Friday, March 7, 2008

SHOW & TELL '08 #10 - Stained Glass - Pink

It's that time of week again, Friday, to meet at Kelli's for Show & Tell. Come and join the fun!!!


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Today I wanted to share with you a piece of stained glass that hangs in our dining area. This is not the best picture with it peeking out between the lace curtains. If you look close you can see a red cardinal in the tree outside!!

When we lived in Albuquerque, in the 80's, I had the opportunity to own and operate a little craft store. This piece of beautiful stained glass work was made by one of our crafters. The outer rim is solid glass and then the green stem and pink flower are solid suspended with space around them. I just had to have this piece of art work because I thought it was so different and beautiful. I enjoy it as much today, 20 years later, as I did when I first purchased it. As always, thank you for letting me share with you one of the little treasures that adorn our home.

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46 comments:

  1. Short StopMarch 7, 2008 at 8:55 AM

    It's just beautiful!

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  2. LisaMarch 7, 2008 at 9:10 AM

    wow! to own and work in a craft store...would be heavenly for me!
    I love the stained glass...beatiful!

    not participating in "S&T" today...had a little mishap this morning...i posted a note about it. have a blessed day!

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  3. LWMarch 7, 2008 at 9:40 AM

    Beautiful, a true treasure ….

    Louise

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  4. staceMarch 7, 2008 at 9:59 AM

    stained glass is just sooo pretty.....great piece

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  5. AnonymousMarch 7, 2008 at 10:15 AM

    Very pretty.

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  6. nancyMarch 7, 2008 at 10:53 AM

    It is gorgeous. Most stained glass doesn't have the spaces and I find that very attractive about this piece. I see your cardinal. I love them. I always love the things you share, Susan. God bless you.
    Nancy

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  7. Just MelodyMarch 7, 2008 at 10:53 AM

    Beautiful. I love stained glass. I would love to learn to make beautiful things out of glass.

    Blessings

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  8. ConstanceMarch 7, 2008 at 11:07 AM

    Very pretty and what luck to get the cardinal in the tree!!! I like the idea of having some stained glass panels in the windows. I think when we retire and build our cabin, I am going to search for the perfect one to put up!
    Connie

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  9. CharMarch 7, 2008 at 11:13 AM

    That is beautiful. I love it. Have a great day.

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  10. Lora @ my blessed lifeMarch 7, 2008 at 11:42 AM

    I love stained glass! This is a beautiful window.

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  11. BrendaMarch 7, 2008 at 11:53 AM

    Hi, One of a kind pieces are the best! That's beautiful. I love stain-glassed art. Thanks for sharing. Brenda

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  12. cherished*vintageMarch 7, 2008 at 12:30 PM

    That is a beautiful piece of art! My mom has some stained glass hanging in her windows which are so pretty to look at to. Thanks for sharing today. Have a blessed weekend.
    -Karoline

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  13. Momma RoarMarch 7, 2008 at 12:44 PM

    Its beautiful! I have always loved stained glass!!

    The house I grew up in had an upstairs bathroom with a window. But the window wasn't on an outside wall - if you opened the window, you looked into the hallway. It was built in the late 1800s, so who knows what it was there for. ANYWAY, when my parents remolded the upstairs, they put in a beautiful stained glass window there - I loved being in the bathroom when the light came through it from the hallway window!!

    I would enjoy seeing that everyday too!

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  14. TJMarch 7, 2008 at 12:55 PM

    This just screams spring! Lovely!

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  15. Hootin AnniMarch 7, 2008 at 1:41 PM

    Oh my goodness...I had to enlarge the photo, but I see the most beautiful bird in the world!! Love those cardinals, I do.

    That's a very pretty suncatcher!!!

    Thanks for the visit today have a great weekend.

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  16. AnonymousMarch 7, 2008 at 1:46 PM

    Simply lovely! Painted glass is a work of art!

    Gina

    www.simplyheartandhome.com

    I'm sorry I have to put my link here. It doesn't seem to "take" in the name/url box

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  17. CharlotteMarch 7, 2008 at 2:31 PM

    Beautiful stained glass. I love stained glass.
    Yes, DVD making takes a lot of time but it is very rewarding. I love to see all those pictures on our big screen TV and of course I always add music that I love.

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  18. MyrnaMarch 7, 2008 at 2:38 PM

    I always have to come see your Show and Tell--always a treat! You owned a craft store!! What have you not done, girl? You amaze me!

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  19. ...March 7, 2008 at 3:22 PM

    owned and operated a craft show!? your experiences never cease to amaze me :]

    it's a beautiful piece of art. i personally love stained glass. thanks for sharing it.

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  20. JillMarch 7, 2008 at 3:22 PM

    Beautiful, Susan.

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  21. AnonymousMarch 7, 2008 at 4:06 PM

    What a lovely piece!

    And what fun it must have been to own a craft store!!

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  22. Connie MarieMarch 7, 2008 at 4:36 PM

    Stained glass is a joy to own. Yours is very pretty too. I am going to take a closer look now to see if I can find the bird.

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  23. Connie MarieMarch 7, 2008 at 4:37 PM

    WOW, what a cool picture, when I opened it to the larger size the bird shows up very easily. Cool picture.

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  24. UnknownMarch 7, 2008 at 4:37 PM

    that is gorgeous !!! I love stained glass, especially ones you find in old churches. Nice share. Mica

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  25. AnonymousMarch 7, 2008 at 4:48 PM

    I love stained glass. it is so comforting and magical when the sun hits the colored hues.
    Patricia

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  26. GranthamLynnMarch 7, 2008 at 4:49 PM

    What a beautiful treasure. And what a wonderful story. To own a shop like that must have been fun! Thank you for sharing the beautiful work and your story.
    And thanks for coming over to my journey and seeing the red boots and other treasures!

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  27. FarrahMarch 7, 2008 at 4:55 PM

    What a lovely piece of art! Thank you for sharing and for stopping by my blog!

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  28. AnonymousMarch 7, 2008 at 4:57 PM

    Hello! Thank you for stopping by to say hi and leave a comment. Your stained glass is just beautiful! I would love to have a pretty stained glass in my front window. Have a beautiful day!

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  29. MaryMarch 7, 2008 at 6:53 PM

    A beautiful. Something to be treasured.

    I can see the cardinal in the tree. What a beautiful sight. Thanks so much for sharing. I enjoyed your S&T.

    Blessings,
    Mary

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  30. KathiMarch 7, 2008 at 7:07 PM

    This is a very pretty piece of stain glass. I cheated and made the picture larger, and yes, I found the beautiful red bird. I love cardinals. Thanks for sharing. Hugs, Kathi

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  31. BettyMarch 7, 2008 at 7:59 PM

    Susan,
    A beautiful work of art....

    Thank you for visiting with me and commenting......Betty

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  32. JEWELGIRLMarch 7, 2008 at 8:08 PM

    Lovely stained glass!

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  33. Rose of SharonMarch 7, 2008 at 8:22 PM

    What a beautiful piece of stained glass! I bet it looks so pretty when the sun shines through!

    :0) Sharon

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  34. Nora LeeMarch 7, 2008 at 9:03 PM

    What a beautiful stain glass piece. Love the cardinal too!

    Thanks for sharing.

    Sandra

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  35. Nora LeeMarch 7, 2008 at 9:03 PM

    What a beautiful stain glass piece. Love the cardinal too!

    Thanks for sharing.

    Sandra

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  36. Nora LeeMarch 7, 2008 at 9:04 PM

    What a beautiful stain glass piece. Love the cardinal too!

    Thanks for sharing.

    Sandra

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  37. MightyMomMarch 7, 2008 at 11:22 PM

    very pretty.

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  38. RebeccaMarch 8, 2008 at 12:50 AM

    What a beautiful piece. Thanks for sharing it.

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  39. CjdusseMarch 8, 2008 at 9:38 AM

    It is beautiful!

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  40. HeatherMarch 8, 2008 at 11:14 AM

    That is just gorgeous! Definitely money well-spent, when you still enjoy it so many years later. Thank you for sharing it with us. ;o)

    Really appreciate you stopping by my blog, and your kind comment on my show and tell. Thank you!

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  41. mrsjojoMarch 9, 2008 at 12:31 AM

    Very lovely!

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  42. MuumMarch 10, 2008 at 7:50 AM

    I love your stained glass, itis just right, not too ornate, but so beautiful and unique . I'll bet you smile everytime you see it!

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  43. KelliMarch 10, 2008 at 8:11 PM

    It's beautiful, Susan! I just love the sun shining through and I spotted the cardinal too...great picture!
    Hugs,
    Kelli

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  44. nannykimMarch 10, 2008 at 9:09 PM

    Thanks for sharing that; I did see the cardinal. I have a friend that makes stain glass. She just designed one for Tablerock State Park here in SC. She will be taking it up to them this coming weekend where it will be put above the doorway in their visitor's center!

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  45. Mary@notbefore7March 10, 2008 at 9:38 PM

    I love that! I have a made a few pieces of stained glass myself and have total admiration for the craft. It is not easy.

    Lovely piece.

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  46. Charity GraceMarch 13, 2008 at 7:03 PM

    Oh, I love stained glass!

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Thank you so much with honoring me with your presence and your comments. Both are precious to me.
Susan