Whisky Coasters

 

These are the new whisky coasters added to my website - I'm really pleased with them and just sent a set off to a customer. 

 

These would make christmas gifts, especially for men!  People often have so much difficulty in finding an ideal present for a man - look no further.

 

You can buy these coasters from my website.

 

Kathryn, Lazy Daisy Glass xx



Open Studios - Chainsaw Carvings

 Besides being open displaying my glass goodies, I have a local chainsaw carver showing his work - Garry Shand.  I have followed his work for some time now and just love his natural creations.  He recently appeared at the Carve Carrbridge, near Aviemore where carvers from all over the world come to carve in front of hundreds of people to win the annual award.

 Love the Hare above.

I think it's these two little creatures that people love the most - Sheep and Highland Coo.  Aren't they the cutest?  They are ideal for indoor or outdoor use. 

All these are available at Lazy HQ during Open Studios.

Kathryn, Lazy Daisy Glass xx

North East Open Studios

I cannot believe it has been a year since the last one!  Once again, I will be opening my studio to the public from tomorrow 15th September - Sunday 23rd September, 10am - 4pm. 

Last year I had a good response from local people and had a good number of visitors.  But this year, I'm hoping to increase on that number, plus I've had two good newspaper articles (see above).  This one was printed in the Northern Scot today. 

Also, new to Lazy HQ, I've had a studio extension -

I'm so pleased with it, it's basically a posh shed!  But it does the trick.  I've yet to fill all the space with handcrafted goodiness!  But I have put so much effort in to this new project, it's been really exciting and very happy with it.

Kathryn, Lazy Daisy Glass xx

New Website Launched - 15% Discount

I am VERY pleased to announce the new website for Lazy Daisy Glass, and to help me celebrate, I'm giving you 15% discount on any online fused glass gifts.  Simply enter WSL15 on checkout.  You can view my glass gifts on my new website - Lazy Daisy Glass.

The website has been designed by Neil Hedley at Hedley Enterprises - and honestly say what a pleasure it has been working with him.  It has been fun and not to mention all the scones we' ve shared!!

A HUGE thank you for Neil.

Kathryn, Lazy Daisy Glass xx

New Stockist - #Hashtag, Stirling

Coast Curve Clock

I have a new stockist in Stirling - #Hashtag, which is based in the Stirling Shopping Arcade.  It is a beautiful shop, full of UK handcrafted products.  They are also good friends and fellow artisans.

Hummingbird Coasters

These are some of Lazy Daisy Glass items you will find in their shop. If you are in Stirling, #Hashtag is definitely worth a visit!

But also, you will find these gifts available at Lazy Daisy Glass.

Kathryn, Lazy Daisy Glass xx



Beach Hut Suncatchers

These are my latest summer designs - what do you think?   I thought with the 'lack of summer' we could do with some colour in our lives!

Beach Huts are always a popular design and think they team up well with the lighthouses too.  The designs have been screenprinted and are available as window hangers.

Kathryn, Lazy Daisy Glass

Whisky Themed Glass Gifts

Introducing my new Whisky themed products.  These have been screen printed with whisky text relating to the whisky process and distilleries in and around Scotland.  The Whisky range will consist of a glass platter, as seen above, coasters, dishes and bowl.

You can see the dish and coaster above.

I think these make perfect gifts for the 'man who has everything' and you will not find these on the high street.  I originally created them for the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival that took place this year in Dufftown, and received such a good response I thought I would add them to my range of glass gifts. 

These items are very unique and may differ in layout from that in the photo.  This is because I create silk screens to adapt to my products and I do vary the wording for each batch.

Do you like my new range?

Kathryn, Lazy Daisy Glass xx

Enjoying Turbine Walk

I recently had a trip out delivering some glass work for an exhibition and took advantage of the fine weather.  We dropped in to the Boyndie Visitor Centre near Banff where we had a light lunch, then headed outside to the gardens.  There was a notice 'Turbine Walk' so followed by path and walked up close and personal with the huge wind turbines.

 As you can see the pathway was covered with this yellow gorse and the air distinctively smelt of coconut from the flowers.  It was like taking a trip through a Caribbean island! 

Even my daughter was enjoying herself out in the fresh air! (and eating her lolly)

Not wanting to start a political/environmental debate here, but I think these giant structures are quite graceful.  Coming from Cornwall, we have lived with these structures for many years and have always been captivated by them. 

It was a very pleasant day away from work and the studio (something that does not happen often)!

Kathryn, Lazy Daisy Glass xx

Speyside Whisky Festival - New Designs

I recently had the opportunity of attending the Visit Scotland Tourism Expo in Edinburgh, representing Creative Scotland and showcasing my glass.  It was a great opportunity and met some lovely people.  I also launched this Whisky themed glass at the Expo and will also be showing it during the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival next weekend.  As you can see from above, I made a large bowl, platter (below), coasters and dishes.

The Whisky themed glass is all based on Speyside whisky distilleries and process words.  I even had a local distillery see my pieces and have now placed an order for selling in their Visitor Centre.

I will make bespoke sets of coasters for the Distillery by adding their company name and the whisky process words on to the coasters.  These are all screen printed - still enjoying the process!

I am taking orders for the Whisky glass.

Kathryn, Lazy Daisy Glass xx

FSB Meeting at Moray Art Centre

I attended my first Federation of Small Businesses meeting last week.  We had our meeting at the well known Moray Art Centre at Findhorn and the topic of discussion was Tourism within Moray.  It was a great meeting and met some good contacts.  The Art Centre put on a fantastic spread too.

After the meeting we were all treated to a creative session, given by Randy Klinger, Centre Director.  We all had so much fun.  We were all given long canes, with chalks attached to draw on the paper on the floor.  A person then danced and flowed around the room - we had to draw her movement. Amazingly everyone embraced the creative workshop (mind you not all understood it!)

We then had to walk around the room, viewing each art piece and saying what we thought.  It was truly enlightening! 

I came away from the meeting on a high and feeling happy.  Goes to show that being creative can lift the spirits. Although Randy was an excellent teacher!!

If you ever get a chance to visit the Moray Art Centre, they have some wonderful exhibtion that take place in their Centre.

Kathryn, Lazy Daisy Glass xx

Where has Spring Gone?

Last week was a heatwave, and this week..............SNOW!!!!  It certainly took me by surprise, waking up to this scene (above) from our bedroom window. Of course, our daughter was in her element and wouldn't stop going on about playing out in the snow.  The two of us spent the morning in the garden, building snowmen (and woman) and going for a walk in the village.

We live in a beautiful area, and when it snows it just looks so pretty.  The roads are very good too as we have plenty of gritters to clear the roads, so we are not housebound.

I will now have to put my short away for a little while longer me thinks!!

Listening to the News today on the tv, a hosepipe ban in certain areas - whatever next!

Kathryn, Lazy Daisy Glass xx

Hummingbirds Curve Sculpture - Screen Printing

The Hummingbirds Panel has now been turned in to this curved sculpture.  It is such a beautiful colour and love the naturally occurring bubbles within the piece.  Another  piece I have made is the blue dish below -

The dandelion clock is not a new design, but have not made the dish before.  I'm really pleased wit how it turned out and really like the turquoise colour, which is a different glass from the one used above. 

I will be adding them to my website later.

Kathryn, Lazy Daisy Glass xx

Hummingbirds - New Screen Printed Designs

I've had a productive week this week and have been enjoying more screen printing.  The Hummingbirds panel above is one of my latest creations - perfectly fused on to this lovely turquoise glass.  The panel is now in the kiln again to slump in to a freestanding curve, a mini sculpture.

The second piece is this bright red window hanger:

The weather has been so great lately, I've had lots of inspiration for birds!  Must be the spring air!

What do you think of my new designs?

Kathryn, Lazy Daisy Glass xx

I have decided to run fused glass workshops as an addition to my business.  The first one starts on 31 March, 10am - 4pm, which is next weekend.  No one in Moray is currently working with fused glass or offering workshops, and many people ask whether I teach fused glass. 

I have put it off for many months, due in part being so busy with looking after my daughter (she's 4) and running the business.  But now it is a quieter time of year, I thought I would plan a schedule for the workshop and get things in motion.

I you live in/around Moray and interested in learning a new skill, please let me know.  I only have two places left, and booking is essential. 

Kathryn, Lazy Daisy Glass xx

Spring has Sprung!

I think I'm rather late in posting this, as it seems Spring has been here for some time here in NE Scotland.  Such a mild season. 

However, these pretty little delicate creatures have been finding it difficult to hibernate.  I have had to feed a few of them as they kept waking mid season.  I have been quite worried about them, so had to do some internet research to find out what to do when they wake too early.  So, I fed them sugary water and put them in to boxes. 

They are now waking and have released six to the outside world lately.  These Tortoiseshell butterflies are so colourful. It wouldn't surprise me if there were fewer of them this spring/summer, due to the mild weather we have been having.  If they wake too early, they use too much of their food store for energy.

Kathryn, Lazy Daisy Glass xx