Hi there, its been a lovely sunny weekend here and instead of gardening I've been wrestling with this project. I didn't think it would take me long but the necklace kept going horribly wrong lol
I recently got some lovely alterable bits and bobs from the Artistic Stamper, and decided to use one of the little bamboo domino tiles to make a necklace for my MIL. The little papier mache book went really smoothly, a couple of coats of acrylic paint, stamps from Chocolate Baroque (Wisteria Lane and Rose Tree) coloured with distress markers, distress ink around the edges and a few layer of matt multi medium and that was it.
The little bamboo domino was a different kettle of fish. I got it painted and got dog hairs stuck in it so had to start again. Then because I was rushing I decided to use my heat gun and bubbled the paint grrrrrrr. Anyway third time lucky I managed to decorate the little tile and once it was dry (without the heat gun lol) I added beads and bead caps from my stash and strung the lot on some beading wire and finished with a clasp. Phew just in the nick of time as it was a pressie for my lovely MILs birthday!
I'm entering this in the following challenges:
By the cute and girly: Spring is in the air
Craft your days away: all creatures great and small
Creative Craft Challenge: anything goes
Fairy Tale: things with wings
One Stop Craft Challenge: Monochrome
Paper Sundaes: things with wings
Polkadoodles: Monochromatic shades
Stampin Sisters in Christ: animals, birds or bugs
Thanks for popping by, I'd better get my skates on and get myself ready for work
Claire xx
what a beautifull project you have made, I like your colours a lot!!!
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Maria
Hi Claire. Gorgeous pieces. I just love butterflies and the stamped images are fab. Thanks for sharing. Crafty hugs.......Annie
ReplyDeleteWell done for persevering, you deserve a medal! These pieces are absolutely stunning, I love what you have done with the little book and the butterfly is wonderful. (I wish I was your MIL!) Crafty hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeleteYou may have been wrestling with it but you definitely won. It's beautiful and I know your MIL will love it.
ReplyDeleteI have a similar problem with cat hairs at the moment as one of Leo's favourite basking in the sun places is my workdesk!
Beryl xx
What a lovely pare! Luckely that you got it as you wanted it at the end... Love the colours. Greetings, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteThat is stunning Claire, I am sure that your MIL loved it
ReplyDeleteTrish xx
These are just gorgeous Claire I'm sure you MIL will love them
ReplyDeleteJackie x
Claire, sorry you experienced trouble but from the outside looking in, they both look perfect and well worth the effort. These are gorgeous...love the butterfly designs. We are so glad you entered these for the Stampin' Sisters in Christ challenge for this week. Wonderful inspiration for us all. Blessings on your week.
ReplyDeleteFabulous work Claire, love the domino and what a great present.
ReplyDeleteHave a good week.
hugs {brenda} xox
Just beautiful, great piece of art.
ReplyDeleteThis is fab, thanks so much for sharing and for playing along at Polkadoodles xxx
ReplyDeleteWow Claire, what a stunning necklace and a very lucky MIL. Hugs x
ReplyDeletesweetie love your necklace!!! amazing colors u used!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Creative Craft Challenges!!
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Really gorgeous, I love the colours and the pretty butterflies, I am sure your MIL will love it
ReplyDeleteLindsay xx
WOw Claire - what a gorgeous project - love it! It is great to see you at Stampin' Sisters in Christ this week - we appreciate your support! {{{hugs}}}
ReplyDeleteLinda SSIC Design Team
This is gorgeous! Your MIL will love it!
ReplyDeleteHi Claire MIL (guess who knows what MIL means lol) will adore it and how creative are you with those beads everything is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHugs Shirley x x
Oh, what a cute and lovely project! You have done a fab card! Thank you for joining us at Fairy Tale Challenge. xx Bianca
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great project. I love it! Thanks for joining us at By the Cute and Girly.
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this is simply stunning Claire, so glad you joined us at Polka Doodles this week
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So pretty Claire, bet she loved it. Hugz Suzanne x
ReplyDeleteHi Claire, so sorry I haven't managed to visit your blog lately. Wow this is gorgeous,so beautiful. I love the colours and design showing to perfection the fabulous stamping. Such a wonderful present. Xx
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous!! Thanks for playing along with us at Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenges! Hugs! :)
ReplyDeleteThese are just beautiful and well worth all the time you put into doing them and re-doing them! Thanks for sharing with us at By The Cute And Girly this month.
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