Friday, 30 April 2010
Summers Coming - Glass sculptures, ornaments & hangings - Garden colour all year round
Stained glass in the garden gives you colour in the garden all year round.
Now summer is coming & people are beginning to spend alot more time outside enjoying their gardens & outdoor spaces, be it simply pottering in the garden pulling up weeds & tidying flower beds or having friends round for a barbeque. No matter what shape or size, any garden is open to having a piece of glass art displayed in it & adding that something different & unique to compliment the look of all gardens, be they country cottage gardens filled with lavender & roses, formal garden with neat & tidy hedges & trees or structural gardens with hard landscaping, decking, slabs & ornamental grasses.
I design and make many stained glass garden sulptures, ornaments & hangings, all are unique in their colours & textures of glass & you can chose your own colour variations to compliment your garden & your taste in colours.
The tall garden sculptures can have shapes added inside them jsut like a stained glass leaded window & don't have to be rectangles. Please contact me for further information and let me design something to your individual specifications & you can have a piece of commssioned stained glass art in your garden that wont break the bank & you and your family & freinds can enjoy the amazing colours of the glass any time of year.
Glass perfect for the smaller gardens or glass art to hang from trees and wooden trellis-
Friday, 11 December 2009
Christmas Orders
CHRISTMAS ORDERS
Due to a very high demand unfortunatly any orders placed from December 11th can not be guaranteed before Christmas unless I already have items in stock. Please contact me on 07720560551 or 01455 203244 or by email
ellie@bluebutterflyglass.com & I will be able to help you with your order personally, thank you.
Ellie
Sunday, 6 December 2009
Glass Necklaces
Glass necklaces - These beautiful glass heart necklaces make the perfect Christmas gift. They are unique to Blue Butterfly Glass & I make them in all individually & in all different colours. I use silver plated wire and coloured glass beading details to compliment the colours & textures within the glass. The black elastic cord makes it easy to put the necklace over your head, so you are not fidling to try and do catches up.
Take a look at all the other glass necklaces I design & make.
Friday, 13 November 2009
House Parties
Stained glass house parties are a perfect oportunity to have a fun night out/in with your friends and family. I bring my unique stained glass products that I have designed and made, then you all have the time to browse at your pleasure, buy, order or commission your stained glass gifts and treat yourself too. Book a party now and solve your Chritmas shopping whilst not having to leave your home and contend with the manic town shops.
I can supply you with invites to invite all your guests with.
"Ellie creates beautiful and imaginative designs out of glass, there is something for everybody in her collection. Her products make great gifts at a price that will suit your budget. I have hosted two glass evenings over the last couple of years, with my next one pencilled in , not only were the evenings a huge success they were a really enjoyable experience. My house looked amazing with all the glass products displayed, people came had a glass of wine and a chat purchased a product and in doing so raised some money for a charity of my choice. Ellie sets it all up, and is there on hand to give advise or design bespoke pieces so there is no really work involved, I would recommend the experience to anybody".
Friday, 13 November 2009
Christmas Gift Shopping made easy
Stained glass items make the perfect gifts especially at Christam when you would like to give your friends and family something special. I design and make all my stained glass artefacts myself. I can supply you with a small Christmas thank you like the glass necklaces or for a uniquie garden gift try my many outdoor leaded glass sculptures and hangings.
All can be ordered over the internet at my website shop
http://www.bluebutterflyglass.com/default.aspx
Where you can also see all my glass products and possible glass colours, so if you see something that you would like in a different colour just contact me & I can help you.
If you fancy seeing many of the items for yourself and you like parites why not combin the 2 and book a house party for all your friends and family to do all there Christmas shopping, contact me Ellie for more details.
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
Christmas Door Wreaths
Unusual Christmas Door Wreaths
Stained Glass Christmas Door Wreaths - Rather than the usual Holly Christmas door wreath why not use one of my unique stained glass hangings instead. They will not wither and die over the festive period & you will be able to use them next year too. The colours and textures will greet you and your visitors every time you go to your door. They will work beautifully whether you have a solid door or a glass door. If you grow to enjoy your stained galss door hanging so much why not keep it there all year round!
Wednesday, 4 November 2009
Glass Christmas Gifts
Order your stained glass Christmas gifts and decorations in plenty of time to miss the Christmas rush & make sure they are delivered in time. If you would like any of the stained glass gifts on my website but in different colours just ask me as I make every order as it comes through. Also If you would like to commission a piece of stained glass for a Christmas gift like the previous customers below, contact me and I can design and make a piece of stained glass art uniquie to you.
Tuesday, 13 October 2009
Glass Doves - NEW!
Stained Glass Doves - A piece of calm and beauty for your home & garden. These peaceful white glass doves are made with irridesent white glass. If they are hung up near a window the light lights them up but even if they are hung away from light because the glass is opaque you still get the beauty of the shining white glass dove in all its glory.
The glass birds can also be hung outside to add all year round colour and movement to your garden.
Why not hang a set of the doves,
hearts and
stars from a tree or pagoda to form your own glass garden art or even mix and match with my
copper & glass hearts and glass circles.
These glass doves also make excellent Christmas doves to hang around your home to add to the festive cheer.
Why not use them instead of your normal Christmas holly wreath on your front door, what would be more of a warm welcome to your visitors to your home at Christmas time than a
glass Christmas Dove.A perfect Chrismas gift!
Sunday, 4 October 2009
Glass Star & Christmas Stars
Glass Stars - My NEW glass stars can transform your home any time of year with their bright coloured glass. They can be used inside & outside in the garden for colour all year round. Hang them from a tree and watch as the breeze gently twists them round catching the light of the sun and giving you bursts of light.
Christmas stars can be hung at your door for an unusual Christmas wreath. If you have a window on your door you can choose either the translucent glass so the light can shine through or if you have a solid door choose an opaque colour glass star so the colour shows without the light behind it.
Mix and match the colours and shapes, see large
glass hearts & large glass doves & birds.
Sunday, 27 September 2009
Stained Glass Courses
Stained Glass Courses
Ever wondered how to make something in stained glass & try your hand at the beautiful craft using the traditional techniques of copperfoiling & lead work? Well now's your chance, I am running courses from my Leicestershire based studio.
The stained glass courses will last one day, initially starting with a beginners course in the art of copperfoiling. This will give you an insite to the trandtional craft and give you the skills to make a small glass item which you will complete by the end of the day and be able to take home with pride.
So if you've ever fancied trying to make a stained glass artefact like the famous Mackintosh or Tiffany then contact me by email or phone and I can help you with any further details, questions you may have & bookings.
Stained glass lead work courses for beginners & intermediates are also avaliable, please contact me for further details on all stained glass courses.
Thursday, 24 September 2009
Stained glass talk and demonstration at Borders book shop Leicester.
Stained glass talk and demonstration at Borders book shop Leicester.
On Friday 9th October at 5o'clock I am at Borders book shop Leicester, near Fosse Park.
I will be giving a talk and demonstartion into the craft of stained glass, which will cover the 2 techniques of copperfoiling and lead work.
Copperfoiling technique is used for making stained glass lamps, mirrors, glass necklaces and smaller items.
Lead work is used for making leaded windows, panels and I make stained glass leaded garden sculptures too.
You will be able to see many samples of the different types of glass I use and fell in love with that bought me to this amazing craft.
There will also be samples of some of the stained glass artefacts I design and make, which you will be able to buy on the day and order for Christmas presents, along with some stained glass Christmas decorations, angels, fairies, snowmen and many more that you might like to treat yourself to a unique stained glass products at afforable prices.
It will also give you the chance to ask me any questions you may have on the craft. If you are interested in having a stained glass panel or window for your home this will be the perfect time for you to come and chat to me about me designing a piece of stained glass art unique to you and your home.
If you would like to know any more on this or anything else please contact me at ellie@bluebutterflyglass.com - http://www.borders.co.uk/
Visit : http://leicester.borders.co.uk/events/leicester/20/ for all the deatils of this Stained glass event.
I hope to see you there.
Ellie
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Store location:
Grove Farm Triangle
Nartborough Road South
Enderby
LEICESTER
LE19 1WT
Telephone: 0116 289 4729
Opening hours:
Mon-Sat: 8:30am-9pm
Sun: 11am-5pm
http://leicester.borders.co.uk/store/leicester/20/
Tuesday, 15 September 2009
PayPal
To make ordering easier for you PayPal is now up and running on my website. Order which items you would like, fill in the postal details and then you will have the option of PayPal or cheque payment.
If you would like any items making in different colours or sizes please feel free to contact me. Or if you would like something designing & making especially for you again I can help you create your idea, be it a window, picture, mirror or one of many ideas. Your ideas made in glass!
Ellie
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Wednesday, 9 September 2009
Stained Glass Angels - Angels with Attitude!
Long Legged Angels
This beautiful stained glass angel is one of my best sellers. With it's long silver coloured wire legs & glass glob boots it had been called by one of my satisfied customers "An Angel with Attitude!", which I agree suits them down to the ground.
As with all the items I design & make each one is individual due to them being hand made and each sheet of glass I use changes from 1cm to the next. There are plenty of colours for you to chose from, click on the picture to see them.
If you would like another colour you don't see then please like with all other artefacts please contact me and one can be made especially for you. (This applies to the size also).
The smaller angel is aproximately 16.5cm long (not including string).
Coming up to the madness of the Christmas gift buying this festive glass angel would put a smile on anyone's face and can be left to hang in the home all year round. They have been purchased for not only Christmas gifts but also for Christenings, Weddings, Birthdays, Wedding Favours, Mothers, Thank you's & other special occassions.
Enjoy my Angels & browsing through all my other glass creations. & Please feel free to contact me if I can help you in anyway.
Ellie x
http://www.bluebutterflyglass.com/addtobask_Long_Legged_Glass_Angels_642.aspx
Friday, 28 August 2009
Open Day
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Open Day and Organic Tasting
On Friday 4th September and Saturday 5th September we see the welcome return of our Open Day and Organic Tasting at Cotesbach, this year there will be a larger range of things to see and do, with we hope something for everyone. We are combining the tranquility of the garden, the taste of organic, the culture of art and stained glass with the awesome power of an engine from the second world war combined with a farm walk if you have the energy. Now is your chance. Never has a day been so diverse, something for everyone and free admission.
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Garden Tours
As in previous years the kitchen garden will be open with Phil the resident expert Organic grower giving free guided tours. Come and see heritage vegetables, including more than a dozen varieties of tomatoes, and the three sisters 'squashes, sweetcorn and clover in perfect harmony . Tours will run at about 11, 12, 2 & 4 for the garden.
As always Phil has many tips on growing and getting the most from your plot.
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Organic Tastings
There will be lots to try and sample, so you can try before you buy. This year in addition to our old friend the Godminster vintage cheddar we also have cheese from Greens of Glastonbury. You can try the chocolate courgette cake and the best in dried apricots. There will of course be many other bits to taste, the best I think will be those fresh from the garden.
We still have some free Energy Saving light bulbs to give away, so don’t forget to pick up a pack.
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Blue Butterfly Glass
Our next door neighbour Ellie will have on display a great range of handcrafted stained glass.
Blue Butterfly Glass is a small stained glass business that can supply you with that unique stained glass window or an original, hand crafted glass present. Ellie has a wide range products to suit all ages, occasions, and pocket. Ellie can design and make something especially for you so please ask.
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Cotesbach Farm Walks
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The farm consists of 22ha arable and grazing land in the Natural England Countryside Stewardship Scheme. It will be entering an organic conversion period in autumn 2009. Groups of 6-20 welcome, walks take 2 hours, pre-booking essential.
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Contact: Sophy on 01455-552697. BOOK YOUR FARM WALK FOR 5th SEPTEMBER NOW!
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Merlin Engine
On Saturday the resident Merlin Engine will have an outing, the first for a couple of months. The running Merlin is always a bit of fun and of course it is an important part of our history. Widely considered to be among the most successful engines produced during World War II, Merlin engines were also used in Hurricanes, Wellingtons, Defiants, Lancasters, Halifaxes, Mustangs and Mosquitos.
To see the Merlin in action you will need to be at Cotesbach at 11:45 for a 12:00 running.
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Mary Herbert
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Since the last Open day Mary Herbert has moved her studio to Cotesbach. Mary specialises in pastel portraits, she particularly loves to paint animals, especially horses and dogs, and is always happy to consider commissioned portrait work of any animal or person.
Mary will have an Open Studio on both days.
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Organic Butcher
In a couple of weeks time Jason will be opening his Organic Butchers shop in the Stable Yard here at Cotesbach. So the Open Day is a good time to see progress on the latest addition here. We hope that you will be able to try some of Jason’s Organic burgers, which are just the best you have ever tasted, there will be a small charge for the Burgers.
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Recipe Ideas
As in previous years we will have arrange of recipe ideas for you to take home and try.
We are still working on the recipes and testing the various options is just very hard work, but someone has to do it.
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Saturday, 15 August 2009
Stained Glass Hearts
Stained Glass Hearts
These new large stained glass hearts are suitable for your garden as well as indoors. Add colour and movement to a wooden gazebo or anywhere else in your garden, perhaps hanging from tree branches so the sunlight catches glimpses of their vibrant colours as they slowly move round in the breeze. Colourful uniquie garden hangings that are affordable garden sculpture too. Colour that lasts all year round, no planting of bulbs and seeds required!!
Tuesday, 28 July 2009
NEW - Large Glass & Beach Wood Mobile Hanging
This striking glass mobile hanging is made from Lyme Regis beach wood & waves of coloured glass.
One holiday down in Lyme Regis I found some beautiful wood on the beach. So after my son and I had finished searching for fossils (which was great fun and very exciting wondering what you'd discover next) we collected various pieces that I thought I might be able to use, at that stage I didn't know what for but I fell in love with the colours, textures and shapes of it and got very excited as to what I could create. So even though my son thought I was rather strange, which I don't mind (who wants to be normal!) we gathered a few choice pieces. From them I have made various pieces including this hanging and the glass and wood compliment each other so well.
This glass & beach wood hanging along with the others I will make, are all one off's as I never cut the waves of glass the same, it depends what takes my fancy at the time and the wood is obviously unique. It can be an outdoor piece to give you colour & sculpture in your garden all year round or if you fancy something dramatic in your home this is ideal.
If you would like one made to your specification please just contact me and I will gladly help you.
Wednesday, 22 July 2009
New Stained Glass Indoor & Outdoor Hangings
New Stained Glass Indoor & Outdoor Hangings
Now what could you possibly make with a piece of copper piping, some glass & some lead? Well I've made these new stained glass garden sculptures, that can be hung outside and indoors. Each one is different as the copper piping is all curved by hand and then I cut a small glass heart and edge it with lead.
These are the newest additions to my range of handmade stained glass products that I have designed, made and are unique to me.
Wednesday, 3 June 2009
Glass
Glass generally refers to hard, brittle, transparent material, such as those used for windows, many bottles, or eyewear. Examples of such materials include, but are not limited to, soda-lime glass, borosilicate glass, acrylic glass, sugar glass, isinglass (Muscovy-glass), or aluminium oxynitride. In the technical sense, glass is an inorganic product of fusion which has been cooled through the glass transition to a rigid condition without crystallizing.[1][2][3][4][5] Many glasses contain silica as their main component and glass former.[6]
In the scientific sense the term glass is often extended to all amorphous solids (and melts that easily form amorphous solids), including plastics, resins, or other silica-free amorphous solids. In addition, besides traditional melting techniques, any other means of preparation are considered, such as ion implantation, and the sol-gel method.[6] However, glass science and physics commonly includes only inorganic amorphous solids, while plastics and similar organics are covered by polymer science, biology and further scientific disciplines.
Glass plays an essential role in science and industry. The optical
and physical properties of glass make it suitable for applications such
as flat glass, container glass, optics and optoelectronics material, laboratory equipment, thermal insulator (glass wool), reinforcement fiber (glass-reinforced plastic, glass fiber reinforced concrete), and art.
The term glass developed in the late Roman Empire. It was in the Roman glassmaking center at Trier, Germany, that the late-Latin term glesum originated, probably from a Germanic word for a transparent, lustrous substance.[7]
Tuesday, 3 February 2009
Gift
A gift or a present is the transfer of something, without the need for compensation that is involved in trade.
A gift is a voluntary act which does not require anything in return.
Even though it involves possibly a social expectation of reciprocity,
or a return in the form of prestige or power, a gift is meant to be
free.
In many human societies, the act of mutually exchanging money, goods, etc. may contribute to social cohesion. Economists have elaborated the economics of gift-giving into the notion of a gift economy.
By extension the term gift can refer to anything that makes the other happier or less sad, especially as a favour, including forgiveness and kindness.