GlitterWorksStudio

What's the buzzzzzzz?

2009-06-25T09:11:00.008-04:00

Recently I've named the studio

"The Beehive GlitterGuild",

because there are now many of us buzzing about

throughout the day and night.

My sweet seeeeester has flown in to help.

She is our official "ribbon lady" and ties all our bows.

Not a job for the faint of heart!

I have been very blessed to have found a wonderful

Assistant Glitter Fairy, Denise,

...she glitters, assembles, organizes, tallies, packs,

makes up invoices & charts, does QC checks

and then re-checks everything!

(all with a gorgeous smile on her face, I might add...)

DeniseFairy is my "rock"!

She is actually sprouting wings...

Here are a couple of amazing women who help me to glitter,

our most FUN job around here.

I am also blessed with several other wonderful women

(and you know who you are!) who paint boxes,

cut ribbon and help in any way they can

to keep this glittermachine going!

What a TEAM!!!!!

There is no way on this green earth that this glitterfairy

could handle all this solo...

Many thanks to all...

Tea Time...

2009-06-25T08:32:00.008-04:00

We have been extraordinarily busy lately (thank you, GlitterGods!),

but every now and then it's important to take a break...

My sweet sister put together

the most beautiful High Tea for us yesterday...

Still warm from the oven "Swedish Visiting Cake" filled the house and studio

with the most delicious smells...vanilla, sugar & almonds!

What a gift she gave to us!

Thank you seester!

It was P-E-R-F-E-C-T !!!!!!!!!

2009-06-01T10:28:00.032-04:00

My weekend in Chicago
at the Country Living Magazine's Women's Entrepreneurial Event was

A M A Z I N G...

I met so many creative women that my head is still spinning.

We networked with women from all over the country,
each one with a great product & story,
and listened to highly successful women entrepreneurs tell their stories.
The speakers and other panelists, experts in PR, TV, and business, shared so much helpful information. It was truly inspirational.

And of course, the most fun for me was showing my glittery goodness to all.

The Country Living Magazine editors & judges
were incredibly charming, accessible and kind.

Now I KNOW why the magazine is soooo wonderful...

Chicago is positively gorgeous...wide, clean streets, flowers like you've never seen outside all buildings and stores,
those legendary, mind-boggling skyscrapers...

and the people are so darned friendly!
I cannot wait to go back...

Well...almost everything was perfect...

My suitcase looked like it tangled with a lawnmower!
(I think they must have used an entire roll of tape.)
The ornaments got a bit roughed up, but nothing was damaged.
The good news is that this happened on the way home! Whew!
Fortunately on the way OUT to the event, I had enough sense to hand carry my precious glitterbabies on the plane
so there was no chance of losing them.

I'll be savoring every moment of this wonderful event for a very long time...

Thank you Country Living Magazine!

It was really an honor...

2009-05-26T07:19:00.004-04:00

...to make it to the final round of judging
for "Best New Product" in the Party Division
at The National Stationery Show last week.

Our little birdie-in-nest gift topper, designed for Eliot Raffit New York,
got to be on display throughout the show in the Javitts lobby,
with all the other fabulous new products.

I't always a thrill to see my glittergoods in Eliot's booth,
but this was really exciting.

Time to start thinking summer...

2009-05-26T06:49:00.005-04:00

Wouldn't these guys look swell at your beach house?

Oh, if I only HAD a beach house...

I'm dreaming that I can feel the sand under my feet!

Heaven!

Czar Willy Wonka meets Candyland...

2009-05-26T06:34:00.007-04:00

Just thought you might enjoy these pictures from St. Petersburg, Russia.

My architect hubby just returned with these beauties.

Strangely bizarre, don't you think?

Yet, beautiful...

Hippity-hoppity Easter!

2009-04-09T09:00:00.004-04:00

My hubby thought the bunny on the right with the uber short ears

looks like Teddy, our BxW kitty.

Waddaya think?

His Royal Teddyness is pictured a couple of posts down.

( Isn't it funny that my architect hubby found the time to send bunny pictures on the internet?)

Gotta love this picture tho...

hoppy easter

xoxo

Spring is finally heeeeeeeeeere.......

2009-03-20T13:23:00.004-04:00

And to celebrate, I have put some new stuff in my etsy shop.

( No, H*#ll didn't freeze over...)

You know, I've been so darned busy

(thank you, glitter gods!)

that I just haven't had a chance to list any new things.

(Sometimes my pictures won't load and I lose patience...you know how that is...)

So please take a look and don't forget to contact me

if you need a custom order.

Enjoy the FIRST DAY OF SPRING!!!!!

xoxo

When I die I'm coming back as one of my cats....

2009-03-18T16:20:00.009-04:00

What a life these kitties have...

Isn't Teddy the handsomest thing?

He does serious work all day keeping the furniture anchored to the floor...

and Babycat...(sigh...)

She spends most of her time just being beautiful...

She IS the world's most gorgeous cat, don't you think?

Gotta love 'em!

Springy Wishful Thinking...

2009-03-08T08:53:00.003-04:00

Doesn't this little guy look like he's gonna spring right off the card?

I'm in love with this sparkly critter.

Wouldn't you just LOVE to get HIM in the mail?

Sweet!

xoxo

Are ya feeling it yet???

2009-02-26T15:42:00.008-05:00

You know...that little twinge...

that tiny feeling in the back of your head that says Spring is actually coming!

Oh yeah....

I saw the sun today

and now I'm all "birdies, nests & eggs"...

(sigh...)

Gonna have to cobble up another of these glittery Easter trees for myself.

Hope YOU got a glimpse of sunshine today!

xoxo

I heart U...

2009-02-09T09:18:00.007-05:00

It's all hearts, all the time around here...sigh...

with you-know-what-day right around the corner!

(actually, it's 5 days away)

I love making glittery hearts...gift tags, boxes & ornaments...

There's a lotta love buzzing in the air!

sigh...

Back in the saddle again.....

2009-02-03T08:03:00.004-05:00

Yup, the glitter is flying around here again.

Butterflies, bumblebees, dragonflies, tiny hummers,
and of course,
hearts,
are getting their daily required dusting (DRD) of glitter.
Ahhh...Heaven...
xo
gf
p.s. Note: Semi-conscious white cat supervising work!
Believe me, we are in constant competition for that chair!

Think Spring!

2009-01-27T10:47:00.010-05:00

Dusted off my rubber stamps and cobbled up some fun, springy gift tags

with yards & yards of silk ribbons and seam binding

to get myself in the spirit, perk myself up & and relieve the chill in my bones...

Some tags are for bouncing boy babies...

Some are for gurgling girl babies...

Then there are those baby shower gifts for the unidentified gendered babies...

I prefer to call them "sweet peas".

(I promise...no mint green & yellow combos...ugh!)

Dropped these and many others off at a wonderful shop in Fairfield, CT called Palooza.

If you're in the neighborhood, you must stop by...

it's a wonderland of unique gifts,

candles, Dash&Albert Rugs,

and of course,

glitteredgoods by The Glitter Fairy!

Two glittered & chubby little cherubs = LOVE !

2009-01-07T22:25:00.004-05:00

Aren't these guys a riot?

(What do you think they said to each other???)

Two stubbular putti on pedestals, coated in silver glass glitter

are sure to win your heart.

These guys are on their way to The Atlanta Gift Show as part of my

2009 GlitterWorksStudio collection,

designed exclusively for Eliot Raffit New York.

Verrrrrry exciting!

xoxo

GlitterFairy

I can't believe I'm actually thinking about EASTER already!

2009-01-05T14:15:00.005-05:00

Yup, Valentine's Day and Easter are closing in fast.

It's time to think of birdies in nests, sweet chicks, angels,

hearts and chocolate,

of course.

I've got some cool stuff for both holidays heading

to The Atlanta Gift Show as we speak.

Verrrrrryyyy exciting!

xoxo

glitterfairy

Merry Ho Ho & Happy 2009!!!!!

2009-01-04T10:02:00.004-05:00

Believe it or not, we are still decorating our tree!

Hey, these things can't be rushed, and day by day we keep adding an ornament here and there. We will probably be finished by April! he he...

I so enjoy admiring it late at night when all the other lights are off

and each ornament twinkles with memories...

It's been an amazing 2008 for GlitterWorksStudio, with lots of work, glitter and laughter.

I am so grateful to all my clients, friends and family for allowing me

to continue doing what I love!

All the best to you in this new year.

Glittery hugs coming your way.....

xoxo

glitterfairy

Three, two, one...ta dahhhhhhh!

2008-11-01T09:49:00.006-04:00

Yes, one of my glittery dreams has come true...

I have been selected by the most talented Amy Powers of Inspireco fame,

to be her featured artist in November's "inspiredfriends" boutique!!!!

Please click HERE to have a lookey-look!

Amy not only is a gifted artist & entrepreneur, but a world-class designer, who gives each of her artists' shops a gorgeous and unique graphic design.

As I have almost exclusively slid into the world of wholesaling, my glittery goodness is not available at local Holiday shows and boutiques anymore. And if you don't live near one of the shops where my products are sold, you might not get to see my stuff.

So this is a wonderful opportunity to look and buy,

so beautifully presented by dear, sweet, Amy.

Enjoy!!!

Sending glittery hugs your way...

Laurie

The Glitter Fairy

Big, big, big surprise coming your way!!!!!

2008-10-30T10:16:00.003-04:00

Check back here November 1st

for a spectacular, glittery event!!!

I guarantee you'll be smiling.....

see ya then......

This is the kind of help I get around here....

2008-08-26T18:57:00.006-04:00

This is Teddy McSnoutersons, hard at work, staring at glittered flutterbyes...

wishing he could eat one...

"Hey Mom, when is snack time? I know ya got some Greenies in the drawer..."

" Time for a...little (yawn)...nappie...zzz...zz...z"

Seriously folks, I am so sorry I have been such a blog deadbeat lately.

I got some ginormous wholesale orders and have been glittering up a storm over here...and it's not letting up any time soon...so thank you for your patience.

I really do miss blogging and reading about all your adventures.

I'll be checking in whenever I come up for air...

Glittery hugs,

The Glitter Fairy

Check out my buddy Marnie's very cool frames...

2008-07-16T06:55:00.004-04:00

Marnie and I have known each other forever...since our kids were babies, and I am thrilled to show you her latest and greatest frames using my favorite fabrics in the whole ever-lovin' world, from SisBoom.

You simply slide your picture or momento or whatever you want under the ribbons, and it stays in place until you change your mind and stick something else in. Perfect for someone like me who can't sit still for more than about 30 seconds. (News flash: I like to change stuff around all the time. Now there's a surprise!) No more opening up a frame, cleaning fingerprints off the glass, breaking the glass...you know the drill.

Pure simplicity with a sweet shock of SisBoom color!

Stop by Marnie's blog and tell her the Glitter Fairy says hi!

Teddy McSnouterson

2008-07-16T06:31:00.003-04:00

No, Teddy, you're neither an artichoke nor a garlic, but if you stay in this box much longer, I'll surely glitter you! That's some snorglicious snout, eh?

This is what kids do with a sparkler, a camera and a beautiful summer night...

2008-06-06T15:03:00.002-04:00

Just thought this was very cool. They ( the kidzzzz) thought they were verrrrrry cool, too!

A tantalizing trio...

2008-06-02T13:50:00.008-04:00

I took these little beauties up to my newest fav store, The Gilded Nest, in Georgetown CT. It's amazing what a bit of glitter, a velvet leaf or two and some decorative paper can do for these simple little frames. So sweet...a little glitterbirdie landed on the first one!

Time for the Stationery Show in NYC!!!

2008-05-15T20:11:00.007-04:00

I am so excited to see all the new colors & trends that this year's collections will bring.

And I always am looking for new suppliers for paper, etc, which I will find at The Supply Side, also part of The Stationery Show at The Javitts Center in NYC.

(These handmade tags above are some of my own designs on silk ribbons)

I am also meeting some fab friends there,

including the one-and-only Suzi Finer, the creator of www.iamadiva.com!

(Just for the record, I am one of her divas...tee hee!

Check out the website---it's a blast and full of lots of useful info and an online store with fantastic products!)

Monday just can't come soon enough for me!