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2 Copper Garden Stake Candle Holders with Glass Leaves

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:50:38 -0500

$44.00
A pair of copper art garden stake candle holders to brighten up any home or garden, day or night

I sculpted a piece of copper to resemble a stem and placed a gorgeous teal glass flower votive at the top.
These glass flower votives are found objects, upcycled into these garden stakes.
Each stake has 2 teal/green semi transparent stained glass leaves wrapped in copper and adorn the glass flower and swirls of copper with beads embellish the stakes and hold the candle votive in place

These measure approx. 14 inches tall and 4 inches at their widest
Thank you for your interest in my art
Copyright c 2009 Julie DeGroot
Have a great day.
Julie

SALE, Star Gazing, Stained Glass Wind Chimes

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 06:00:41 -0500

$120.00
At the top of this chime is a heavy metal sturdy gold star with scrolls, this is a found object upcycled into this piece.
I strung it on wire with clear and blue glass beads with a hook at the top
The chimes consist of 20 pieces of glass & A total of 160 beads.
~ the inner row has, 10 pieces of opaque stained glass of wispy blue and white, spiraling down the chime
~ the outer row has, 10 pieces of transparent textured light blue stained glass, spiraling down the chime
~ There are 3 purple acrylic faceted stars with 3 gold solid metal chimes in different lengths, for different tones, scattered among the glass pieces
The glass is strung together using 10 blue round faceted acrylic pendants and clear faceted acrylic beads
~ 10 small clear acrylic tear drop pendants hang from the bottom pieces of glass, these are strung together using gorgeous antique clasps, from the old chandelier from Buffalo, NY

The total hanging measurement is 22 inches long and 6 inches at its widest point
This chime can really sing ~ it is a full rich sounding song
I hand cut all of the glass, sand to perfection, then drill them.
My name is etched in the glass
Copyright c 2008 Julie DeGroot
Thank you for the interest in my art.
Have a great day
Julie

SALE, Sunset Beneath the Bonsai, Stained Glass Mosaic Art

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 05:58:02 -0500

$160.00
Bring a bit of nature and warmth into your home with
My stained glass mosaic ~Sunset Beneath the Bonsai~

~The leaves of the bonsai tree consist of hand cut and sanded semi transparent dark rich green with wisps of pale green
~For the trunk and branches I used pieces of semi transparent dark brown with wisps of amber tones
~The sunset is made from pieces of Salvaged VINTAGE opaque glass, in beautiful vibrant shades of orange, red and yellow. It's gorgeous glass!
~A pale green opaque glass with a touch of tan is used for the moss under the bonsai
~I used black grout for this piece and sealed it for added protection
~The plaque measures 9 inches long by 11 inches wide
~Has a hanger secured on the back, ready to enhance and warm any room in your home

I designed the pattern for this piece and hand cut all the glass in this mosaic

My signature, date and Title of the piece is on the back of the panel
My signature is etched in the glass under the bonsai tree
Copyright c 2008 Julie DeGroot
Thank you for the interest in my art
Have a great day,
Julie

SALE, The Bonsai Tree, Hand Painted Wall Hanging

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:04:36 -0500

$38.00
At the top of this wall hanging is a piece of a natural bamboo, strung on a piece of natural twine with a loop at the top, ready to hang in your home or garden.

Hanging from the bamboo is a piece of clear textured glass that I've hand painted a bonsai tree on with a permanent enamel glass paint.
Real tumbled stones, black beads and a decorative black engraved tube bead adorn this wall hanging.

The total hanging measurement is 12 inches long and 6 inches at its widest point

Thank you for the interest in my art.
Copyright c 2009 Julie DeGroot
Have a great day
Julie

Moonlight Through The Trees, Sculpted Stained Glass Wind Chimes

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:07:46 -0500

$69.00
Moonlight through the Trees Wind Chimes
At the top of this chime,
~ I sculpted one piece of semi transparent brown with amber streaks of glass into a tree branch
A piece of natural twine for the hanger at the top
It is ready for you to enjoy in your home or garden

The chimes are suspended from the branch,
~ 12 green stained glass leaves
~ A moon of white wispy semi transparent glass
~ A solid metal chime
~ The glass is hand strung using clear faceted acrylic beads, for the twinkling stars in the sky through the tree
~ one small clear acrylic pendant hangs from a leaf casting tiny rainbows when the sun touches it!
The glass itself from the top of the branch to the bottom leaf measures 13 inches long and 6 inches at its widest point.
The total hanging measurement for the chimes is 18 inches long
Together they dance, glisten & sing to you in the breeze.
They sound so wonderful! Its a very soft and gentle chime
I hand cut and shape all of the glass, sand it to perfection, and then drill them.

Thank you for the interest in my art.
Copyright c 2009 Julie DeGroot
Have a great day,
Julie

SALE, Healing Energy

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:15:19 -0500

$18.00
At the top of this mobile is a piece of a natural tree branch from my woods, that I have sun dried, bleached and sealed. Then strung on a piece of natural twine.

Hanging from the branch are glass beads that resemble stones, faceted acrylic beads and different sized tear drop pendants which casts rainbow prisms that dance around the room when the sun hits them!

The total hanging measurement is 17 -1/2 inches long and 7 inches at its widest point

Thank you for the interest in my art.
Copyright c 2009 Julie DeGroot
Have a great day
Julie

SALE, A Sculpted Vine of Copper, Garden Stake with Glass Wind Chimes

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:10:31 -0500

$51.00
My Sculptured Copper Vine ~ Garden Stake ~ Wind Chime ~

I love anything organic and I love vines of any kind.
So, I thought I would combine the two & create something from nature that would blend into a garden.
I came up with my sculptured vine made of copper.
Exposed to the elements the copper will patina into a dark tone.

I sculpted a vine out of copper and embellished it with swirls of copper
Intertwined on the copper vine are
~ 5 green glass leaves wrapped in copper wire and embellished with green glass beads

Hanging from the copper vine are the chimes, which consist of,
~ 2 pieces clear textured iridescent glass
~ 1 solid metal chime
~ 1 green leaf
The glass and metal chime are hand strung with different shapes and sizes of glass beads

It’s a very soft and gentle chime, sounds wonderful.

The entire sculpture measures 23-1/2 inches long and 7 inches at its widest point
~ 16 1/2 inches of vine and
~ 7 inches of straight copper to place into the ground

I hand cut all of the glass, sand it to perfection, and then drill them.
My name is etched in the glass
Thanks you for the interest in my art
Copyright c 2009 Julie DeGroot
Have a great day.
Julie

SALE, The Seasons, 4 Hand Painted Ornaments on Vintage Glass

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:00:35 -0500

$33.00
The ever changing seasons displayed here for you in these ornaments. I hand painted four pieces of Gorgeous thick Salvaged Vintage textured glass.

As the twilight approaches on a winters' eve, the pure white snow becomes a blanket of blue. Teal, with snowflakes ~ topped with a teal glass bead

Spring's rejuvenation comes to life with new growth. Green, with a sprig and new leaves ~ topped with a green glass bead

The warm and soothing summer sun giving us energy and life's sustenance. Orange, with the summer sun in all it's glory ~ topped with a orange glass beads and a metal butterfly.

The beauty and vibrate explosion of color that surrounds you in Autumn. The woods around me light up in ablaze, as nature prepares for it's long winter slumber. Red, with a tree and falling leaves~ topped with an organic looking (seed pod) glass bead

Accent any room, indoors or out with this set of 4 season inspired ornaments. Display them on the wall, in a window, or maybe hang in a tree in the garden ~ They are strung with copper & ready to hang. Each measure approx. 2 inches wide and the hanging measurement of 4 inches long I hand cut the glass, sanded it to perfection, and then drilled. I use permanent glass paint for my drawings.

Thank you for the interest in my art.
Copyright c 2008-2009 Julie DeGroot
Have a great day, Julie

The Forest Floor, Stained Glass Wind Chimes with Real Stones

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:13:30 -0500

$68.00
Taking a walk in the woods ~ one of my favorite pastimes.

At the top of this chime is a piece of a natural tree branch from my woods, that I have sun dried, bleached and sealed. Then strung on a piece of natural twine.

The chimes are suspended from the branch and consist of
~ 11 glass leaves of different colors, opaque and transparent greens, organic looking opaque of beiges, brown, tans, white & green,
2 of the leaves are warped pieces of a textured green moss color glass, these 2 pieces are Salvaged Vintage Gorgeous Glass
~ one small transparent textured green glass leaf adorns the top of the twine topped with a glass bead with tiny (wild)flowers and leaves
~ one long metal chime

~ The glass is hand strung using different sizes and shapes of
~ glass beads in amber(tree sap), green(buds), red(berries), organic tan(nuts) and black
~ 24 semi precious stones, along with wooden beads hang from the branch
~At the bottom of the center strand holds a round stone I found in my woods and drilled.

The total hanging measurement for the chimes is 18 inches long and 13 inches at its widest point.
They sound wonderful!

I hand cut and all of the glass, sand it to perfection, and then drill them
Thank you for the interest in my art.
Copyright c 2009 Julie DeGroot
Have a great day,
Julie

Moon Shine, Stained Glass and Copper Art, with a Vintage Glass Crystal

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:12:20 -0500

$47.00
My Sculpted Copper Moon Garden Ornament
~ A Glass Moon ~ Copper Swirls ~

~ I hand cut a moon from one piece of semi transparent white wispy glass. Drilled holes in the moon & secured inside a frame of a copper moon, with a swirled copper hook at the top.
The moon is embellished with,
~ 1 round clear faceted Vintage Glass Crystal Salvaged from an antique chandelier from Buffalo, NY, headed for the landfill
~ 2 clear acrylic pendants
The Crystal casts Vibrant Brilliant Rainbows Everywhere when the sun hit it!
The copper swirls are embellished with,
~ 4 clear faceted acrylic beads

This total hanging measurement is 9 -1/2 inches long & 8 inches at its widest point.
Exposed to the elements the copper will patina into a dark tone

I have what I call A Moon Garden.
Plants that bloom & open only at dusk, then fade away at dawn.
Moon flowers & Nicatina are some for example,
along with many white flowers to enjoy during the day.
I wanted to create a garden ornament to fit into this garden, so I created my sculpted moon.
I have a light shining onto it during the evening hours.
This whimsical moon is sure to brighten up your home or your moon garden, day & night.

I hand cut the glass, sand it to perfection, and then drill them.
My name is etched in the moon
Copyright c 2009 Julie DeGroot
Thank you for the interest in my art.
Have a great day,
Julie

Rising Tides, Earth and Moon, Wind Chime

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:26:31 -0500

$46.00
My Tribute to Mother Earth ~
My Copper Moon Wind Chime ~

The Earth's Seas and The Moon are displayed together in this chime.

A very organic looking chime ~ made from the elements of the earth,
copper, sea glass, shells and crystals

I sculpted a moon from copper and embellished it with clear faceted acrylic beads that resemble crystals
Hanging from the copper moon is a display of genuine, unaltered seafoam green sea glass bought right here on Etsy and sea shell disks
The chimes consist of 2 pieces of the same sea glass which sings against a metal chime
This is strung together with semi precious sea foam green stones,
A copper swirl is attached at the top & is ready to enhance your home or moon garden.
This moon measures 13 inches long & 5- 1/2 inches at its widest point.
Exposed to the elements the copper will patina into a dark tone

I have what I call A Moon Garden.
Plants that bloom & open only at dusk, then fade away at dawn.
Moon flowers & Nicatina are some for example,
along with many white flowers to enjoy during the day.
I wanted to create a chime to fit into this garden, so I created my moon.
I have a light shining onto it during the evening hours.
This whimsical moon is sure to brighten up your garden, day & night.

I hand cut all of the glass, sand it to perfection, and then drill them.
Copyright c 2009 Julie DeGroot
Thank you for the interest in my art.
Have a great day,
Julie

SALE, Butterfly Wind Chime

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:50:55 -0500

$13.00
Wouldn’t this glass butterfly look lovely fluttering in your garden :)

At the top of this chime I sculpted
a butterfly out of one piece of wispy butterscotch colored stained glass.
The head of the butterfly is a black wooden bead & body made of tiny black beads. It is strung with a swirled piece of copper for a hook at the top and is ready to enhance your home or butterfly garden

This butterfly is stylin', off the bottom of the butterfly I've placed a pair of beautiful ornate earrings with tiny flower studs and amber colored jewels in them,(these are upcycled into this piece)
The chimes consist of 1 large white/clear glass bead that hits against a small metal chime with another glass bead
It is a very Soft & Gentle chime

The total hanging measurement is 11 - 1/2 inches long and 3 inches at its widest point

The glass butterfly is hand cut, sanded to perfection, and then drilled
My name is etched in the glass
Thank you for the interest in my art.
Copyright c 2009 Julie DeGroot
Have a great day,
Julie

Floating Glass Art Sculpture, for Water Gardens, Outdoor Rooms, Home Decor

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:25:03 -0500

$57.00
These floating mosaics are my own creation.
A one of a kind, unique element for your
~ water garden
~ pond ~ birdbath
~ in a bowl of water, flowers & candles for a floating tabletop centerpiece
~ or simply to display somewhere outdoors in a flower bed
~ use as durable decor in your outdoor garden room,
~ or indoors as home decor.

This mosaic lily pad is made from green stained glass
The dragonfly of opalescent & black stained glass with a black nugget for the head
This lily pad measures 6 -1/2 inches long
It is sure to add a ~Splash~ of color & some fun to your water garden! I notice the frogs love to perch on them, how cute is that! Butterflies and dragonflies seen to enjoy them too!

Each mosaic is individually designed & created by myself. I spent many years perfecting it & had a lot of fun along the way. I've had mine floating in my pond for many years now. They are sure to add a splash of color & some fun to your water garden.
They are totally made for water & the outdoors in mild weather conditions. It does not absorb water, are mold & mildew resistant & will not harm the aquatic life. I take mine in for the freezing winter months here in New York, as I do for everything, for the cold can be brutal. They are very durable, but they will not survive in freezing water.
A natural occurrence happens to anything that is placed and left in water, algae will attach & grow.
They will need to be cleaned of debris build up on the sides and bottom of the base that are exposed to the water. It is easily removed with a toothbrush and water or steel wool. Algae will eventually take over the sides of the mosaic, eliminating the grout & become green colored with the growing algae. The koi in my pond often feed off of this. This can be refreshed by rubbing grout back onto the sides, and let dry.

Thank you for the interest in my art
All of my work is signed
Have a wonderful day in your garden :) Julie

Copyright c 2005-2009 Julie DeGroot
All Rights Reserved

SALE, The Elements, Hand Painted Glass Ornaments

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:30:55 -0500

$28.00
A very simple and organic looking wall, window or garden hanging.

I've hand painted the Kanji symbols for, Earth, Fire, Water, Wood
on 2 -1/4 inch circles of clear glue chip glass (textured with a feathery appearance)
They are strung individually on a natural twine and topped with a black wooden bead.
They hang from a 12 inch piece of natural bamboo tied with the same twine and ready to hang. You can even slip these off of the bamboo to hang them individually.
The total hanging measurement hanging off the bamboo is 13 inches long
Each separate hanging kanji symbol hangs 5 inches long.
All of the glass is hand cut, sanded to perfection, and then drilled.
Copyright c 2009 Julie DeGroot
Thank you for the interest in my art.
Have a great day,
Julie

SALE, Floating Glass Art Sculpture, for Water Gardens, Outdoor Rooms, Home Decor

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:58:43 -0500

$195.00
These floating mosaics are my own creation.
A one of a kind, unique element for your
~ water garden
~ pond ~ birdbath
~ in a bowl of water, flowers & candles for a floating tabletop centerpiece
~ or simply to display somewhere outdoors in a flower bed
~ use as durable decor in your outdoor garden room,
~ or indoors as home decor.

A stained glass mosaic with a Japanese Shoji Lantern ~
The lantern is made from stained glass pieces of white wispy stained glass. The lantern is created in the copper foil method, using lead free solder, so it is safe for the marine life in the pond. I hand painted the shoji screen on the glass with a permanent enamel glass paint.
It holds a tea light candle it a glass votive.
It is attached to the mosaic and sits upon a bed of moss colored stained glass with a silhouette of a tree in the background that was made from pieces of brown stained glass.
This mosaic sculpture measures 8 by 8 inches, the lantern sits 2-1/2 inches high
When placed in water the lit lantern reflects its light back into the pond for a very dramatic effect. It is sure to add a ~Splash~ of color & some fun to your water garden day or night! I notice the frogs love to perch on them, how cute is that! Butterflies and dragonflies seen to enjoy them too!

Each mosaic is individually designed & created by myself. I spent many years perfecting it & had a lot of fun along the way. I've had mine floating in my pond for many years now. They are sure to add a splash of color & some fun to your water garden.
They are totally made for water & the outdoors in mild weather conditions. It does not absorb water, are mold & mildew resistant & will not harm the aquatic life. I take mine in for the freezing winter months here in New York, as I do for everything, for the cold can be brutal. They are very durable, but they will not survive in freezing water.
A natural occurrence happens to anything that is placed and left in water, algae will attach & grow.
They will need to be cleaned of debris build up on the sides and bottom of the base that are exposed to the water. It is easily removed with a toothbrush and water or steel wool. Algae will eventually take over the sides of the mosaic, eliminating the grout & become green colored with the growing algae. The koi in my pond often feed off of this. This can be refreshed by rubbing grout back onto the sides and let dry.
Thank you for the interest in my art
All of my work is signed
Have a wonderful day in your garden :) Julie

Copyright c 2005-2009 Julie DeGroot
All Rights Reserved

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Star, Stained Glass Ornament

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:33:37 -0500

$20.00
I cut this star from one piece of iridescent textured glass & embellished it with clear faceted acrylic beads and a pendant. It is strung on wire with a ring at the top, ready to hang in your home or garden.
Measuring 7 - 1/2 inches long and 4 inches at its widest point.

Thank you for the interest in my art.
Copyright c 2008-2009 Julie DeGroot
Have a great day,
Julie

SALE, Ice, from my Winters Eve Collection, with an Icicle that Lights Up

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:42:07 -0500

$170.00
~ Ice ~
from my Winter's Eve Collection of Wind Chimes ~

As the twilight approaches on a winters' eve, the pure white snow becomes a blanket of blue
That is my inspiration for my "Winters' Eve" collection of wind chimes

At the top of this chime is a decorative swirled metal top, (shaped like the top of a Gazebo)
This is a found object upcycled into this piece. It is strung on wire with clear faceted acrylic beads

Hanging from the "Gazebo roof" are the chimes, which consist of a total of 36 pieces of glass, there are:
~ 16 pieces of transparent wispy white
~ with 8 pieces of semi transparent blue water glass, cut into diamond shapes
~ 12 pieces of clear textured glass
~ One large acrylic icicle that LIGHTS UP, it casts a beautiful blue light throughout the entire chime, batteries are included
~ 6 medium sized frosted acrylic icicles
~ 4 clear faceted acrylic pendants hang from the bottom of the chime, casting small rainbows in the sun, secured with stunning decorative antique fasteners from an old chandelier
~ The glass & icicles are strung together with different shapes & sizes of frosted, blues & clear glass beads, and different shapes & sizes of clear faceted acrylic beads
~ With a total of 302 glass & acrylic beads

The total hanging measurement is 20 inches long and 4 inches at its widest point. Ready for you to enjoy in your home or garden.
They sound wonderful! and boy does this glisten in the sun!

I hand cut all of the glass,
sand it to perfection, and then drill them.
My name is etched in the glass
Thanks you for the interest in my art
Copyright c 2008-2009 Julie DeGroot
Have a great day.
Julie

SALE, Om, Sun Catcher, Hand Painted Glass Wall Window Hanging

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:21:13 -0500

$36.00
I've hand painted the Om symbol on a piece of clear textured glass
Strung on wire with a ring at the top, ready to hang in your home or garden.
Embellished with real abalone shells,
a black acrylic tube bead and
a large 3 inch Salvaged Vintage Gorgeous Glass Crystal pendant from an old chandelier, which casts brilliant rainbows when the sun touches it!
Measuring 10 inches long and 2-3/4 inches at its widest point.
I hand cut the glass, sanded it to perfection, and then drilled.
I use permanent glass paint for my drawings.
Thank you for the interest in my art.
Copyright c 2009 Julie DeGroot
Have a peaceful day, Julie

A Sculptured Vine of Copper, Stained Glass Wind Chimes

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:51:45 -0500

$37.00
My Sculpted Vine Wind Chime

I love anything organic & I love vines of any kind. So I thought I would combine the two & create something from nature that would blend into a garden.
I came up with my sculptured vine made of copper.
Exposed to the elements the copper will patina into a dark tone

I sculpted copper into a vine and embellished it with copper swirls and green beads ~ 5 opaque wispy organic looking green leaves wrapped in copper topped with yellow and green beads

Hanging from the vine are the chimes, which consist of
~ 2 pieces of amber glass
~ one metal chime to make them sing
It is a Extremely soft chime.
The glass is strung together using amber and black beads. A copper swirl is at the top & is ready to enhance your garden.

It measures 12 inches long & 5-1/2 inches at its widest point.

I hand cut all of the glass, sand it to perfection and then drill them.
My name is etched in the glass
Copyright c 2006-2009 Julie DeGroot
Thanks you for the interest in my art
Have a great day.
Julie

Healing Energy, Stained Glass Wind Chimes, Hand Painted Kanji

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:20:58 -0500

$52.00
Healing Energy ~
At the top of this chime is a piece of natural bamboo, strung with wire with glass beads and accented with 2 clear faceted tube beads and a ring at the top.

Hanging from the bamboo is a piece of clear textured glass that I’ve hand painted the ~Kanji symbols for Healing Energy. The chimes, which consist of ~ 5 pieces of a blue green semi transparent glass ~ The glass is hand strung together using blue glass beads and clear faceted acrylic beads.
~ Hanging at the bottom are 5 blue faceted acrylic crystals and 5 clear faceted acrylic pendants. Which casts rainbows when the sun hits them.
Together they dance, glisten, cast rainbows & sing to you in the breeze. They sound wonderful, it is a very soft chime. These chimes measure 17 - 1/2 inches long and 6 - 1/2 inches at its widest point
All of the glass is hand cut, sanded to perfection, and then drilled. I use a permanent enamel glass paint. My name is etched in the glass. Thank you for the interest in my art.
Copyright c 2007-2009 Julie DeGroot
Have a great day, Julie

SALE, Crescent Moon Ornament

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:14:50 -0500

$15.00
I hand cut a crescent moon out of one piece of Salveaged Vintage opaque stained glass. Strung it on wire with clear acrylic faceted beads with a ring on the top, ready to enhance your home or moon garden
~ 2 faceted acrylic pendants hang from the moon.
The total hanging measurement is 6-1/4 inches long and 3-3/4 inches at its widest point.
I hand cut the glass, sanded it to perfection, then drill. My name is etched in the glass
Copyright c 2007-2009 Julie DeGroot
Thank you for the interest in my art
Have a great day,
Julie

Connected, Earth and Moon, Wind Chime

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:59:06 -0500

$45.00
My Copper Moon Wind Chime ~
My Tribute to Mother Earth ~

The Earth and Moon are displayed together in this chime as they are connected.
A very organic looking chime ~ made from the elements of the earth,
copper, metal, stone, glass, crystals and shells

I sculpted a moon from copper and embellished it with acrylic beads that resemble seed pods & 2 amber (tree sap) glass beads.
Hanging from the copper moon are the chimes, which consist of
~ 1 large circle of transparent textured thick frosted glass, and 1 small circle of transparent textured thick wispy glass, which sing against a solid metal chime
These are strung together with semi precious real stones
~ 3 real shells strung with semi precious stones and
~ 2 acrylic faceted crystals adorn the copper moon
~ a string of semi precious real stones and a carved tube acrylic bead (to resemble ivory) and one real piece of unaltered sea glass (bought right here on Etsy), hang at the bottom of the moon

A copper swirl is attached at the top & is ready to enhance your home or moon garden.
This moon measures 12-1/4 inches long & 7-1/4 inches at its widest point.
Exposed to the elements the copper will patina into a dark tone

I have what I call A Moon Garden.
Plants that bloom & open only at dusk, then fade away at dawn.
Moon flowers & Nicatina are some for example,
along with many white flowers to enjoy during the day.
I wanted to create a chime to fit into this garden, so I created my moon.
I have a light shining onto it during the evening hours.
This whimsical moon is sure to brighten up your garden, day & night.

I hand cut all of the glass, sand it to perfection, and then drill them.
My name is etched in the glass.
Copyright c 2005-2009 Julie DeGroot
Thank you for the interest in my art.
Have a great day,
Julie

First Star, Glass and Copper Moon Ornament

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:08:17 -0500

$32.00
My Copper Moon Garden Ornament

I sculpted copper into a frame of a moon and embellished it with copper swirls & clear faceted acrylic beads
~ I hand cut a crescent moon from one piece of white wispy glass. Drilled holes in the moon & secured inside the frame of copper
~ A purple faceted acrylic star with a purple pendant, hangs from the moon. A swirled copper hook is attached to the top ready to enhance your home or moon garden.
The total hanging measurement is 7 - 1/2 inches long and 4 inches at its widest point. Exposed to the elements the copper will patina into a dark tone.
I have what I call A Moon Garden. Plants that bloom & open only at dusk, then fade away at dawn. Moon flowers & Nicatina are some for example, along with many white flowers to enjoy during the day. I wanted to create a garden ornament to fit into this garden, so I created my
sculpted moon. I have a light shining onto it during the evening hours.
This whimsical moon is sure to brighten up your home or garden, day & night.
I hand cut the glass moon, sanded it to perfection, and then drill it.
My name is etched in the moon.
Thank you for the interest in my art.
Copyright c 2006-2009 Julie DeGroot
Have a great day, Julie

SALE, 2 Copper Garden Stake Candle Holders

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:12:52 -0500

$25.00
A pair of copper art garden stake candle holders to brighten up any garden

I sculpted a piece of copper to resemble a stem and placed
a gorgeous frosted glass flower votive at the top ~ they are removable
These glass flowers are found objects, upcycled into these garden stakes.
Swirls of copper with glass beads embellish the stakes

One stake is 15 inches long and
the other stake is 16 inches long
They are both 3- 3/4 inches at their widest point

Thank you for your interest in my art
Copyright c 2009 Julie DeGroot
Have a great day.
Julie

SALE, Autumn Harvest, Stained Glass and Feathers Wind Chime

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:39:44 -0500

$40.00
With Autumn, my woods become alive with wildlife, feasting on the harvest of nuts in the trees surrounding my home.

Here sits a bird I've sculpted from one piece of Salvaged Vintage wispy brown textured glass. Feasting in a nut tree.

At the top of this wind chime is a natural tree branch from my woods, sun dried and sealed. The branch is strung with a piece of natural twine, with a looped piece at the top for the hanger and embellished with long real feathers, ready for you to enjoy in your home or garden.

3 leaves made from an organic looking gorgeous green glass,these are strung using black, tan and acrylic nut beads. A string of real feathers hang from a piece of leather
The total hanging measurement is 16-1/2 inches long and 7 inches at its widest point.

I hand cut all of the glass, sand it to perfection, and then drill them.
My name is etched in the glass.
Copyright c 2009 Julie DeGroot
Thank you for the interest in my art.
Have a great day,
Julie

SALE, Peace Dove Wind Chime

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:36:55 -0500

$19.00
At the top of this chime is a 2 sided detailed decorative ornament, one side is embellished with rhinestones. This is a found object upcycled into this piece and should be kept inside, for this ornament would not stand the elements.

I strung it on wire with clear faceted acrylic beads with a ring at the top
The chimes consist of
~ 5 strands, embellished with faced acrylic beads and 4 glass tear drop pendants at the bottom, casting prisms when the sun hits them. One metal chime to make them sing.
The total hanging measurement is 14-1/2 inches long and 3 inches at its widest point
It's a very soft and gentle chime.
Thank you for the interest in my art.
Have a great day!
Julie

SALE, The Seasons, 4 Hand Painted Ornaments

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:50:19 -0500

$24.00
The ever changing seasons displayed here for you in these ornaments. I hand painted four pieces of iridescent glass with the Kanji symbol for each season.
Each ornament is depicted with the coordinating colored glass, acrylic and wooden beads for that season with a glass crystal placed at the bottom, casting rainbows when the sun hits it.
Accent any room, indoors or out with this set of 4 season inspired ornaments.
Display them on the wall, in a window, or maybe hang in a tree in the garden ~ Strung on wire and ready to hang.

Each measure 2-1/2 inches wide and the approx hanging measurement of 6-1/2 inches long
I hand cut the glass, sanded it to perfection, and then drilled. I use permanent glass paint for my drawings.

Thank you for the interest in my art.
Copyright c 2009 Julie DeGroot
Have a great day, Julie

SALE, Moon Shadow, Copper Moon with Stained Glass Wind Chimes

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:43:23 -0500

$35.00
My Copper Moon Wind Chime

I sculpted copper into a frame of a moon and embellished it with copper swirls & black beads

Hanging from the copper moon are the chimes, which consist of
~ 1 large & one small circle of opaque blue/white wispy glass.
~ In the center hangs a decorative metal chime to make them sing
Black glass beads and one ornamental black faceted acrylic pendant hang from the moon
The glass is strung together using different sizes and shapes of clear/crackled & black glass beads

A swirled copper hook is attached at the top & is ready to enhance your moon garden.
The total hanging measurement is 10 -1/2 inches long and 5 -1/2 inches at its widest point.
Exposed to the elements the copper will patina into a dark tone

I have what I call A Moon Garden.
Plants that bloom & open only at dusk, then fade away at dawn.
Moon flowers & Nicatina are some for example,
along with many white flowers to enjoy during the day.
I wanted to create a chime to fit into this garden, so I created my moon.
I have a light shining onto it during the evening hours.
This whimsical moon is sure to brighten up your garden, day & night.

I hand cut all of the glass, sand it to perfection, and then drill them.
My name is etched in the glass.
Copyright c 2007-2009 Julie DeGroot
Thank you for the interest in my art.
Have a great day,
Julie

SALE, Kokopelli, 4 Hand Painted Ornaments on Vintage Glass

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:32:03 -0500

$33.00
Accent any room, indoors or out with this set of 4 Kokopelli images depicted here in these ornaments that I hand painted on four pieces of Gorgeous thick Salvaged Vintage textured glass. Teal ~ Green ~ Orange ~ Red

Display them on the wall, in a window, or maybe hang them in a tree in the garden ~ Ready to hang, they are strung on wire with organic looking stone beads.
Each measure approx. 2 inches wide and the hanging measurement of 3-1/4 inches long.
I hand cut the glass, sanded and then drilled. I use permanent glass paint for my drawings.

Thank you for the interest in my art.
Copyright c 2009 Julie DeGroot
Have a great day, Julie

Feng Shui, The Creative Order, Stained Glass Wind Chimes

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:27:32 -0500

$73.00
Feng Shui is a way to live harmoniously with the natural environment.
Ancient Chinese believe one’s fortune is affected by the balance of five elements:
Wood – Fire – Earth – Metal – Water
Everything in the universe is composed of these five elements.

I have created these glass chimes
in the Creative Order of Feng Shui
Wood feeds fire
Fire burns to create ash or earth
Earth contains metal
Metal can be melted to flow like water
Water enables wood to grow

At the top of these chimes is a natural tree branch from my woods,
That I have sun dried, and bleached, sealed and strung on a piece of natural twine

Hanging from the branch are the chimes
Which consist of, 16 pieces of glass:
Wood is represented by a wispy brown swirled glass
Fire, an opaque red/orange swirled glass
Earth, an opaque green swirled glass
Metal, an opaque mirror glass
Water, an opaque blue/green swirled glass
The glass is strung with amber tube glass beads & black glass beads

The total hanging measurement of these chimes is 25 inches long and 9 inches at its widest point
They sound wonderful ~ a soft sounding chime ~ the slightest breeze will make them sing!

I hand cut all of the glass, sand it, and then drill.
My name is etched in the glass
Thank you for the interest in my art.
Copyright c 2007-2009 Julie DeGroot
Have a great creative day,
Julie

The Seasons, Stained Glass Wind Chimes, Hand Painted Kanji

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:24:42 -0500

$69.00
Winter ~ Spring ~ Summer ~ Fall

At the top of this chime is a piece of natural bamboo,
Hand strung wooden beads on a wire with a ring at the top
The chimes consist of 12 pieces of glass
I've hand painted kanji symbols, One for each season on 4 circles of clear textured glass, with a permanent enamel glass paint
The glass is hand strung with beautiful large and small beads to match each season
WINTER
As the twilight approaches on a winters' eve, the pure white snow becomes a blanket of blue.
~ 2 pieces of wispy white semi transparent glass
Different shades and sizes of glass and acrylic beads~ clear faceted, frosted, iridescent, soft blue and some silver acrylic leaves.
SPRING
Spring's rejuvenation comes to life with new growth
~ 2 pieces of wispy green semi transparent glass
Different shades and sizes of green and yellow glass beads, 1 large decorative green glass bead wrapped in wire
SUMMER
The warm and soothing summer sun giving us energy and life's sustenance.
~ 2 pieces of wispy yellow semi transparent glass
Different shades and sizes of yellow, orange & red glass beads. Metal butterflies adorn the summer beads.
FALL
The beauty and vibrate explosion of color that surrounds you in Autumn. The woods around me light up in ablaze, as nature prepares for it's long winter slumber.
~ 2 pieces of wispy red semi transparent glass
Different shades and sizes of red, orange, yellow and amber glass beads.
~ A total of 233 shimmering glass and some acrylic beads in these chimes!
They sound wonderful! A full rich sounding chime! Please take care to keep these chimes inside on windy days :)
The total hanging measurement is 16 inches long, and 9-1/2 inches at its widest point.
Thank you for the interest in my art.
My name is etched in the glass
Copyright c 2006-2009 Julie DeGroot
Have a great day
Julie

Flowing Creative Energy, Stained Glass Art Panel

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:12:21 -0500

$395.00
I designed and created this piece of glass art as my interpretation of how ~The Flow of our Creative Evergy would look like~sculpted out of glass

*Notice that I cut each piece of glass exactly uniform
to the next piece
*The flow of the design in the glass has not been interrupted with the cutting of each piece~The pattern in the glass is consistent.
This stained glass panel is made from Spectrum Glass:
~ Shades of opaque brown & tans
~ Semi transparent textured deep dark brown, with amber tones running through it.

The glass is secured to the center of a black metal coated sculptured circle.
This is a found item, upcycled into this piece. Looks like it was part of a garden trellis.
I secured a 3 inch black chain and hook to the top, and it is ready to enhance your home.
The total measurement for this piece is 12 inches in diameter
The glass itself measures 7-1/4 inches in diamenter

The stained glass panel is assembled using copper foil, 60/40 solder, containing lead.
Patina was used to blacken the solder. It is polished and protected with a finishing compound to protect against tarnishing.

Shipped Priority Mail and includes Insurance

My name is etched in the glass
Copyright c 2008-2009 Julie DeGroot
Thank you for the interest in my art
Have a Great Creative Day!
Julie

SALE, Soul Mates, Glass and Metal Wind Chime

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:49:13 -0500

$48.00
At the top of this chime is a decorative elegant 3D "cage" metal heart, this is a found object upcycled into this piece.
This chime must be kept inside, for the metal heart will rust
I strung it on wire with clear faceted acrylic beads with a ring at the top
I sculpted a heart out of one piece of glue chip glass (feathery/lacy appearance) hand painted 2 love birds and hung it enclosed inside the metal heart
The chimes consist of
~ 2 pieces of the same glass with one long upcycled metal chime
The glass is strung together using
~ 5 clear faceted acrylic iridescent tube pendants and clear faceted acrylic beads
~ one upcycled glass crystal from an old chandelier from Buffalo, NY, which casts brillant rainbows when the sun hits it!
The total hanging measurement is 18- 3/4 inches long and 4- 3/4 inches at its widest point
It sounds wonderful! I hand cut all of the glass, sand to perfection, then drill them.
My name is etched in the glass
I use a permanent glass enamel for my drawings
Copyright c 2009 Julie DeGroot
Thank you for the interest in my art.
Have a great day
Julie

SALE, Zen, Glass Garden Art, Wall Hanging, Hand Painted Kanji

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:02:24 -0500

$11.00
I placed a piece of natural bamboo with black leather at the top for the hanger.
Ready to enhance any room in your home or garden
I created this wall hanging with a 3-1/2 inch square of clear glass, that I hand painted with a permanent enamel glass paint, with the Kanji symbol for Zen

The glass is strung together with natural twine
Hanging from the center of the bamboo is a black with gray real tumbled stone
It has a very organic feel to it.

The total hanging measurement is 7 -1/2 inches long and 6 inches at its widest point.

I hand cut all of the glass, sand it to perfection, and then drill it.
My name is etched in the glass.
Copyright c 2009 Julie DeGroot
Thank you for the interest in my art.
Have a great day, Julie

Frosted and Frozen, A Sculptured Moon of Copper and Glass

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:28:14 -0500

$44.00
My Copper Moon Wind Chime ~ frosted & frozen

I sculpted a moon from copper and embellished it with swirls of copper and clear faceted acrylic beads.
Hanging from the copper moon are the chimes, which consist of
~ 1 large and 1 small circle of semi transparent textured frosted thick glass, each sing against a metal chime
These are strung together with different sizes of clear, iridescent and soft blue glass beads
~ 8 tear drop pendants adorn the moon and glass circles

A copper swirl is attached at the top & is ready to enhance your home or moon garden.
This moon measures 11 -3/4 inches long & 6 -1/2 inches at its widest point.

I have what I call A Moon Garden.
Plants that bloom & open only at dusk, then fade away at dawn.
Moon flowers & Nicatina are some for example,
along with many white flowers to enjoy during the day.
I wanted to create a chime to fit into this garden, so I created my moon.
I have a light shining onto it during the evening hours.
This whimsical moon is sure to brighten up your garden, day & night.

I hand cut all of the glass, sand it to perfection, and then drill them.
My name is etched in the glass.
Copyright c 2005-2009 Julie DeGroot
Thank you for the interest in my art.
Have a great day,
Julie

SALE, A Winter Branch, Glass and Icicles, from my Winters Eve Collection

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:37:06 -0500

$45.00
~ A Winter Branch ~ from my
Winter's Eve Collection of Wind Chimes ~

As the twilight approaches on a winters' eve, the pure white snow becomes a blanket of blue
That is my inspiration for my "Winters' Eve" collection of wind chimes

At the top of this chime I shaped copper into a tree branch. Intertwined throughout the branch are
~ 4 semi transparent white wispy textured glass leaves wrapped in copper and embellished with clear faceted acrylic beads.

Hanging from the branch are the chimes, which consist of
~ 2 pieces of clear thick pieces of glass glass, textured with a icy swirled pattern, like the frost just touched them, one with an acrylic silver leaf off the end.
~ 4 pieces of semi transparent blue wispy glass, cut into diamond shapes
~ 3 large acrylic icicles
~ The glass is strung together with clear, iridescent & blue glass beads.

It measures 11-1/2 inches long and 8 inches at its widest point. Ready for you to enjoy in your home or garden.
They sound wonderful! Full rich sounding chime.

I hand cut all of the glass,
sand it to perfection, and then drill them.
My name is etched in the glass
Thanks you for the interest in my art
Copyright c 2008-2009 Julie DeGroot
Have a great day.
Julie

SALE, Angel Wind Chimes

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:10:41 -0500

$28.00
At the top of this chime is a heavy metal sturdy gold angel, this is a found object upcycled into this piece.
This would be an indoor chime, I fear the angel would rust outdoors.
I strung it on wire with clear faceted acrylic beads and one clear iridescent glass bead with a ring at the top
The chimes consist of
~ 3 pieces of soft gold textured glass
~ one solid brass chime
~ 3 decorative faceted clear acrylic pendants, that cast tiny rainbows when the sun hits them, along with iridescent hearts hang from the angel

The total hanging measurement is 14 inches long and 6 -1/2 inches at its widest point
It sings a very soft & gentle song
I hand cut all of the glass, sand to perfection, then drill them.
My name is etched in the glass
Copyright c 2009 Julie DeGroot
Thank you for the interest in my art.
Have a great day
Julie

SALE, Frost, Glass Wind Chimes, from my Winters Eve Collection

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:33:28 -0500

$54.00
~ Frost ~

As the twilight approaches on a winters’ eve the pure white snow becomes a blanket of blue.
That is my inspiration for my, “Winters Eve” Collection of Wind Chimes

~ At the top of the chime I hand cut a circle of clear glass with a swirled texture pattern
It is suspended with blue & frosted glass beads strung with wire & a ring at the top
The chimes consist of ~
~ 4 pieces of clear glue chip glass, looks like frost just touched it
~ 4 soft blue textured glass leaves that I hand painted the veins & sides of the leaves with a blue
~ Hanging from the center of the chime is a Vine made of soft blue glass beads and silver acrylic leaves ~ Like the frost just touched them
~ A large soft blue faceted acrylic ball hangs at the bottom of the vine, which casts little rainbows everywhere when the sun touches it
~ A total of 114 glass and acrylic beads in this one and 10 acrylic silver leaves

The chimes are strung with blue glass beads, frosted glass beads & clear acrylic faceted beads
The total hanging measurement is 11 - 1/2 inches long and 2 – 1/2 inches at its widest point.

I hand cut all of the glass,
sand it to perfection, and then drilled them.
I use permanent enamel glass paint
My name is etched in these chimes
Copyright c 2007-2009 Julie DeGroot
Thank you for the interest in my art.
Julie

SALE, Moon Shine, Copper Art, Stained Glass Moon, Wind Chimes

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:30:43 -0400

$35.00
My Sculpted Copper Moon Wind Chime
~ A Glass Moon ~ Copper Swirls ~ Soft Chime

I sculpted copper into a frame of a moon and embellished it with copper swirls and clear faceted acrylic beads
~ I hand cut a moon from one piece of semi transparent soft white wispy glass. Drilled holes in the moon & secured inside the frame of copper.
~ 1 tear drop acrylic pendant hangs from the moon.
~ The chimes consist of faceted beads & iridescent pendants that softly hit the center metal chime
These chimes measure 18 inches long & 5 inches at its widest point.
A decorative swirled copper hook is attached at the top & is ready to enhance your home or garden.
Exposed to the elements the copper will patina into a dark tone.

I have what I call A Moon Garden.
Plants that bloom & open only at dusk, then fade away at dawn.
Moon flowers & Nicatina are some for example,
along with many white flowers to enjoy during the day.
I wanted to create a garden ornament to fit into this garden, so I created my sculpted moon.
I have a light shining onto it during the evening hours.
This whimsical moon is sure to brighten up your home or garden, day & night.

I hand cut the glass moon, sanded it to perfection, and then drilled it.
My name is etched in the moon
Copyright c 2006-2009 Julie DeGroot
Thank you for the interest in my art.
Have a great day,
Julie

SALE, Copper Vine Garden Stake with Stained Glass, Leaves, Wind Chimes

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:52:46 -0400

$49.00
My Sculptured Copper Vine ~ Garden Stake ~ Wind Chime ~

I love anything organic and I love vines of any kind.
So, I thought I would combine the two & create something from nature that would blend into a garden.
I came up with my sculptured vine made of copper.
Exposed to the elements the copper will patina into a dark tone.

I sculpted a vine out of copper & embellished it with copper swirls and green and yellow glass beads ~ 4 green glass leaves wrapped in copper and topped with clear faceted acrylic beads
Hanging from the vine are the chimes, which consist of ~ 3 pieces of bright yellow glass
Its a very soft and gentle chime, sounds wonderful!

The entire sculpture measures 20 inches long and 9 inches at its widest point
~13 inches of copper vine and glass
~ 7 inches of straight copper to place into the ground
The glass chimes are hand strung with orange and yellow glass beads
I hand cut all of the glass, sand it to perfection, and then drill them.

My name is etched in the glass
Thanks you for the interest in my art
Copyright c 2006-2009 Julie DeGroot
Have a great day.
Julie

Floating Glass Art Koi for Water Gardens

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:07:29 -0400

$50.00
These floating mosaics are my own creation, a one of a kind, unique element for your
~ water garden
~ pond ~ birdbath
~ in a bowl of water, flowers & candles for a floating tabletop centerpiece
~ or simply to display somewhere outdoors in a flower bed
~ use as durable decor in your outdoor garden room,
~ or indoors as home decor.

This mosaic koi is made from stained glass pieces of
Red/orange textured stained glass with eyes and fins of black stained glass
This koi measures 7 -1/2 inches long

Each mosaic is individually designed & created by myself. I spent many years perfecting it & had a lot of fun along the way. I've had mine floating in my pond for many years now. They are sure to add a splash of color & some fun to your water garden.
They are totally made for water & the outdoors in mild weather conditions. It does not absorb water, are mold & mildew resistant & will not harm the aquatic life. I take mine in for the freezing winter months here in New York, as I do for everything, for the cold can be brutal. They are very durable, but they will not survive in freezing water.
A natural occurrence happens to anything that is placed and left in water, algae will attach & grow.
They will need to be cleaned of debris build up on the sides and bottom of the base that are exposed to the water. It is easily removed with a toothbrush and water or steel wool. Algae will eventually take over the sides of the mosaic, eliminating the grout & become green colored with the growing algae. The koi in my pond often feed off of this.
This can be refreshed by rubbing grout back onto the sides, and let dry.
Thank you for the interest in my art
All of my work is signed
Have a wonderful day in your garden :) Julie
Copyright c 2005-2009 Julie DeGroot
All Rights Reserved

Floating Glass Art Sculpture, for Water Gardens, Outdoor Rooms, Home Decor

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:46:58 -0400

$49.00
These floating mosaics are my own creation, a one of a kind, unique element for your
~ water garden
~ pond ~ birdbath
~ in a bowl of water, flowers & candles for a floating tabletop centerpiece
~ or simply to display somewhere outdoors in a flower bed
~ use as durable decor in your outdoor garden room,
~ or indoors as home decor.

A tea light candle sets atop the one leaf.
These two leaves are made from red and orange tones of stained glass.
One measuring 5-1/2 inches and the other 6 inches at their longest point

Each mosaic is individually designed & created by myself. I spent many years perfecting it & had a lot of fun along the way. I've had mine floating in my pond for many years now. They are sure to add a splash of color & some fun to your water garden.
They are totally made for water & the outdoors in mild weather conditions. It does not absorb water, are mold & mildew resistant & will not harm the aquatic life. I take mine in for the freezing winter months here in New York, as I do for everything, for the cold can be brutal. They are very durable, but they will not survive in freezing water.
A natural occurrence happens to anything that is placed and left in water, algae will attach & grow.
They will need to be cleaned of debris build up on the sides and bottom of the base that are exposed to the water. It is easily removed with a toothbrush and water or steel wool. Algae will eventually take over the sides of the mosaic, eliminating the grout & become green colored with the growing algae. The koi in my pond often feed off of this.
This can be refreshed by rubbing grout back onto the sides, and let dry.
Thank you for the interest in my art
All of my work is signed
Have a wonderful day in your garden :) Julie
Copyright c 2005-2009 Julie DeGroot
All Rights Reserved

My Tribute to Mary - Glass Wind Chimes

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:26:59 -0400

$50.00
My tribute to Mary

~At the top of this chime is an elegant clear textured glass I hand cut into a circle,
The texture is an inlay of flowers and leaves. Simply gorgeous thick glass!
It is strung with soft pink faceted glass beads clear acrylic faceted beads, with a ring at the top. Ready to enhance your home or garden.

The chimes consist of
~ 6 pieces of the same glass as the circle
~ The center of the chimes is embellished with 1 antique glass crystal from an old chandelier from Buffalo, NY, gorgeous vibrant rainbows dance around the room when the sun hits it!
~ At the bottom, for the sail, I hand cut a heart out of soft pink wispy semi transparent glass
It is a very soft and gentle sounding chime. It sounds simply wonderful.
These chimes measure 15 - 3/4 inches long and 3-1/2 inches at its widest point.

I hand cut all of the glass, sand it to perfection, and then drill them.
My name is etched in the glass.
Copyright c 2007-2009 Julie DeGroot
Thank you for the interest in my art.
Have a great day,
Julie
My tribute to my sister, my friend

SALE, Hunters Moon, A Sculptured Moon of Copper and Glass

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:45:13 -0400

$34.00
My Copper Moon Wind Chime ~

I sculpted a moon from copper and embellished it with swirls of copper, faceted acrylic clear beads, faceted black acrylic tear drops and one ornamental black acrylic pendant.
Hanging from the copper moon are the chimes, which consist of
~ 1 large circle of transparent textured amber glass and
~ 1 small circle of semi transparent wispy amber glass which sings against a metal chime
These are strung together with different shapes & sizes of amber and black glass beads

A copper swirl is attached at the top & is ready to enhance your home or moon garden.
This moon measures 12 inches long & 6 inches at its widest point.
Exposed to the elements the copper will patina into a dark tone

I have what I call A Moon Garden.
Plants that bloom & open only at dusk, then fade away at dawn.
Moon flowers & Nicatina are some for example,
along with many white flowers to enjoy during the day.
I wanted to create a chime to fit into this garden, so I created my moon.
I have a light shining onto it during the evening hours.
This whimsical moon is sure to brighten up your garden, day & night.

I hand cut all of the glass, sand it to perfection, and then drill them.
My name is etched in the glass.
Copyright c 2006-2009 Julie DeGroot
Thank you for the interest in my art.
Have a great day,
Julie

SALE, Moon Shine, Copper Art, Stained Glass Moon, Ornament

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:44:48 -0400

$25.00
My Sculpted Copper Moon Ornament
~ A Glass Moon ~ Copper Swirls ~

I sculpted copper into a frame of a moon and embellished it with copper swirls and clear faceted acrylic beads
~ I hand cut a moon from one piece of semi transparent soft white wispy glass. Drilled holes in the moon & secured inside the frame of copper.
~ 1 acrylic faceted pendant hangs from the moon that cast rainbows when the sun hits it
The moon measures 5 inches long & 3 -1/2 inches at its widest point.
A decorative swirled copper hook is attached at the top & is ready to enhance your home or garden.
Exposed to the elements the copper will patina into a dark tone.

I have what I call A Moon Garden.
Plants that bloom & open only at dusk, then fade away at dawn.
Moon flowers & Nicatina are some for example,
along with many white flowers to enjoy during the day.
I wanted to create a garden ornament to fit into this garden, so I created my sculpted moon.
I have a light shining onto it during the evening hours.
This whimsical moon is sure to brighten up your home or garden, day & night.

I hand cut the glass moon, sanded it to perfection, and then drilled it.
My name is etched in the moon
Copyright c 2009 Julie DeGroot
Thank you for the interest in my art.
Have a great day,
Julie

SALE, Zen Garden - Hand Painted Kanji Symbol, Glass Wind Chimes

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:07:50 -0400

$16.00
Zen Garden ~

At the top of this chime clear transparent glass, that I've hand painted the kanji symbol for Zen using permanent enamel glass paint
Strung on black beads with a ring at the top ready for your home or garden
The chimes consist of, 3 leaves of rich wispy green glass
The glass is hand strung together using tan and black glass beads
It is a very soft chime

The total hanging measurement is 9 -1/2 inches long and 2 -1/4 inches at its widest point

All of the glass is hand cut, sanded to perfection, and then drilled
My name is etched in the glass
Thank you for the interest in my art.
Copyright c 2009 Julie DeGroot
Have a great day,
Julie

Floating Glass Art Sculpture, for Water Gardens, Outdoor Rooms, Home Decor

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:27:12 -0400

$49.00
These floating mosaics are my own creation, a one of a kind, unique element for your
~ water garden
~ pond ~ birdbath
~ in a bowl of water, flowers & candles for a floating tabletop centerpiece
~ or simply to display somewhere outdoors in a flower bed
~ use as durable decor in your outdoor garden room,
~ or indoors as home decor.

A tea light candle sets atop the one leaf.
These two leaves are made from different green tones of stained glass.
One measuring 5-1/2 inches and the other 6 inches at their longest point

Each mosaic is individually designed & created by myself. I spent many years perfecting it & had a lot of fun along the way. I've had mine floating in my pond for many years now. They are sure to add a splash of color & some fun to your water garden.
They are totally made for water & the outdoors in mild weather conditions. It does not absorb water, are mold & mildew resistant & will not harm the aquatic life. I take mine in for the freezing winter months here in New York, as I do for everything, for the cold can be brutal. They are very durable, but they will not survive in freezing water.
A natural occurrence happens to anything that is placed and left in water, algae will attach & grow.
They will need to be cleaned of debris build up on the sides and bottom of the base that are exposed to the water. It is easily removed with a toothbrush and water or steel wool. Algae will eventually take over the sides of the mosaic, eliminating the grout & become green colored with the growing algae. The koi in my pond often feed off of this.
This can be refreshed by rubbing grout back onto the sides, and let dry.
Thank you for the interest in my art
All of my work is signed
Have a wonderful day in your garden :) Julie
Copyright c 2005-2009 Julie DeGroot
All Rights Reserved

Set of Four Glass Ornaments

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:13:07 -0400

$20.00
Add some elegance to your Christmas with this set of 4 diamond shaped ornaments. They sit beautifully strung on your Christmas tree or in a window at different lengths with some twinkling lights and garland. Then come spring you have something to place in your garden.
I used blue textured semi transparent stained glass strung on a decorative copper swirl ready to hang and embellished them with clear faceted glass beads, an acrylic blue bead and iridescent pendant.
They each measure 6 - 1/4 inches long and 1 inch at its widest point

I hand cut the glass, sanded to perfection, and then drill
Thank you for the interest in my art.
Copyright c 2009 Julie DeGroot
Have a great day,
Julie

SALE, Mother Nature, Glass Wall Hanging, Ornament, Hand Painted

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:32:36 -0400

$15.00
Bring a bit of nature into your home or garden with this organic wall hanging.
I've hand painted the Kanji symbol for Mother Nature on clear textured glass and placed a semi transparent brown glass circle under it.
Strung on copper and ready to hang. Embellished with real tumbled stones and wooden beads.
Measuring 10 -1/2 inches long and 2 -1/2 inches at its widest point.
I hand cut the glass, sanded it to perfection, and then drilled.
I use permanent glass paint for my drawings.
Thank you for the interest in my art.
Copyright c 2009 Julie DeGroot
Have a great day, Julie

SALE, Copper Art Garden Stake, Glass Wind Chimes, Candle Holder, Butterfly or Bird Feeder

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:37:05 -0400

$55.00
This Garden Stake can be used to hold
A tea light candle
Bird seed
Butterfly or Hummingbird nectar
Even an orange cut in half to attract an Oriole

I sculpted a piece of copper to resemble a stem and placed
a decorative amber glass bowl at the top~
This bowl is a found object, upcycled into this piece.
Intertwined around the flower and wrapped in copper wire are 3 green stained glass leaves and swirls of copper embellished with beads

Hanging from the bottom of the flower are the chimes, which consist of
~ 2 handcut Vintage Salvaged textured amber glass butterflies
~ 3 pieces of transparent amber glass
~ 1 metal chime

The chimes are strung with different shapes and sizes of clear faceted, amber & black glass & acrylic beads
Exposed to the elements the copper will patina into a dark tone.

It’s a very soft and gentle chime, sounds wonderful.

The entire sculpture measures 23 inches long and 5 inches at its widest point
~ 15 inches of sculpture and
~ 8 inches of straight copper to place into the ground

I hand cut all of the glass, sand it to perfection, and then drill them.
My name is etched in the glass
Thank you for your interest in my art
Copyright c 2009 Julie DeGroot
Have a great day.
Julie

Moon Fairy, Sculpted Glass, Wind Chimes

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:05:15 -0400

$44.00
~ I sculpted a crescent moon with a fairy sitting pretty on it out of one piece of white opaque glass. Hand painted her with permanent enamel iridescent glass paint. She changes color depending on the light around her. She is surrounded by acrylic faceted pendants and a blue star.
More pendants hangs from the bottom hitting against a solid metal chime.
Stung on wire with faceted acrylic clear beads and a ring at the top. Ready for you to enjoy in your home or fairy garden.
Its a very soft and gentle chime.
The total hanging measurement for the chime is 10 -1/2 inches long and 3 -1/4 inches at its widest point.
I hand cut and shaped the glass, sanded it to perfection, hand painted and then drilled. Thank you for the interest in my art.
Copyright c 2007-2009 Julie DeGroot
Have a great day, Julie

SALE, Moon Man, Stained Glass Ornament

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:37:47 -0400

$26.00
My Moon Man~
I hand cut a face into a crescent moon out of one piece of opaque white/gray/blue wispy stained glass. Strung it on wire with clear acrylic faceted beads with a ring on the top, ready to enhance your home or moon garden
~ 1 large faceted acrylic pendant hang from the moon, casting tiny rainbow prisms when the sun touches it
The total hanging measurement is 6 - 3/4 inches long and 4 - 1/4 inches at its widest point.
I hand cut the glass, sanded it to perfection, then drill. My name is etched in the glass
Copyright c 2007-2009 Julie DeGroot
Thank you for the interest in my art
Have a great day,

SALE, Set of Japanese Votives, Zen

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:16:19 -0400

$12.00
A simple way to enhance and brighten any room with this set of Japanese inspired candle holders.
In this set you will receive three glass candle votives, non scented white candles included in each votive.
I've wrapped the glass in white rice paper and embellished them with natural twine and wooden beads. The center one is hand painted with the Kanji symbol for Zen.
Each votive measuring 2 - 1/2 inches tall by 2 inches wide.
Thank you for the interest in my art.
Have a great day,
Julie

SALE, The Gathering, Window or Wall Sculpture, Stained Glass

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 13:16:52 -0400

$73.00
When Autumn approaches I begin to see "The Gathering" of birds. Flocks so large they cover my entire front yard and the woods that surround me, their songs are incredible as they all sing at once. It's quite a sight to see & hear!
Bring a bit of nature and warmth into your home with this organic window or wall hanging.
At the top of this sculpture there is a natural tree branch from my woods, sun dried and sealed. The branch is strung with a piece of black leather, with a looped piece at the top for the hanger, ready for you to enjoy in a window or as a wall hanging.
It consists of 9 pieces of stained glass:
~ Two sculpted birds sitting on a tree branches, these birds were created using Salvaged Vintage brown semi transparent textured glass.
~ One circle of clear textured glue chip glass, I've hand painted with the Kanji symbol for Mother Nature
~ 6 leaves in a semi transparent dark green glass with wisps of brown/yellow running through it.
The glass is strung together using ornate and plain wooden beads, acrylic black and nut shaped beads
The total hanging measurement is 19 inches long and 16 inches at its widest point.
From the top of the branch to the bottom piece of glass it measures 16 inches long.

I hand cut all of the glass, sand it to perfection, and then drill them.
My name is etched in the glass.
Copyright c 2009 Julie DeGroot
Thank you for the interest in my art.
Have a great day,
Julie

SALE, The Elements, 4 Hand Painted Ornaments

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 20:00:41 -0400

$20.00
Four hand painted Kanji Ornaments depicting The Four Elements, Earth, Fire, Water, Wood
Accent any room, indoors or out with this set of 4 elements inspired ornaments. Display them on the wall, in a window, or maybe hang in a tree in the garden ~ They are strung with copper and brown and black wooden beads & ready to hang.
Earth, an opaque green swirled glass.
Fire, an opaque red/orange swirled glass
Water, an opaque blue/green swirled glass.
Wood is represented by a opaque brown swirled glass.
Each measure approx. 2 inches wide and the hanging measurement of 3 - 1/2 inches long I hand cut the glass, sanded it to perfection, and then drilled. I use permanent glass paint for my drawings. Thank you for the interest in my art.
Copyright c 2008-2009 Julie DeGroot
Have a great day, Julie

Balance, Stained Glass Wind Chimes

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:18:36 -0400

$39.00
At the top of this chime I sculpted two pieces of semi transparent chocolate brown glass into an Asian design. A beautiful cat's eye glass bead connects the two pieces, balanced in the center with the bottom piece spining freely. Strung on wire with black beads and a ring at the top, ready for you to enjoy in your Home or Zen Garden
~ The chimes consist of two circles of the same brown glass with a metal chime in the center to make them sing. (The small circle has a tiny cyclone pic in the glass, it's very cool, the large circle is a two toned brown, light to dark, another very cool piece!)
Strung together with another cat's eye and black beads
It is a very soft and gentle chime, they sound wonderful!
The total hanging measurement is 9 -1/2 inches long and 4 inches at its widest point
All of the glass is hand cut, sand them perfection, and then drill.
My name is etched in the glass
Copyright c 2009 Julie DeGroot
Thank you for the interest in my art.
Have a great day,
Julie

SALE, Mother Nature Forest, Stained Glass Wind Chimes, Handpainted with Riddle and Kanji

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:24:05 -0400

$80.00
Mother Nature ~ Forest ~ Hand Painted Stained Glass Wind Chimes
~ She enters the forest without touching a blade of grass ~

At the top of these chimes is a piece of a natural tree branch from my woods. That I have sun dried, and bleached. Strung on a piece of natural twine.

Hanging from the branch are the chimes
Which consist of, 16 pieces of glass:
~ 10 Large wispy green semi transparent glass leaves
~ 2 pieces of transparent brown glass, These 2 pieces are Salvaged Vintage Glass
~ Down the center are 3 traingles of semi transparent brown Salvaged Vintage Glass that I have hand painted with the words,
She enters the forest
without touching
a blade of grass
~ The sail is a circle of very organanic colored opaque glass of brown, tan & white that has a hand painted Kanji symbol that holds the answer to this riddle,
~Mother Nature

The glass is hand strung with black acrylic and different shapes & sizes of decorative amber glass beads

These total hanging measurement is 31 -1/2 inches long and 8 -1/2 inches at its widest point
From the bottom of the branch to the bottom piece of glass is 23 inches long
They sound wonderful ~ a rich full sounding chime ~ the slightest breeze will make them sing!

I hand cut all of the glass, sand it, and then drilled them.
I bake on permanent enamel glass paint for my drawings.
My name is etched in the glass
Thank you for the interest in my art.
Copyright c 2006 - 2009 Julie DeGroot
Have a great day
Julie

SALE, Japanese Shoji Tea Light Holder, Hand Painted

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 07:48:16 -0400

$36.00
A Beautiful and simple way to brighten up any room inside or out
I created this tea light votive using opaque glass, assembled using copper foil, 60/40 solder, containing lead.
Patina was used to blacken the solder. It is polished and protected with a finishing compound to protect against tarnishing.
The drawings on the 4 panels are hand painted, each a different design and baked on with a permanent enamel glass paint.
Measuring 3 - 3/4 inches high and 2 - 1/2 inches wide.
Comes with the a glass votive candle as shown.
I hand cut all of the glass, sand it to perfection and paint.
Thank you for the interest in my art.
Copyright c 2009 Julie DeGroot
Have a great day,
Julie

Mother Nature Water, Glass Wind Chimes with a Riddle and Kanji Symbol

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:47:04 -0400

$30.00
~ She enters the water without making a ripple ~

At the top of this chime is a circle of clear textured glass, that I've hand painted with the Kanji symbol for Mother Nature.

~ The chimes consist of 2 pieces of semi transparent wispy blue glass
~ The center chime is a piece of clear textured glass, which I hand painted: She enters the water without making a ripple
It's fun to see if someone can answer the riddle of "who she is?"
~ The sail is a water droplet made from a piece of semi transparent blue glass

The chimes are strung together using different shapes & sizes of blue glass beads
A ring is attached at the top & ready for you to enjoy in your home or garden

These chimes measure 14 - 1/2 inches long and 2 - 1/2 inches at its widest point

I hand cut all of the glass, sand it to perfection, and then drilled them.
I bake on permanent enamel glass paint for my drawings.
My name is etched in the glass
Thank you for the interest in my art.
Copyright c 2008 Julie DeGroot
Have a great day
Julie