Beachcombing Necklace

Hi everyone!

Thanks for stopping by.  I am pleased to be able to share one of my necklace designs with you today.  This one is published in the June/July issue of Beadwork in the Fast and Fabulous section.

I love the ocean and visit as often as I can.  But, when I can't visit, I like reminders of it - a shell, a piece of driftwood, a shiny rock or sea glass.  With this necklace, I've created a collection of elements you might find on the beach - a piece of driftwood, different types of shells and sea glass beads.  But, the matte beads in the necklace weren't churned by the ocean.  I used etchall® dip 'n etch to create the soft, matte surface on shiny, glass beads.  It's so easy and quick to do this (15 minutes!) and I love the look.  Go to this post to see the easy process or search my blog for etched jewelry.

Beachcombing Necklace

Close-up showing etched beads

Close-up of the bottom of the necklace

I really had a lot of fun making this one.  It's a freeform style that's open to whatever you have around as far as shells, wood chips and beads. And it's all knotted making it easy and quick to do.

Here it is hanging on a wooden stand:

The editors and photographers at Beadwork did a fabulous job of photographing and showing the details of this necklace, so I hope you'll check out the magazine.  You can get it in print and digital.

Happy Creating!

Rinea Foil Blog Hop

Hello!

Today I'm participating in a blog hop with the Designer Crafts Connection.  We're featuring Rinea Foiled Paper in our designs.

It was so much fun to create this card for the hop.  My inspiration was this dancing girl paper doll.  It's a happy card that you could use for a birthday or spring.  Rinea foiled paper is the perfect material for a bright and cheery card.

"I hope you dance"

To create this card, adhere two layers of Starstruck to your card blank.  The Marigold Orange layer is 1/8" in from the edge, and the Turquoise is 1/4" in from the edge.  The sizes will depend on your card blank.

Cut small pieces of Emerald and Starstruck Jade and layer on the bottom of the card.  These were cut freehand.  This is a good place to use up some scraps.

Die cut flowers of your choice from two or three different pink Starstruck foils (Fuchsia and Blush).  Arrange and glue flowers at their centers leaving petals free.  Add glue to centers with a toothpick and add sequins.  Add more sequins on the background.

Paint dancing paper doll dress with a wash of pink paint.  Let dry and glue in the center.

Write a sentiment on the inside of your choice.  I like "I hope you dance".

Join the blog hop and see all the other beautiful projects here when we hop on April 18.

Foil Paper Irises

Hi folks!

UPDATE:  I made it into the finalists (WooHoo!) in the Best Blogger Contest!  Go here
to see all the project finalists and vote for your favorite!  I'd love to have your vote!

Today I'm sharing a flower sculpture that I made with Rinea foiled paper.  This paper is perfect for making flowers because it cuts and shapes easily and holds its shape.  And, you can't beat the beautiful colors!  I'm looking forward to making more flowers with Rinea foil.

Foil Paper Irises

This design is now on favecrafts.com.  You can find the instructions here.  This project was created as part of the Best Blogger contest sponsored by FaveCrafts.  Finalists will be announced on April 15 and then the contest is open for voting.  There are some great prizes for the winners, so wish me luck!

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