Mexican Folk Art Swap

New Art Swap!

The theme for this swap is: Mexican folk art.

(Charms, bracelets , necklace , pendants, hair clip, earrings...)

🌵 Day of the dead, sugar skulls, spirit animals, Pinata, fiesta, Milagros, Frida, punched tins and such. .

Must be 80% handmade.
Lots of bright colors.

All items must include a ATC or tag to match. - Your name and info

Sign up deadline, April 30th

(after you have rsvp'd, please message me your e-mail and mailing address)

Will post head count by May 2nd.

Time sensitive and due (no later than) May 31st.

* Just like any swap in the past, please wrap up or place your swap items and cards in a size appropriate bag. I will determine the cost of shipping once I have the final head count.

Follow our facebook group for updates!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ArtCharms.FaerieGardenSwaps/

Making Jewelry with Rinea Foiled Paper

Hi! Welcome to my blog!
Today I am participating in a product showcase blog hop featuring  Rinea!

Rinea has this foiled paper that is stunning to look at but equally fabulous to create with!
It can be folded, torn, dry embossed, wet embossed, crumpled, sanded, curled, stamped and more!

Here I have used the foiled papers to make some gorgeous beads for jewelry making.

To get started, you will need the following:

1. Love variety Pack 
2. Turquoise/Gold Glossy Solid 
3. Scissors
4. Tombow mono liquid glue
5. Bamboo skewer
6. Straws, assorted sizes
7. Washi tape
8. Gold leafing flakes
9. Diamond glaze
10. Wet wipes
11. Jewelry making supplies-beads, string, elastic cord...

How to make a cute Easter Sign!

Give your front door some colorful fun with this cute Easter sign!

You will need:

• Joy® Iron-on embroidered white, dyeable letters

• Chalkboard sign
• Markers 
• Easter grass, eggs and bunnies
• Craft knife and scissors
• Tacky adhesive 
• Glue gun

See the full tutorial here.

How to use Mod Podge Ultra Spray with Sea Glass

Hello everyone! 

I'm participating in a blog hop for Plaid® using a brand new product called 

Mod Podge Ultra!

I used it to create this sea glass wall art.

Enjoy!

For this project, you will need the following:

1. Mod Podge Ultra - Matte
2. Assorted sizes of white sea glass, plus one blue piece for the 'eye'. 
3. A sketch of your sea horse plus a frame with glass to fit.
4. Parchment paper (to protect your work surface).
5. 4 drink bottle caps
6. Fine iridescent glitter
7. White washi tape
8. Twine for hanging.
9. Wet and dry paper towels

Butterfly Wreath with Embroidered Flowers

Get ready for spring with Joy® Iron on Floral Appliques! 

You will need:

• Joy® iron-on embroidered floral appliqués  
• Grapevine wreath
• Assorted butterflies 
• Scissors
• Glue gun 

See the full tutorial here.