Silk Screening

Just finished a class today on silk screening taught by Karen Woods.  She was a wonderful instructor. She gave us some great tips.  I see myself now looking for images that I can turn into silk screens.  Karen created a wonderful sample piece in class.  This was a workshop held by the New York Polymer Clay Guild.

LARGE PINCH FLOWER CANE

I conditioned some clay while watching a video. It was so warm that when I went to stretch out the blue blend it folded back on itself. So it was a mess. So I decided to work with it, this meant that the blue end of the blue/white blend was in the center. I also think in the future the initial petal cane should be rolled and reduce as a round cane. Reducing the cane in the round gets the cane to a desired size with ease. From France I have admired some big flower cane necklaces, so I am working on creating some large flower canes.

Check Out My Big Haul

I went to Michael's today and I got quite a haul. I had a coupon and a gift card, so I only spent $14. I am excited because I found the Sizzix tag die cutter. By its self it was $15. I thought this die cutter had a design on the tag. But the heart, butterfly, and I love you are not part of the die cutter. With this die cutter I am going to make product tags for my jewelry. I had some old texture sheets from Fiskar and the Spellbinder embossing mat should help with the impressions. I was reading the package of the Spellbinders dies and they state that the dies do all 3 things. They cut, emboss, and engrave, but they were all around 25$ and up. Next 50% off coupon will go toward a Spellbinders purchase.

 I also found some great colored cardstock. I bet this color is close the Pantone Color of the year for 2011, tangerine. I love the color so I just had to purchase it. The Color Infusion thread was a new item for me, it made me think of the kumihimo.they are sitting on the 'tangerine' cardstock. I like this braided cord. So I think this Color Infusion thread might lend itself well to the technique. I was originally turned on to kumihimo some years ago from Fiber Goddess. She has nice looms and bobbins. The Color Infusion thread comes on a nice bobbin. The other skein of yarn matches my color palette.

 I love apples - so for 3 bucks I had to have a new timer. I purchased greeting card for my friend, bugs for my clay and erasers for the little girl in me. Nice shopping, aye?

Nice Twist on Staples

Clipper Street Scrapbook Company: C is for Clever...: Recently found this on the Tim Holtz Blog and thought it was brilliant. What another great way to use your alcohol inks...to make your own ...
This is a nice feature to know how to create.  I have staples and alcohol inks.

Great Bails

These bails would work great with polymer clay beads.  I visited the new Joann's in the area and I picked up some new findings, so my creative juices are getting stirred up.

Cabezels!

The Art Of My Clay: Coming soon!
These molds look great.  I love the petals.

I am fascinated with the look of these cabochons. Well it looks like I might have to spend some money this summer.

SUMMER FUN

I am on a working summer vacation, so I am not going to be able to be totally creative. I will look for opportunities to make things. I saw this clasp and I said, "this is something I would like to make." Well so I can find it again I decided to blog about it. This clasp is simple but elegant. So have a look at the instructions if you dare to be creative. HAPPY SUMMER.

Shopping for the Best Buy

I went to Michaels to look for inspiration, while there I spied a deal I need to swing for myself. These two items are produce by two different companies and the prices are different. With a closer look I saw that the items were really the same things. I was waiting on a 50% coupon, so I could make my purchase. I now see that making a wise choice could save me an extra five dollars.

Got it...

What a nice gift for Mother's Day. Now I need to find some time to play. While flipping through the pages I have seen some nice ideas for creating texture tools. Now I am on the prowl for new texture tools.

Awaiting a new book....

Mokume Gani was one of the first techniques that I fell in love with. I felt comfortable and confident using this technique. I have not always made time for scientific experimentation and I think it has stifled my creativity. But Julie Picarello pushed this technique to a new level. I have admired her work since, I discovered her pieces on Flickr. A couple of times I saw classes she was teaching, but I was not able to attend. Julie has now decided to publish a book, AND WHAT A BOOK. I was so excited that I ordered a copy of the book the first time I saw it. Now, I'm like waiting for the blessed event - I sit in waiting for my new copy of the new book. I wish, I had been among the select few who are reading and using the book now, but I am but a common-er and I will have to wait for my copy. So I will have to learn to relax while I wait. Oh what shall I do? LOL!

Garden Gate Clasp

This Garden Gate Clasp is wonderful,and there is a tutorial. I saw it and I just had to share it. I subcribe to the Art Bead Scene, and this simple yet beautiful tutorial was posted by Heather. If you make jewelry and you look for ways to make it a one of a kind piece this tutorial should give you a large amount of pleasure.

Too Stressed, Too Busy, to p.....

I have been too stressed and too busy, to post. I have not set down to my clay in months. With life's stresses it is obvious one can not afford to pay dues to organizations that don't povide a great deal of rewards. My shop is on vacation and my clay is collecting dust. When one doesn't have time to visit the forum either, it doesn't make sense to continue membership. Farewell team P------.

Come Check it Out

I found a need to creat another blog. I have be come so busy on my clay blog, and bloggong quit a bit about other things that I felt I needed another blog. This blog has taken on the name Ardna's Sac which is my name spelt backwards. Ardna is a creative lady who does a little bit of everything. So in my creative bag aka 'sac' you may find a little bit of everything. Do it check it out.

Some up coming topics, my locs, life, and love. Maybe, that love just worked great with all the 'l'. I am looking to move my BESTeam entries to this blog also.

Debbie Jackson coming to New York Polymer Clay Guild

Debbie Jackson the author of Polymer Clay Jewelry is scheduled to teach a workshop for the New York Polymer Clay Guild, October 16 and 17. This is going to be a wonderful workshop. Debbie is an extremely talented polymer artist. Her plans are to teach Broadway Bangles, beatles and beads. The workshops are open to any one interested in attending. So please either email me or contact Valerie Hall throught the New York guild. We would be thrilled to have you join us.

Creative Friday

I have tried to make these hot summer Fridays my creative days at home. I have done some work but I haven't completed many projects. I need to get moving. I have completed some things ie. I am now a member of The NewNew Team, some peace earrings, and I created a new blog - Ardna's Sac.



See I have a couple of things coming down the pike.

This Week's Feature - Too Much of a Good Thing

Too Much of a Good Thing has loved making greeting cards with handmade envelopes that people seem to like getting. Problem is, she has a sizable inventory and hopes that maybe you'll like them?
This artist has been crocheting since 12 years old, and she manages to give away alot of thing she has made.
This crafter is open to explore new crafts, so you can look forward to finding new and different things in her shop.
With that said you know what to do...
1. Click the links in this blog and make Too Much of a Good Thing a fan, heart her shop and don't forget follow the blog.
2. If you see something you like, buy it.
3. If you like my blog, don't forget to follow me too.
4. See ads that interest you, click through and explore.
5. By all means enjoy, have fun and live life to its fullest because tomorrow isn't promised

New Blog - Ardna's Sac

I found a need to creat another blog. I have be come so busy on my clay blog, and bloggong quit a bit about other things that I felt I needed another blog. This blog has taken on the name Ardna's Sac which is my name spelt backwards. Ardna is a creative lady who does a little bit of everything. So in my creative bag aka 'sac' you may find a little bit of everything. Do it check it out.

Some up coming topics, my locs, life, and love. Maybe, that love just worked great with all the 'l'. I am looking to move my BESTeam entries to this blog also.

This Week's Feature: "Little Peach Fuzz"

Hello everyone, this week I would like to introduce you to an energized crafter - Little Peach Fuzz.
Little Peach started making jewelry mainly because of her little sister, who loves the idea of her making things. She feels that creating things is a calming experience. Little Peach is currently teaching herself to knit, so some time in the future you can look forward to seeing her creations. As you look throught this shop you will find some light hearted items. For example the A-line Green and Black Necklace. I love both the name and the colors.
This shop owner also has a blog that you can visit.

With that said you know what to do...
1. Click the links in this blog and make Little Peach Fuzz a fan, heart her shop and don't forget follow the blog.
2. If you see something you like, buy it.
3. If you like my blog, don't forget to follow me too.
4. See ads that interest you, click through and explore.
5. By all means enjoy, have fun and live life to its fullest because tomorrow isn't promised.

This Week's Feature - Omnipresent

Omnipresents states that she has been an avid jewelry designer and artisan for many years. She is passionate about handcrafted jewelry because it is completely unique and so expressive. Different accessories yield different looks and reveal different aspects of the wearer's personality. She is also passionate about new age techniques such as meditation, color therapy, and crystal healing. Therefore, she decided to combine two passions and create a collection of handcrafted regalia for adults. Her collection is not only beautiful but also serves to increase energy, enhance the spiritual health, and well-being of the wearer. She has also created different lines within the collection that cater to the tastes of different individuals: the Bliss Baubles line includes finery that inspires the wearer to achieve happiness; Goddess Gear line includes treasures that encourage the feminine energy to come forth; Harmony Healing line includes adornments with gemstones and crystals that aid in balancing; Kundalini Kreations line includes accessories that resonate with the colors of the primary chakras. Omnipresent also has a blog you should visit.

Personally I like the coral beads on this 'Key to my Heart Necklace'

Now you know what to do
*go to the shop and browse around for something to purchase
*heart the shop
*read the blog and leave a message
*do let Omni know that you stopped by.

Carousel of Colors

"The world is a carousel of colors..." I mixed some clay today using Maggie Maggio's system. I like this method best. I can 'somewhat' control the amount of clay that gets mixed. I love Cindy Lietz's color palettes, but sometimes the parts require you to mix large amounts of clay. Just today I worked on organizing my data files. I decided to save all the recipes together with a picture of the palette. I went back through Cindy's blog and found the pictures of the color palettes. Then I renamed all the color recipes so that they would be with the palette image. I think now when I look through the computer for a color the picture will be close by.
I have posted a picture of my files showing the details. I hope you can see that the recipes are listed for example 22-1a..., 2a, 3a, 4a, then the picture of the color palette, with all the colors. Try clicking on the image to see it better.