Jewelry Attitude Image Transfer

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I've been working with a new product called JEWELRY ATTITUDE!  That's what I used to transfer the bird image to this leather cuff.  Check out this video to see what JA is all about–especially if you want to make custom jewelry for teams, family memories, BFFs, and more.  Also, if you're coming to the Craft and Hobby show in Cali this January, stop by and see me at the Craft Attitude booth where I'll be demoing how to make jewelry with Jewelry Attitude!  #477 on the show floor.

 

Check out www.craftattitude.com to see more ideas that use the Attitude lines.  You're going to love this stuff! 

Halloween Necklace with Plaid’s Holiday Glitz!

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I hope you're having a fun weekend so far.  From the Plaid cauldron, another Holiday Glitz DIY necklace idea!  The vintage cat pendant is adorable.  I also love the big cat pendantpurple filigree pieces, ring blanks, and owl charms.  See them in person at JoAnn Fabrics.   Fingers crossed I get to work on my Halloween wreath for the front door tomorrow.  So many projects I want to make now that the air is a bit cooler.  Today I'm in Ft. Wayne working the Octoberfest with our friends at McClure's Orchard.  Come see me if you live in the Fort 2-6pm!

Felt and Metal Earring Class

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Yesterday morning I was searching for bike baskets (some that could carry Rocker), only to go to the super-store and see this shirt.  I think it's a sign.  Do they make doggie bike helmets?

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There's still time to sign up for this class (taught by me, the crazy dog lady).  It's a little bit felting and a little bit metalworking.  You will learn lots of neat techniques that you can use however you like.  It takes place next Monday and adventurous beginners are welcome!  Here are the details and feel free to message me with questions.  

I'm off to the Girl Cave.  That's what I called our studio when we moved in because we can have as much girly stuff as we want!  Yes girls, heaps of ribbon and beads, baskets full of buttons and racks full of colorful paint.  Dark chocolate truffles stashed in the cupboards.  You'd love it.  My studio-mate came up with Jewels and Tools and the guy at the paint store calls it the Lady Lair.  We have fun.  My work table is packed with funky beads for a special project.  Thousands of beads and more about that later.  I hope to see you in class on Monday!  XO.

DIY Easy Wrist Corsage for Prom

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Yesterday was hair embellishments, today a twist on a wrist corsage.  Instead of using the elastic findings, check out this cuff bracelet with filigree top.  The filigree piece makes it easy to embellish it with whatever you like.

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Some ideas are feathers, old clip on earrings, big silk flowers, and sparkle stems like I used in the hair piece yesterday.

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You can make beaded loops with 22/24 g. wire and an old necklace or maybe some sparkly crystals with seed beads?

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String a row of beads onto a wire.  Determine how big you want the loop to be and then wrap the tail of wire around the opposite side of the beads to secure the loop.

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You can add as many loops as you want.  Use wire to attach the beaded loops to the filigree piece.  Use hot glue to attach the feathers and flower.  It's worth wrapping a bit of wire around the feather and flower pieces to insure they are attached really well (think crazy dance floor secure).

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Remove the clip on the earring and glue to the center of the flower.  This is just the beginning–you can add more bead loops and feathers like the one my friend Teri and I did a couple years ago:

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The girl's dress was bright orange and green so we wanted the corsage to be full of energy too.  Don't forget to save a couple pieces for the boutonniere —although I hear pocket squares are in right now too.  I love the classic Fred Astaire look–he wore both.  Go big…or go home, I guess.

 

SOURCES:  22/24g Wire by Beadalon (find it at any craft store), the cuff is by Plaid found at JoAnns in the Ring Bling line, as well as the flower from the Inspired Classics line.

 

Fanciful 5 Minute Ring

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Plaid's Inspired Classics acrylic droplet charms plus one Ring Bling ring with loop.

(find these components at Joann Fabrics)

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Pick your power color.

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Attach 5 droplets to one jump ring connected to the loop on the ring.  Repeat until you have no more droplets.
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Wear it. 

Quick Necklace

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5 Minute Madonna Necklace

  1. Cut 3 pieces of chain necklace length—each chain can be a different color of metal and style.
  2. Connect ends of chain to toggle clasp with jump rings.
  3. Hang the biggest charm in the center with a jump ring.  
  4. Add more charms.
  5. Now go on with your bad self!

Charms are by Plaid Enterprises "Inspired Classics" line that can be found at JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts.

Coin Necklaces…

 

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Classes with me at the Honeywell Center are being scheduled right now for adults and kids! These are some pirate necklaces I made with kids last year.  We had a blast!  They learned basic metalworking by punching holes in coins and making their own clasps from wire.  This Spring the classes are all about metalwork and felting for adults.  We will have Mom and Me classes this summer.  Watch the Honeywell Facebook page, website, or sign up for Clark Gallery updates for details.