This week’s little birds come from JooJoo’s etsy shop. I love her simple and delightfully whimsical style. And what great photography, I could see these as note cards!
And now some links from the craftiest bloggers around:
Digital Collage Meets Polymer Clay
I’ve been admiring the work of multi-media artist, Katherine DuBose on etsy for a few months now. Her digital collage pendants are just little works of art! The surreal color palette and mix of old imagery with the hand tinted … Read More...
Belle Armoire Jewelry Packed with Polymer Clay
Belle Armoire’s Jewelry edition never disappoints me. Along with the beautiful photographs and creative ideas, they always have the best polymer clay projects.
Two notable ones that caught my eye in the summer issue were Lynn Davis’ image transfers and … Read More...
Bangles, Cuffs & Dangles
The bigger the bracelet the better this season. With polymer clay you can add volume without weight. Here is a collection of some bracelets from flickr to get your creative gears turning.
Polymer clay can stand on it’s own as … Read More...
Nature Inspired Designs
Polymer clay is a clever chameleon, here are some recent finds that showcase this medium’s amazing ability to copy what we see in nature.
I’m so smitten with this new cuff bracelet from Kim Cavender featuring lotus pods. From her … Read More...
Help Polymer Clay Shine!
Bead Star is the American Idol of jewelry design contests. Polymer clay shines in more than a few categories in this competition. I have two designs as finalists! (pictured here) I see there are polymer clay entries in the plastic … Read More...
Help Polymer Clay Shine!
Bead Star is the American Idol of jewelry design contests. Polymer clay shines in more than a few categories in this competition. I have two designs as finalists! (pictured here) I see there are polymer clay entries in the plastic … Read More...
A Little Bird Told Me – Crafty Links
It’s time to share another round of crafty links from the blog-o-sphere.
Today’s little bird comes from Menagerie Studio, a cute etsy shop that offers some very unique pendants. Jewelry designers take note, grab these up while they are such … Read More...
A Little Bird Told Me…
It’s time for another round of crafty links.
Today’s little bird is a brown wren from JanZio, a polymer clay and brass filigree pendant. Such a sweet and lovely creation!
On to the links…
Aileen’s Musings
Check out Aileen’s … Read More...
Eastern Inspirations
A little visual inspiration for the weekend. I’m so digging these motifs at the moment.
I found an amazing stamp collection on Etsy from artist, Allison Fromich of Tigerlillyshop. It’s called Garden Pond and features designs of a Koi, Tigerlily, … Read More...
Pearls of Wisdom
Polymer clay flowers and pearl necklace by Barb Fajardo.
The Art Bead Scene is hosting a new monthly challenge for June. The theme this month is Pearls of Wisdom. Along with the chance to be a featured designer, (the … Read More...
A Little Bird Told Me – Crafty Links
Suspended Flight Necklace by SingingSky
Join me each Sunday for a crafty link round up from some very talented designers. I’ll also feature a favorite polymer clay creation from Etsy or Flickr, like the beautiful bird above.
Aileen’s Musings
The … Read More...
Polymer Clay Clasps
Looking for ways to express your creativity right down to the last detail? Or maybe creating your own findings is a budget savvy alternative for finishing off your jewelry designs. Here are four different clasp ideas using the same toggle … Read More...
Polymer Clay Productions Online Party!
Polymer Clay Productions is celebrating their 1 year anniversary and you are invited to the party!
Join them June 1st on their website, www.polymerclayproductions.com from 3-5 PM eastern standard time for a LIVE event! You can participate to win … Read More...
Polymer Clay Buttons
Functional and Stylish! I found a fun collection of buttons on Flickr this week. Buttons are simple to make and can be made using any techinque you already know.
Buttons can be created by piercing two or more holes, adding … Read More...
Craft Gossip Editor – A Cover Girl!
Yep, those are my polymer clay beads on the cover of Simply Beads! My Siren’s Song necklace project is featured in the June issue, in stores now. Sorry, it’s not a beadmaking project.
I’m very inspired by the ocean when … Read More...
Book Review – Making Polymer Clay Beads
If I could use one word to describe this book it would be thorough! Making Polymer Clay Beads
 by Carol Blackburn is jam-packed with easy to follow projects. There are tips at every turn, showing you not only how … Read More...
Free Cord Samples
FREE SAMPLES!! Black Bunacord Necklace/Bracelet cord from IC Moore Company.
2 meters (6 ft) each: 2mm & 3 mm Black Bunacord + O rings. No Purchase required.
Email name, mailing address, city, state, zip
to [email protected]. (Allow 4 … Read More...
Earth-Friendly Ways with Polymer Clay
I know Polymer Clay
gets a bad rap on earth day, so do cars, but most of us drive one. So how can you be green and a polymer clay artist and make sure that your use of polymer clay … Read More...
Studio by Sculpey Review
is the new formula of clay that has been on the market for a few months now.
It’s received some mixed reviews. Depending on what projects you are working on or what brand of clay you use, … Read More...