Author Archives: Elizabeth
Classes with Jen Cushman
Last weekend I had the great opportunity to take three classes taught by Jen Cushman at The Queen’s Ink in Savage, MD. This wonderful shop is a crafter’s paradise – with loads of rubber stamping, paper crafting and mixed media … Continue reading
Faux Druzy for a Real Friend
Druzy stones are all the rage, but they can be pricey and don’t come in the shapes or colors you may want. How to create the druzy look you want? Combine Ice Resin with glass glitter and you get a … Continue reading
Girl in an Ivory Heart
Turning a damaged metal costume jewelry component into a one of a kind pendant was easy using Iced Enamels and Ice Resin. The metal heart was discolored but had a nice shape and would be a perfect bezel. New color was applied using Iced … Continue reading
Christmas Swag redo
I made a Christmas swag several years ago and found it in the attic this year. The little boxes were all smushed and the teddy bear bow kind of bedraggled. I took those off and updated it with stuff in my … Continue reading
Bead and Button Show Part 2
I really wish I had the funds to purchase everything I wanted at the Bead and Button Show in Milwaukee, but I don’t, and I don’t have the space for everything either. So, although choices were hard, I did make them. … Continue reading
Bead and Button Show Part 1
My sister and I had a blast at the Bead and Button Show in Milwaukee at the beginning of this month. We each took 5 classes and learned some great new techniques. We also shopped, and shopped, and shopped. So … Continue reading
Off to Philadelphia
I’m headed to the Quinlan Artist Doll and Teddy Bear Convention next week. The convention days are Thursday and Friday, with workshops and seminars and the public show and sale is on Saturday. I have four gallery pieces (which I … Continue reading
I Accept Your Challenge
I have decided to try my hand at entering online challenges. What are they? Usually, a designer, manufacturer or retailer posts a contest on their blog challenging their readers to create a project. The challenge may either be to use … Continue reading
Gifts for Treasured Friends
I have a large stash of beads and beading supplies. This included several tubs of costume jewelry, old and not so old, waiting to be recreated into something new. Many are bits that are broken; or earrings who have lost … Continue reading
Inchie Graduation Cards and more
I’ve had four graduations to celebrate recently. Two from high school and two from college. I decided to create cards for them that had similar basic elements. All of the cards included small tags cut with a Sizzix die and … Continue reading