I made bell flowers for spring and clear crystals and snowflakes for right now! We had a dusting of snow yesterday afternoon, and are expecting a truckload this weekend!
Jan21
Jan20
Valentines for Vampires
Valentines for vampires? Before I price these, I’ve got to look back and see what I paid for those Swarovski crystals.
Jan11
A New Experiment with Glass Gems
I bought tiny rubber stamps (used, on eBay,) and a pad of permanent ink. I stamped these tiny roses on the back of one of my glass gems.
I was inspired by a rectangular piece I saw on Pinterest. The inspiration piece used alcohol inks, but the accompanying article also mentioned using Stickles glitter glue. I don’t have alcohol inks, (yet,) but I did buy this 3 pack of Stickles on clearance at Michael’s a couple of weeks ago. Since baby blue AND pink are the 2016 colors of the year, I thought it a wise investment. I think I would’ve liked the gem better in all white. It needs some touch up, too.
Here’s a link to Pantone: https://www.pantone.com/color-of-the-year-2016
Jan11
Easy Earwire Maker?
Do I need an “Easy Earwire Maker?” They are selling them on JTV right now.
Nope. Too many other bills in January. I added it to my wishlist. I also like the gold and silver plated earwires with the ball end that I’ve been using. Wonder if I could use ball end headpins to make them with this gadget? Hmmmn.
I also want this book:
It’s already on my wishlist!
Jan4
Snowflakes, today!
It’s just flurries, but after all our warm weather, what a surprise!!!
I bought this image from Graphic Stock. I think it will make beautiful glass gem pendants!
Dec26
Yesterday
Yesterday was Christmas Day. My grandchildren were in Cleveland with their other grandparents, so I spent the day at Mama’s House, making earrings.
Dec26
One Little Quilter!
‘Working on my first pre-cut, pre-fused quilt kit. It’s an Amy Bradley design, but my class with Laura Wasilowski gave me the courage to try. Guess whose release paper I am still using?
She’s tack-fused in place. I’ll save the rest for another day. It is fun, like working a puzzle!
Dec22
Peacocks Under Glass!
I am pleased with my peacock pendants. The first one is hung from a strand of re-spun sari silk from India. The second one makes a pretty good Christmas ornament, don’t you think?
Dec21
Kumihimo with Rayon Floss
‘Trying Kumihimo with satin (rayon) embroidery floss. It is too slippery to hold an even tension:
I wove a piece long enough for a bracelet, tied it off, and pulled it. After pulling it, some of the unevenness was gone, but not all. This one will be for me, so it’ll do. Maybe, if I used Kathy James new mini loom, and watched my tension more carefully, I could get better results. The rayon floss has a nice sheen and is worth another try.
Dec20
Glass Cabs from Peacock Fabric!
‘Pleased with these: