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Chatter
on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:“Thank you Chicky Zww…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“Great design Deb…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very pretty. I need to get some recycled glass
…” read » - on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“I posted on your blog and will here. The tutorial is great. Easy to follow. I've…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Gorgeous, love this.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“This is so cool, I love this design.Well done.
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on “Butterfly Dance”:“Very intriguing. This piece just has so much going on! I don't think I could do…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Nancy's back with another beautiful bracelet. Copper & green...perfect.…” read »
on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:“Very pretty! The blue is so saturated and vibrant.…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“Yay! What a great neighbor! I especially like the 1st pair w/ the patina and the…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Stunning!!…” read »
on “Yellow Dragonfly”:“Where did my capital "I's" go??? They were there when I was typing...why would they turn…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“I totally understand...but sometimes i let it sit for awhile where i cant see it. Then…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Ditto ditto everyone else. Love that hammered copper focal!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Wow lucky you! I would probably get into doing metal working if I got that as…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“The bead weaving part is awesome. The whole necklace is very different and I like that.…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“P.S.--its so hard to tell in the pics what color the stones in the pendant are--they…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Beadinggma: the metal in this piece is antique gold color. I got the pendant on…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“This is just lovely! I love the design, especially the bead weaving...well done!…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“FYI...I decided to host a little give away of a wire wrapped briolette necklace on my…” read »
on “Aurora Damask”:“About the swellegant patinas.. not hard just difficult to determine when you are done letting it…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks, ladies! If you do give the tutorial a try out and have a minute…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“Beautiful pendant and chain goes well with design. What kind of metal is it?…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Thanks Deb, nice to know you know how I feel about a redo. I am…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Love this green with copper. Awesome!…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very pretty!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Love the new shapes, Nancy. This gift will be keeping you busy for quite awhile!…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Beautiful!! I just went & looked at your tute. While I haven't tried it yet I…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Oooh, I love the look of that wire against the glass. It makes me think of…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Great colors…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“LOVE IT!!…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“I do like it. Not as much as the blue but aqua blue is my fave…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Blue beauty”:
“Very pretty!…” read »
- on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Mystic Mystery”:
“Lovely set!…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Pretty!…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“FABULOUS!!!
…” read »- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
Holiday Cheer
About this design:
While not jewelry, these holiday ornaments are made with materials used in jewelry making. The original idea and directions are from Heather Powers, an amazing polymer clay artist of Humblebeads. Link:
http://www.humblebeads.blogspot.com/2012/12/abs-ornament-blog-hop.html
I had so much fun creating my own and am looking forward to spreading some holiday cheer giving these away to friends and family.
Components:
Polymer clay, cookie cutters, StazOn ink, rubber stamps, fine glitter, small pointed back rhinestones, annealed steel wire and crystals for the hangersAdditional Images:
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Dec 06, 2012 at 4:13 pm #
Julie Shane says:These are beautiful! I like the little bits of sparkle in eacdh one.
Now that you know what you are doing, you could make pieces small enough to be earrings and focal beads. Have fun and show us what you create.
On Dec 06, 2012 at 6:26 pm #
Little Round Chick says:They may not be jewelry but they fabulous! What wonderful gifts for friends and family.
On Dec 06, 2012 at 7:05 pm #
JC Hamm says:I love them. You have created a gift they will cherish always. Beautiful!
On Dec 06, 2012 at 8:35 pm #
Asia says:Love them
On Dec 06, 2012 at 9:22 pm #
Elis Mom says:Too cute!
On Dec 06, 2012 at 9:31 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Totally awesome!
On Dec 07, 2012 at 8:41 am #
NY Bella says:Love these!
On Dec 07, 2012 at 1:47 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Lynda, these are fantastic! What a wonderful idea! I also think smaller versions would make beautiful earrings and/or a pendant!
On Dec 07, 2012 at 5:04 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Ohh I love this! Great work!!
On Dec 07, 2012 at 7:31 pm #
Fresh Baked says:Thanks so much everyone for your positive comments. And, yes, I am working on both suggestions for smaller pendants and other colors in the ornaments.
Addicting fun!
On Dec 07, 2012 at 8:06 pm #
Miannda says:Beauties!
On Dec 07, 2012 at 8:24 pm #
Deb Harding says:They are adorable. Seriously I thought it was 2 pair of earrings at first. But I love them as ornaments
On Dec 07, 2012 at 11:42 pm #
Laud says:So interesting!
On Dec 08, 2012 at 9:49 am #
KatsAllThat says:What a great idea….love the use of these components.
On Dec 10, 2012 at 3:00 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:Love these!!
On Dec 10, 2012 at 8:53 pm #
Lynn g says:Wow these are great, thanks for sharing..
On Dec 30, 2012 at 8:27 pm #
SpoonLady aka Christina says:Those are beautiful!