Hi, Yes the pink (magenta) plate with the yellow center was originally clear. The brush strokes show a bit, but the glass is textured so it doesn't really matter. I need to get it made into something and out in the garden to test before winter is over. I do have a painted plate flower outside (on white plates). I used Pebeo 150. If you don't like how it looks you can wash it off (before baking). Baking didn't change the appearance except to make it a bit more shiny. I heard the Vitrea is more toxic. Kathy toomuchglass has used this paint too and she says it lasts very well. I plan to do some more now that the holidays are over. I can't buy the paint locally, but I hope to get to a Michaels soon to pick up another color or 2 (with one of their 50% off coupons!). We'll have to compare notes. Kathy

Read your blog and really enjoyed it! I have been to the Canton first Monday flea market twice, and enjoyed it both times. But that was years ago and I am sure it has grown a lot since I was there. I still have some things I bought there and used as patterns for our wooden items. We had been doing shows in that area, and were running short on stock so we also bought a 3-wheeled bandsaw, to cut with while on the road. We didn't have all the sanders that we had at home, but we made do. Fond memories!!

Great idea for the pans(-: They look great!(-:

The Michigan State Master Gardner's page has a nice "You Might Be A Master Gardner If ... page. These are sayings posted from people in the same vein as the David Letterman Top 10 List. There are many more than 10 that include sayings like, you might be a master gardner if ...your wedding ring spends more time on the ledge above the sink than on your hand. or ...youÂre shoveling snow out of the flower beds in late fall/early winter so you can plant just one more batch of spring bulbs! or ...you once blinked and missed summer. or ...your hands are clean when you leave the house but by the time you get to work there is dirt under your nails. How did that happen? or ...you can't see why no one makes "I Brake for Garden Centers" bumper stickers. or ...you pack two friends in the front of a pick-up, drive 35 minutes to a great plant shop, fill the 8 ft pick-up truck full and the front of the cab, barely seeing anyone but the driver and then head to another plant shop, just in case they have something you REALLY need! It's really fun reading and a good idea. Here is a link that might be useful: You might be a Master Gardner if . . .