This and that

First off, a reminder that the 15% off promo code SCUTTLEBUTT ends in just a couple of weeks on my etsy site. So get on over there and see what's new.
muddymissy.etsy.com

Even if you want to buy something for a Christmas present and are worried that it won't get to you in time, there are good quality pictures on each of my listings that you can print out, put in a huge ass box to wrap up and give to whomever you are buying for. Still pretty fun and it will be like second Christmas when they get the real thing!

I've been meaning to post the "after" pics of the firing that I talked about in my last blog entry, here they are finally:

I ended up finding a different grill rack to use for firing the ornaments, worked fine but still warped and is unusable for any additional firings. I did come up with a better solution after this that I will be able to use again next year. Just glad to be DONE with the ornaments now!

 It's still so crazy to me how much the glaze changes when heat is applied. It's like a damn science experiment every time I fire. The sun went to Finding Joy along with some ornament sets and more hemp necklaces. Also sent some ornaments, necklaces and shot glasses to Tangled Up In Hue; and of course added new stuff to my website. Here are just a few things you can now find online:

Another thing I hope to make more of is this coaster set that went to Finding Joy:

I bought a bunch of decorative rubber stamps that will add a touch of fancy to future coaster making and if I ever get started on slab plates. I also made three wine aerators that went to the store, didn't get any pictures but I'll be making more and will get some on here, they are pretty cool. You pour your wine through them, there are cross paths so it bubbles and aerates as it moves through and makes your wine taste awesome.

Another new thing that I just started playing with are these herb garden markers:

After plugging away on them for a couple of hours I realized that they would probably be best to introduce in the spring... so I'll probably wait until then to get these out and just take my time glazing them. Also in this picture are some new moon pendants that I've never made before. I think they will be pretty sweet on a hemp necklace.

I'm firing again in a day or two, the kiln is full of shot glasses and saki sets so you'll be seeing those in the stores and on my website soon. That's pretty much it on the creative end of things!

On to dog crap: Our foster puppy Lily is finally being adopted after having her for over 2 months. This will be the hardest one yet! She has really become a part of the family and we will miss her dearly (Buddy especially will), but she found herself a great new home and I am excited for her. They will be taking her after January 3rd so we still have a little time to spend with her.

After that, no more fosters until spring! I will still continue to help SHH with different marketing efforts and I'll help look for new rescue dogs as well. Please consider giving to Secondhand Hounds this holiday season. You will receive a thank you certificate designed by yours truly!
http://secondhandhounds.org/fundraisingdonations/donations-always-appreciated/

Check out their online store as well, lots of cute stuff and another way to support a great non profit organization.
http://www.cafepress.com/shhrescue

I probably won't get another post up before the holidays are over so I wish that Christmas and New Year’s Eve may find you seated around the table, together with your beloved family and cherished friends. Take care and talk to you next year!