is due to have her second little girl on Feb 14th!  Hopefully, the baby will take after my brother and decide that she wants to pop into the world as a Valentine baby (and not be like my sister who was a month late!).  I am hoping that I get to meet her and get a few cuddles in before I have to come back to Ohio. 

My shop is still open and I will be checking email, but I won't be able to ship anything until the 22nd.   
-xoxo-

My timing has been oh so good this week.  I was able to grab another treasury spot on Etsy.  For those of you who aren't familiar with this process, there are limited spots in a treasury, so when they open up you grab it quickly, pick a theme, and feature your favorite items that match the theme.  the treasury link is good for two days & the possibility of scoring a spot on the front page.
It's great fun and a wonderful way to discover & promote new shops! I hope that you check them out & enjoy! 
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=112076

Here are the shops that are featured in my treasury tonight. 

amazing totes & nature inspired art - http://www.etsy.com/shop/willywaw
digital art - http://www.etsy.com/shop/DigiMarthe
unique handmade jewelry with really cool textures & design - http://www.etsy.com/shop/shopJoliette
blissful beauty & aromatic products - http://www.etsy.com/shop/crystalwood
cool limited edition handscreened art t's - http://www.etsy.com/shop/Ahpeele
super-neat metalsmith - http://www.etsy.com/shop/stoneaddict
the most fun & unique vegan soaps that I have ever seen - http://www.etsy.com/shop/DirtyAssSoaps
fun contemporary art prints - http://www.etsy.com/shop/MichelleDigital
a short westcoast artist with cool photos - http://www.etsy.com/shop/beautifuldarklight
a fellow etsy veg team member with gorgeous sustainable/organic designs - http://www.etsy.com/shop/ravissant
plant & animal nature photography - http://www.etsy.com/shop/CNStevenson

 I love working to come up with new ideas for my glass work, but I must admit - prepping for this project was a blast.   These fused glass coasters were created from empty beer bottles.  Each bottle is fused in my kiln and cooled very slowly.  The entire fusing process takes about 6 hours from the time that I turn my kiln on until the firing is done, then the glass cools for quite a few more hours.  The end-product is great! 

I haven't started selling these yet, look for them in my Etsy shop early March!
Special thanks to Todd for being able to "prep" a lot more bottles than I could! 

Fused Glass Tiles!
I have been making more & more fun glass items for the home, and now I'm introducing fused glass tiles.  These would be awesome in a kitchen or bath remodel.  They would make an incredibly unique backsplash or really brighten up a dull bathroom! 
For those not wanting to make any drastic changes, these tiles also can be made into wall art, or even simple coasters.  Each tile in this series is 4x4 inches square.  They're all hand cut glass, so some slight variations may occur. 

Pictured below are a few tiles from my mix-n-match mod circles collection and one tile is from my underwater collection. 
A few more pictures are on my fused glass page, but it's dark and cloudy today, so thMany more will be available soon!