Finally! My New Facelift! :) Announcing the new PolyPediaOnline Express site & choosing a new website logo

I decided to have a face lift.

Not to myself :)

In the past year I received notes from you guys, letting me know my current website is a little bit too crowded to browse in.

It was cozy and small when I started it 4 years ago but now...a bit too full...

I needed a new plan to build a new website.

A site for all my current tutorials and future classes.

Having you, my students and customers in mind, I started my long quest into building a brand new site, taking all your requests and inputs, all the huge existing amount of data, thinking of an easier way to deliver it to you - single and full classes, technique and final products, freebies and paid classes, full accessibility to each project.

Upgrade!

Like all hand made work, It was tough, demanding, challenging, sometimes frustrating & took quite a while, BUT!

I kept going, knowing it would make a huge difference in your web experience.

The time has come to unveil the curtains!

I am proud to present you my new and improved - PolyPediaOnline Express website.

Express?

Yes!

This website was built especially for you!

I have divided my entire master classes into smaller, easier, affordable sections, projects and tasks.

You can now enjoy all my known classes separated into smaller and shorter chapters, offering each of you, the possibility to learn new techniques according to your own prefference, ability, level or time and upgrade your polymer clay knowledge quickly and much easily.

Single classes?

All classes?

Bracelets only?

Calla lily's fan?

Beads enthusiast?

It's up to your personal choice or desire.

Easy browsing, categories, quick and smart search, secured checkout, special bundle combination and much more!

The Express site includes 135 classes offered as separate or multi-combinations projects in addition to supplies, tools and materials!

Did I mention it's all automatic?

PDF files will be sent as direct downloadable files!

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To celebrate the launch of my new website I am including you in my final decisions, giving prizes and sharing new Freebies!

The first decision I need your help in, is helping me choose PolyPediaOnline Express new LOGO!

I just can't decide which one!

$50 gift card raffle -
Enter, vote and you may win!

One of you friends, commenting/replying to the link below will win a 50$ gift card in my new Express store!

Want to know how to enter to win and vote?

Click on this link to read all the details and vote! -

http://www.polypediaonlineexpress.com/choose-new-polypediaonline-express-logo/

P.S. – Don’t miss the special 20%OFF coupon code for extra 20% discount on all tutorials! Enter the code 20%OFF on checkout and the amount will be automatically reduced from your cart!

Valid until June 7th 2014!

See you in several days with more Express celebration and new Express FREEbies videos!

THANK YOU!

Waiting to see your votes!

http://www.polypediaonlineexpress.com/choose-new-polypediaonline-express-logo/

Iris.

Polymeri Online 10.9.12 | Mummy cane giveaway winners, Harry potter bookmarks, Teeth rings, Mini skull toppers and Halloween themed hairclips

Mummy cane winners!

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback and comments, we have 3 winners to the Mummy cane giveaway!
Rebecca, Judy and Eleanor (comments no. 1, 14, 16)
If you did not leave me your email address, please contact me by leaving a comment here or here.

More Halloween themed links -

Harry Potter Polymer
Clay Bookmarks

Libellulina is the creator of these cute Harry Potter bookmarks, Hermione, Harry and Ron, It was created with Fimo and a hand painted on wooden base.
http://libellulina.deviantart.com/art/Bookmarks-Harry-Potter-149936982?q=sort%3Atime+favby%3Alelymarques&qo=3

Teeth Rings!

Another super cute resource for Halloween projects can be found in Pongojam deliantart gallery - giggle charms, teeth rings and other fun projects
http://pongojam.deviantart.com/gallery/26154057

Polymer Clay Mini Cake Topper

Take a look at this mini cake topper - Skull bride and groom in matching colors for Halloween or for other occasions.
Wanessa is the creator behind "iampleasure" and her store theme is "custom made ​​day of the dead cake decorations". Each topper is embellished with clear crystals and glitters.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/105571565/mini-cake-topper-skull-black-and-orange

Polymer Clay Hair Clips - Halloween!

last link for today is these cute hair clips made with felt, cotton fabric and polymer clay embellishments. These hair clips are made by Judy which is making her own buttons and clips for years. Only when her son married and had 2 cute grandchildren she I picked up the pace making buttons for hair clips and clothing.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/104927700/new-halloween-hair-clips-wool-felt

Next week we are back with more polymer clay treasures!

More Halloween FREEBIES!

Don't forget to check out my previous Halloween projects - Scary finger, Eyeball and Spider rings!
http://www.polypediaonline.com/133688/FREE-PolyPediaOnline-Tutorials

"The Polymer Arts" Giveaway Winners!

I'm just about to start packing my suitcases so here is a quick note on the special giveaway by "The Polymer Arts" -

The winners are comments no. 9, 11, 44!

Congratulations !!! :)

A notification will be send to your emails and the subscription details will follow from the polymer arts editorial staff.

Thank you all for taking a part!

I'm off to make a birthday cake - it's my daughter's birthday as well, 15 years ago she was my birthday gift!

Have a wonderful day everyone!

Polymeri Online 2.11.11 | Ghost Shift Fish, Kyoto Geikos mix media, Fimo tutorials & Autumn bracelet

I stumbled upon Sue Corrie's polymer clay and copper designs and was enchanted! This wonderful fish done with both materials is a refreshing combination and the possibilities are endless. When she thought to give up on being a full time artist she fell in love with polymer clay. Her projects are often completed in the moonlight hours when the family is sleeping- the Ghost Shift. She says ‘Dr Who’ fans know that the Ghost Shift was, I'm sure my son does!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ghostshift/6291429338/in/photostream

Sharon House from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada loves to clay, as a mixed media artist she entered into Fine Arts Shows and lately have had accepted into a local gallery. Among her many talents she is also a story teller, not just for kids, for grown ups as well! It took her a while to find her passion with clay and few years into it, she is starting to figure that out. Much to her surprise, it’s not caning but more sculpture and what she would consider “practical stuff”.

You're invited to take a look at her cool "toothpick bead tool" - wonderful to bake or to dry your beads after varnish!

and one of her polymer pieces -

http://www.mystoryart.com/2011/05/wonderful-birthday-surprise.html

If you haven't yet visited in STAEDTLER fimo Creative tips page with cool tutorials and colorful ideas - You are welcome!

http://www.staedtler.co.th/creative_tips_for_FIMO_home_decorating_ideas_th.Staedtler

"Autumn in Scottish Mountains" bracelet by Czech Katerina Tumova has wonderful pattern inside. She has made an additional brooch with the same technique, almost looks like wooden design.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/68592908@N07/6294511439/in/contacts/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/68592908@N07/6294511733/in/photostream

Stay tuned - Tomorrow is the big day - 3 "events"!! :)

1st, I will announce the 3 winners of "The Polymer Arts" Magazine, if you haven't yet entered - it's your last chance today.

2nd, I'm celebrating my 40's!! OMG, I don't feel 40!

3rd A short vacation in Italy for my birthday with DH, I'm sure it's going to be wonderful!

see ya!

Special Giveaway! The Polymer Arts Magazine & The Brocade Collection

The Polymer Arts magazine, the new magazine on the block is about to publish it's 2nd issue, this time it's all about instruction & education with many new ideas, articles and content.

The 1st issue was so interesting, covering new articles that are informative both to pro and semi-pro polymer clay artists: articles such as how to become a wholesale seller, marketing skills and much more. I have the 1st issue next to my bed, with every page flip I find something new I haven't read before :)

The new and exciting feature is the digital subscription - -It's exactly the same as the print version, just in digital format! Digital purchasers receive a downloadable PDF file and, for the first 3 months after publication, have access to an online digital flipbook available from any computer.

Why am I telling you all this?

Getting ready to the 2nd issue with my "Brocade Collection" purses on the cover, dear Sage Bray has generously given you all a special giveaway!

3 of my PolymeriOnline blog readers will receive a digital subscription to the 1st and 2nd magazine issues. This means you will get instant access to the 1st issue and on Nov. 15th the new issue is published.

The 2nd issue is also full of inspiration and wonderful content - Christi Friesen talks about filling your “Well of Creativity”, Barbara McGuire discusses how to take advantage of and share the community’s Passion for Polymer through educating and being educated, Two brand new techniques, Review of new bezel molds, Interviews, Mentor and Emerging artist galleries

Resource list highlights...and more!

What do you have to do to win? (giveaway closed! thank you!)

All you have to do is post a comment under this post with your email and an answer to the question related to my purses photo -

..."What are the 2 things you MUST HAVE in your purse when you go somewhere?" :)

mirror? eye shadow? book? diary? polymer clay? (can't believe it if you do!)

My bag is always full full of "must have junk" & so heavy!!

Band aid, Advil pills, lip gloss, my "must have" hard drive with all the computer back up (in case my computer is lost) - you won't believe what I carry with me!

So now, tell me what's your "must have" 2 and maybe you'll win a free subscription!

PolyPediaOnline 1st Birthday!

Finally the time has come!
This month - December, marks PolyPediaOnline 1st Birthday.

Time really does fly by. It doesn’t feel like a year has passed. This first year was wonderful, thanks to all you polymer clay enthusiastic, wonderful readers and customers! :)

To celebrate, this magnificent year, I’m giving away free gifts! (hey it’s the that time of year :))

Today is the beginning of my Birthday Bash!

Want to know what I’m giving away?

10 lucky winners will win a FREE tutorial of their choice! up to 250$ worth gifts!

The winners will get to choose which tutorial to receive out of vol. 1-16.

1 lucky winner will win a FREE Kit of my new Disc-Chic Jewelry tutorial!

1 lucky winner will win one of my Disc-Chic Necklaces sent to his/her home!

I guess you want to know what you need to do to win these prizes?

Actually it’s very easy- all you need to do is post 2 comments (or more but always in pairs) in this page and answer 2 questions to enter the raffle.

What do you need to comment about?

First, click on the PolyPediaOnline product link and take a look at the 18 tutorials I have published so far.

http://www.polypediaonline.com/133688/1stanniversarypolypediaonline

=> In your 1st comment Choose your favorite tutorial on that page and tell me why is that tutorial in your wish list, OR if you already purchased any of my tutorials - why you like it.

=> In your second comment include something you wish to learn using polymer clay. Something I haven’t covered yet, you can suggest creative ideas, even if you’re not sure that they are possible, but this comment has to be clear and easy to understand. These "wishes" may become my future tutorials!

Comments should be posted on here, in PolymeriOnline Blog by December 24th 2010.

At midnight (my time) I’ll hold the raffles and on Christmas day just before you open your gifts I’ll announce the winners, on my blog.

You are welcomed to post about this giveaway in your facebook wall, twitter, blog, or website and double your chances!

When commenting here, don’t forget to mention where you shared this giveaway (facebook/twitter/other) so i'll know you deserve a double chance in the raffle :)

Let the comments begin! This merry event will last until the 24th of December.

Come and check back on the morning of the 25th of December, the winners names will be posted here!

Thanks again for taking the time to stop by PolyPediaOnline. I really, appreciate it!

Merry commenting and happy holidays to all!

Polymeri Online 28.7.10

Little mermaid? here is a Fish tail (Siren) in a shell tutorial (dated 27 oct 2008) from the french blog: crearti -

http://crearti.canalblog.com/archives/p5-5.html

Recycleart site has lot's of wonderful ideas for recycling, one of them is Jewelry organizers for rings, bracelets and necklaces, made from two shoe shapes, a teak shelf and some drawer handles! don't miss the other treasures in this site.

http://www.recyclart.org/2009/10/jewelry-organizers/

http://follesbricoles.over-blog.com/article-35842687.html

Grant diffendaffer has a flickr gallery -

http://www.flickr.com/photos/44836502@N04/

Allie Lakin is a miniaturist & specializes in miniature food and beautiful food jewelry, she is doing a COOL give away till 29th! so hurry and join, you may win!

http://minieatsalpal.blogspot.com/2010/07/giveaway.html

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Alliesminis

Valentine Hearties - Giveaway Raffle

Want to win a FREE set of my Heart Pillow Beads?

For the next week i am making a special sale - Every one who buys one of my tutorials is getting into a raffle to win a FREE beautiful ~Rainbow Mix~ heart beads to make your loved ones stunning gifts! that's a 30$ worth gift!

Just enter my PolyPediaOnline store, or my Etsy store and choose your favorite tutorial!

1 Winner will be announed in the 27th of January so the hearts will arrive to your home on time :)

Good luck!

Polymeri Online 15.10.09

Katy Schmit from Germany, have a degree in technology and economic and makes beautiful designs with polymer clay.

http://www.katy-schmitt.de/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/29064649@N03/

A nice tutorial for using an inkjet printer to print onto a thin, baked sheet of polymer clay. This technique works best for an item that is going to have a flat finished surface.

http://www.foahdesigns.com/test/foah/PrintTutorial.php

Mariela Tu Hada Mágica from Argentina is dedicated to the design and creation of souvenirs and craft figures in polymer clay and cold porcelain.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tuhadamagica/3942151657/

take a look at this mass productions of canes & buttons! making a fabric design with polymer clay! amazing! can i loan these workers for few weeks? :)

(thanks Zu! fixed)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=GB&hl=en-GB&v=Xm4FgpWlRaE

LuShae Jewelry is making an online competition for the chance to win $200 cash (to spend anywhere you like). Simply display one of their jewelry badges on your blog, website or social profile page and be automatically entered each and every month. The sweepstake giveaway is open to all countries! i got my badge!

http://www.jewelryartdesigns.com/jewelry-jad.asp?p=Win-Jewelry&xref=polymerionline.blogspot.com

Dora Giveaway - Winners!

Thank you all for joining and sending some or your favorite color mixings!

This was my 1st giveaway and it was such fun!
Yesterday evening i asked my son to join me for the drawing, i asked him which way he prefered - the old fashion way with notes in a basket or the computer way, of course he chose the old fashion way! (it's the same way my 2 children are drawing who is going to get in the shower first! LOL)

Well, i had a real tough accountant on my side, he wanted everything to be perfect - "mommy, don't fold the notes this way, do it THAT way", then we decided we can't let so many people down - "mommy, i would be very disappointed if i didn't win", i told him - "i know sweety, but not everyone can win - what do you say, maybe we let 4 people win?" He smiled :)

after we put all the notes in a basket the game begun: He is closing his eyes (as if he knows someone written on those notes) and chose one at a time :)

1st was - Crazy Nancy

2nd was - Hope131

3rd was - Emma Phillips

4th was - Zabica67

all 4 winners, please send me your address to ship the Dora cane, my email for sending is imishly@gmail.com

thank you all for participating, my son send regards to all winners :) !

Giveaway! Dora the explorer canes!

Last year i made a HUGE size dora the explorer cane, it was a special request from my 2 sweet little nieces and i made so many items from it, but... the cane keeps hanging around and it simply refuse to end!! The 2 girls are now grown up and i can give it away :)

So I thought, why won't i ask some of you guys/girls if you need some?

well, if you want to recieve a free 2 inch cane of Dora's, i invite you to leave a comment with your favorite color mixing recipe of polymer clay, from you own polymer clay "cookbook", just tell us which brand, what colors, how many from each color and what is the final result :) this can be a good resource for other people as well!

I love color mixing!!!

I’ll select 2 random winners in my weekly thursday post of polymerionline!

Let's hear you!

did someone say giveaway?

Caley Walsh (editor) from www.FaveCrafts.com are currently holding a giveaway at their blog for a new polymer clay tool set and instructional DVD by Lisa Pavelka :)

http://www.favecraftsblog.com/product-giveaway-polymer-clay-tools/

You might want to try!

i LOVE giveaways :)

Modish blog - November Giveaway

Modish blog is one of my favorite ones, and they do a november giveaway!

http://www.modishblog.com/modish/2008/11/the-november--1.html?cid=140505240#comments

why don't you try your luck? enter to win!

Its cool!