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Wings to Fly Butterfly Pendant by Linda Peterson

July 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Wings to Fly Butterfly Pendant by Linda Peterson

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Linda Peterson loves decorating her artwork with butterflies.  For Linda they have a hidden inner meaning of “taking flight”… “exploration” …”letting go” ….  “taking on wings” and just flying by the seat of your pants. Grab your wire and your pliers, because Linda Peterson is creating a beautiful bent wire “wings to fly” butterfly pendant.  Featured on Cool2Craft

Watch Linda’s super cool Butterfly Pendant YouTube video tutorial!

Materials:

20 gauge annealed steel wire (from hardware store) or colored wire of choice
26 gauge copper wire – tarnished
1 jump ring
Swarovski bi-cone crystals in size of choice (we used 2mm and 4mm)
Ball chain and closure
Wire cutters
Pliers

 Linda Butterfly 1 Wings to Fly Butterfly Pendant by Linda Peterson Working off the spool, create a coil with pliers.
Linda Butterfly 2 Wings to Fly Butterfly Pendant by Linda Peterson Make a bend approximately ½” from coil.  Begin bending wire by massaging it with thumb.
Linda Butterfly 3 e1340804538610 Wings to Fly Butterfly Pendant by Linda Peterson Complete the bend by bringing the end of the wire towards the point of the coil.
Linda Butterfly 4 Wings to Fly Butterfly Pendant by Linda Peterson Snip off wire spool approximately 2” from the point of the coil. Create a coil at the end of the wire, bringing it up towards the previous coil.
Linda Butterfly 5 Wings to Fly Butterfly Pendant by Linda Peterson Wrap a piece of 26 gauge wire around the area where the two wires meet. Pull to secure. Snip off excess wire.
Wings Pinterest Linda Peterson Wings to Fly Butterfly Pendant by Linda Peterson The 26 gauge wire can also be looped decoratively inside the wings.  You may even choose to add some crystal beads for embellishment. For the body, add crystals to a length of 26 gauge wire. Loop both ends to secure. Secure to body with 26 gauge wire.Add a jump ring at the top and attach to ball chain.Ready to WEAR!

 

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Glittery Fabric Butterfly Pin by Candace Jedrowicz

July 16, 2012 By 2 Comments
Glittery Fabric Butterfly Pin by Candace Jedrowicz

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What could be better than lovely butterflies?  Glittery fabric butterflies that you can wear, of course!  Candace Jedrowicz is cooking up some fun with Aleene’s Fabric Stiffener, wire, beads and glitter!  Featured on Cool2Craft TV.

Watch Candace’s fun and easy  Glittery Fabric Butterfly Pin YouTube video tutorial!

Materials:

Aleene’s Fabric Stiffener and Draping Liquid
Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue
Fabric
Scissors
Fine glitter
Plastic bag
Gloves
Waxed paper
Needle tool
24 Gauge wire
Assorted beads for the body

Glittery Butterfly Pin by Candace Jedrowicz 1 300x151 Glittery Fabric Butterfly Pin by Candace Jedrowicz Cut a piece of fabric 6″ x 4″ and place in a plastic bag. Put on gloves and pour in about 1 tablespoon of Aleene’s Fabric Stiffener.Close the bag and rub the liquid into the fabric.
Glittery Butterfly Pin by Candace Jedrowicz 2 300x221 Glittery Fabric Butterfly Pin by Candace Jedrowicz Take the fabric out of the bag and squeegee the fabric with your fingers to get the excess liquid out.
Glittery Butterfly Pin by Candace Jedrowicz 3 300x190 Glittery Fabric Butterfly Pin by Candace Jedrowicz Fold the fabric in half and place on waxed paper to smooth out wrinkles.
Glittery Butterfly Pin by Candace Jedrowicz 4 300x247 Glittery Fabric Butterfly Pin by Candace Jedrowicz Make a V shaped armature – I put a fold in a piece of cardboard and taped the sides to small cans. Lay the waxed paper with wet fabric in the fold the long way.When it’s dry, the fold will be set in.
Glittery Butterfly Pin by Candace Jedrowicz 5 300x207 Glittery Fabric Butterfly Pin by Candace Jedrowicz Cut the dry stiffened fabric in half to make two butterflies. I like whimsical shapes, so I cut my butterfly asymmetrical, but you can do it any way you like.
Glittery Butterfly Pin by Candace Jedrowicz 6 300x150 Glittery Fabric Butterfly Pin by Candace Jedrowicz “Draw” lines on the butterfly for the glitter accents with Aleene’s Turbo Tacky Glue. I created a tape nozzle for my glue bottle – that’s a really cool EcoHeidi trick!
Glittery Butterfly Pin by Candace Jedrowicz 7 300x219 Glittery Fabric Butterfly Pin by Candace Jedrowicz Sprinkle the glitter on and tap off the excess.
Glittery Butterfly Pin by Candace Jedrowicz 8 300x221 Glittery Fabric Butterfly Pin by Candace Jedrowicz Cut a 12″ piece of wire and fold in half. Leave a small loop at the fold to stop the beads.String several beads to form the body.Curl up the wire ends to make antennae.
Glittery Butterfly Pin by Candace Jedrowicz 9 300x246 Glittery Fabric Butterfly Pin by Candace Jedrowicz Make three holes down the fold of the butterfly. Cut three 5″ pieces of wire and fold in half forming a wide loop.Push the ends of the loops through the three holes, but don’t pull all the way through.
Glittery Butterfly Pin by Candace Jedrowicz 10 300x250 Glittery Fabric Butterfly Pin by Candace Jedrowicz Slide the butterfly’s body through the loops and pull the wires tight from underneath to attach the body.
Glittery Butterfly Pin by Candace Jedrowicz 11 300x289 Glittery Fabric Butterfly Pin by Candace Jedrowicz Wrap the wires underneath trough and around a pin back .If you try this craft, or any others from this show, I’d love to share it on our Creative Community Blog!  Just email me with high resolution photos and a story!candace@cool2craft.com

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Faux Enamel Jewelry by Linda Peterson

July 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Faux Enamel Jewelry by Linda Peterson

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Get more designs and value from your vintage metal findings by colorizing them with nail polish. Linda Peterson of Sweet Antiq’s shows you how to create a faux enamel effect on metal jewelry findings. Featured on Cool2Craft TV.

Watch Linda’s Super cool Faux Enamel Jewelry YouTube video tutorial!

Materials:

Nail polish in various colors
Nail polish in light pearl color or may use a clear glitter varnish
Sweet Antiq’s metal jewelry findings
Aleene’s  Clear Varnish Spray
Toothpick
Wax Paper
Glitter of choice (optional)

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 Make sure that the surface of your finding is clear of any oily residue.  Wipe with alcohol if needed.Mix 2 to 3 parts pearl polish to 1 part color on wax paper with a tooth pick.
Faux Enamel Jewelry 2 Faux Enamel Jewelry by Linda Peterson Use toothpick to paint on polish to colorize metal.  Allow to dry.
Faux Enamel Jewelry 3 Faux Enamel Jewelry by Linda Peterson If necessary you may want to put on another coat of paint – this is totally optional.Go over surface with clear glitter varnish.  Lightly sprinkle with glitter if desired. Let drySpray entire finding with Aleene’s Clear Varnish sealer and let dry.
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Salted Glue Painting by Candace Jedrowicz

July 9, 2012 By 10 Comments
Salted Glue Painting by Candace Jedrowicz

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Candace Jedrowicz has been doing some crafty mad-scientisty stuff in the studio of perpetual mojo!  This time she has found a tutorial from Tammy at housingaforest.com that shows how to add watercolors to salted glue!  What?  Check out this fun and easy craft and expand your colorverse!  Featured on Cool2Craft TV.

Watch Candace’s fun and easy Salted Glue Painting YouTube video tutorial!

Materials:

Aleene;s Quick Dry Tacky Glue
Dimensional frame with mat- any size
Table salt
Watercolors – Tammy recommends liquid watercolors
Paint brush
Masking tape
Black acrylic paint
Cosmetic sponge
Scissors

7 9 12 Salted Glue Painting by Candace Jedrowicz 1 300x269 Salted Glue Painting by Candace Jedrowicz Choose a dimensional frame for this project, that includes a mat, or use an old mat.Remove the mat from the frame.
7 9 12 Salted Glue Painting by Candace Jedrowicz 2 300x194 Salted Glue Painting by Candace Jedrowicz I like whimsical shapes, but you can do the masking any way you please.Cut your shapes from masking tape and place on the mat.  It helps if the shpaes are large enough to secure the mat to your surface.Paint over the whole make with the cosmetic sponge, making sure to dab the sponge before each paint application.  A wet mat will warp.Remove the tape gently while it’s still wet.
7 9 12 Salted Glue Painting by Candace Jedrowicz 3 300x189 Salted Glue Painting by Candace Jedrowicz Fill in the white spots with glue – a few at a time.
7 9 12 Salted Glue Painting by Candace Jedrowicz 4 300x198 Salted Glue Painting by Candace Jedrowicz Cover the glue wet glue completely.Shake off excess salt.
7 9 12 Salted Glue Painting by Candace Jedrowicz 5 300x167 Salted Glue Painting by Candace Jedrowicz Dip the paint brush in color and very lightly touch the salt..The color will grab and spread.Allow to dry.Tap off any loose glue.Spray a couple coats of matte sealer.

I you try this project, I hope you’ll share it.  Email me with high resolution photos and your story so I can post it on our Creative Community Blog.

candace@cool2craft.com

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Gypsy Bracelets by Candace Jedrowicz

June 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Gypsy Bracelets by Candace jedrowicz

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Romany Gypsy style is rich in color, pattern and design and has always fascinated Candace Jedrowicz.  Candace has been collecting delicious looking fat quarters for years, saving them for that really special project that would allow them to shine.  This is one of those projects!  Featured on Cool2Craft TV.

Watch Candace’s fun and fabulous Gypsy Bracelet YouTube video tutorial!

Materials:

Aleene’s Turbo Tacky Glue
Paper coffee cups
Craft knife
Several fabulous fabrics
Scissors
20 gauge wire
Round nosed pliers
Wire cutters

6 25 12 Gypsy Bracelets 1 300x222 Gypsy Bracelets by Candace Jedrowicz Use a craft knife to remove the rims from 5 or 6 coffee cups. Cut 1″ wide strips of fabric for each – at least 18″ long.  It’s okay to piece the strips.
6 25 12 Gypsy Bracelets 2 300x232 Gypsy Bracelets by Candace Jedrowicz With a little glue on one end of a fabric strip, begin wrapping the fabric at a slight angle so there’s a little bit of overlap with each wrap. An 18″ strip should go around once.
6 25 12 Gypsy Bracelets 3 300x234 Gypsy Bracelets by Candace Jedrowicz Cut several 6″ lengths of wire. I used 7 pieces for each bracelet. Roll a small spiral on both ends of a wire. Hold one spiral on the bracelet and wrap the wire around.
6 25 12 Gypsy Bracelets 4 300x254 Gypsy Bracelets by Candace Jedrowicz You want to end up with the spiral on the other end in line with the first. As you get close to the end you can adjust the size of the spiral to make it work.
6 25 12 Gypsy Bracelets 5 300x220 Gypsy Bracelets by Candace Jedrowicz It should look similar to this. You can make the rows as close or far apart as you like.
6 25 12 Gypsy Bracelets 7 300x184 Gypsy Bracelets by Candace Jedrowicz This bracelet was wrapped 3 times with fabric. There are lots of ways you can vary the bracelets with the fabric and the wire wrapping.  Below are some examples. I’d love to see your interpretation! Email me at candace@cool2craft.com and I’ll share your project in our creative community blog!

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Traveling Fool Postcard by Heather Valentine

June 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Traveling Fool Postcard by Heather Valentine

 

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Heather Valentine from www.TheSewingLoft.com shows how to cut a map of the United States and stitch it to fabric to create a post card. A fun idea to memorialize your travels around the world! Featured on Cool2Craft TV.

Watch Heather’s super cool Traveling Fool Postcard YouTube video tutorial!

Head on over to TheSewingLoft.com to see Heather’s tutorial!

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Animal Print Safari Earrings by Linda Peterson

June 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Animal prints are always on trend and fashion forward.  Take a virtual safari with Linda Peterson as she shows you how to make these lightweight fun earrings with Cloud Clay® air dry clay and markers.  Featured Cool2Craft TV.

Watch Linda’s super cool Animal Print Earring YouTube video tutorial!

Materials:

Cloud Clay® Terra Cotta or white
Alcohol markers – terra Cotta, dark brown
Aleene’s Collage Pauge – glossy
Head pins
Two 2mm round spacer beads – antique finish
2 bead caps – antique finish
2 rondel or snowflake spacer beads
Small length of chain – antique finish
2 earring wires – antique finish
Paint brush
Round nose pliers

WORLD 1 300x168 Animal Print Safari Earrings by Linda Peterson Roll a small amount of clay in your palm to create a ball.
 WORLD 2 300x168 Animal Print Safari Earrings by Linda Peterson Shape into a cube if desired.
 WORLD 3 300x168 Animal Print Safari Earrings by Linda Peterson  Draw small random shape circles onto bead to replicate a giraffe print.
 WORLD 4 300x168 Animal Print Safari Earrings by Linda Peterson Poke a hole in bead with toothpick. Set aside to air dry.
 WORLD 6 300x168 Animal Print Safari Earrings by Linda Peterson Thread a 2mm spacer, bead cap, safari bead, snowflake spacer and 2mm spacer onto a head pin.  Finish with loop using round nose pliers.Apply a coat of Aleene’s Collage Pauge Glossy and let dry.  Repeat if more shine desired.Attach to chain.Attach chain to earring wire.
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Reverse Applique Stars by Heather Valentine

June 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Reverse Applique by Heather Valentine

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Heather Valentine from TheSewingLoft.com shows how to stitch fabulous reverse applique stars on three layers of fabric.  Watch the video here, then follow the link to Heather’s blog to finish the project.  Featured on Cool2Craft TV.

Watch heather’s super cute Reverse Applique Stars YouTube video tutorial!

The projects finishes up on TheSewingLoft.com!

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Fossilized Shark Tooth Pendant by Candace Jedrowicz

June 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Fossilazed Shark Tooth Pendant by Candace Jedrowicz

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With a little polymer clay you can make anything into a pendant!  Candace Jedrowicz likes to put that theory to the test…a lot!  Candace bought a bag of fossilized shark teeth a hundred years ago and has finally settled on her latest make-anything-into-a-pendant adventure.  Featured on Cool2Craft TV.

Watch Candace’s fun and fabulous Shark Tooth Pendant YouTube video tutorial!

Materials:

Polymer clay – any color
Shark tooth – or anything at all
Wood skewer
Crochet needle for smoothing and mark making
Acrylic paint for antiquing

Fossilazed Shark Tooth Pendant 1 300x205 Fossilized Shark Tooth Pendant by Candace Jedrowicz Select an interesting shape to use for the base of your pendant. I liked this tooth because it had 2 tiny teeth off to one side. Very cool.
Fossilazed Shark Tooth Pendant 2 300x162 Fossilized Shark Tooth Pendant by Candace Jedrowicz Flatten a small piece of clay just big enough to fold over the top of your base.
Fossilazed Shark Tooth Pendant 3 300x183 Fossilized Shark Tooth Pendant by Candace Jedrowicz Make sure that the clay covers/reveals exactly what you want. The less time you take working on this part, the better. As you work the clay gets softer and thinner and it will not hold.
Fossilazed Shark Tooth Pendant 4 300x213 Fossilized Shark Tooth Pendant by Candace Jedrowicz Roll out a 3″ piece of clay. Fold it in half and smooth the fold to the back of your pendant.
Fossilazed Shark Tooth Pendant 5 300x162 Fossilized Shark Tooth Pendant by Candace Jedrowicz Lay a skewer across the top of the pendant and fold the ends of the roll toward the front.
Fossilazed Shark Tooth Pendant 6 300x207 Fossilized Shark Tooth Pendant by Candace Jedrowicz Here I’m wrapping the ends around the skewer for effect. You could choose to make curlicues on the pendant with the ends.
Fossilazed Shark Tooth Pendant 7 300x173 Fossilized Shark Tooth Pendant by Candace Jedrowicz Choose a focal bead. Press it in slightly. Make another smaller roll to trap the bead and curl the ends into a design.
Fossilazed Shark Tooth Pendant 8 300x218 Fossilized Shark Tooth Pendant by Candace Jedrowicz Finish adding details like swirls and dots.Texturize the clay with the end of the crochet needle. The more texture the better for the antiquing.Bake the clay according to package directions.Cover small areas with paint and rub off the excess.  Repeat until you like the look.

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Dad’s BBQ Rib Rub by Candace Jedrowicz

June 4, 2012 By 2 Comments
Dad's BBQ Rib Rub by Candace Jedrowicz

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Joe Jedrowicz is Candace’s hubby and her favorite cook!  The two of them concocted a yummy Father’s Day gift that the whole family can help make and everyone will enjoy tasting!  Featured on Cool2Craft TV.

Watch Candace’s fun and delicious Dad’s BBQ Rib Rub YouTube video tutorial!

Materials:

Aleene’s Collage Pauge – matte
Aleene’s Turbo Tacky Glue
8 oz jar
Decorative paper
Brown permanent marker
Raffia
Small spoon or scoop
Paper alphabet letters
Button(s) for top
Recipe:
2 Tbsp sugar
6 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp granulated garlic
1 Tsp ground red pepper
2 Tsp chili powder
1/2 Tsp smoked paprika
1/2 Tsp black pepper
1/2 Tsp salt
1/4 Tsp ground ginger

Dads Rib Rub 1 300x165 Dads BBQ Rib Rub by Candace Jedrowicz Choose a jar that is smooth and rounded.
Dads Rib Rub 2 300x197 Dads BBQ Rib Rub by Candace Jedrowicz Cut or tear paper for a label. Play with your letters until you like how they look. Glue them in place.
Dads Rib Rub 3 300x196 Dads BBQ Rib Rub by Candace Jedrowicz Brush Collage Pauge over a large enough space on the jar to place your label. Coat the back of your label with Collage Pauge. Place the label on the jar.
Dads Rib Rub 4 300x219 Dads BBQ Rib Rub by Candace Jedrowicz Coat the front of the label. Allow to dry.
Dads Rib Rub 5 300x148 Dads BBQ Rib Rub by Candace Jedrowicz If you want to change the appearance of the lid you can color it with a marker, or whatever you like.
DSC00143 300x248 Dads BBQ Rib Rub by Candace Jedrowicz Cover the top of the lid with your decorative paper. Glue on the button(s). Tie on your spoon with raffia.

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