In the Chinese tradition of Feng Shui, sharp objects can create an aggressive form of bad energy (chi). But personally, I find making stained glass really relaxing.

Recently I enjoyed using a stained glass kit I found on Etsy from this shop. (I’d recommend it for purchase, but it’s currently off the storefront.)

For the record, I do know how to cut my own pieces of glass — and I even have a grinder to polish them, but for this project I really wanted to guarantee I’d have it done before Christmas.

Using a kit with pre-cut glass pieces meant I could be certain I wouldn’t run out of time, stamina, or motivation. Plus, by buying the kit, I’m supporting an artist/entrepreneur… so it’s a no-lose situation!

I realized after the fact that I had my soldering iron set too hot. Whoops. Because of this I had a bit more struggle with the bead than usual, but he still turned out just fine in the end.

If you’re local and want to learn stained glass, I highly recommend a class with Spectrums by Suzi.

I hope he enjoys his life with my cutie pie nephew! 🦕

This is one of my favorites right now. Moon Song by Kate Baer, published in her book What Kind of Woman.

Listening to this album on repeat.

“I took a little journey to the unknown
And I’ve come back changed, I can feel it in my bones”

“I don’t know what’s come over you, you’ve never been this way before.”