bits of china, and is experimenting with alcohol ink on glass, which cre- ates an ethereal, watercolor look. She enjoys sewing, and has made
rag quilt bedspreads, which display frayed seams on the outsides, as well as pillows, curtains and a hanging art quilt for her home. She also buys men’s shirts from thrift stores, cuts them up and adds fabric to them. Christy can happily work in her
studio for 12 hours a day, surrounded by her dogs and two cats, Luna and Moaning Myrtle, named after charac- ters in the Harry Potter series. With a mug of coffee nearby and glimpses of deer grazing beyond the back patio, it’s easy to see why. “It sure beats the heck out of work in the office,” Christy says. “This is my happy place.”
Christy is a member of the Arkan-
sas Craft Guild and the Louisiana Crafts Guild. She sells her work at her studio in Gamaliel and at shows, which are listed on her website,
www.whimzeeglass.com. To view more of her work, visit her website, her Facebook page Whimzee Glass, or call (870) 467-5389 to make an ap- pointment to visit her studio.
Do what you love
How to turn what you love into a business Develop a business plan.
Determine the market for your product.
Obtain proper licenses and per- mits from city, county and state. Sales tax laws vary by state, so it’s wise to consult a tax professional for guidance. The Arkansas De- partment of Finance and Admini- stration offers a “Starting a New Business in Arkansas” PDF online at
www.dfa.arkansas.gov.
Start small, learn, make changes and grow.
Two pieces of stained glass serve as windows in Christy Marchand’s bathroom.
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