Stained Glass Christmas

Every year, I add a few new designs to the Christmas Collection.  

I started with Classic Christmas Trees, Christmas Pickles, and Round Christmas Ornaments.  Over the years, I've added Holly, Mistletoe, & Angels.  

Classic Christmas Tree ornaments 

Some designs become part of the studio's history. The Old-fashioned Christmas Lights, created from vintage glass from my Grandpa Thomas's collection, were released as a limited edition and have been retired.

Christmas Pickles are back for another year

Now,  it's time to welcome the newest additions to the 2026 Christmas Collection.

Whimsical Christmas Trees

Available in Snowy White, Plum Purple, and Crisp Green, they're equally at home hanging in a sunny window, decorating your Christmas tree, or standing on a shelf with an LED candle glowing behind them. 

Iridescent Trees - New this year

They also make thoughtful host gifts and neighbor gifts. 

They are beautiful hanging in a sunny window, on your tree or on a shelf (try sitting an LED candle behind it!). Makes a thoughtful host gift or gifts for neighbor. 

Snowflake Charms

Iridescent glass makes another appearance in these miniature hexagon ornaments. Each one is laser engraved with a delicate snowflake before being finished in lead came and tied with ribbon.

Snowflake charms are wonderful tiny gifts

Fun fact: even our ribbons are made in the USA.

Measuring just over an inch, they're perfect for decorating a tree, hanging from a rearview mirror, or tucking into a gift. They make wonderful office gift exchange presents, Secret Santa surprises, and thoughtful little gifts for friends and grandparents.

Mystery Misfits

Mystery Misfits are back for Christmas! With seasonal colors, and holiday wrapping, these are fun stocking stuffers and Secret Santa Gifts.  Just remember, stained glass is not a toy!  

Christmas Mystery Misfits

Christmas is just getting started in the studio. Over the next few weeks, I'll be busy making stockings, pickles and more! If you want to see them before the rest of the world,  join the TCAG Insiders and get early peeks and special treats.

Until next time,

Ailsa

2026: The Year So Far and looking forward

Well, the first half of 2026 is a wrap and it's been a year of big changes at TCAG.

My plans for 2026 were to grow my email list and event schedule.  Those took a backseat when I learned goimagine was closing shop.  I shifted to building an ecommerce site and let the emails slide. Since I was already committed to several local art and craft vendor events, I stuck with it. But, man, I sure felt pulled in a lot of directions for a while!

I've added a few fun new designs to the line up. Fan faves have been the Mystery Misfits.  Look for seasonal versions of each as we move in to fall and winter. 

If you're already a subscriber, you know the new site is up and running. With items added as I can, it's a growing collection of my current items for sale.  I have created some smaller mini-suncatchers, which I think of as charm sized. Most measure around 2 inches by 2 inches and make great little gifts for moms, dad, friends, and grads.  Gift boxed options are available on most.

This spring, we attended Zionsville, IN's Brick Street Market for the second time. We added the Hoosier Hometown Markets and Spooner Market, both impressed us and we hope to add them to our schedule in the future. And, we returned to historic Franklin, IN for the Ethos Celebration of the Arts.  

For the second half of 2026, I have added several new events this year while keeping my previous events on the books.  From local fundraisers to huge art fairs, I'm still scheduling event for September thru December.  You'll find a running schedule at the top of this page.  

And, lastly, the Fall and Winter collections will drop soon.  With traditional black and orange, pretty pastel, and spooky gothic color palettes for Fall, you are sure to find something you'll love.  Stained Glass Christmas will be back in classic green and red, whimsical iridescent pastels, and playful personalized pet ornaments.  Join the TCAG Insiders for early access to these limited edition suncatchers and gifts.

Until next time,

Ailsa

Mystery Misfits - Whimsical, Silly Trinkets

 

I'm always looking for ways to use small pieces of glass that can't be used in my suncatchers, stained glass panels, or fused glass projects.   I've shared a few ideas before, but I am excited to add a new gift option to my store!  These little critters are a perfect pick-me up or thank you gift for your friends and co-workers.  Need a quick gift for a teacher or nurse?  Grab a Misfit!

Mystery Misfit packages

What are Mystery Misfits?  They're silly, whimsical, and goofy little stained glass characters with wiggly eyes, tiny arms and legs, and corkscrew curls. Is it hair or antennae? You decide!  Each is unique and a true mystery.  Carefully wrapped in tissue paper and tucked in to a colorful pillow box, along with a cute info card, sealed with a contrasting band and a fun label, these are gift ready.  Send one with your new grad as a funny reminder of home.

A gaggle of Misfits

Mystery Misfits have been a huge hit at our in person event this season. We've sold out twice... in just 2 shows.  I've added them to my (brand new) website where you can snag a few for yourself.  I'll have seasonal options for Fall and Halloween with those orange, plum and amber colors we love so much.  And, of course, I'll be adding a Christmas themed version made of iridescent glass.  They are just adorable.

Yellow Mystery Misfit 

And, every Misfit has an info card tucked inside the package with w wonky name, series number, and a personality "warning".  Is it a little bit silly? Of course, but we all need a little giggle in our days. 

Hop on over to the new website and check out the Mystery Misfits, and maybe get a jump on your holiday shopping.

Until next time,

Ailsa