My clever husband suggested I use this day of clay to honor those who have sacrificed their lives on the altar of freedom.
Archives for May 2010
Polymer Clay Day #10: Freedom Bracelet
Polymer Clay Day #9: Trinket Box ASK and Receive
Day 9 down. Another Goodwill find, converted to a God box. I love this scripture, ask and you shall receive.
Polymer Clay Day #8: Storage Caddy Makeover!
Alas, I got to these storage caddies I nabbed at a yard sale for $2. I showed the before pic in this file cabinet makeover post, here. I have been in need of small stuff storage now that I am venturing into jewelry. The clay comes in with the numbers and the circles on the drawers. Some of the numbers are chipboard, some clay. They are framed by polymer clay circles I textured then baked. This was a fun project. Scrapbook paper, ink, clay, cricut… bliss. My big plan is to get organized. So not my style. But necessary. Going to make a chart to keep track of what goes in each numbered drawer. I think I could get into this filing thing. Check some inspiring craft room organizing ideas from HGTV, here.
Polymer Clay Day #7; Tissue box cover
I found this brushed aluminum looking tissue box cover at a garage sale for a buck. Immediately I knew it longed for clay. I envisioned covering it entirely in clay, but this is what became of my thrifty find. Some scrapbook paper, clay, a little distressing, and some inking… I kinda love it. I just can’t figure out which room to keep it in, which soon won’t matter, cuz we are moving. I think that is why my husband keeps giving me the stink eye every time I drag in another home decor project. I think my crafts will have to be the last thing I pack.
Polymer Clay Day #6, Wall Plaque
Woohoo. It is day 6 and I am posting my first non jewelry clay project. If you remember from day 1 when I set out the rules, I stated 100 consecutive days of creations at least involving clay. While this wall plaque is mostly… not clay, the cross and heart are indeed. It counts.
Polymer Clay Day #5
Day 4, Polymer Clay Faux Ivory Heart Necklace
I bet you were expecting a circle triangle necklace. Not today. Nope. This is my 3D heart faux ivory clay creation. I love the number 3. Trinity. Father, Spirit, Son. 3rd time’s charm. 3rd year sober. Training for 3rd full marathon. And things just look good grouped in 3s.
Day O’ Clay 3: Faux Ivory AA Circle Triangle Pendant
Today’s Clay – Day 2
Here is day 2’s clay project – AA’s circle triangle (representing the 3 legacies; Unity, Service, Recovery). I have a blast making these. To see more, visit my Etsy store, here. Loving the matching earrings, although I don’t normally wear jewelry on my ears. These work for me.
Wooden Monogram Shabby Chic Polymer Clay
I can’t stand that I haven’t posted for a few days. Good to know my type A personality is alive and well. This is a monogram project for a friend’s daughter, who is graduating next week. I used scrapbook paper and embellishments to beautify an all white wooden “J” I got at Michael’s. Used Adirondack paint dauber for the purple sides. I made the tag out of clay, yes out of clay – which inspired my new blog theme for the next few months… 100 days of polymer clay. Everyday will be a post with a project that uses polymer clay in some fashion. I hope to learn a lot, and to post with greater regularity. Clay is quickly becoming my favorite medium. Day 1 down (the tag). I will have to take a break June 5-11, as I will be on a trip, and my husband won’t let me drag along the toaster oven. Boo.