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

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.  

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.

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.