Stamp Simply Clear Stamps Inspirational Video

Hello everyone!  I have something a little different, fun, and inspirational to share with you today.  Darsie Bruno from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store Design Team made a fabulous video showcasing all of the wonderful projects designed using the Stamp Simply Clear Stamps.

Inspirational Card Ideas

using Stamp Simply Clear Stamps

featuring designs from

Sharon Johnson, Heidi Blankenship, Darsie Bruno,

Deb Felts, Sheri Holt, Holly McMillen, and Deb Saaranen

The video is filled with 64 beautiful projects!!

You can watch the video here on my blog or you can click HERE to go directly to the video on YouTube.  Please leave Darsie a little love.  She did an amazing job on the video!!

You can click HERE to check out all of the Stamp Simply Clear Stamps.  The stamp sets are filled with wonderful verses and sentiments.

You can also take a look at the online catalog by clicking HERE.

I hope you enjoyed the video and you were inspired!  I encourage you to check out the Stamp Simply Blog to see even more inspiration from the design team.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

I hope you have a beautiful and creative day!

Hugs & Smiles!
Heidi

Tonic Studios - How Many Crystal Drops are in One Bottle?

Have you tried the NUVO Crystal Drops from Tonic Studios?

Have you ever wondered how many drops are in a bottle?  I think you might really be surprised!

Owain from Tonic Studios in the UK solves the mystery.  It's kind of like how many licks does it take to get to the center of a tooties pop but this is how many drops before the bottle is empty lol.

Are you surprised?  I'd say that's a whole lot of bang for the buck!! 

Gotta Love that!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today and I will be back tomorrow to share a CAS Birthday card with you.

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Creating Crystal Like Flowers with ICE Resin® - Video

Hello blogging friends!  Today, I am sharing the video I made for ICE Resin® showing how you can add resin to paper flowers to give then a crystal or glass like look.  ICE Resin® looks so beautiful on paper!  So just remember it's not just for jewelry making you can use it on your paper crafting and mixed media projects.

If you would like to see a full step-by-step tutorial on how I designed the project you can 

click HERE to visit the ICE Resin® Blog.

I hope you enjoy the video!  Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs and Smiles,

Heidi

Learn more about Heidi Blankenship

Blog:  embellished-dreams.blogspot.com/

Facebook:  HeidiBlankenshipEmbellishedDreamsDesigns

Instagram:  heidimblankenship

Pinterest:  heidimb

ICE Resin®/Ranger™ Supplies:

ICE Resin® 

ICE Resin® ICED Enamels™ Relique Powder Raspberry

ICE Resin® ICED Enamels™ Relique Glitz Gold Glitter

ICE Resin® ICED Enamels™ Medium

Paper Sealer

Brushes

Cups and Stir Sticks

Ranger Perfect Pearls™ - Pink Gumball, Sour Apple, Turquoise

Ranger - Multi Medium Matte

Other Supplies Used

Small Fancy Wood Frame, ArtCult.etsy.com - Vintage Style Image Bingo Butterfly Girl, Vintage Sheet Music, Wild Orchid Crafts Paper Flowers and Leaves, Vintage Book Paper, Ivory Flat Back Pearls, Sequins, Rhinestones, Craft Foam, Heat Tool, Hot Glue, Scor-Tape™

Life Updates - Creative Work - My 1st ICE Resin Video! - DT Goodies

Hello blogging friends!  This is my first post for this week.  I am still trying to get back into the swing of things with creating.  I posted a few cards last week--if you missed them you can scroll down to see the other blog posts.  The cards I posted last week were some that I had actually made about a month ago.  One of my medications was increase so the pain is getting less and less and I am feeling better each day.  However due to the side effects I am very sleepy.  Since I have had RA for several years I am used to chronic pain but wow adding the Fibro on top of everything has been a whole new ball game.  I am just trying to stay positive and really appreciate the good days.  I was so happy on Saturday--it was the first day in 37 days that I didn't have to take any pain pills!  Unfortunately I think I over did it a bit and need the pain pills again on Sunday.  Right now I guess I just need to find a balance and not over do it on the good days.  I want to say thank you to everyone who has left sweet comments and kept my husband and myself in their prayers.  By the way he is doing great!!  :)  As for myself like I said I am trying to get back into the swing of things and try to get caught up with my creative work.  I have to say I feel very lucky to work for some Amazing companies---they have all been so great and understanding!!!  Anyways, I just wanted to give you a little update.  :)

Over the next week or so I will have several posts on my blog and Facebook (hopefully--fingers crossed) sharing some of my design work but also introducing you to several new designers that I am currently working with.  I started working with two new companies not long before all of the health issues started so I didn't get a chance to introduce you to all of the beautiful and talented designers from these two teams--Tonic Studios and ICE Resin.

Today, I am sharing my first video from ICE Resin.  It was actually posted on the ICE Resin Youtube channel and the ICE Resin blog about a week ago but just in case you missed it I wanted to share it here too.  I also have some pictures to share of some new DT goodies from ICE Resin/Ranger.  I have to say I am loving the NEW ICE Resin Tints!!  They are so fun to play with and I can't wait to show you some projects with the new tints.

If you would like to see a full step-by-step tutorial you can click HERE to visit the ICE Resin Blog.

Some of the goodies from ICE Resin/Ranger.  :)

Love, love, love the NEW ICE Resin Tints, Foils and check out the fabulous New ICE Resin Designer Accessory Bag!  Oh and the New Mixing Cups and Stir Sticks too!  You can wipe out the new cups with an alcohol or baby wipe and reuse them--gotta love that!

Amazing book--filled with SO much inspiration!

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today!  I hope you enjoy the video--this is my first in front of the camera video lol.  I can't wait to share more projects with all of you! 

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

JustRite Papercraft - Tutorial Tuesday - Christmas Card Chalkboard Tutorial

Hello everyone!  It's time for another Tuesday Tutorial with JustRite® Papercraft.  For this weeks tutorial I share how to create some fun, quick and easy Christmas cards with the Chalkboard Technique.  The chalkboard look is so popular right now and with just a few supplies you can very easily achieve that look with your papercrafts.

Here is a look at the three cards I designed.  

To see more pictures and find out all of the details you can click HERE to hop on over to the JustRite® Inspiration Blog.  You can also click HERE to see the video.

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GIVEAWAY ON THE JUSTRITE® INSPIRATION BLOG!!

For this week's Tutorial Tuesday Giveaway one lucky winner will receive 

a $25.00 Gift Card to the JustRite Store. 

Simply tell us if you have used the Chalkboard Technique yet to create a project? 

**Leave your comment on the JustRite Blog**

Remember that you can double your chances of winning by leaving comments on the JustRite Blog and on Heidi's Video. Don't forget to show Heidi a little love when you watch her video - give her a thumbs up.

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Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

JustRite Papercraft Tutorial Tuesday Watercolor Series Part III - Bokeh Time & Gansai Tambi Watercolor

Hello everyone!  Today is Tutorial Tuesday over on the JustRite® Inspiration Blog and I have Part 3 of my Watercolor Series to share with you.  In this tutorial I will show you three techniques--how to do a basic watercolor background and stamps to create a Bokeh looks, watercolor background with stamps and salt to create a second Bokeh style, and soft colored background with salt.  I have a video tutorial and a step-by-step picture tutorial over on the JustRite® Inspiration Blog. 

Here is a look at the four cards I created.

I used the Gansai Tambi 36 Colours Set Watercolors and Coarse Kosher Salt.

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PLEASE READ -- GIVEAWAY ON THE 

JUSTRITE INSPIRATION BLOG! 

For this week's Tutorial Tuesday Giveaway one lucky winner will a $50.00 Gift Certificate to the JustRite® Papercraft website.

Simply answer today's giveaway questions.  Today we would love to know if you have been inspired by a Tutorial Tuesday Post to create a project, if so which Tutorial?  If you haven't had a chance to play yet, what tutorial are you dying to try? 

Remember that you can double your chances of winning by leaving comments on the JustRite Inspiration Blog and on Heidi's Video. Don't forget to show Heidi a little love when you watch her video - give her a thumbs up.

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Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies

Stamps:  JustRite® Papercraft CR-02143 Bokeh Time Clear Stamp Set, CL-02142 Bokeh Polka Dots Background Stamp

Paper:  Strathmore Watercolor Paper; Cardstock-White, Black, Turquoise, Blue Shimmer

Ink: Distress Inks-Salty Ocean, Chipped Sapphire; Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko StazOn Jet Black-The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store; Mix'd Media Inx Jasmine

Watercolor:  Gansai Tambi 36 Colours Set-#64 Blue, #63 Persian Blue--

Dies:  Spellbinders Paper Arts® S4-465 Labels Forty, S4-467 Labels Forty - Decorative Elements, IN-015 Soot!, S4-428 Feathers

Ribbon:  May Arts Light Blue Sheer Ribbon--The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store

Accessories: Paint Brushes, Coarse Kosher Salt, Sequins, Rhinestones, Acrylic Bling,  Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L™ 3D Foam Squares, E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispenser 49'

JustRite Papercraft Tutorial Tuesday - DIY Burlap Gift Bag

Hello everyone!  Today, is Tutorial Tuesday with JustRite® Papercraft.  For today's project I will show you how to create a fun DIY Burlap Gift Bag.  

Here is a look at the project.  In the tutorial I will show you how to stamp, ink and color the ribbon.  I will also show you how I created the coordinating tag.

Please visit the JustRite Inspiration Blog to see more pictures and for all of the details.

You can also watch the video tutorial by clicking HERE.

GIVEAWAY **ON THE JUSTRITE INSPIRATION BLOG**

Please read to find out how you could have a chance to win.

For this week's Tutorial Tuesday Giveaway one lucky winner will a $30.00 Gift Certificate to our website.  Simply answer today's  two giveaway questions here on this blog post (Click HERE) or on Heidi's Video. Do you make handmade gifts? If so, we would love to know what you are planning to make for gifts this year? (homemade goodies, home decor items, knitted or crocheted items). 

Remember that you can 

double your chances of winning by leaving comments here and on Heidi's Video. 

Don't forget to show Heidi a little love when you watch her video - give her a thumbs up.

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Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  JustRite® Papercraft CR_02097 Stitched Sunflowers Vintage Labels Eight Clear Stamps
Paper:  Ivory, Kraft, Brown
Ink:  Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko StazOn Saddle Brown, Memento Rich Cocoa
Markers:  JustRite® Papercraft Spectrum Noir™ CT2, CT4, GB3, GB6, CG2, TN6, EB7
Dies:  JustRite Custom Dies JB-02087 Vintage Labels Eight Dies
SVG Files:  JustRite® Papercraft SVG-02097 SVG Stitched Sunflowers Vintage Labels Eight Cut File Download for CR-02097
Ribbon:  The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store May Arts 2.5" Cotton Blend Vintage Print - Plain
Accessories:  Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ 3D Foam Squares, E-Z Runner®, Jute String, Burlap Bag

ATC Swap - My Weekend - Yummy Smoked Ribs

Hello blogging friends!  I hope you are all having a wonderful weekend!  We have had a nice and relaxing weekend and the weather has been fabulous.  It cooled off a little but I love the cooler temps.  

Eric (hubby) worked yesterday but he had today off and he made the best supper EVER!!  

He smoked ribs all day and they were SO Yummy!!!  The meat just fell of the bones. :)

Last month I was in a ATC sawp with a very sweet and and amazingly talented lady on YouTube.  Her name is Marlene and she is 4umarlene1 on YouTube.  You can click HERE to check out her YT channel.  During this time I was having some heath issues so I sent Marlene a PM to let her know what was going on and that I was going to be a little late with the swap.  She was so kind and  understanding and told me not to worry  about the swap until I was feeling better.  So once I was feeling better I finished up the swap and sent it off to her.  She said she was going to do a video with the ATC's I sent her and I told her once the video was up I would share the ATC's on my blog.  I haven't made a ATC in a few years and this was my first swap with someone on YT.  :)  I have been a HUGE Fan of Marlene's for some time now so when I saw her video about doing an ATC swap I jumped at the chance.  The swap was for one ATC and we could make anything we wanted--no theme, no rules--just have fun creating.  

Here is the ATC that I designed for the swap--Embrace Your Dreams.  I love how this ATC turned out!  The colors are so soft and it has a shabby but elegant look.  The background paper is from the Simply Pastel paper collection from Recollections and I added it to a piece of chipboard. 

 I made a glaze using seed beads, glass glitter, sequins, and glossy accents and I added that around the entire outer edge of the ATC.  Once the glaze was dry I brushed Perfect Pearls over the ATC.  Then I added a small little bit of lace and frayed the edges.  I added some flat back pearls to the flower centers on the lace. 

These are the products I used the create the beaded sparkling glaze.  The seed beads are a very pale pink.  The glass glitter is from Stampendous, sequins are from Martha Stewart, and the perfect pearls is from Ranger. 

Here is a close up of the flower cluster.  All of the acrylic/resin flowers and pearls are from Em's Emporium.  The pink crystal is from ButterBeeScraps.  The tiny rose buds are from WOC Flowers.  I also added a few pearl AB sequins.  The beautiful image of the lady is from a free collage sheet I found on Pinterest and I distressed the edges of the paper.

Here is a close up of the wood blocks.  These are from the Tim Holtz ChitChat stickers.  I added 3D Foam Squares from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ to the back of the word blocks and then I applied Glossy Accents to the top.

I made a second ATC just for the fun of it.  I know how much Marlene loves ATC's.  :)

Here is the second ATC--Sprinkle Love.  For the background paper I used Kirby Teesdale from The Paper Studio and I adhered it to a piece of chipboard.  Then I used Mod Podge to apply a piece of light blue lace fabric with some silver sparkles.  I will leave a link below to Marlene's YT Video with the ATC's and you can see what the light blue lace fabric looks like.  Once the Mod Podge was dry I trimmed off the excess lace.  Next I applied White Gesso around the outer edges of the ATC.  Doing this makes the lace on the edges really pop.  Once the Gesso was dry then I added some Diamond Stickles along the outer edge of the ATC.  

For the sentiment I used more word blocks from the ChitChat stickers and added Glossy Accents on the top.  I punched out the butterflies using a Martha Stewart punch and added Diamond Stickles to them.  The tiny flowers are from Em's Emporium and the Aqua Crystals are from ButterBeeScraps.

I added an altered bottle cap in the lower left corner.  I applied some Gesso to the bottle cap and then added the sweet little image.  The image is a digital download from ArtCult.  I LOVE the beautiful images that Batya offers in her shop!  I added some Glossy Accents on top of the image and then I added some rhinestone chain.  The small flower filigrees are from B'Sue Boutiques.  I painted them white and then buffed them with steel wool (0000) until some of the metal was revealed.  I added Clear Crystals from ButterBeeScraps to the filigree pieces.

Here are the links to the two videos that Marlene did with the ATC's (below).  I added a few extra goodies that you can see in her video.  I forgot to take pictures of the flowers I made lol.  Also HERE is a link to the blog post showing a necklace that has a bezel--it is just like the one I made for her but I didn't add her's to a necklace so she could use it on a project if she wants to.  And--if you are coming here from Marlene's video and you want to see the card I gave her you can click HERE to see that blog post.

Marlene's Videos

Click HERE for video one.

Click HERE for video two.

I hope you will check out Marlene's YT channel!  She is So Very Talented and I know you will be inspired!!

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  Here is a link to my YT channel if you would like to subscribe.  I will be doing a video once I receive Marlene's package.  I know a lot of you that follow my blog know I do YT videos for JustRite Papercraft but I don't do too many videos on my personal channel.  I am hoping to change that and to start doing some videos soon.  :)

Thanks again!  Until next time...

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

JustRite Papercraft Tutorial Tuesday - How to Manipulate SVG Files in your Cameo

Hello everyone!  It's time for another Tutorial Tuesday with JustRite® Papercraft.  For the video tutorial I show you step-by-step with screen shot images How to Manipulate SVG Files in your Cameo from JustRite Papercraft.  I created a beautiful butterfly card using CL-02034 Butterflies Cling Stamps, CL-02036 Fern Cling Stamps and the coordinating SVG Files SVG-02034 SVG Butterfies Digital Cut File Download for CL-02034 and SVG-02036 SVG Fern Digital Download Cut File for CL-02036 all from JustRite® Papercraft.

Here is the card I designed.  In the tutorial I share how to Open, Move, Ungroup, Copy, Resize, and How to use more then one SVG File at a time.  

GIVEAWAY on the JUSTRITE INSPIRATION BLOG!!! 

(Please read!!)

This week's Tutorial Tuesday Giveaway - please leave a comment here on the JustRite Blog Post or on Heidi's YouTube Video telling us what craft project you are currently working on and what item is currently at the top of your craft wishlist. One lucky winner will win both of the stamp sets Heidi used in her card CL-02034 Butterflies Cling Stamps, CL-02036 Fern Cling Stamps.   Comment on both the post and the YouTube Video to double your chances of winning.  Show Heidi how much you enjoy her video by hitting the thumbs up button on her video.  Your comments and likes are greatly appreciated.

Hop on over to the JustRite Inspiration Blog to find out all of the details, see more photos and check out the video tutorial.  If you have any questions or comments please feel free to leave them here, on the JustRite Inspiration Blog or on the YouTube Video.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  JustRite® Papercraft CL-02034 Butterflies Cling Stamps, CL-02036 Fern Cling Stamps
SVG Cut Files:  JustRite® Papercraft SVG-02034 SVG Butterfies Digital Cut File Download for CL-02034, SVG-02036 SVG Fern Digital Download Cut File for CL-02036
Paper:  Simply Smooth Ivory, Golden Metallic, Posh Milk Chocolate
Ink:  Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Memento Espresso Truffle, Cottage Ivy, New Sprout; Ranger Distress Inks Dried Marigold, Spiced Marmalade, Rusty Hinge, Antique Linen, Peeled Paint
Markers:  Spectrum Noir™ OR1, OR2, OR3, EB3
Accessories:  Wild Orchid Craft Flowers, Diamond Stickles, Glossy Accents, Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue, Pearls,  Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® 3D Foam Squares, EZ Runner® Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispenser 49'

JustRite Papercraft - Tutorial Tuesday - SVG Files Masking Technique

Hello blogging friends!  It's time for another Tutorial Tuesday with JustRite Papercraft.  For this Tutorial Tuesday I will be showing you how to do the Masking technique with stamping and coordinating SVG Cut Files.  Using the SVG Cut Files is so quick and easy!  No more fussy cutting the stamped images.

Here is a look at the card I designed using CR-02041 Garden Tools Clear Stamps and the coordinating SVG-02041 SVG Garden Tools Digital Cut Download.  To see more photos and a video tutorial hop on over to the JustRite Inspiration Blog and check it out!  

This week's Tutorial Tuesday Giveaway.

We loved to know if you have used the masking technique in any of your projects? Simply leave us a comment on the JustRite Inspiration Blog--click HERE or on my Tutorial Tuesday Video--SVG Files Masking Technique for your chance to win the Garden Tools Clear Stamp with any 2014 April Release Background Stamp of your choice.

Don't forget to subscribe to the JustRite Papercraft YouTube Channel!

Also if you like the video please click the Like button on YT and give us a thumbs up.  Also leave us a comment and let us know what you think. We would appreciate it so much!  

To find out who the WINNER of the Gelato Gift Set from last weeks Giveaway click HERE!

Now it wouldn't be fair for us to make you "need" to own some Gelatos -- without a little JustRite enabling right?  So we are having a Faber-Castelle Sale - Save 25% off Gelatos and 30% off Stamper Big Brush Pens (when the Big Brush Pens are sold out we will not be restocking them -supplies are limited - shop early for the best selection of Stamper's Big Brush Pens).  Click HERE to visit the store.  

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  JustRite® Papercraft CR-02041 Garden Tools Clear Stamps
Paper:  Simply Smooth White, Light Green, Aqua
Ink/Markers:  Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Rich Cocoa Ink; Spectrum Noir™ Markers CT1, CT2, CT3, CG1, CG2, IB1, IB2, IB3, JG1, JG2, JG3, CR10, CR8, PL1, PL2, IG1, IG2, GG1, GG2, GG3, GG4, TN1, TN2, EB5, Blender
SVG Files:   JustRite® Papercraft SVG-02041 SVG Garden Tools Digital Cut Download
Dies:  Spellbinders Paper Arts® S5-019 Labels Eight, S6-006 Branching Out
Accessories:  Ranger Diamond Stickles, Glossy Accents; Clear Micro Beads; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ 3D Foam Squares, E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispenser 49'

JustRite Papercraft Tutorial Tuesday Video - Watercolor Techniques with Gelatos

Hello blogging friends!  Today, I am excited to share another JustRite® Papercraft Tutorial Tuesday Video with you.  In this tutorial I will show you how to do watercolor techniques with Gelatos.  The video tutorial and more pictures can be found over on the JustRite Inspiration Blog--Click HERE.

This is the card that I designed for the tutorial.  I will show you three different techniques and a start to finish tutorial on coloring the floral image.  A complete supply list of all the products used is below and you can click on the image to enlarge it and see more details.

TUTORIAL TUESDAY GIVEAWAY!!  

**The Giveaway is on the JustRite Blog and the JustRite YT Channel!!**

Thanks for joining us today for Tutorial Tuesday. 

For your chance to win a Gelato Color Gift Set (a $55.95 value).

Leave us a comment on the JustRite Inspiration Blog or on today's video on our YouTube Channel letting us know if you have created cards using watercolor techniques yet.  If so, we would love to also hear what products you use to watercolor your images and what is your favorite watercolor paper. If you haven't tried watercolor yet will you try now that you have seen Heidi's video?

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Please hop on over to the JustRite Inspiration Blog and check out all of the details for the tutorial, more pictures and the video.  If you like the video please be sure to click on the Like button and give us a thumbs up.  Don't forget to subscribe to the JustRite YouTube channel and leave a comment to let us know what you think.  

Hope you have a fantastic day!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Stamps:  JustRite® Papercraft CL-02013 Pansies In Spring Cling Stamps
Paper:  Watercolor Paper, Pink Lemonade, Lavender, Purple
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Faber-Castell® Gelatos - Grape, Lavender, Banana, Lime, Green Tea, Cotton Candy, Snow Cone, Aqua
Dies:  Spellbinders Paper Arts® S5-019 Labels Eight, S5-148 Fancy Labels Eight, S6-012 5 x 7 Mystical Embrace
Accessories:  The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store 1/4'' Light Blue Silk Ribbon; Pearls, Martha Stewart Glitter, Wink of Stella-Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Pen   Watercolor Brush, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares, E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispenser 49'

ButterBeeScraps DT Butterfly Filigree Bracelet and Video

Hello blogging friends!  Today, I have a project to share with you for ButterBeeScraps Design Team.  I am pretty exited to share this with you--one because I love how it turned out and two because I made a YT video for the project too!  I designed a bracelet using some of the beautiful filigree pieces from ButterBeeScraps. The past few months I have been sharing some of my jewelry pieces here on the blog and I hope you are enjoying them and getting inspired.  I have received several emails from people with different questions about the jewelry pieces and also that they are happy to see me creating jewelry.  What most people don't know is that I have actually been designing jewelry for several years.  I have noticed that over the past year or so blogs seem to be changing and people are offering new and different things on the crafting blogs.  So I have been adding a few different things such as jewelry, mixed media and home decor.  Don't worry, I am not leaving papercrafting behind--I Love papercrating!  I will still continue to share all kinds of papercrafting things here on my blog but I am going to throw a few new things in here and there and I hope you enjoy them.  ;-)

Here is the butterfly bracelet I designed using filigree pieces from ButterBeeScraps.

Here is a picture showing the before and after of the metal filigree pieces.  I used Antique White and Patina Rub'n Buff to add some color to the pieces.  I used Copper Filigree Embellishment (Item #553-C), Bronze Filigree Butterfly Embellishment (Item #887) and Silver Butterfly Filigree-currently not available but many other butterflies in the store to choose from.  I used a mix of copper, silver and bronze.  Mixing the metals is the trend right now and I have to say I love the look!  Before assembling the bracelet I applied Krylon Crystal Clear Satin to all of the filigree pieces.

I used G-S Hypo Cement and E6000 to bring all of the pieces together.  I did the bracelet in layers and holding the pieces together with little clamps until the adhesive was dry and set.

Here is a close up of the dangle and the butterfly charm.  I used Rhinestone Rondelle Spacer Beads (Item #BD010-P/CL) with some beads from my stash and a Bronze Miniature Butterfly Charms.  I also added some Antique White Rub'n Buff to the charm.

Here is a close up of the toggle.  I used Copper Toggle Clasps (Item #CL081-C) and I added some Patina Rub'n Buff.   The toggle is on the side--this makes it so much easier to put the bracelet on and the toggle is too pretty to hide.  I also used Silver Jump Rings.

I used some silver chain from my stash for the bottom part of the bracelet.  

To finish off the bracelet I added some crystals from my stash.

I hope you will also check out the video and subscribe to my YouTube channel!  

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies

ButterBeeScraps:  Copper Filigree Embellishment (Item #553-C), Bronze Filigree Butterfly Embellishment (Item #887), Silver Jump Rings, Copper Toggle Clasps (Item #CL081-C), Rhinestone Rondelle Spacer Beads (Item #BD010-P/CL), Bronze Miniature Butterfly Charms, Silver Butterfly Filigree-Currently not available but many other butterflies in the store to choose from.
Other Supplies
E6000, G-S Hypo Cement, Rub'n Buff--Antique White, Patina, Clamps, Chain, Beads, Crystals, Beadalon Round Nose Pliers, Flush Cutters,