Keepsake Crafts

How To Add Some Pizzazz To a Boring Garment

September 30, 2013 by Sandy

A few weeks ago I mentioned yet another top I made from a pattern I copied from a purchased garment. This is version number five of this top, there’s something about the way it hangs and fits; it’s just perfect. Here’s the before…

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Crafts Polymer Clay

“Friends” – A Polymer Clay Fantasy Sculpture

September 27, 2013 by Sandy

Well, phew! After several months of work, I’ve finally finished this piece. I call it “Friends” and consider it a great success simply because it makes me smile. 🙂 (As usual, click on any of the pics to see a larger version.)…

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Cards

Into the Spooky Woods – September 2013 Tim Holtz Tag

September 26, 2013 by Sandy

Tim Holtz’s September tag is all about using layers of stencils with a variety of media. I don’t have any of his new stencils, but I’ve got plenty of the metal ones used for embossing. This worked out well, as the first…

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What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

WOYWW – Quilt Repair, Upholstery & Beading

September 10, 2013 by Sandy

Happy What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday! Since today’s desk is not very changed from last week, I thought I’d turn around and show the view behind me. Technically this is not a workdesk, but my ironing board. However, being the second largest…

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Polymer Clay What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

WOYWW – Polymer Clay Flourish

September 3, 2013 by Sandy

Happy What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday, all! For your perusal I present today’s desk, full up with polymer clay. Yeah, it’s kinda crowded. I seriously need a bigger desk. This past week I’ve been working on my piece from the Voila polymer…

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What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

WOYWW – Polymer Clay Prototyping

August 27, 2013 by Sandy

Since early May I’ve been participating in Ways to Wow, a polymer clay art class over at Voila. This past week I’ve been working hard on prototyping my piece. In the upper middle left you see one of the color tools I was working…

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Cards

Layered Stamping Card – Tim Holtz August 2013 Tag Technique

August 21, 2013 by Sandy

Tim’s technique for this month was an interesting one. Rather than his usual style of lots & lots of layers of stuff, this involved using masks to make layers of stamping. It results in a nice flat card that has the look…

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Beads & Jewelry What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

WOYWW – Polymer Clay Earring Holder

August 20, 2013 by Sandy

Happy What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday, all! Today’s the day we take time to check out the desks of creative people from all over. Some are messy, some are neat, but all are interesting and creative. You can get all the details…

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Beads & Jewelry Tutorials Videos

Wire Wrapped Rings Triple Strand Necklace – Video Tutorial

August 18, 2013 by Sandy

Have I mentioned how much I love Craftsy classes? I have? Oh, well, I have to mention it again, they are awesome. Anyhow, after making these earrings last week I couldn’t stop making those wire wrapped round components. So, I made this necklace. It was…

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What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday

WOYWW – Color Mixing Polymer Clay

August 13, 2013 by Sandy

Today’s workdesk show me busy working on color mixing exercises from Polymer Clay Color Inspirations. The above photo was taken Tuesday afternoon. I was just getting started. And here they all are, nearly done. Phew! That little pink thing is my fancy-schmancy 1/4″…

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How To Add Some Pizzazz To a Boring Garment

“Friends” – A Polymer Clay Fantasy Sculpture

Into the Spooky Woods – September 2013 Tim Holtz Tag

WOYWW – Quilt Repair, Upholstery & Beading

WOYWW – Polymer Clay Flourish

WOYWW – Polymer Clay Prototyping

Layered Stamping Card – Tim Holtz August 2013 Tag Technique

WOYWW – Polymer Clay Earring Holder

Wire Wrapped Rings Triple Strand Necklace – Video Tutorial

WOYWW – Color Mixing Polymer Clay