News & Spotlights — creativity

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...

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...

Karen C. from Raleigh, North Carolina sent us this email about the Green Cat Glass Eyes used in this custom Stained Glass Art Deco: "Good day, Megan - Just wanted to let you know how much I love your glass eyes! I touched base with you a couple of years ago to say the same thing....but now I own a stained glass studio in Raleigh and I point all my students to your work.  They love your work, and I am seeing your pieces in my students' stained glass work more and more. Just wanted to let you know that...

Tina H., from Issaquah, Washington shared these images with us in her email about the Brown Rabbit Hare Glass Eyes used in this project: "Thought you would like to see how your eyes were put to creative use. My husband, Vic O. found these to be perfect. Cheers! Tina"     Tina, this is so awesome!!! Thank you for sharing with me! Thank you for supporting this small business with the eyes for your project! ~ 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...

Dan A. from Camarillo, California shared this photo with us in is his email about the High Domed Albino Horse Eyes used in his project:  "Hi Megan, wanted to thank you on your help picking the perfect eyes for the wooden rocking horse I carved for my new granddaughter. She loves it!" Dan, the time and love you have invested into this rocking horse for your granddaughter is evident. We hope she loves it just as much! Thank you for supporting this small business with the eyes for your project! ~ Megan   About the glass eyes from handmadeglasseyes.com: All...