A Gem in the Gallery
I mentioned yesterday how I love seeing what Fiskateers will create with the Raks they receive; well today I want to share an amazing project that Kriss #446 created with some epoxy brads I sent her.
Both the bracelet and necklace are fun, inexpensive, simple-to-make projects that end up making wonderful gifts for the holidays.
Supplies Used:
- Cloud 9, Christmas Is…Epoxy Brads
- Cloud 9, Christmas Is…Paper
- Renaissance Art Photo Art Bracelet, Silver
- Ranger Glossy Accents
- Microtip scissors
- Acrylic Squares w/predrilled holes
- Jump Ring
- Silver Ball Chain
Bracelet:
- Use the template that came with the bracelet to cut out pattern paper.
- Punch a hole into the center of each bracelet link. I keep it real simple and use a nail (a regular old house nail) and a hammer to make my holes. If you use this method, you may want to make sure you get any rough edges off the back. Depending on the bracelet, you may be able to use your punch tool.
- Adhere pattern paper to the inside of each link with Glossy Accents. Once it is dry, flip it over to find each hole and punch through the paper with a needle tool. Flip your bracelet back over and insert your brad. If you brad ‘legs’ extend beyond the bracelet link, just use a pair of jewelry or household cutters to snip off the ends. I like to cover the back of my brads with Glossy Accents. It helps hold them in place, but more importantly it keeps from scratching your wrist.
- Flip your bracelet back over and fill the links around the brads with Glossy Accents.
Necklace:
- Select two sizes of acrylic squares. Select your epoxy brad and insert it into the hole of the smaller acrylic square.
- Next, select two coordinating pattern papers, cover the back of each acrylic square with Glossy Accents, and lay on top of paper (pattern side). Once they are dry, trim off the excess paper.
- Use your needle tool to punch a hole through the paper of the larger acrylic square and insert a jump ring.
- Adhere the smaller acrylic square to the larger one with Glossy Accents. Let dry and add ball chain.
~Kriss #446
http://www.art-interrupted.blogspot.com
Thanks for sharing, Kriss. I love what you did with these!
Would you like to win some epoxy brads? I have a few different themes. Just leave a comment here and I will draw a random winner tomorrow night 11-10-08.
Karen Sue says:
November 9th, 2008 at 7:10 pmI would love some epoxy brads, the projects are wonderful.
Eva says:
November 9th, 2008 at 7:15 pmI’ve never tried epoxy brads, but after seeing Kriss’s work, I sure would love to! Thanks for the chance!
Pinky #3405 says:
November 9th, 2008 at 7:20 pmOMG I LOVE! This LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! I think it would make the most perfect anklet! I so need to try it!
Christina Solloway says:
November 9th, 2008 at 7:41 pmWow!! What vision! So impressive. I am going to try this! Thanks for the great directions Kriss!
Jennifer #3008 says:
November 9th, 2008 at 7:46 pmThey are just too cute. I would love some epoxy beads.
Patty 2832 says:
November 9th, 2008 at 7:47 pmOMgosh…both projects are beautiful , but I so love the snowflake bracelet! Gorgeous. I may have to get brave enough to try thisQ
Sara R. says:
November 9th, 2008 at 8:00 pmWow!
Sarah #3020 says:
November 9th, 2008 at 8:02 pmwow…I’ve always shyed away from making jewelry because it always seems so time consuming…this is a bracelet that I would make!! Awesome idea!!
michele L says:
November 9th, 2008 at 8:03 pmthese look like a fun product to put on a LO.
Kriss…you rock with the jelwelry you created…so cool.
Debbie #4668 says:
November 9th, 2008 at 8:32 pmI really like like the braclet
you made Kriss and would love
to win some brads to try doing this. Great job.
Linh says:
November 9th, 2008 at 8:41 pmCute project!
Lynda #1749 says:
November 9th, 2008 at 8:47 pmWOW what a great project!!!
Kristin in OH #2764 says:
November 9th, 2008 at 8:56 pmHow awesome these are! Thanks for sharing these adorable projects.
Christine C #2264 says:
November 9th, 2008 at 8:59 pmHow gorgeous are these.
Thanks for sharing
Patti Smith says:
November 9th, 2008 at 9:29 pmWow what a fantastic job on these projects…I would have never guessed using brads like this..thanks so much for sharing with us….you too Kelly Jo!!
Patty 2262 says:
November 9th, 2008 at 10:16 pmGood heavens I didn’t know you can make jewelery with scrapbooking stuff. How cool.
jen #1831 says:
November 9th, 2008 at 10:36 pmLove checking the different projects out!
LinRebec W says:
November 9th, 2008 at 11:01 pmcool brads and projects……would love to have some…..:P
NancyR #4806 says:
November 9th, 2008 at 11:56 pmYou are very talented Kriss - I never thought of using scrapbooking items for jewelry. Something new to try…
Tona says:
November 10th, 2008 at 12:00 amLove this idea. Thanks for the inspiration, Kriss.
Marla #3291 says:
November 10th, 2008 at 12:16 ambeautiful project and yes I would LOVE some epoxy brads.
Ellen #3904 says:
November 10th, 2008 at 12:26 amWhat a fun way to make seasonal jewelry. Kriss, thanks for sharing the directions. Kelly Jo, thanks for bringing this to our attention.
Laura #1943 says:
November 10th, 2008 at 12:38 amWhat a wonderful and beautiful way to use these epoxy brads !!!! Just awesome !! Great job Kriss…I may have to try this !! Congratulations !
Kimberley 2626 says:
November 10th, 2008 at 1:29 amI never would have thought of using brads for jewelry like that. Your instructions are very detailed and helpful. Thanks!
tina Mayo says:
November 10th, 2008 at 2:18 amnice braclet!!
doverdi says:
November 10th, 2008 at 7:26 amGorgeous bracelet! Thanks for sharing your ideas & projects.
Bonnie #67 says:
November 10th, 2008 at 9:10 amwhat a great idea!!! thanks for sharing!!!
Stephanie #3584 says:
November 10th, 2008 at 11:05 amthis is too cool! I love what she did here. TFS!
Amy #4257 says:
November 10th, 2008 at 11:28 amIm lovin the braclet !!!!!!!!! She did a Great Job !!!!
Heather H. 3976 says:
November 10th, 2008 at 11:46 amWow!!! Awesome projects!!!!!
donna #4454 says:
November 10th, 2008 at 11:51 amCrafts of all types are great to try! And you can wear scrapping supplies,what a awesome idea!Thanks Kriss for sharing your talent and knowledge with us!
Thank you Kelly Jo for a chance to win some goodies to do so!
connie #2909 says:
November 10th, 2008 at 12:00 pmGreat Job! Love the bracelet. Thanks for sharing.
Amanda #1485 says:
November 10th, 2008 at 12:35 pmI’d love to give these a try. Sounds like a fun idea and a great gift to give someone.
Lene says:
November 10th, 2008 at 12:36 pmOMGoodness, these are cool! Love the bracelet in particular!
MaxineHodges says:
November 10th, 2008 at 2:20 pmWhat great projects!!! I love the imagination that people have with their supplies.
Kriss says:
November 10th, 2008 at 3:00 pmYour compliments are all so sweet. Thank you.
Aspromised says:
November 10th, 2008 at 3:14 pmToo cool - you could make jewelry to match and outfit especially around the holidays. Great idea
Angela says:
November 10th, 2008 at 4:48 pmGorgeous!
JenB#258 says:
November 11th, 2008 at 2:58 amThose are so darn cute! Thanks so much for sharing!