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Nip and tuck cedarhurst9/23/2023 ![]() ![]() It depicts the Western Wall plaza in Jerusalem and the pottery spells out “Im Eshkacheich Yerushalayim” in Hebrew. It can also be personalized, but often is not. It’s a unique Judaica wall hanging for any Jewish home. I also create Broken Pottery Art, which is very similar but made from broken plates. The broken glass can spell out one of several chosen phrases either in English or Hebrew. The artwork is usually personalized with the couple’s names and wedding date in English or Hebrew. But now I’ve been instructed to seize the opportunity to increase marketing to my potential target audience via social media.īesides bridal gowns, headpieces, veils and reinventing women’s clothing, my new specialty is the Chuppah Glass Art. I do, however, personally sign each of the Chuppah Glass Art pieces. I rarely use my own name on my projects or I utilize a pseudonym. The challenge is that it’s not easy to put yourself out there and become vulnerable. It’s not a skill you can necessarily teach someone without those intrinsic abilities. People often ask me exactly how that process takes place, but it’s something every “artist” will tell you – their brains are wired that way. The broken shards the groom had stepped on under the Chuppah fused back together again to spell words in my mind. What inspired you to become an artist?About twenty five years ago, while standing at the Wailing Wall (the “Kotel”) in Jerusalem and attending a wedding nearby, the images I had witnessed began to visually merge together. Now, five years later, while still busy designing and dressing brides and their families, I decided to relaunch my hobby of twenty five years ago, STEPONIT! Chuppah Glass Art, formerly called Mazel Tov Creations. And, to my astonishment, it became an instant hit! I received international acclaim and publicity and became The Entrepreneur of the Year in 2016 at the Jewish Women Entrepreneurs organization. And so I created “PERFECT MATCHES The Interactive Jewish Dating Game”with five hundred relevant questions included in a compact board game. I heard thousands of assorted answers, not all to my satisfaction. While dressing my brides (who never hesitate to confide in me) I’d discreetly inquire about how the couple met and how long they knew each other. I researched, designed and in 2002 opened the doors to BRIDAL SECRETS followed by NIP & TUCK Alterations in Cedarhurst, NY, the hub of the illustrious ‘Five Towns’. When my daughters were getting married, I discovered an absence of modest bridal gowns in the Orthodox community on Long Island, where I live. I minored in Art at Stern College of Yeshiva University, majored in Psychology at Bar Ilan University in Israel and studied at the Craft Students League of NY. I already knew how to sew and do calligraphy in both Hebrew and English. But seventeen years ago, I decided to go backstage to examine the minute wedding details involved. By now, I’ve been fortunate to also be a repeat Mother of the Bride/Groom. Flower Girl progressed to Junior Bridesmaid, followed by Bridesmaid and then Bride. I was born later in life to my adoring parents, and as soon as I was able to walk, it was down the aisle for me. It all began at the age of three when I was assigned the role of (practically) professional flower girl at my big sisters’ and cousins’ weddings. ![]() Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. It can be made from anything with four poles and a roof.) How exciting and romantic to have that cherished moment frozen in time forever! This is her fourth wedding related project, all emanating from her intuitive creativity &a yearning to inspire brides and grooms. It’s called “StepOnIt! Chuppah Glass Art.” The directive is – Never let that broken Chuppah glass be thrown away again! (A “Chuppah” or wedding canopy, symbolizes the home the Jewish couple is about to build together. ![]() They call her “The Jewish Wedding Whisperer.” Joy Glicker Lieber has just introduced a brand new and unique item to her lineup of All-Things-Jewish-Wedding. ![]()
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