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Floral Skull made with Bloodshot Zombie Glass Eyes

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Ginny L. from Ottawa, OH sent us this review about the Bloodshot Zombie glass eyes from her Random Overstock purchase used in her project:⁠⁠"I love your eyes for my floral/skull art!"⁠ ⁠ Ginny, This skull is absolutely stunning and has such a fierce gaze! Amazing work! We look forward to working with you again in the future and thank you for your support of this small business! ~ Megan   About the glass eyes from handmadeglasseyes.com: All artisan glass eyes are original graphic designs designed by Megan Petersen of Spokane, Washington Each cabochon is handmade with attention to detail and...

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Quilted Tree Owl with 4mm Small Yellow Owl Eyes

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Cheryl G. from Meredith, New Hampshire sent us this review with images of the tree owl she added to her quilting project, completed with 4mm Small Yellow Owl Glass Eyes:"I love these tiny 4 mm owl eyes! I used them in a small owl that I placed into tree hole in a quilt I’m working on. I love how they gleam, and give the owl such character! Thank you, Megan!!"   Cheryl, this is such an adorable and detailed project! We are so happy we had the eyes to give your creations character! We look forward to working with you again in...

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Hand Carved Trout with Dark Fish Glass Eyes

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Carl L. from Scottsdale, Arizona said this is an email about the Dark Fish Eyes used in their project:⁠⁠"Glad to do business with you. Love your products!  I don’t have any pictures as cute as your daughter, but attached are my 3 hand-carved trout with your eyes added today as the final touch!  Love it! Cheers, Car"⁠ Carl, those trout look so incredibly life like! What an amazing detailed creation! Thank you for choosing our eyes to bring them to life and we appreciate your support of this small business! ~ Megan   About the glass eyes from handmadeglasseyes.com: All artisan glass...

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How to Finish a Creative Project When You're Stuck in the Middle

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Finishing a creative project can be one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences for any maker or artist. It's easy to get excited about a new idea and dive in headfirst, but when you hit that inevitable roadblock somewhere in the middle, it can feel like the project will never see the light of day. But I'm here to tell you that you have the power to push through and complete even your most ambitious creative undertakings. It's all about tapping into your passion, breaking down the process, taking a rest, but ultimately refusing to give up. Start with recalling why...

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Sloth Mascot with Custom High Domed Glass Eyes

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Jackie T. from Paris, France sent us this email with images regarding the Sloth Mascot completed with customized High Dome Brown Lion Glass Eyes: "Hello Megan, I finally take the time to write to you, thank you again for your rapidity and professionalism, here are some photos of the Sloth with your eyes It was a crazy project but went well thanks to your work!"     Jackie, this mascot is so life-like in its detail! Thank you so much for choosing our eyes to bring it to life! What a detailed creation and thank you for your support of this small...

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