Lori Anderson Metal Stamp Set Giveaway

Lori Anderson is always coming up with fun things to do, and now she has a give-away that I am going to be entering to try to win jewelers metal stamps.  Follow this link Metal Stamp Set Give-away if you want to join in the fun!

Is it Soup Yet?

Blog Bead Soup that is.  This is the third time I have participated in Lori Anderson's Bead Soup Exchange, and I'm looking forward to the big reveal.  Lori has over 200 bead and jewelry artists that are participating this time, and it has been a little overwhelming for her to put it all together.  She is a great trooper though, and things are moving along just fine.


We are assigned an exchange partner and then asked to send them a Focal Piece, Clasp and any other beads we want to send so that they can put together a wearable piece of jewelry art.  My exchange partner is
 Ann Rishell from the Phoenix, AZ area, and I am really looking forward to what she is sending me.  Stay tuned for more on this fun challenge.  Click on the link to access her blog for an interesting and beautiful visual experience.

Knitting with Polymer Clay

Is this really knitted, or is there another way?  Cindy Lietz has a video tutorial that solves the mystery.  See what you can make with this interesting method using polymer clay.  How about a cuff bracelet that looks like it has been knitted.  Or pretty "knitted" buttons to fit on your just finished sweater.  Your knitting guild members will be amazed.  Make up a jazzy looking shawl pin with this "knitted" method.  I can't wait to try this method.  Check back in a week or so to see what I come up with.

Lori Anderson Bead Soup Party

Have  you signed up yet?  Not too late to participate in the Lori Anderson Bead Soup Party.  Sign up by Jan. 14th and join in the fun.  For more information click here  

Cindy Lietz Gingham Cane Tutorial

Cindy Lietz has inspired me again.  I love these Gingham Canes.  I'm not sure what I will be making out of them yet, but check in at my Artfire and Etsy shops and take a peek.  I'll be posting something real soon.  I can see earrings, pendants, hearts, and even buttons that you knitters and sewers can use on your projects.

For those of you who are not into making polymer clay beads or canes, these are not painted.  The pattern was made from colors of polymer clay.

To get a preview of how you make these polymer clay canes click on the Gingham Canes link above.  While you are there why don't you treat yourself to a subscription to Cindy's video tutorials.  You won't be sorry.

My Black and White Selection on Artfire

Happy New Year Everyone!  2011 is here and I'm excited to get back in the workshop and start on some new creations.  I will be posting some new things on my Artfire and Etsy shops soon so check in often to see the new designs.

  Artfire is a great place to do some shopping, even if Christmas is over, and I have put together a collection of Black and White pieces to feature in my Artfire Collections section.  These are handmade items by many Artist's. Feel free to visit their stores and even purchase these wonderful items.  Click on the link above to access this collection.  And while you are here, check out my Artfire shop.

Christmas Decorations of Polymer Clay

Merry Christmas

If you are a crafter, or into using Polymer Clay, I wanted to show you some Polymer Clay Christmas Ornaments that you still have time to make either for your tree, as gifts, or to decorate your packages.  Iris Mishly has a free video tutorial showing you exactly how to make these ornaments.  Check out this fun video at Polypediaonline and enjoy!

I wish all my followers and visitors a very Merry Christmas and good wishes to those of you that celebrate another holiday.  I will be celebrating Christmas in Boise, Idaho with my son and his family, and will have the fun of sharing Christmas Eve celebrations with some less fortunate women, residents of "City Lights" in Boise. A home for women who are recovering, and some women who have the misfortune of being homeless.  We will cook and serve them a nice Christmas dinner, and enjoy talking and spending time with them.

Happy New Year Too!

DID YOU SAY SALE?

                                                   Sale Today!

     Millefiore Necklace

Faux Lapiz Lazuli Bangle

Children's polymer clay Heart Shaped Necklace and earrings set

Are you looking for that last minute gift or stocking stuffer?  There is still time to receive it for Christmas, but you must place your order right away.  Visit my Artfire Shop to make your selection of jewelry for the girls and ladies on your gift list.  You will see that 10% has been  taken off the original price.  Great bargains for that special gift.  If you see something on my Etsy Shop that fits your gift needs please convo me for your discount.

You have just two days, Saturday and Sunday to take advantage of this Sale, as I will be closing the shop for a Holiday break starting Monday.  Thanks for looking and shopping!

Food You Don't Have To Eat

 Well, I've finally returned from a Fun Filled Family week!.  Thanksgiving in Arizona, visiting with family in Utah and Nevada (lots of snow) and now getting back to reality.  I just happened to leave my camera in Utah, so will have to plead with my dear hubby to let me use his to photograph my new projects.

 I have a little boutique that I will be working on Monday with my Knitting Guild, and I'm making some really pretty polymer clay buttons.  I'll add pictures when I can snag that camera.

In the meantime I thought I would post pictures of food I don't have to eat. (oh those extra pounds from Thanksgiving dinner).   I have been using the "Polymer Clay Cookbook" by Jessica and Susan Partain, and "Clay So Cute" by Sherri Haab to make some real looking food pieces.  Here are a few pictures of them.  You  can purchase some of them on either my Etsy or Artfire website if you are interested.

Pretzel Earrings

Pizza Necklace

Apple Earrings

Cupcake Earrings

Pumpkin Pie Earrings

Coffee Mug Earrings

Cheeseburger Earrings

Lemon Slice Earrings