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Fall 2025 Collection by Dana’s Uncommon Glass – hand-painted jute tote bags including pumpkins, turkeys, gnomes, fall florals, and Halloween designs

The Fall 2025 Collection Has Arrived – And It’s...

🍂 The Fall 2025 Collection Has Arrived – And It’s Full of Heart There’s something about the shift to fall that stirs creativity — the warmth of changing leaves, the...

The Fall 2025 Collection Has Arrived – And It’s...

🍂 The Fall 2025 Collection Has Arrived – And It’s Full of Heart There’s something about the shift to fall that stirs creativity — the warmth of changing leaves, the...

Do People Truly Appreciate Handmade Gifts?

  Why giving (and receiving) something hand-painted is more meaningful than ever. There’s something magical about a gift that’s been touched by human hands — something created with care, intention,...

Do People Truly Appreciate Handmade Gifts?

  Why giving (and receiving) something hand-painted is more meaningful than ever. There’s something magical about a gift that’s been touched by human hands — something created with care, intention,...

How to Shop for a Hand-Painted Tote Bag | The Uncommon Journal | Dana's Uncommon Glass

How to Shop for a Hand-Painted Tote Bag

Looking for the perfect tote bag? A hand-painted tote isn’t just something to carry — it’s wearable art. In this guide, I’ll share what to look for when shopping for...

How to Shop for a Hand-Painted Tote Bag

Looking for the perfect tote bag? A hand-painted tote isn’t just something to carry — it’s wearable art. In this guide, I’ll share what to look for when shopping for...

From Studio to Storefront: How My Bags Travel the World | The Uncommon Journal | Dana's Uncommon Glass

From Studio to Storefront: How My Bags Travel t...

From my Las Vegas studio to boutiques and homes across the country, my hand-painted tote bags have traveled far and wide. Here’s a peek at their journey and the stories...

From Studio to Storefront: How My Bags Travel t...

From my Las Vegas studio to boutiques and homes across the country, my hand-painted tote bags have traveled far and wide. Here’s a peek at their journey and the stories...

Dana sitting on a light leather couch in a mustard dress, holding all four of her studio dogs — a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, two Chihuahuas, and a fluffy white dog.

The Studio Dogs of Dana’s Uncommon Glass

Ever wonder who keeps me company while I paint? Meet the real stars of my studio — my four sweet dogs! From napping under my workbench to supervising every brushstroke,...

The Studio Dogs of Dana’s Uncommon Glass

Ever wonder who keeps me company while I paint? Meet the real stars of my studio — my four sweet dogs! From napping under my workbench to supervising every brushstroke,...

The Uncommon Journal | The Art of the Everyday: Why Your Bag Should Be As Unique as You

The Art of the Everyday: Why Your Bag Should Be...

Most of us carry a bag every day—so why not carry something that actually says something about who you are? At Dana’s Uncommon Glass, every tote is a small work...

The Art of the Everyday: Why Your Bag Should Be...

Most of us carry a bag every day—so why not carry something that actually says something about who you are? At Dana’s Uncommon Glass, every tote is a small work...