Thursday, May 29, 2014

Shoreline Bracelet-Polymer Clay Tutor Lesson


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Hi all!  Well, I am pretty new to working with polymer clay.  I have goofed around here and there, but never done any real work with it.  Then I started watching some YouTube vids and I started to fall in love.  Just what I need, one more crafting hobby to love…lol!  Anywho, I came across Cindy Leitz, Polymer Clay Tutor.  She has some great free videos.  And she has a website where you can purchase a membership for tutorials.  Her membership is super reasonable.  So, I decided to give it a go.  Her blog is : http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/  Her website for membership is http://www.beadvideos.com/.
The tutorial for the month of May was all about the Shoreline blend.  This was my second blend and I love the way it came out.  Cindy also teaches you how to do the findings.  I have to work on my wire work, so I decided to use ready made findings.  I put the little pearl and crystal charm together myself. 
I think I will really enjoy working with polymer clay and all that goes with it!  TFL!

Friday, March 21, 2014

It’s Your Day-Fold Up Flower Card

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I made this fun box card with my Silhouette Cameo.  The paper is called Today Tomorrow Forever by Recollections.  The cut files are by Lori Whitlock and I got them at the Silhouette online store.  She has a whole fun line of them in the store.   The card is a box that folds completely flat for mailing or gift giving.  I am a total fan!  TFL!

Monday, March 10, 2014

Circle Chalkboard Plaque

 

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     I have been in the frame of mind lately of wanting to alter things.  So, for this little project, I decided to alter a piece of wood I got at Michaels.  The back of the wood measures about 6 3/4” and it tapers off to about 5” at the front of the wood.  

     I sanded and painted the whole piece pink.    I cut a piece of Recollections Chalkboard paper and glued it on the front.  I used the Scotch brand liquid adhesive.  I wanted it to stick and stay.  I find it is one of the better brands to use with paper.  I used a piece of Spring garland around the edges.  I hot glued it down in a few different places so it would still have some movement. 

    The flowers are all from the Los Angeles Fashion District.  I took a trip down there recently and had such a good time!  There are so many crafting goodies!….Not to mention all the other great stuff!  The large flowers were originally much more white.  I added a bit of the pink paint that I used on the plaque so they would match better.  The medium white flowers are part porcelain and part rolled ribbon.  They are sooooooo dreamy!  Then I popped a few small white mulberry roses in to fill out the flower layout.

     I still needed a way to hang it.  I found some ribbon that I like.  It’s kinda shabby chic.  I hot glued the ribbon to the back.  Then I cut a piece of really thick black cardstock and glued that to the back and on top of the ribbon.  Now it is all set to go and write small messages on .  TFL!

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Steampunk Altered domino

 

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     I recently came across altered dominoes.  I then realized it is not a new thing, but it is new to me and I just love it.  Such a fun way to do some “mini” art.  Anywho, this is one of my beginner attempts.  I looked up some YouTube videos to see what some good ways to do things were and away I went.                                      

     I started digging through my kids toy box for some dominoes and hit the jackpot.  I had a few missed attempts before I was able to get it right.  But, I really like how this came out.  I used Graphic45 Steapmpunk Debutante paper for the lady on the front.  I created the paper on the back using a technique I learned from Fi on YouTube (technique here: )

Fiona Jennings YouTube Tutorial

   I knew I wanted to use mostly what I had on hand and not buy too much to make the domino.  First I glued the paper on the front and then used Glossy Accents on it and let it dry overnight.  It needed a second coat, so I did it again.  Next, I created the chain and charm part of the domino.  I used head pins and wire and hat pins and chain and beads and just attached it all to one bigger wire that I glued to the back of the domino with glossy accents.   I found a piece of ribbon I liked and glued it to the back.  I let it dry and then I attached the back paper. 

     I used a mix of Citrus and Stream colored alcohol inks on the sides of the domino so it would blend with the colors of the paper I picked.  I wanted to dress up the sides a bit so I used some faux rhinestone.   For the finishing touches I used a bit of blue bling on the side and the top.  I also use a gear and some blue half pearl. 

     This was such a fun and artistic endeavor!  TFL!

Friday, March 7, 2014

Thanks Typewriter Box from SVGCuts

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Hi All!  Here is the nifty little typewriter box from the “Good Day at the Office” svg kit from www.Svgcuts.com.  Here is the direct link to the kit: http://svgcuts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=51&products_id=385.  The paper line is Retro Collage by Recollections from Michaels.  The flowers are Prima.  This was fun and easy to do!  I can’t wait to fill it with some goodies and give it to a friend.  TFL!