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All that glitters and a little something nice

December 7, 2009 in Artist, artists, Design, Favorites, New Paintings, Uncategorized

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Hours spent in the glass pavilion at the Toledo Museum of Art, an occasional glimpse of the glass blowers…these are things that have always fascinated me. Glass is an art form that I’ve only had the tiniest of experiences with as an artist but so have so much joy observing.

Movement, sparkle, color, what more can a girl ask for? I would rather have a beautiful piece of expertly blown glass to a diamond any day. [ Shhhh. Don't tell my friends who are jewelers.]

Recently, S Type Creative acquired the work of glass artist Matthew Paskiet. His studio/gallery, Fire Nation, is located in Holland, Ohio. Matthew and I went to high school together, though while we had a variety of mutual friends we never crossed paths until recently when a friend recommended I speak to him about offering his glass here. [You can read more about Matthew at his Fire Nation site.]

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Today, UPS delivered my snazzy new Pentax Optio W80 camera and I’ve finally had a chance to play with some close up shots of the glass. Here are a few of my favorite pieces that I have here in the studio. Matthew’s use of color and movement are dazzling. As you twist or rotate the fire apples and spiral eggs it’s as if the inner glass is suspended and moving independently. The textures inside make me wish I could reach inside the glass to feel them.

In addition to the pieces shown here are dozens of beautiful blown glass ornaments, pendant light fixtures, and a gorgeous “Dragon’s Breath” vase. Even with the snazzy new camera, these pictures just don’t do it justice. Stop in for a peak!

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Tags: fire nation, glass, matthew paskiet, s type creative
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Chocolate

October 26, 2009 in Artist, artists, Favorites, Uncategorized

“Chocolate flows in deep dark, sweet waves, a river to ignite my mind and alert my senses”
-Author Unknown

While I am, undeniably, a lover of chocolate I am also a skeptic. My standards are high. Don’t confuse me with being a chocolate snob though. OH no. I enjoy a candy bar at the gas station stop on more occasions than I care to admit. Generally, though, I expect to get what I pay for. Rarely are my expectations exceeded and at the same time, rarely are my hopes dashed. I’m a realist when it comes to the correlation between cost and quality.

Last week I was delightfully surprised when, for a mere three dollars, I purchased a box of handcrafted chocolates. The packaging was nice, the ribbon pretty, the chocolate looked tempting and for three dollars, why not? (This is a question that has gotten me into trouble more than once.)

I hadn’t walked half a block when I was reaching for my cell phone, calling to find out who had made these delectable morsels, calling to find out what I need to do to have them in my shop and be able to offer them to my customers. This was more than just someone who likes to make confections. These chocolates are delicious and beautiful at the same time. When you factor in the amazing price, you can’t miss.

Kathy Cramer of KC’s Creations, I found out, is the culprit that enables my current addiction. Now, sitting on the counter just to my right, within my peripheral vision as I type this note, sits a stack of 20 boxes of KC’s chocolate confections. Each container taunts me with the different assortments of fillings, embellishments and flavors.

Treat yourself to an indulgence of chocolate. Pamper your friends with a special treat. Whatever you do, give KC’s Creations Chocolates a try. As Kathy says, “Satisfy your sweet tooth”.

8 Piece Assorted Chocolates $3.00 [quickshop:KC Creations 8 pc Asst Chocolate:price:3.00:shipping:2.50:shipping2:1.00:end]

12 Buckeyes $5.00 [quickshop:KC Creations 12 Buckeyes:price:5.00:shipping:3.00:shipping2:1.50:end]

Plan ahead and order for a party, gift, or the holidays:

Assorted Trays:
25 chocolates $12.50 [quickshop:KCs Creations 25 asst Chocolates:price:12.50:shipping:5.00:shipping2:3.00:end]
50 chocolates $25.00 [quickshop:KCs Creations 50 asst Chocolates:price:25.00:shipping:7.00:shipping2:5.00:end]
100 chocolates $45.00 [quickshop:KCs Creations 100 asst Chocolates:price:45.00:shipping:10.00:shipping2:7.00:end]

Interested in a completely custom order? Email me with your needs and I’ll work to create a custom package for you in time for your next event.

Tags: Artisan, Candy, chocolate, defiance, Gourmet, Kathy Cramer, KC's Creations, s type creative, stypecreative
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Come in from the rain

October 9, 2009 in Artist, Favorites, New Location, Uncategorized

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It’s Friday. The weekend is here. Creativity is on the agenda today and I’m dressed for it in jeans and an oversized comfy sweater.

The temperature has dropped. The skies are letting loose a steady barrage of rain. Fall has arrived and S Type Creative is ready for it.

Today pumpkins are being carved for the display window, the pot of hot tea is on, and the music is mellow. Join me for a free warm mug of tea and a bit of decompression. Choose from several of our favorite flavors. Take some home to brew on your own for 30% off this weekend.

Enjoy the warmth and art.

-Rebecca

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Custom Portraits by Linda Roberts

September 22, 2009 in artists, New Paintings, Uncategorized

Now available at S Type Creative Studio are custom portraits by Bryan, Ohio artist Linda Peter Roberts. Working from your favorite photo she will create a stunning charcoal or pencil portrait for only $85 per person. Also available are oil or oil pastel portraits on commission.

Here are a few of her pieces from the past:

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NOW OPEN!

September 15, 2009 in Uncategorized

NOW OPEN! S Type Creative Studio is NOW OPEN! I know, it sounds like I’m shouting it to the skies. Giddy as a school girl doesn’t even begin to cover the scope of emotions I feel every time I think “I really have a store!”

The amazing talents of so many artists and friends have come together at just the right time to create the S Type Creative Studio experience. Stop in and enjoy it for yourself! Pick up a little “something” for yourself or a gift. The product assortment ranges from $1 to $1500 and everywhere in between.

Store Hours:

Monday – Friday: 11am – 7pm
Saturday: noon – 5pm

I’m planning to be open on Sundays during the month of December for Holiday shopping. If you have any thoughts on that, I would love to hear them.

I look forward to seeing you in the shop!

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A Bag of Fruit, a Bottle of Wine, & Hours in a Light Box

May 31, 2009 in Uncategorized

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So many thanks to my friend Bob who has spent uncountable (well, he can probably count every one of them) hours in my studio with his camera photographing products for the launch of my new product lines.

Tonight for seven hours, he sliced and diced fruit to take lifestyle pictures of candles and soaps after hours of photographing my new porcelain buttons and jewelry.

Here are a few previews…

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To view Bob’s fine art photography visit his website. Soon, his work will also be available for sale here!!!

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Sheep to Chic

May 2, 2009 in Design, Fiber, knitting, Patterns, Uncategorized

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For all the time I’ve been knitting and designing, I’ve been intrigued by the sheep to garment process. I’m not quite at the point of raising sheep in our turn of the century church-home (though I have asked for llama and been rebuked), but I have been venturing into the world of spinning.

To be able to handle the raw fibre, dye it to any color I want, spin it into any texture I’d like (or honestly, am able to manage at this point), then knit it into any garment I decide…well…it’s the ultimate process for me.

I now have a deeper understanding of how the dyes work similarly to watercolor but completely dependent on the fibre and the process. Spinning each ply and controlling the length of each color run or simply blindly grabbing the next nest of fleece from the basket and flying blind is indescribable. Choosing two different plies and spinning them together into a single strand, watching in wonder as they nestle around each other in ways I could have never guessed. It’s an art, a craft, and a touch of magic all wrapped up in one.

I’m still on borrowed time with Lorie’s spinning wheel – the Ashford Joy. And it is a joy. Unfortunately, I’m also almost out of fleece.

A few weeks ago at the Black Swamp Fibre Festival I purchased a pound of BFL (Blue Faced Leicester), 3 shades of Acid Dye, and went home with the determination to make something. I dug out the pound of Mohair I had purchased last fall (not knowing what I was going to do with it at the time) and had a 6 hour dye fest.

This weekend I spun. I used the techniques learned at the Fifth Stitch Retreat (thank you again Arlene) to pre-draft my fibre and started spinning my heart out.

The pile of nested pre-drafted fibres on the coffee table (and all around me) inspired me to paint. I’ll be working on a new painting showing the beautiful progression of colors in the next week or so. For me, one craft always inspires another until a downhill avalanche begins.

I’ve now started knitting. As I get through the knitting process, I’ll keep you updated. Hopefully, the knitting will be finished tonight as the yarn is chunky, the needles are big and I’m all jazzed up about the dress I want to make to go with it.

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Tags: color, defiance, Design, dye, handcrafted, knitting, ohio, rebecca, rebecca sweinhagen, s type creative, sheep, stypecreative, wool
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Schatz Pots and Little Lace Cup Cuff

April 7, 2009 in Uncategorized

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I have a thing for textures. This makes textiles and arts the perfect fit for me. It is difficult to restrain myself from touching everything when I go into a gallery, fiber shop, or, well, let’s face it, any store.

Last fall at Steve Smith’s Smithworks Studio Open House, we purchased 4, count ‘em FOUR, of Greg Schatz’s fabulous tumblers. As I walked around with them in my arms, several people in the crowd told me about how you can put them in the freezer and they are TERRIFIC for beer. They hold the cold for an extremely long time.

Now, Greg’s pieces have always been favorites of mine because the shapes are beautiful, the pieces are utilitarian, and the glazes feel good in my hands.

Here enters my problem. The tumblers truly are terrific for beer, but they are also incredibly cold on the outside. Solution: Cup Cuffs for my Schatz Potz Tumblers. Oh sure, I wear them on my wrist as an accessory. I use them for my coffee when I go to the local coffee shops. When I use them with my frozen tumblers though, that’s when I enjoy them most.

Want to knit some yourself? Get the free pattern. Want to purchase some? Just tell me what color you want and I’ll knit them right up for you.

Want some of your own fabulous tumblers? Drop a line to Greg at his website.

Cheers!

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