Lindsay of Delighted Momma had a great design for a simple, sparkly garland. Using a simple cutter, glitter and plain clay she created a great piece for her holiday decor. Being a bead maker I’d probably have made the cut … Read More...
Shopping for Clayers
Gifts and goodies geared for the polymer clay artists in your world! If you have some favourite suppliers or other recommendations… drop me a line at [email protected]:
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| Cookie Cutters & Molds! by KitchenCraft | Food Mini Supplies, Nail Art by |
Tutorial: Saint Nick Decoration
Here’s another offering from Sculpey.com written by Lianne and Paul Stoddard. This Saint Nick decoration is cheery, perfect to perk up your mantel this holiday season.
The Holiday Goodies
I spent the weekend at a huge Christmas show. Sometimes these kill my holiday spirit – nothing like retail for that – but this was a great show. Lots of good music, cheerful people, well organized venue and great sales. … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas Tree Decoration
This little tree is clever – you could decorate it however you like – and would be great as a tabletop decoration or a hanging one. The idea of using the baking paper form as an armature is a useful … Read More...
Tutorial: Bubble Bead How-To
Ponsawan Sila makes great beads AND she shares the how-tos. These ones are great beads with super simple canes for good effect.
Tutorial: Cute Gingerbread Ornament
Continuing along with the theme of Christmas ornaments here’s a video for an adorable version of gingerbread man. As with all ornaments, you could customize or personalize this for the recipient or your own decor. Add a name on a … Read More...
Tutorial: Snowmen Decoration
These little snowmen are a great Christmas ornament to make with the kids since their little thumbprints are an integral part of the whole deal. As Rachel points out in the tutorial, you could customize the ornament however you’d … Read More...
Polymer Clay Baubles
My tried and true sort of favourites: beads and little pieces, baubles and goodies. People are trying some lovely finishes and shapes lately!
1. 7, 2. Tube Beads, 3. Ladies in Blues, 4. Tapered Bead Necklaces, rusted, … Read More...
Tutorial: Village Planters
This is such a cute idea! Jen and Shannon offer a great tutorial for making little cottage planters from clay. A whole village for your window sill! I’d probably make little house shapes to go around small existing planters and … Read More...
Winter Holidays and Clay
Winter holidays all full of snowmen and ornaments .
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| Snowman Miniature by ArteTeer | Ornaments by alongcameaspider1 |
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| Christmas Ornament by ClayArtbyDaresa | Winter Necklace by DZHandmadeProducts |
Tutorial: Leaf Napkin Ring
Jeran offers us this simple tutorial for a napkin ring. She makes a leaf bead and slides it on ribbon. You could use any festive shaped cookie or fondant cutter for this and match your ribbons to your decor or … Read More...
Tutorial: Owl Stitch Markers
Sometimes I hit crafty gold. These adorable stitch markers would be great as charms on anything else or beads. They’re certainly awesome as stitch markers.
Photo by Sarah of RepeatCrafterMe
Polymer Clay Comfort Food
Little holiday treats and comfort food… in clay. Adorable-ness as my sidekick would say.
1. bread collection, 2. Christmas cookies, 3. 2013 Christmas Collection By Mels MIniatures, 4. Pizza and Wine!
Tutorial: Gingerbread Men Decorations
This tutorial is due to the fact that I spent the day making similar items. These make great gift tags and simple craft fair items. In addition to gingerbread men I tend to make doves, stars and sometimes angels or … Read More...
Brighten Your Day with Clay
The sheer variety of colours is one of the best features of polymer clay. Each of these necklaces would brighten anyone’s day.
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| Faux Lava & Brights Necklace by PenelopeStern | Provance Necklace by Caffeinegirl1 |
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| Polymer Clay Necklace by Lelandjewelry | Double Strand |
Amazing Clay
Every week when I do a search for polymer clay on Flickr there is new and amazing work. Clayers are such a creative bunch and the variety is always fabulous.
1. MothersWings, 2. E12-67, 3. Birthday Fox and … Read More...
Polymer Clay Tutorial: Covered Crochet Hooks
I told everyone they are getting slightly awkward clay bowls for Christmas – I’ve been playing with the potter’s wheel the last few months and the regular, non polymer clay – but I have a crochet friend who totally needs … Read More...
Tutorial: Make Your Own Napkin Ring
Etsy recently published a simple tutorial for making polymer clay napkin rings. Theirs involves making a faux wood texture but you could, of course, use any of your textures on hand (or, a handful of twigs, for a less faux … Read More...
Cute for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is on it’s way and there are some silly and sweet takes out in the clay world:
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| Turkey Pin by Freeheart1 | Tiny Pilgrims by MyWillies |
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| Pumpkin Earrings by SuePsales | Pilgrim Sculptures by indigotwinholiday |