Pretty Glittery Cupcakes!

Today I am featured on the Smoothfoam blog.
You can see how I made these glittery cupcakes here!

Star Wars Charm and ATC Swap Reveal!

  Last year, in December, I hosted a special Star Wars swap to celebrate the new episode being released. It was a 'open' matter of what was to be made....charms, pins, bracelets, pendants and earrings.  I'm really pleased with the creativity of the work everyone did including the ATC's! 

If you are unfamiliar with the term ATC- it means "Artist Trading Cards" Always 2 ½"x 3 ½".
ATC's can be made of paper, fabric, foil, beads...any thing and everything!
Miniature works of art!
See more ATC's here.

Tile pendant bracelet created by: Shawn Price

 

Acrylic charms created by: Glenda Hart

  

Pin and Charm created by: Maria Soto

 

Star Wars logo charm created by: Fawndolyn Valentine

 

Ewok earrings created by: PJ Waldrop

Glass Pin created by: Charity Feit

Chewbacca created by: Christina Ellis

 

 These are mine.
I used a combination of Star Wars scrapbook paper and Clone Wars Valentine cards. The cards were leftovers from when Dyllan was in elementary school. I had to buy 2 boxes of 24 ct. to cover a class of 32.  I just kept the extras knowing I'd use them someday. 
I soldered the images front and back between glass squares. Pardon my finished results...it had been a year since I soldered and I could not remember how to add the jump ring! Even after watching a video on you tube, I still had trouble. So I just went with it.
Luckily I'm not a perfectionist when it comes to my art! :)

 The back of the boxes had these images so I used them on the ATC's.

 The valentine cards were really cool. When you moved them slightly the image moved.

 I kept C3-PO for me because I always liked him best, 2nd to R2-D2. 

Feel free to join our Face Book group for more swaps.
We also do Faerie Garden Miniature swaps too!

If you are interested in joining future swaps or being alerted of future swaps...please send me a email.
ATC's are required for all swaps and you must be 18 or over.
International welcome.
See more details on our swaps here.

Christmas Charm and ATC Swap Reveal!

 Here is the reveal for the Christmas Charm and ATC swap!
Everyone did a wonderful job creating magical and festive jewelry!
I made the (above) vintage inspired bulb wreath necklace! I colored faux pearl beads with inka-golds and glued them onto a sturdy back ground to create the wreath!

 Shelia created this colorful Christmas tree dangle bracelet.

 Christina made this sweet angel necklace.

Sarah made us this whimsical vintage inspired pink Christmas tree!

PJ put together these fun Snowman earrings

Maria made this simple but classy jingle bell bangle

 Ashani always amazes us with her wire work skills. This is just beautiful and unique!

Glenda created this sophisticated snowman pendant

Shawn made this sweet vintage pendant!

See past Charm and ATC swaps here.
If you are interested in joining future swaps, we also do Faerie garden swaps too!

Message me the following:
Your name
Mailing address
Your Birthdate/year
Any links....Blog, twitter, pintrest, instagram, FB, website, shop....
A little about yourself and the style of crafting you like to do.

You will be sent a confirmation and added to a "master" email list for future Charm or Faerie Garden swaps. 

People on the email list get first signs up for a swap before the announced to other social media sites.
Swaps can be 10-20 participants.
They must include a coordinating ATC.
They must be nicely packaged and shipped no later than the post marked date. 

Creative Gift Toppers!

Here's a gift that can be used all year long!
Monogrammed Magnets.

7 Creative Holiday Crafts

Here are 7 last minute projects to make this Holiday season. See them here!