Albert Lea Magazine Winners!! Spellbinders - A Gilded Life Relics Vintage Button Bracelet

Hello blogging friends!  Have you been checking out all of the pictures online from CHA?  What about all of the new products--do you have a favorite or something that is at the top of your wish list?  I know I saw a few things I can't wait to get me hands on.  It's always a fun time of the year when all of the new products are released.  Besides the companies I am currently working with these are some of my favorites--

Graphic 45, May Arts printed ribbon, Prima, Spectrum Noir Blendable Pencils and many more LOL!

I have a project to share with you today but before I get to that I have to announce the Winners of the 

Albert Lea Magazine.  

My printer isn't working at the moment so I used Random.org and I picked 5 Winners.

True Random Number Generator

 Result:

17

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Margie H said...

WOW! Look at that spread - what a great article full of inspiration!! SO PROUD OF YOU, sweet & TALENTED friend xo

December 26, 2013 at 9:20 PM

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34

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Jean Bullock said...

Very cool! You look great too.

December 27, 2013 at 10:43 AM

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12

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Conniecrafter said...

Very cool, Congrats!!

December 26, 2013 at 6:46 PM

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47

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Sandie Luck said...

How exciting for you, Heidi!! I look forward to reading the article when you provide the link online to learn more about the depth of your creativity. Best wishes on your continued journey in the new year ahead.....~Sandie (Minnesota)

December 29, 2013 at 7:55 PM 

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25

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Dottie said...What a hallmark in your life! Its just a wonderful thing to be chosen for anything especially in the area of your hearts favorite things. I would love to win a copy of this publication; thank you for sharing this opportunity with us.

Congratulations to all of the Winners!!!  

If you could please send me an email at Floralfantasy@charter(dot)net with your contact information I will get the magazine in the mail and sent off to you.  

Thank you so much for all of your wonderful comments and emails about the article in the Albert Lea Magazine!  I feel truly blessed!!  I received several emails from people wondering if I would share more pictures from my studio space and yes I would be happy to do that--so look for that in an upcoming blog post.  If you would like to read the article you can click HERE for the online issue.

Ok, now for my project.  

I created a bracelet using the NEW--A Gilded Life GLR-001 Relics A from Spellbinders.  I used some floral link chain for the base of the bracelet and then I added white and cream vintage buttons with jump rings from ButterBeeScraps, champagne colored pearls, and AB glass crystals.

I used mixed metals of bronze and silver with the jump rings and head pins.  I love the look of the mixed metals.  The Antique Bronze Toggle Clasp is from ButterBeeScraps.

Here you can see the before and after on the relics.  To give the relic pieces more of an aged look I added Antique White Rub'n Buff to each piece.  I think the Rub'n Buff brings out more of the details in the pieces.  I also added some SS12 Clear Flat Back Crystals from ButterBeeScraps to the larger piece.  

A couple of close ups.

I am so happy with how the bracelet turned out and I just love the vintage look and feel!

Have you had a chance to check out the beautiful New A Gilded Life products from Spellbinders?  I think this whole new product line is fabulous!!  Totally my style! 

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies

Spellbinders Paper Arts®:  A Gilded Life GLR-001 Relics A

ButterBeeScraps:  Jump Rings, Antique Bronze Toggle Clasp, SS12 Clear Flat Back Crystals

Other Supplies

Tools:  Flush Cutters, Round Nose Pliers, Loop Tool

Floral Link Chain, Champagne Colored Pearls, AB Glass Crystals, Vintage Buttons 

Exciting News - Albert Lea Magazine - Cover Girl!!

Hello blogging friends!  Did you all have a wonderful Christmas?  I sure hope so!  We had a really great Christmas.  A good time spent with family, beautiful Christmas music at church, lots of yummy food and great presents.  

A few weeks ago I told you that I had a surprise and I couldn't wait to share it--well today is the day!

As a lot of you know I am from Minnesota and we have a local magazine that comes out bi-monthly.  Guess who is one of the features for the Jan/Feb 2014 issue?  Not only that but guess who the Cover Girl is?

I was so excited when they called to see if they could interview me.  Drew Claussen is one of the contributing writers for the Albert Lea Magazine and he is the one who came over to do the interview.  The photographer is Brandi Hagen.  She is so fun and did a wonderful job on all of the photos!  A couple of weeks after the interview and photos I received a call from Brandi and she was wondering if we could do another photo shot because to my surprise they wanted to put me on the cover!  I thought maybe it would be a picture of my studio on the cover and she said no we want You on the cover! 

Drew did a fantastic job on the article.  I also have to say a huge Thank You to my aunt Gail because she went down to the newspaper and told them about me and what I do.  She was hoping that at some point they would maybe do a newspaper article on me but better yet I was picked as a feature for the Albert Lea Magazine!  If it wasn't for her I am sure this wouldn't have been possible!  I am sure other designers will totally understand when I said a lot of people have no clue what I do as a designer.  So many times people will say--Oh you like to do arts and crafts, right?  I just smile and say yes I do LOL!  But like the title of the story says--it's More than just a hobby.  I have been truly blessed to work with some of the most amazing companies in the crafting industry and I am very grateful for all of the wonderful opportunities I have had through the years!!

I have a few copies of the magazine to giveaway so if you would like a chance to receive one of the magazines leave a comment below and I will do a drawing a week from today.  So you have until midnight (CST) on January 2nd to leave a comment.  Please be sure to leave a link back to a blog or an email--some way for me to reach you if I draw your name.  You will also be able to view/read the magazine online if you would like.  Once the link to the magazine is live I will post it.

If you live in Southern MN or Northern IA the Albert Lea Magazine is available in many different locations around the area so you can pick up your free copy.

Thanks so much for stopping by today and letting me share my exciting news with all of you!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi