Blue Frost and Crystal Beaded Jewel Loom Bracelet

Hello everyone!  Today, I have a beautiful bracelet to share with you using the Jewel Loom™ by Julianna C Hudgins from Beadalon® and gorgeous crystals and beads from Connie Crystal™.

To create the bracelet, I use 4 strands of  Artistic Wire® 22 Ga Non Tarnish Silver for the warp threads on the Jewel Loom™.  I used Light Blue Frosted Round Beads and Sapphire Round Crystals to weaved 37 rows using the WildFire ™ Frost Weaving Thread.  Next I added the  Suncatcher Mixed Media Blue Theme crystals and beads to the center and wire wrapped to attach them to the bracelet and hold in place.    Then I removed the bracelet band from the loom and made loops on the end of each wire.  I connected the wires with jump rings and added a clasp.  I also added some SS16 Clear Flat Back Crystals from ButterBeeScraps.

For tools I used the  Jewel Loom™ by Julianna C Hudgins, Flush Cutter and a Round Nose Pliers from Beadalon®.

Love all of the sparkle from these gorgeous crystals!

Please be sure to check out the Positively Me Blog for lots of inspiration using the 

Jewel Loom™ by Julianna C Hudgins!  

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  

I hope you have a wonderful weekend and a Blessed Easter.

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Beadalon®:   Jewel Loom™ by Julianna C Hudgins, WildFire ™ Frost Weaving Thread, Artistic Wire® 22 Ga Non Tarnish Silver, Flush Cutter, Round Nose Pliers
Connie Crystal™:  Light Blue Frosted Round Beads, Sapphire Round Crystals, Suncatcher Mixed Media Blue Theme
ButterBeeScraps:  SS16 Clear Flat Back Crystals, Silver Jump Rings
Other:  Clasp

ButterBeeScraps - Spellbinders - Two Necklaces and a Card - Bezels

Hello everyone!  So sorry my posts have been few and far between lately!  I still haven't been feeling the best and I think it has kind of zapped my mojo.  I have lots of things I want to create and several ideas but you know how it is when you don't feel very good--you sit down to craft and it just doesn't always come out looking the way you want it to or you just don't have the energy lol.  But I have been creating some new things here and there.  Today, I have a few projects to share with you.

  

I have two necklaces and a card that I designed.  I used the same bezel on all three projects.  I wanted to be able to show you how you can use bezels not only for jewelry making but also in your paper crafting projects.

Before I share the details of each project I want to show you how I used Stazon inks to distress and change the color of the bezels.

The bezels started out as silver.  For the first layer of ink I applied Saddle Brown StazOn ink to the entire bezel.  I used a sponge to apply the ink.  There is a StazOn Glaze that you can apply in between ink colors if you are adding layers and don't want your colors to mix.  But for this projects I didn't use the glaze because I wanted the colors to mix and blend a little.

For the second layer I used Timber Brown StazOn ink.  I didn't cover the entire piece because I still wanted some of the Saddle Brown in to show through.

For the last layer I used Jet Black StazOn ink and I lightly applied it around the edges.  Once this was dry then I used the StazOn Glaze to seal the inks.  I also lightly sanded the bezels to reveal some of the silver metal and give them more of an aged look.  

Here is the first necklace I designed.  Both of the necklaces are long (18'' to 20'').  I used one of the small filigree pieces on the inside of the necklace and I cut it in half and put one half on each side with the part that would have been the end pointing towards the center.  Then I added a Copper Flower Charm.  I used a flush cutter to cut off the loop on the charm and filed it down so it would be smooth.  I added some Flat Back Crystals SS12, SS16.  I also added 2 mm rhinestone chain around the inside of the bezel.  

Here is a close up.

I wanted to be able to add a dangle to the bezel so I attached Large Filigree Silver piece to the back of the bezel using E6000.  For my dangle I used Small Rhinestone Charms, Small Bronze Bead Cap CAP052-B, 

Medium Bronze Bead Cap CAP114-B, Large Bronze Bead Cap CAP486-B,Silver Stardust Bead BD249-S, and Rhinestone Rondelle Spacer Beads BD010-P/CL.  I also used some Silver Chain CH735-P to attach the crystal beads at the bottom.  

Now for the card.

This is a card that I made for my husband for Valentine's Day using one of the bezels.  For the card I used black and deep red cardstock.  To create the die cuts I used S5-217 A2 Valiant Honor and  S5-207 Labels Thirty-Eight die templates from Spellbinders Paper Arts®.  I layered the die cuts and added 3D Foam Squares from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L for some added dimension.

Here is a close up of the bezel.  I used the same inking technique and then I added a Gunmetal Decorative Key Pendant (KY901-GM), Heart Charm and a few Flat Back Crystals Siam (red) SS12, SS16.  I finished it off by adding a LOVE word block and some black ribbon.

Here is the second necklace that I designed.  I used the same bezel and inking techniques as I did on the two other projects.  On the inside of the bezels I added some 2 mm Rhinestone Chain and Silver German Glass Glitter.  Then I added a Butterfly Charm from the Natures Garden Charm Collection, a few Flat Back Crystals SS12, SS16 and a FAITH word block.  I also added some glossy accents on top of the word block.  I used E6000 to adhere a Silver Filigree (025-P) to the back of the bezel so I would be able to hang a crystal.  I used some bronze 20 Ga wire to attach the Clear Glass Chandelier Drop GL1437-CL.

Here is a close up of the bezel.  I love all of the sparkle from the crystals and glitter!

I hope you enjoyed the project and the quick tutorial with the StazOn ink!  I think it's a lot of fun to incorporate the metal pieces, charms, and filigrees into both jewelry and paper crafting projects and I hope these projects will inspire you to do the same.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi 

Supplies
ButterBeeScraps Artistic Treasures:
Butterfly Faith Necklace:
Bezel F418-S (currently out of stock)
Silver Chain CH735-P
Silver Jump Rings
Clear Glass Chandelier Drop GL1437-CL
Silver Filigree (025-P)
Natures Garden Charm Collection-Butterfly Charm 
Flat Back Crystals SS12, SS16 (currently out of stock)

Flower Filigree Necklace:
Bezel F418-S (currently out of stock)
Silver Chain CH735-P
Silver Jump Rings
Large Filigree (on the back of bezel) Silver
Small Filigree (inside bezel) Silver
Copper Flower Charm
Small Rhinestone Charms
Small Bronze Bead Cap CAP052-B
Medium Bronze Bead Cap CAP114-B
Large Bronze Bead Cap CAP486-B
Silver Stardust Bead BD249-S
Rhinestone Rondelle Spacer Beads BD010-P/CL
Flat Back Crystals SS12, SS16 (currently out of stock)

Love Card:
Bezel F418-S (currently out of stock)
Gunmetal Decorative Key Pendant (KY901-GM)
Heart Charm
Flat Back Crystals Siam (red) SS12, SS16 (currently out of stock)
Paper:  Deep Red, Black
Dies:  Spellbinders Paper Arts® S5-217 A2 Valiant Honor, S5-207 Labels Thirty-Eight
Accessories:  Black Ribbon, Silver Wire, Glossy Accents, E6000

Other Supplies:
Ink:  StazOn Saddle Brown, Timber Brown, Jet Black, StazOn Glaze
Accessories:  Glossy Accents, Artistic Wire Bronze 20Ga, 2mm Rhinestone Chain, Silver German Glass Glitter,Clasps, Clear Crystal Beads, E6000, Sand Paper

Autumn Vintage Labels Three Clear Stamp Set-JustRite Papercraft September New Release Day 1

Hello blogging friends!  Today, starts the kick off to a week of New Releases from JustRite Papercraft.  For Day 1 the New Releases include a clear stamp set and a cling background stamp.

Here is the CR-04725 Autumn Vintage Labels Three Clear Stamp Set.  This stamp set coordinates with JustRite Papercraft Custom Dies- JB-03995 Vintage Labels Three.

Here is the CL-04720 Floral Harvest Background Cling Stamp.

For my project I used the CR-04725 Autumn Vintage Labels Three Clear Stamp Set.  I stamped the image using Memento Rich Cocoa ink and colored the image using Copic markers.  Then I used S4-114 Standard Circles LG, S4-412 Gold Rounds One Enhancing Elements die templates from Spellbinders® to cut/emboss the die cut shape.  

Here is a close up of the image and the Copic markers I used.  The markers are also listed below in the supplies.  

Here is a close up of the image in the frame.  I also used a sentiment from the same stamp set.  For the frame I started by applying ivory acrylic paint.  Then I added some texture paste.  Once that was dry then I applied Martha Stewart Black Coffee Metallic Glaze over the entire frame and buffed off the excess.  To finish the frame I rubber StazOn Sadle Brown ink pad over the frame to add a little more brown tone and to pick up the detail of the texture paste.

To embellish the frame I added a Large Bronze Metal Filigree piece from ButterBeeScraps to the top center.  Then I used S4-385 Little Leaf Sets and S5-120 Fall Foliage die templates to cut/emboss Spellbinders® Media Mixáge MM1-003 Copper Sheets.  I shaped the leaves and then I added Rub 'n Buff Patina to all of the copper pieces.  I added a little bit of bling for some sparkle.  I also added some metal corner pieces that I had in my stash and applied a little Rub 'n Buff Patina and bling.

Once the frame was done then I added the stamped image with a piece of burlap in the background.  For the hanger I used Artistic Wire Gun Metal 20 Ga.  

Please be sure to visit each of the Design Team Members in the link list below and leave them a little love.

JustRite Inspiration

Debbie Olson

Marisa Job

Michele Kovack

Kazan Clark

Kellie Fortin

Heidi Blankenship

Sheri Holt

Darsie Bruno

Angela Barkhouse 

Kristi Schurr

Eva Dobilas

Barb Schram

Margie Higuchi

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I can't wait to hear what you think about the New Releases from JustRite Papercraft.

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies

Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft CR-04725 Autumn Vintage Labels Three Clear Stamp Set
Paper:  DiscountCardstock.com Simply Smooth White
Ink/Paint:  Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Memento Rich Cocoa, Toffee Crunch, StazOn Sadle Brown; Copic Markers YR14, YR24, YR31, E13, E23, E29, E31, E34; Texture Paste; Martha Stewart Black Coffee Metallic Glaze
Dies:  Spellbinders® Grand Calibur® Machine, S4-114 Standard Circles LG, S4-412 Gold Rounds One Enhancing Elements, S4-385 Little Leaf Sets, S5-120 Fall Foliage
Accessories:  Spellbinders® Media Mixáge MM1-003 Copper Sheets; ButterBeeScraps Large Bronze Metal Filigree; Artistic Wire Gun Metal 20 Ga.; Rub 'n Buff Patina; Metal Photo Corners, Burlap, Bling, Frame, Ivory Acrylic Paint, G-S Hypo Cement

Ruffle Beaded Cuff Bracelet

Hello everyone!  Today, is my day to post over on the Positively Me Blog and I have a ruffle beaded cuff bracelet to share with you using the Jewel Loom™.

To see more pictures and find out all of the details please click HERE.  

I hope you will hop on over to the Positively Me Blog check it out and leave me a little love! ;-)

Huge & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Beadalon® Jewel Loom™,  Black Nymo® Nylon Thread, Hard Beading Needles #10,
Artistic Wire® 18 mm Silver Mesh Clasp
Blue Moon Beads® Black Seed Beads 6/0
ButterBeeScraps' Metal Flower Filigree
Large Bling, White Ruffle Trim

Light Blue and Turquoise Affinity Band Bracelet with Pearls and Shells

Hello everyone!  Today, is my day to post over on the Positively Me Blog for Julianna Hudgins Design Team.  I have a beautiful light blue and turquoise affinity band bracelet with pearls and shells to share with you.  I used Julianna's  Jewel Loom™ from Beadalon®  and beads from Blue Moon Beads® to create this bracelet.

I just love how this bracelet turned out!  I think it is perfect for summer with the light blue and turquoise colors and the pearls and shells.  It reminds me of the ocean.

To see more pictures and find out all of the detail please click HERE to hop on over to the 

Positively Me Blog.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  If you have any projects using the Jewel Loom™ please share a link or post them on Facebook--I know Julianna would love to see what you are creating!!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

  Supplies
  Beadalon® Jewel Loom™,  White Nymo® Nylon Thread, Hard Beading Needles #10,
  Artistic Wire® 18 mm Silver Mesh Clasp
  Blue Moon Beads® Light Blue Seed Beads 6/0, Turquoise Opaque Seed Beads 10/0, Natural Elegance Pearls and Shells Bead Mix

Be Mine Valentine

EDIT**Sorry, I'm not sure what happened with this post.  It was supposed to go live on Valentine's Day and I just realized it didn't post.

Happy Valentine's Day!! ♥  Today, I have a Valentine to share with you using some of the die templates from Julianna's Positively Me Collection, Artistic Wire and a little bit of glitter over on the Positively Me Blog.

I made this card for my husband and I wanted it to have a little sparkle but not over the top.  Sometimes creating masculine cards can be a little hard, especially for Valentine's Day.  I thought the red, white and black color combination would be good.

To find out all of the details, see more pictures and a step-by-step tutorial please click HERE to visit the Positively Me Blog.

I hope you have a very Happy Valentine's Day with your special someone!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies Spellbinders Creative Arts™  Positively Me Collection S5-143 Jewel Flowers & Flourishes, S5-099 Jewel Keys, Other dies-- S4-131 A2 Matting Basics A, S5-127 Labels Twenty-Eight, Premium Craft Foil Artistic Wire 22 Ga Silver Wire Beadalon Semi Flush Cutter, Round Nose Pliers 

Other Supplies
Paper:  DiscountCardstock.com Simply Smooth White, Black Licorice, Really Red 
Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft CR-04325 Antique Valentine Tags One 
Ink:  Imagine Crafts/Tsukineo StazOn Jet Black 
Accessories:  Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Hearts, Adhesive Sheets; The Rubber Cafe` Big Apple Red Glitter; Mini Hole Punch; Recollections Bling; Charm, Jump Rings

Jewel Flower Bracelet for Julianna C Hudgins Design Team

Hello blogging friends!  I love all things vintage and I also love to mix and match old with the new.  Today, I have a blog post for Julianna C. Hudgins Design Team with a handmade bracelet using Positivley Me™ By Julianna Hudgins Nestaboard Jewel Flowers and Flourishes (S5-143) from Want2Scrap and some vintage lace trim.

Here is a look at the bracelet I designed.  I just love how it turned out--so delicate, girly and shabby chic!
Click HERE to see a full step-by-step tutorial on how I designed this bracelet.

Thank you so much for stopping by!
I hope you have a wonderful and creative day!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

  Supplies Want2Scrap:  Positivley Me™ By Julianna Hudgins Nestaboard Jewel Flowers and Flourishes (S5-143) Beadalon®:  Silver Leaf Bead Caps, Semi-Flush Cutter, Round Nose Pliers Artistic Wire®: Mesh Wire Clasp 18mm Vintage White & Baby Pink Acrylic Paint, Pink Flower Bead Caps, Champagne Pearls, Ribbon Buckle, 10mm Ivory Flat Back Pearl, Head Pins, Jump Rings, Diamond Stickles, Glossy Accents, Needle, Crochet Thread, Vintage Lace Trim

Jewel Dungeon Keys for Halloween

 Happy first day of Fall!  Halloween is one of my favorite holidays to decorate for and it will be here before we know it.  For my project I made a fun home decor piece for Halloween using  S5-099 Jewel Keys die templates from the Positively Me Collections by Julianna Hudgins from Spellbinders .  I also used several products from Artistic Wire and Beadalon.

I designed a set of jewel dungeon keys for Halloween.  I thought this key ring would make a great accent piece with other Halloween decorations and it's quick and easy to make.

To see more pictures and find out all of the details please click HERE to check out my post on the
Positively Me by Julianna C. Hudgins Blog.  I have a full step-by-step tutorial with several pictures to share with you on how I designed this fun Halloween key ring.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I hope you have a Fantastic weekend!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Spellbinders:  S5-099 Jewel Keys, Premium Craft Foil, Grand Calibur
Artistic Wire:  24 Ga Black, 22 Ga Natural, 22 Ga Amethyst, 18 Ga Green, Wrappers Round Hematite 20 mm 
Beadalon: Wire Twister, Round Jump Ring Mandrel, Semi-Flush Cutters, Round Nose Pliers, Sm Flat Nylon Jaw Pliers

Other Supplies
Really Reasonable Ribbon Seam Binding Purple Nite, Black, Orange, Moss; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Adhesive Sheets; Copic 100, YR18, G28, E29, B39; Pro 31 Designs Bling Baubles, Chipboard, Feathers,Beads, Skull

Flower Mesh Necklace

Hello!  Today, I have a necklace to share with you using Positively Me - Julianna Hudgins Jewel Flowers & Flourishes Nestaboard (S5-143) from Want2Scrap and some beautiful 18 mm Silver Mesh from Artistic Wire.  This was my first time playing with the Silver Mesh and I had so much fun!  You can twist it, stretch it, fill it with beads--so many possibilities with the mesh!

Here is the necklace I designed.  I used Amber Shell Coins, Shell Beads, Champagne Pearls and 18 mm Silver Mesh.  The Shell Coins and Shell Beads have a look of pearl when the light hits them so the colors work perfectly with the Champagne Pearls and Silver Mesh.  The flower picks up both the dark tones in the Shell Coins, Shell Beads and the Pearls.

Here are a couple of close up pictures of the necklace.  To find all of the details and see more pictures please click HERE to check out my post on the Positively Me by Julianna C. Hudgins Blog.  I have a full step-by-step tutorial with several pictures to share with you on how I designed this necklace.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I hope you have a wonderful and creative day!

Hugs & Smiles

Heidi

 Supplies
Want2Scrap:  Positively Me - Julianna Hudgins Jewel Flowers & Flourishes Nestaboard (S5-143) Beadalon:  Semi-Flush Cutter, Round Nose Pliers, Flat Nose Pliers
Artistic Wire:  24 Ga. Silver Wire, 18 mm Silver Mesh, 18 mm Silver Plated Mesh Clasp 
Other Supplies Halcraft Bliss Beads Amber Shell Coins 20mm; Blue Moon Shell Beads, Silver Jump Rings, Head Pins; Champagne Pearls 8mm, 6mm; Tattered Angels Suede Glimmer Mist, Pearl Glimmer Mist; ICE Resin; E6000 Adhesive

Butterfly Necklace with Spellbinders, Shimmer Sheetz & Artistic Wire

Hello blogging friends! Today, I have a fun necklace to share with you that will be perfect for Spring. We have had a very mild winter here in MN which I am thankful for but I am ready for Spring. I can't wait to see the sunshine, green grass and blooming flowers!

Here is the necklace that I designed. I used LF-006 Wonderful Wings die template from Spellbinders, Blue Iris Shimmer Sheetz from Elizabeth Craft Designs, Rose & Amethyst wire from Artistic Wire and Glitter & Rhinestones from The Rubber Cafe.

I am SO excited to share this with you because while I was at CHA and demoing in the Spellbinders booth I figured out how to be able to cut the Shimmer Sheetz using the Grand Calibur and Spellbinders die templates. The Shimmer Sheetz are an iridescent and metallic Mylar sheet.

To start I tape the die template down really good. I wouldn't normally add this much tape if I was die cutting paper but the Shimmer Sheetz can kind of curl up a little bit from the die cutting and the pressure of the machine so I have found that adding several pieces of tape to hold the die template in place will keep this from happening.

Next place the die template with the Shimmer Sheetz along the edge of the Base Plate (on the side). You will want to turn the die template over so the cut side is facing up--I am just showing it the opposite way for the picture so you can see where it would be placed.

Then shim with one to two pieces of cardstock. The butterfly die template that I used is very detailed and has a lot of drop out pieces so I used two pieces of cardstock.

Look at the beautiful results!! **For the necklace I used 2 shimmer sheet die cuts and 2 cardstock die cuts of the butterfly and layered them with a Shimmer Sheetz on top, then 2 pieces of cardstock and another Shimmer Sheetz on the bottom and I used Glossy Accents from Ranger to adhere and layer all of the pieces.

After I had all of the layers together then I edged the butterfly with Scrap Happy Sheer Glue and Terrifically Teal Glitter from The Rubber Cafe. Then I added Clear Rhinestones (coming soon!) to the body of the butterfly and then I applied a two layers of Glossy accents to the front and one to the back of the butterfly.

Once the butterfly piece was dry (I let it sit for 24 hours) then I added a silver chain and I used 22 Ga. Silver Plated Rose & Amethyst Wire from Artistic Wire and tools (listed below) from Beadalon to create these fun swirls. I added Clear Rhinestones (coming soon!) and colored then with B06 Peacock Blue Copic marker.

One more thing to share...

On a more personal note--while I was at CHA I was able to get my copy of the New Artistic Wire Wireded Cards & Embellishments and my Friendships Bloom card (the rose card) is on the Front Cover!! So honored and so excited to see my card on the cover!!!

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope you have a wonderful and creative day!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Supplies
Spellbinders: Grand Calibur, LF-006 Wonderful Wings
Elizabeth Craft Designs: Blue Iris Shimmer Sheetz
Artistic Wire: 22 Ga. Silver Plated Rose & Amethyst Wire
Beadalon: Semi-Flush Cutter, Round Nose Pliers, Flat Nylon Jaw Pliers
The Rubber Cafe: Scrap Happy Sheer Glue, Stick "EM" Up, Terrifically Teal Glitter, Clear Rhinestones (coming soon!)
Coipc: B06 Peacock Blue
Glossy Accents
Silver Chain & Clasp
White Cardstock

Haunted Halloween Treat Box

Good morning blogging friends! Today, I have a fun and whimsical Halloween Treat Box tutorial to share with you.


How fun is this little treat box with the bats flying through the air! I was so happy with how this treat box turned out and it was pretty quick and easy to make.


For the base of the box I used Posh Tangelo Dungaree cardstock from Discount Cardstock. I used the Grand Calibur and LF-010 Square Bracket Edge Box from Spellbinders to cut/emboss the pieces for the box. Then I used a bone folder when folding to make sure I had nice crisp folds. I applied Crafty Power Tape from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ on all of the tabs and then assembled the box.


Here is a picture of the top and bottom of the box.


Next I used Midnight Black cardstock from Discount Cardstock along with the Grand Calibur and S4-280 Halloween Fence Scenes & Shapes to cut/emboss two of the picket fence die cut shapes. Then I used a 2-way glue pen to adhere the die cuts around the top of the box.


To create the little bats I used Midnight Black cardstock from Discount Cardstock and the S4-277 Nested Bats die templates to cut/emboss the shapes. Then I coiled some Black wire from Artistic Wire and glued to the back of the bats. For the eyes I used Baby Bling Red Rhinestones from Want2Scrap™.


I used Midnight Black cardstock with S4-280 Halloween Fence Scenes & Shapes to cut/emboss two haunted houses and then I cut out a piece of Orange 65# and I layered all three pieces with the Orange 65# in the middle. To add the bats I tucked the wire in between the layers and added some glue to hold the bats in place and close off the top of the house.

Now you can fill the little box with some goodies for your little ghost or goblin. Both Posh Tangelo Dungaree and Midnight Black are on sale this week at Discount Cardstock. Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope you have a creative day!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi


Supplies
Paper: Discount Cardstock Posh Tangelo Dungaree, Midnight Black, Orange 65#
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Dies: Spellbinders Grand Calibur, LF-010 Square Bracket Edge Box, S4-280 Halloween Fence Scenes & Shapes, S4-277 Nested Bats
Accessories: Want2Scrap™ Baby Bling Red Rhinestones; Artistic Wire Black 24 Gauge; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ Crafty Power Tape; Glue Gun