Tutorials • Keepsake Crafts

Luminous Winter Snowflakes Candle Holder-Polymer Clay Tutorial

On December 11, 2018 by Sandy

There’s something enchanting about snowflakes. They’re sparkling, glittery, delicate and ethereal. Not that I care much for them when they’re piled several feet high on the ground! But individual snowflakes with their perfect radial symmetry always fascinate me. Rather than icy cold…

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Bohem Style Jewelry Kit Subscription Box Review-Friday Findings

On November 30, 2018 by Sandy

It’s important to me to be honest and fair in my assessments of all the polymer clay and jewelry products I get sent to review. I have to tell you, my honest and fair assessment of the Bohem Style jewelry boxes is…

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Celestial Blues Earrings-Jewelry Video Tutorial

On November 20, 2018 by Sandy

So often I’ve passed over filigree bead caps in favor of solid findings that hide connections. But, that’s left me with lots and lots of filigree style caps! To solve that problem I created an earring design that embraces the fact that…

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Facet Jewelry Box Review-Framed Gemstone Bracelet & Split Strung Necklace-Friday Findings

On November 16, 2018 by Sandy

Earlier this year I did a review of the first Facet Jewelry Subscription box. Recently the folks at Facet reached out to me and asked if I’d like to review another box. Since I was curious to see what had changed, I…

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Tiled Techniques Cuff Bracelet-Polymer Clay Jewelry Tutorial

On November 6, 2018 by Sandy

There are so many cool surface effect techniques out there for polymer clay, and it’s fun to play and see what you can come up with. But then, what do you do with all those lovely veneers you’ve created? Today’s video is…

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Sculpt Boxes by ArtDolls.com-Flower Pixies-Friday Findings Review

On November 2, 2018 by Sandy

Subscription boxes are SO popular right now! I think there must be one for just about every interest. Since I’m a creative person, my favorite types of monthly boxes are those that contain supplies or kits for new projects. Which is why…

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Autumn Berries Earrings-Jewelry Tutorial

On October 23, 2018 by Sandy

There’s something about the rhythm and grace of a cluster of berries that I think is beautiful. Today’s video is my interpretation of autumn leaves and berries on a vine as a pair of earrings. Waxed linen twine stands in for branches…

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Color Mixing Tips and Creating Custom Color Palettes With Adobe Capture CC-Friday Findings

On October 19, 2018 by Sandy

Do you love technology, or do you hate it? I’m guessing since you are reading this blog post you likely either love it or are somewhere in between. I hate the way technology can make us dependent on it, sometimes past the…

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Beads & Jewelry Polymer Clay Tutorials Videos

Layered Lovelies-Rustic Shabby Chic Polymer Clay Beads

On October 9, 2018 by Sandy

What was the first thing you did when you started playing with polymer clay? If you are like many of us, you probably rolled it into a ball to make a bead. Lots of beautiful pieces of jewelry start with simple, hand…

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Polymer Clay Gemstones: The Art of Deception-Book Review-Friday Findings

On October 5, 2018 by Sandy

One of the most fun things about working in polymer clay is the endless array of possibilities. With this amazing material kids can create cute projects, jewelers can make beads, pendants and findings and artists make wonderful things that end up in…

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