Linda's works of Heart

Little Turtle

Hello everybody, today I have a necklace to share with you.  The project took me outside my comfy zone, however our proximity to the Pacific Ocean gave me the inspiration for this little sea turtle, I thought it would make the perfect summer statement.  I applied a couple layers of ICED Enamels on the Turtle blank/body (click on how to use ICED Enamels below.)  I made the little turtle's shell with polymer clay, and Circles Three die, then added a couple of coats of ICE Resin, and let it dry.  Then added a little triangle as a charm with a flower.

How to Use ICED Enamels

 Remember, when using the heat gun don't let the heat stay in one place very long, it  can burn or warp your clay.  Please remember that the surface will be very hot regardless if its metal or clay, so let it sit for a few minutes before touching.

That's it for me today, remember you can click on the pictures for a closer look, and all supplies are listed below with links.

Thanks for visiting - Linda  ❤❤  

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies used:

Spellbinders™: Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine®,  Susan Lenart Kazmer™ Turtles One Blank, Media Mixage™  Circles Three #3, Triangles Two #1.

Misc.: ICE Resin - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  Polymer Clay Necklace (Chain), Tools, Jump Rings were purchased from a combination of  Hobby Lobby, Joann's. Turquoise Relique, Chartreuse Relique, and ICED Enamels Medium ICED Enamels®. 

Wire Necklace

Hello there, today's project was a blast to make, and challenging at the same time... But I love a challenge :)  I'm determined to learn how to make jewelry of all kinds using many techniques.  I've posted other jewelry projects, each project I applied something new I've learned, so today's new item is wire wrapping.  I found a wonder tutorial at  Jewelry Lessons by Eylene Olsen, called Elegant "S" Link Chain.  Although I didn't make her bracelet, I did use her idea to make the chain for this necklace.  I've mentioned before how much I enjoy  working with Spellbinders Bezels, die templates, Susan Lenart Kazmer ICE Resin®,  and polymer clay as shown here, and here.

I have received many emails asking if I'm going to continue making cards, and the answer is yes.  I've been away from home quite a bit the last few weeks, and it's easier taking wire, bezels, and the small amount of tools I need to make jewelry while I'm away.  I must admit I love making jewelry, I don't wear it, but I enjoy making it.  Remember "Explore Beyond".  

That's it for me today, remember you can click on the pictures for a better view, and all supplies are listed below with links.

Thanks for visiting - Linda ❤❤  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies used: 

Spellbinders™: Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine®, Ovals One, Hobnail Bezel, Squares Two Die Templates, Patchwork M-Bossabilities side "B".

NOTE: You can also find some Bezels, Die Templates and Embossing Folders at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. 

Misc.:  ICE Resin - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  16 & 22 gauge wire, jump rings, gold chain, Polymer Clay, Bead were purchased from a combination of: Hobby Lobby, Joann's, Fire Mountain Gems, and Auntie's Beads.  E-6000 Glue

Mother's Day Gift Box

Hello there, today's project started with an empty cookie box I thought would be perfect  to decorate for a Mother's Day gift.  Graphic 45's Secret Garden paper collection was used to cover the box, and for the flowers.  Spellbinders die templates were used to make the flowers, with the exception of the pink Prima rose and leaves.  All the flowers were shaded with distress inks, then arranged and glued to a doily. I then glued flowers/doily to a lacey ribbon band that goes all the way around the box.  I will be posting part II of this project in a day or so :)

Because this project is larger than a card it was difficult to get a good picture, so I took LOTS of pictures for you to view the flowers better.

That's it for me today, remember you can click on the pictures for a better view, and all supplies are listed below with links.

Thanks for visiting - Linda ❤❤  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies: 

Stamp Pads: Shaded Lilac, Tattered Rose, Spun Sugar, Spiced Marmalade, Wild Honey Distress Inks - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Cardstock: Graphic 45 Secret Garden Paper Collection - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  Very Vanilla, Summer Sun, Always Artichoke - Stampin' Up!  NOTE:  The Stampin' Up! cardstock I have is very old, the names could have changed, or may no longer be available. 

Ribbon: Hello Pastel Seam Binding Sampler, May Arts 1.5 Crochet Lace - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Spellbinders™: Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine®,  Spiral Blossom One (Roses),  Carnation Creations (Small Lilac Fowers), Jewel Flowers and Flourishes (Sunflowers and Flourishes), Wonderful Wings  Shapeabilities®, Classic Scallop Edgeabilities®.

Misc.: Kaisercraft Self Adhesive Rhinestones, Prima Interlude Pink Flowers, Prima Mulberry Rose Leaves, Doilies - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  E6000 Glue, Glue Dots, Tape, Foam Tape, Autumn Flower Soft, Martha Stewart Crystal Coarse Glitter.

Bezel Necklace - Spellbinders

Hello there, hope all is well with you.  Today I have a quick post to share with you which was fun, however took longer than usual to create because I haven't been home, but finally finished it today :)

I enjoy working with Polymer Clay, Susan Lenart Kazmer Bezels/Ice Resin, Spellbinders die templates, M-Bossabilities Folders,  and for this project I added another element... Alcohol Inks.  I really like the look/effect you can achieve using them with clay, I hope you do too.  This is my first attempt at shaping wire, I'm OK with the result, even though it was outside my comfort zone, however I wanted to add the extra element to the bezel.  For some reason this year I enjoy pushing myself, creating things I would've never thought about using in the past.  I love Spellbinders new theme"Explore Beyond".

That's it for me today,  remember you can click on the pictures for a closer look, and all supplies are listed below with links.

Thanks for visiting - Linda ❤❤

 

 

 

 

Supplies used: 

Inks: Caramel, Cranberry, Stream Alcohol Ink and Alcohol Blending Solution.

Spellbinders™: Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine®, Hobnail Bezels Rectangles Two LG, Rectangles Two Die Templates #3, Reverence M-Bossabilities™ Folder.

NOTE: You can also find some Bezels, Die Templates and Embossing Folders at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. 

Misc.:  ICE Resin - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  18 & 22 gauge wire, jump rings, gold chain, Polymer Clay, Bead were purchased from a combination of: Hobby Lobby, Joann's, Fire Mountain Gems, and Auntie's Beads.  

Little Basket

I hope all of you had a wonderful Easter Sunday with family and friends.  As for our family, we had a great day. Tammy had a get together at her house, and they played horseshoes, volleyball, and baseball just to name a few.  But most of all, everybody enjoyed watching the little ones, and being together.  Tammy watched from her wheelchair, but still enjoyed being with everybody.  We have so much to be thankful for. 

Today's project took a few days to complete, mostly because I've been away from the house, spending time with the kids.  For this basket I used the same template I used for this project here, but instead of keeping it as it was I used Spellbinders die templates to change it up a little.  I didn't finish it the way I wanted to because I run out of time, but maybe I will revisit this project sometime in the future so I can finish it the way I had envisioned :)  I also made the little bracelet...  yep! I used a mandrel and wrapped 18 gauge wire around it, then cut each individual jump ring.  After I finished making the jump rings I made the bracelet using the Open Round Chainmail pattern/technique.  I had so much fun making this project, (bracelet) but through the process I learned that having GOOD wire cutters is a must, and next time I won't use 18 gauge wire.  As much as I like the finished piece, I think the wire is a little to thick.

That's it for me today,  remember you can click on the pictures for a closer look, and all supplies are listed below with links.

Thanks for visiting - Linda ❤❤

 

Supplies used: 

Cardstock:  Very Vanilla - Stampin' Up!

Spellbinders™: Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine®, Basic Lattice Shapeabilities®, Labels Four #5 & #6, Grand Labels Four #1 Nestabilities®.

Misc.: Prima Flowers, Cream Seam Binding - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. 18 Gague Wire, Beads, Rondells Beads, Wire Cutters,  Mandrel and Findings were purchased from a combination of: Hobby Lobby, Joann's, Fire Mountain Gems, and Auntie's Beads.  

 

Sea Breeze

Hi everybody, hope all is well with you, thanks for all of your well wishes for my daughter Tammy, she is doing better.  She has a new cast on her hand, but found out she has one chipped, and compressed disk in her back.   She has difficulty getting around, and still very sore, but fortunately family and friends get her anything she needs, and keep her as comfortable as possible.  I showed her all of your comments/emails, and she was truly touched, thank you again  :)

Today I have another project that is outside my comfort zone, but as mentioned before I love that part of the creative process.  To create this pattern I used Gold Metallic Polymer Clay and Spellbinders So Trendy M-Bossabilities folder to do the Mica Shift Technique.  I purchased a wonderful tutorial on Etsy from Lynda Moseley showing how to create this look with clay, and followed every step.  I added a couple of steps of my own at the end as follows:  I used Susan Lenart Kazmer's new ICED Enamels®  (love this product) and sprinkled it on the Polymer Clay, then a thin layer of ICE Resin®, and let dry.  After drying, I added glass glitter, and more ICE Resin, and let that dry.  In Lynda's tutorial she doesn't use resin, however I wanted to create a dome look, which  you can achieve with resin. 

Here is a wonderful video showing you how to use the ICED Enamels.

How to Use ICED Enamels

 

I wanted to mention that in the video they are working with metal, but my project is made with Polymer Clay.  When using the heat gun don't let the heat stay in one place very long, it  can burn or warp your clay.  Please remember that the surface will be very hot regardless if its metal or clay, so let it sit for a few minutes before touching.

That's it for me today, remember you can click on the pictures for a closer look, and all supplies are listed below with links.

Thanks for visiting - Linda 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies used: 

Spellbinders™: Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine®,  So Trendy M-Bossabilities™, Rectangles One LG Hobnail Bezel, Rectangles One #3 Die Template.

Misc.: Beads, Pearls, Wire, Chain, Tools, Headpins were purchased from a combination of: Hobby Lobby, Joann's, Fire Mountain Gems, and Auntie's Beads.  ICE Resin®, Turquoise Relique, Chartreuse Relique ICED Enamels® Gold Polymer Clay.

Flower Basket

I want to thank all of you for your well wishes for my puppy Missy.  She is doing better, but still not her same old self :(  I've moved a lot of my crafting stuff to the coffee table in the living room, and sit on a small wooden stool so she can lay next to me on the couch.  She's such a sweet thing, and it breaks my heart to see her this way, she's like one of my kids...  Here is a picture of my Missy.  Keeping fingers crossed...

 

 

Today's basket idea came from a tutorial I found on Splitcoaststampers by Leigh O'Brien.  She has step-by-step instructions, and provides a template for the basket you can download, plus Beate created a video that's at the bottom of the post. You can find both here.   After I cut out the basket, I used Spellbinders Basket Weave 3D M-Bossabilities™ folder, and the Faux Letterpress technique to create the look of a real basket, assemble according to the instructions with the exception of the little pieces on the side, I used Spellbinders Celtic Motifs for a more decorative look.  

That's it for me today.  Remember you can click on the pictures for a better view, and all supplies are listed below with links.

Thanks for visiting - Linda ❤❤ 

 

Supplies used: 

Stamp Pads: Vintage Photo, Antique Linen Distress Ink -  The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Cardstock:  Handsome Hunter, Always Artichoke, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Very Vanilla - Stampin' Up!  NOTE:  The Stampin' Up! cardstock I have is very old, the names could have changed, or may no longer be available.  

Ribbon: May Arts 1/8* Satin Ribbon - The Stamp SImply Ribbon Store.

Spellbinders™: Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine®,  Spiral Blossom One, Foliage, Bitty Blossoms, Celtic Motifs Shapeabilities®, Basket Weave 3D M-Bossabilities™. 

Misc.: Tattered Angels Vintage Pink, Hollyberry, Butternut Squash Glimmer Mist.  Glue Dots, Foam Tape.  Brads.  Easter Basket filling.  E-6000 Glue.

 

Pearl Necklace...

Hello there,  today's project is one that took me "WAY" outside my comfort zone, but I must admit I loved the challenge.  Since Spellbinders introduced the Media Mixáge™ line by Susan Lenart Kazmer™, I spend most of my free time searching for blogs that create some of the most interesting  jewelry projects, and I want to make everything I see LOL!   I've purchased DVD's, books, taken on-line classes about working with metal, ICE Resin®, beads, Metal Clay etc, etc. because I want to learn all I can.  As much as I love paper crafting, I love working with metal just as much, and hope to merge the two together.  My kids love jewelry, and so do I, I never wear it, but I love it just the same. I enjoy stepping outside my comfort zone, how about you? :)

This necklace was so much fun to make, truly a learning experience but fun.  I wish you could see it in person, the pictures just don't do it any justice at all.  

That's it for me today, I will be back tomorrow.  Remember you can click on the pictures for a better view, and supplies are listed below with links.

Thanks for visiting - Linda ❤❤ 

 

 

 

 

A softer background, for a softer look.

 

 

Supplies used: 

Stamps: JustRite Cast All Your Cares (on the Butterfly) - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Stamp Pads: Stazn Timber Brown Solvent Ink Pad.

Cardstock: Unknown - Digital Download. 

Spellbinders™: Media Mixáge™ Butterflies One Blanks, Circles Three Hobnail Bezel, Circles Three Die Template.

Misc.: Beads, Pearls, Wire, Chain, Tools, Headpins were purchased from a combination of: Hobby Lobby, Joann's, Fire Mountain Gems, and Auntie's Beads.  ICE Resin®

Bronze Hobnail Bezel Necklace & Box

Hello again, you know how much I like bling, and this necklace has tons of it!    I started by covering one of Melissa Frances boxes (inside and out) with Prima's Nature Garden paper, then cut/embossed  both the Opulent Ovals Majestic Elements Nestabilities for the lid, and Standard Circles LG for the flower.  I then made the Necklace...  LOVE this necklace, it's for one of my daughters for Valentines Day.  She loves bling more than I do, and went through my stash and picked out what she wanted, then asked me to make this for her LOL!!  I really enjoyed doing it for her, but had the hardest time getting a good picture.  So I took lots of pictures LOL!! 

Sorry this post is so short, but we have friends visiting and I must go for now, but I will be back soon.  Remember you can click on the pictures for a better view, and all supplies are listed below with links.

Thanks for visiting - Linda ❤❤ 

 

 

 

 

Supplies used:

Cardstock: Prima’s Nature Garden Collection – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. White, Pink cardstock.

Spellbinders™: Standard Circles LG,  Opulent Ovals Nestabilities®, Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine®, Squares Two Bezel,  Squares Two Die Template. Media Mixáge™.

Ribbon:  May Arts 5/8" Satin Pleats,  , 1/4" Ringlet Trim, Cream Seam Binding - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Misc.: ICE Resin®, Prima Rhinestone (center). Jump Rings, Rhinestones (around bezel).  Black cord, Soldering Iron, Lead Free Solder from a combination of Michael’s, Joann’s, Hobby Lobby.  Melissa Frances Stacking Boxes,  - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  Prima Mulberry Rose Leaves - The Stamp SImply Ribbon Store. 

Rose Box Ornament - Spellbinders

Hello again dear readers.  Today I wanted to share a couple of things with you, the first one is a little ornament box I made for one of my Granddaughters.  It's something she can display all year, but I'm going to have it hanging on my tree with a sweet little surprise inside :)  The second set of pictures are of my new cell phone cover.  Yes my old phone died, but I was due for an upgrade anyway, so I got the iPhone 5...  after ordering it I had to wait four weeks for it to arrive (Grrrr).  I never realized how dependent I was on my phone LOL.  While waiting for the phone, I thought I would go ahead and order a new bling bling cover, so it would be here by the time I got my phone.  I received my phone on time (it took four weeks), but no cover.  I left for Pasadena, came home, left again for AZ, still no cover.  I finally got my cover last week...   I wanted to share it with you, it's very much my style, and when people see it they know it's mine.  I just love it :)

After I made the flower, I sprayed it with Glimmer Mist, added lots of white Gesso and sprinkled glitter on top.  I love how it adds more dimension to the flower.  (NOTE:  I've received lots of emails asking what die I used to make my flower, I used the Standard Circles LG Nestabilities®.  After the Holidays, I will be posting a video showing you how to make it).

 

 

I love my new companion :)

 

 

Remember you can click on the pictures to make them larger for easier viewing, and all supplies are listed below.  Don't forget to visit Spellbinders Blog for more creative ideas :)

Thanks for visiting again today, I will be back real soon. Linda ❤❤ 

Supplies used: 

Cardstock: Vellum Cardstock, White.

Spellbinders™: Foliage, Square Bracket Edge Box Shapeabilities®, Imperial Side "B" M-Bossabilities™, Standard Circles LG Nestabilities®.

Ribbon:  May Arts Pink Wrinkled Ribbon - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Misc.: Self Adhesive Pearls - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. White Gesso Acrylic Primer, Martha Stewart Crystal Coarse Glitter, Glue, Twine, Glimmer Mist.