tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356316272024-03-23T10:48:22.621-07:00Just Simply Charming<a href="" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/149/346852136_73122d12ec_o.jpg" width="600" height="500" alt="charmblog.jpg" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35631627.post-8369294164381358872009-10-24T09:55:00.001-07:002009-10-24T09:55:52.510-07:00Final Auctions Closing<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://shop.ebay.com/english_dixie/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340" onclick="window.open(this.href,'_blank','scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Grow_pendant detail 1" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d834526da769e20120a6726bae970c " src="http://soulhumming.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834526da769e20120a6726bae970c-400wi" style="border: 3px solid black; width: 400px;" title="Grow_pendant detail 1" /></a> <br> <br>Pendant by Shari Beaubien</p><br /><br /><p><a href="http://shop.ebay.com/english_dixie/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340" target="_blank">All the auctions</a> for A Charming Exchange are ending within the next three hours or so. Please come over and bid on some beautiful pieces. We still have one piece that has no bids! You can walk away with a gorgeous piece of jewelry and help raise money for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Click <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/english_dixie/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340" target="_blank">this link</a> to go straight there.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://shop.ebay.com/english_dixie/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340" onclick="window.open(this.href,'_blank','scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Pillow person details 002" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d834526da769e20120a61b01e7970b " src="http://soulhumming.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834526da769e20120a61b01e7970b-400wi" style="border: 2px solid black; width: 400px;" title="Pillow person details 002" /></a> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Pendant by Katie Kendrick</span></p>Kelly Snellinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01063949752658461555noreply@blogger.com37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35631627.post-88851017020590321092009-10-17T13:40:00.001-07:002009-10-17T13:40:52.903-07:00Final Lots Listed in the Auction<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><A style="DISPLAY: inline" onclick="window.open(this.href,'_blank','scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" href="http://soulhumming.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834526da769e20120a6477982970c-popup"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: black 2px solid; BORDER-LEFT: black 2px solid; WIDTH: 400px; BORDER-TOP: black 2px solid; BORDER-RIGHT: black 2px solid" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d834526da769e20120a6477982970c " title="Cover for A Charming Exchange_file" alt="Cover for A Charming Exchange_file" src="http://soulhumming.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834526da769e20120a6477982970c-400wi" /></A> <br></P><br /><P>The final items from A Charming Exchange for the charity auction going to Susan G. Komen for The Cure have been added at Ebay. This <A href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130338048396&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT" target=_blank>last lot</A> includes the very special bracelet which graces the book's cover. </P><br /><P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><A style="DISPLAY: inline" onclick="window.open(this.href,'_blank','scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" href="http://soulhumming.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834526da769e20120a6477c6b970c-popup"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: black 2px solid; BORDER-LEFT: black 2px solid; WIDTH: 400px; BORDER-TOP: black 2px solid; BORDER-RIGHT: black 2px solid" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d834526da769e20120a6477c6b970c " title="Cover bracelet worn" alt="Cover bracelet worn" src="http://soulhumming.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834526da769e20120a6477c6b970c-400wi" /></A> </P><br /><P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br> It is a replica of the one designed for me by my precious friend, <A href="http://ruthrae.com">Ruth Rae</A>, and more loving friends when I was diagnosed with cancer. It is really such a gorgeous piece.</P><br /><P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><A style="DISPLAY: inline" onclick="window.open(this.href,'_blank','scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" href="http://soulhumming.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834526da769e20120a5f07882970b-popup"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: black 2px solid; BORDER-LEFT: black 2px solid; WIDTH: 400px; BORDER-TOP: black 2px solid; BORDER-RIGHT: black 2px solid" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d834526da769e20120a5f07882970b " title="Cover bracelet_charm details" alt="Cover bracelet_charm details" src="http://soulhumming.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834526da769e20120a5f07882970b-400wi" /></A></P><br /><P> It has so many unique and amazing charms hanging from it's soft suede, pearl, and ribbon base. There's a tiny, tiny key that belonged to my grandfather. There's a miniscule light bulb shining with the word Life. There's a fine silver charm with an art tree cut into it. It is simply the most pretty bracelet you could ever have. And, if you win it you should know that this bracelet carries with it much love, blessing and light. </P><br /><P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><A style="DISPLAY: inline" onclick="window.open(this.href,'_blank','scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" href="http://soulhumming.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834526da769e20120a6477d1f970c-popup"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: black 2px solid; BORDER-LEFT: black 2px solid; WIDTH: 400px; BORDER-TOP: black 2px solid; BORDER-RIGHT: black 2px solid" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d834526da769e20120a6477d1f970c " title="Cover bracelet_fabric holder" alt="Cover bracelet_fabric holder" src="http://soulhumming.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834526da769e20120a6477d1f970c-400wi" /></A></P><br /><P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">It will arrive in this beautiful fabric case made by Ruth.</P><br /><P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Thank you all so much for your support in this endeavor. I've learned more about having a charity auction than you can imagine. I'll be much more informed next time around after many a hair-pulling hour. But, it has all been worth it. We've worked on this book for such a long time, with so many truly amazing artists. To be able to use the talents and gifts of us all together for good, is such a blessing. </P><br /><P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><A style="DISPLAY: inline" onclick="window.open(this.href,'_blank','scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" href="http://soulhumming.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834526da769e20120a5f07da6970b-popup"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: black 2px solid; BORDER-LEFT: black 2px solid; WIDTH: 400px; BORDER-TOP: black 2px solid; BORDER-RIGHT: black 2px solid" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d834526da769e20120a5f07da6970b " title="Pillow person details 001" alt="Pillow person details 001" src="http://soulhumming.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834526da769e20120a5f07da6970b-400wi" /></A> <br></P><br /><P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">I was thinking last night about cancer. I was thinking about how once you have breast cancer your life is changed forever in so many different ways. In some ways, it is an upside down blessing because you learn so quickly to value every second that you have. And, it seems to me to be of the utmost importance to try in every way, big and small, to help other women from ever having to fight breast cancer. </P><br /><P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><A style="DISPLAY: inline" onclick="window.open(this.href,'_blank','scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" href="http://soulhumming.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834526da769e20120a5f08df3970b-popup"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: black 2px solid; BORDER-LEFT: black 2px solid; MARGIN: 0px auto; DISPLAY: block; BORDER-TOP: black 2px solid; BORDER-RIGHT: black 2px solid" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d834526da769e20120a5f08df3970b " title="Pillow person details 002" alt="Pillow person details 002" src="http://soulhumming.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834526da769e20120a5f08df3970b-400wi" /></A></P><br /><P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><br></P><br /><P style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Did you know that 85% of the women who get breast cancer have No Family History of the disease? So, if you are like me, and your mom didn't have it, and your sister didn't have it, don't think that you will never get it. You don't have to be afraid but you do have to be proactive. Get screened. The mammogram is currently the best test we have to detect breast cancer. But, know that I found my cancer on my own before every having a mammogram. They're your boobs. Protect them. And the rest of your body, as well. Do self-exams, get your yearly mammogram and live your life to the fullest.</P>Kelly Snellinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01063949752658461555noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35631627.post-47835444371677406342009-10-12T09:22:00.001-07:002009-10-12T09:23:01.055-07:00A Charming Exchange Charity Auction<p style="text-align: center;"> <a class="" style="display: inline;" href="http://cgi.ebay.com/A-Charming-Exchange-Susan-G-Komen-Braided-Bird-Necklace_W0QQitemZ130335167398QQcmdZViewItemQQptZHandcrafted_Artisan_Jewelry?hash=item1e5894d3a6" onclick="window.open(this.href,'_blank','scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img title="Braided bird_on book" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d834526da769e20120a5d97e0c970b yui-img" style="border: 3px solid black; width: 400px;" alt="Braided bird_on book" src="http://soulhumming.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834526da769e20120a5d97e0c970b-400wi" /></a><br /><br /><br /></p><p>Many items are closing in mere hours. If you are bidding or want to be bidding, jump on over via<a class="" title="" target="_blank" href="http://www.auctiva.com/stores/viewstore2.aspx?id=1307040&styleid=12&siteid=0"> this link.</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a class="" style="display: inline;" href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130336659705&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT" onclick="window.open(this.href,'_blank','scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img title="IMG_0033" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d834526da769e20120a5d97f6d970b yui-img" style="border: 3px solid black; width: 400px;" alt="IMG_0033" src="http://soulhumming.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834526da769e20120a5d97f6d970b-400wi" /></a><br /><br /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a class="" style="display: inline;" href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130336658537&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT" onclick="window.open(this.href,'_blank','scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img title="Secret sky ruth, lou, catherine" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d834526da769e20120a5d97d14970b yui-img" style="border: 3px solid black; width: 400px;" alt="Secret sky ruth, lou, catherine" src="http://soulhumming.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834526da769e20120a5d97d14970b-400wi" /></a></p><p>Once there you can sign up for a feed so that you can be notified as soon as new items are posting. <i>I added several pieces yesterday and seven more this morning.</i> So do your holiday shopping early and get a little something for your own stocking. 100% goes to Susan G. Komen for the Cure!!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a class="" style="display: inline;" href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130336659705&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT" onclick="window.open(this.href,'_blank','scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false"><img title="Forest Floor_pendant detail front on crystal vase" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d834526da769e20120a63015b9970c yui-img" style="border: 3px solid black; width: 400px;" alt="Forest Floor_pendant detail front on crystal vase" src="http://soulhumming.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834526da769e20120a63015b9970c-400wi" /></a> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">Please, help me to spread the word on the auction. We've been working up to this day for the last two years and really appreciate your support all along the way. Help us to raise funds to stop breast cancer from affecting our mothers, our sisters, our grandmothers, our friends, our selves.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><br />Thank YOU!<br /></p>Kelly Snellinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01063949752658461555noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35631627.post-91675349620188895632009-09-09T10:05:00.000-07:002009-09-09T10:06:23.315-07:00A Charming Video and Giveaway for a GREAT Cause<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap; font-family:'Bitstream Vera Sans Mono', Monaco, 'Lucida Console', Courier, 'Courier New', monospace;font-size:12px;"><p style="text-align: center;"> <object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/CGX4oSum9Hs&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/CGX4oSum9Hs&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425"></embed></object> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Check out this video that Johanna shot of </span></span><a href="http://kristenrobinson.typepad.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Kristen</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> and I in Kristen's studio. The project we created was based on one of many amazing collaborations from </span></span><a href="http://acharmingexchange.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">A Charming Exchange</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> written by myself and </span></span><a href="http://soulhumming.typepad.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Kelly </span></span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Snelling</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">. Stay tuned for more information on the wonderful auction which will take place in October benefiting breast cancer. </span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The necklace created by myself and Kristen (seen in the above video) will be a special give away; to enter the give away post about the Charming Exchange Breast Cancer Auction on your blog making sure to add a link that takes readers to </span></span><a href="http://acharmingexchange.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">www.acharmingexchange.com</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">. Leave your link in the comment section on </span></span><a href="http://acharmingexchange.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">A Charming Exchange</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> and good luck. The drawing will take place on October 30</span></span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">th</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Thank you so much for your support and feel free to copy and paste this post directly to your blog.</span></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35631627.post-73810174270032568022009-03-13T12:28:00.000-07:002009-03-13T12:29:24.273-07:00something fun to try out!<div style="text-align: center;">Head on over to <a href="http://www.mycraftivity.com/adminmmnc/blog/2009/03/12/button_braceletfree_mixedmedia_project">mycraftivity.com</a> to download this free project from<a href="http://www.mycraftivityshop.com/store/Beading___Jewelry___A_Charming_Exchange___Z1653?Args=&from_search=1"> charming exchange</a> .<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghZstGMp0p5JuI1NiOyNdD3jO31xInVKwUQMjaFcfEWVuTXqchS53rZdOJcREcrkQR7frhP1R02DdfibZCXNDGScs77wPZoqggCTIaDT2HBLPdEnVJHYAsNEKiymXf-0R9H4vL/s1600-h/buttonbracelet.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 366px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghZstGMp0p5JuI1NiOyNdD3jO31xInVKwUQMjaFcfEWVuTXqchS53rZdOJcREcrkQR7frhP1R02DdfibZCXNDGScs77wPZoqggCTIaDT2HBLPdEnVJHYAsNEKiymXf-0R9H4vL/s400/buttonbracelet.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312753215590460066" border="0" /></a>And if you are inspired to make something please email me a image at ruthraestudio@gmail.com and I will post it on the <a href="http://acharmingexchange.blogspot.com/">charming exchange blog</a>.<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35631627.post-84459899076241710252009-03-12T08:26:00.001-07:002009-03-12T08:26:49.702-07:00book signing<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://soulhumming.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834526da769e20111688e7320970c-popup" onclick="window.open( this.href, '_blank', 'width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0' ); return false" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Cover for A Charming Exchange_file" class="at-xid-6a00d834526da769e20111688e7320970c yui-img" src="http://soulhumming.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834526da769e20111688e7320970c-400wi" style="width: 400px;" /></a> </span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.soulhumming.typepad.com/">Kelly Snelling</a> and I will be signing copies of A Charming Exchange on Sunday, March 22nd, at 2:00 p.m. at <a href="http://www.gardenofbeadenupland.com/" target="_blank">The Garden of Beaden</a>.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE2pXdajmQO70QSBmk_q3K2Bo_iJYKDa30HcONyQ6WCCinKKBogXaHvqBxE9gPJn9abwWSnGJdHQM3-sQN_Pq3CtJ-q4bWj0B-TI6KcZeOPSkORW_4AliJhvrGwQymBaXGLajj/s1600-h/6a00d834526da769e2010536fdff7b970b-400wi.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE2pXdajmQO70QSBmk_q3K2Bo_iJYKDa30HcONyQ6WCCinKKBogXaHvqBxE9gPJn9abwWSnGJdHQM3-sQN_Pq3CtJ-q4bWj0B-TI6KcZeOPSkORW_4AliJhvrGwQymBaXGLajj/s400/6a00d834526da769e2010536fdff7b970b-400wi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312311612697754322" border="0" /></a><br />The Garden of Beaden is located in historic, downtown Upland, California at 313 N. Second Ave.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=10996227" title="Nature's Gift by ruthrae, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1156/558274079_840be548ea.jpg" alt="Nature's Gift" height="482" width="500" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">collaborators on this necklace from top to right are:<br />chain construction:Ruth Rae. bird nest charm:<a href="http://somethingsublime.typepad.com/"> Deryn Mentock. </a> natures gift: <a href="http://www.sharibeaubien.typepad.com/">Shari Beaubien.</a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Kelly and I will also have jewelry and artwork for sale. And we will have pieces from the book on display for your viewing pleasure.</span><br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=10996227" title="up in the sky by ruthrae, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1326/708740600_1d47f2b3c3.jpg" alt="up in the sky" height="391" width="500" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"> Chain construction: Ruth Rae. fabric charms: <a href="http://www.jadepegler.net/">Jade Pegler</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span>We will share the details on collaborations and demonstrate a few techniques from our book.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=10996227" title="divine by ruthrae, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1025/572424043_a6393cf753.jpg" alt="divine" height="327" width="500" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:78%;">collaborators on this bracelet from top to right are:</span><span style="font-size:78%;"><br />Chain construction: Ruth Rae. divine:<a href="http://www.bellalunabeads.etsy.com/">Deborah Edwards</a>. man on the moon:<a href="http://www.soulhumming.typepad.com/">Kelly Snelling</a>. postage stamp:<a href="http://www.judiththibaut.com/">Judith Thibaut</a></span><br /><br />Please come by and see us!<br />we are sure to have a divine time!<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35631627.post-3146108712534376442007-08-26T17:19:00.000-07:002007-09-30T19:06:41.161-07:00exciting update!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqndTd-6w1eqMlqFerZ30qsykUqaS9eygkBn6CP9Lmg4knkuK9nBSjFs-c5zlcF1i-oh35YB9zwRb7nAv1gb4YbLpLXZofFGXjfeRFTS4oB5WNRwR12_l7fn8o3zfTXKobN6sb3A/s1600-h/cover_for_a_charming_exchange_file.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5095613053116596002" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqndTd-6w1eqMlqFerZ30qsykUqaS9eygkBn6CP9Lmg4knkuK9nBSjFs-c5zlcF1i-oh35YB9zwRb7nAv1gb4YbLpLXZofFGXjfeRFTS4oB5WNRwR12_l7fn8o3zfTXKobN6sb3A/s400/cover_for_a_charming_exchange_file.jpg" border="0" /></a>At long last the cover of the book!<br />we got to see it last week for the first time!<br />our wounderful <a href="http://issadesign.blogspot.com/"> art director</a> Marissa did one amazing job!<br />to pass your art to another artist and then have there spin put into is just what this book is about... sharing what you do the best with some one that has a different skill then you and then steeping back and allowing the process unfold.<br /><br />I want to also congratulate my fellow cover girls from right to left:<br /><a href="http://www.somethingsublime.typepad.com/">Deryn</a>, <a href="http://www.happydayart.typepad.com/">Catherine</a>, <a href="http://sweetpeas.motime.com/">Jess</a> and <a href="http://www.otherpeoplesflowers.blogspot.com/">Crystal!</a><br /><br />If you have enjoyed the brilliant works created by the artists in the Simply Charming exchange, be sure to look for even more amazing artistry next spring. An Artful Exchange: connect create collaborate is a fabulous collaborative mixed media jewelry art book from the minds of Ruth Rae and Kelly Snelling bursting with the handiwork of many of the original artists from the Simply Charming exchange plus additional spectacular guests. available from North Light Publishing, Spring 2008! You can pre-order your copy today <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Charming-Exchange-Jewelry-Projects-Create/dp/160061051X/ref=sr_1_1/103-6065474-4456603?ie=UTF8&s=books&">here</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35631627.post-63933701673920994262007-01-04T23:55:00.000-08:002007-01-20T08:22:50.496-08:00How it all Started<span style=";font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;" >January 2006 started an amazing <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruthrae/sets/72157594322578480/">Calender Art Round Robbin </a>project That I was part of it was headed by <a href="http://www.alteredantiquity.com/">Kathy <span onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Wasilewski</span></a> 24 artist made up 2 groups. Each month in the mail we <span onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)" class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">received</span> a different calender to work in. This project has just now come to an end in 2007. Those of us involved got to know one another through our art. I grew so much as a artist as each month came, I stretched a little each time just trying to keep up with all the amazing artist that came before me.<br /></span><span style=";font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;" ><br />Through this amazement I wanted to create more with the group... this is how the Charm swap came to be.<br /><br />When I am involved in a group project I always long to know about the artist who's work I have received and how they created it, I asked each of the girls in this swap if they would send me a little blurb on the process of how they made there charms, I had intended on making up little how to books to send back to all them with there charms... then I realized just how mad I was... how was I going to create and assemble 20 of the bracelets and make 25 how to book!? then it dawned on me that I could create a blog as my gift to the group. This is how Just Simply Charming Blog came to be.<br /><br />Please enjoy The work of 24 amazing artist as they Share a little bit of there self's with all of you!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35631627.post-1160330991151510942007-01-04T23:00:00.000-08:002007-08-26T17:13:19.524-07:00Charm Swap Hostess: Ruth Rae<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/1600/Image-B907F6E556EE11DB.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/400/Image-B907F6E556EE11DB.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://ruthrae.blogspot.com/">Ruth Rae</a><br /><br />I wanted to do something easy because I was going to be making 21 of the 25 charm bracelets but after posting my how to's I see that maybe it was not so easy :)<br />please note that etching is a trial and era thing ... it does not always work and it does take some practice and the chemicals are hazardous and do require special handling.<br /><br />MATERIALS:<br /><br />* "Etchant" (ferric chloride)<br />* liver of sulphur<br />* black stazon ink for resist<br />* <a href="http://www.dickblick.com/zz306/04/">copper hearts</a><br />* glass or plastic container with lid,<br /> big enough to hold piece of metal<br />* baking soda (bicarbonate of soda)<br />* fine sand paper, superfine steel wool, or brass brush<br />* methyl hydrate or isopropyl alcohol<br />* rubber gloves, plastic tweezers<br /><br />1. Clean metal to be etched. Should be grease free with no scratches. Final finish should have a slight tooth (ink seems to adhere better than to a highly polished surface), but scratches which are too deep allow the Etchant to get underneath the ink and lift the ink off the surface. An ideal finish is achieved by rubbing with wet 600 Wet & Dry paper (emery or corundum) or scrubbing with wire brush, or superfine steel wool. Scour in a circular motion and rinse under clean water. Surface must be very clean and grease-free.<br /><br />2. I used rubber stamps and black stazon ink for resist. Where you put ink it will resist the etching action of the chemical. Areas that are left free of ink will etch. The inked areas will remain in relief. remember the DESIGN WILL BE REVERSED. This is important if you are using letters or numbers. Remember to reverse the design. Hold design up to a mirror to check everything is the right way around. allow ink to dry for about 20 minutes.<br /><br />3. Put etchant in glass or plastic container. Read the label for safety precautions. Submerge piece into Etchant with the design facing down (to allow particles of copper to fall away and not interfere with the etching process). It is best to suspend the piece in the solution, so it is clear of the bottom of the container. Either hang the piece from a wire strung across the container Agitate the solution frequently by gently knocking the edge of the container.<br /><br />Depending on how much you have used the solution, the piece will be ready in 30 minutes (for new solution) to up to 2 hours (old solution, used many times). For quick action, do not dilute the solution.<br /><br />4. IMPORTANT: When the piece is etched to the desired depth, remove the piece and wash immediately with water and scrub with an old toothbrush or brass brush and baking soda (or ammonia solution). The baking soda will neutralize the Etchant and stop the etching action. If the Etchant is not completely neutralized, it will continue its etching action.<br /><br />5. antique with liver of sulphur<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/1600/Image-EC5355DD572F11DB.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/400/Image-EC5355DD572F11DB.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35631627.post-1160338703316057882007-01-04T22:57:00.000-08:002007-01-04T23:23:26.748-08:00Deryn Mentock<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/1600/8d35.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/400/8d35.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.somethingsublime.typepad.com/">Deryn Mentock</a><br /><br />Making these charms, I was inspired by Susan Lenart's fabulous mixed media jewelry. I used Christmas light bulbs for the main element of the charm. I removed the plastic top on the bulb and wrapped the tiny bulb wires around a piece of 22 gauge copper wire. I wrapped the copper wire around the top of the bulb, making sure the tiny bulb wires stayed in place, and made a loop at the top. Next, I aged the charms by dipping the wire wrapped tops in a liver of sulpher solution then polished with 0000 steel wool and a polishing cloth. Last, a strip of text was applied with Glossy Accents which is a product that's similar to Diamond Glaze.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35631627.post-1160326981045858282007-01-04T22:55:00.000-08:002007-01-04T23:18:27.926-08:00JoAnnA Pierotti<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/1600/44b3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/400/44b3.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/1600/2f20.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/400/2f20.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mosshill.blogs.com/">JoAnnA Pierotti</a><br /><br />1. I started with an unused vintage bottle cap, removed the cork.<br />2. With a hammer I worked my way around slightly bending each side, forming almost a square.<br />3. Once each side was bent a bit, I then laid the cap onto some steel and pounded very hard until they became flat.<br />4. I then painted each one with black paint. When almost dry, I wiped some of the paint off.<br />5. I then hand painted a little rose on each. Let it dry and then poured tea colored walnut ink on charm, and hit it with my heat gun to give it an antique look.<br />6. Sealed them with a hard glaze.<br />7. Drilled holes and attached jump ring and strung some sterling silver beads dangling from the bottom.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35631627.post-1160265771473754322007-01-04T22:54:00.000-08:002007-01-04T23:19:07.434-08:00Kelly Snelling<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/1600/3f56.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/400/3f56.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/1600/37d7.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/400/37d7.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/1600/62b4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/400/62b4.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.picturetrail.com/playingintheattic">Kelly Snelling</a> painted the underside of a beetle's wing with iridescent pearl paint. then she collaged on my grandmother's eyes and the word remember. she painted these over with a few coats of gel medium. lastly, she added a small bell and a jump ring. take flight!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35631627.post-1160336851256357702007-01-04T22:50:00.000-08:002007-01-04T23:15:36.238-08:00Crystal Neubauer<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/1600/ffcc.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/400/ffcc.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.otherpeoplesflowers.blogspot.com/"><br />Crystal Neubauer</a><br />If you'd like to try your hand at making a charm of your own, just follow the<br />instructions below.<br />Gather your supplies:<br />Glass vial with cork stopper (I've used antique watchmakers vials)<br />Pre 1909 image or text (must be this old to insure this technique will work)<br />Any craft varnish<br />Metal leaf adhesive<br />E600 or small amount of epoxy<br />Metal leaf<br />Wire, bobby pin, or paper clip<br />jump ring<br />Gather your tools:<br /><br />Cup of water<br />Sewing needle<br />Jewelers needle nose pliers<br />Jewelers wire cutter<br />Thin paint brush<br />Dry paint brush with dense thick bristles<br />My work space tends to get very messy, so it helps to grab something to keep track of my smaller supplies. I like to pick up vintage mini muffin tins at estate sales:<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/1600/Charms%20016.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/400/Charms%20016.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Gather the images you will be working with & cut or tear around the section you will use for your charm:<br />You will need to thin the paper image for this project. This will give it a nice translucent quality and remove any text from the back. The type of paper used in pre-1909 books works well with this technique. After this date paper manufacturing changed. You can try a newer image but it may just turn to mush.<br />Dunk the paper in your cup of water and turn the image face down on a small piece of glass. As you begin gently rubbing with your finger, the paper will begin to pill and rub away. You will rub off any text on the back of your image and begin to see the image through the paper.<br />This is a real trial and error process, when you feel the paper has been thinned enough, stop rubbing and lay it on a paper towel to dry.<br />CAUTION! Just when you think you are almost there, you will rub a hole right through your precious image. I do this frequently. Practice Practice Practice before you try it on the image you want to use.<br />While your image is drying create the wire loop in the cork top for hanging.<br />Cut the top of an old bobby pin or paper clip or bend wire in a U shape. Press the ends into the top of the cork to create an indentation. Remove and use the sewing needle to pierce all the way through the cork at each indentation. Now push the U shaped wire, bobby pin, or paper clip all the way through until the ends are protuding from the bottom of the cork.<br />Use jewelers sized needle nose pliers to bend the wires at right angles and clip with wire cutters as necessary.<br />Curl the dry image around a nail and insert into the vial:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/1600/Charms%20013.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/400/Charms%20013.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Thin your craft varnish with equal parts water. Only a few drops are necessary for one little charm like this. I tend to put a few drops on a flat surface and drop water off the end of my paint brush. Mix well.<br />Brush the reverse side of the image pressing it to the glass as you work. Be sure the paper is saturated, but do not use an excessive amount. Lay the vial on its side, image side down until it is dry. This may take an hour (good time to clean the work space or better yet, start another project!)<br />Next you will metal leaf the bottom of the vial. Brush the metal leaf adheasive over the outside bottom and around the bottom edge where you want the leaf to be. Remember this is glass and the adhesive may drip so use it sparingly.<br />Turn the vial upside down to dry. When the adhesive is clear it is ready.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/1600/Charms%20017.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/400/Charms%20017.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Gold leafing is a lot of fun!<br /><br />Stick the vial bottom side down on a sheet of leaf and press it around the edges where the adhesive has been applied. Using your stiff dry brush, brush off the excessive leaf. I like to brush it off over a cup or container in order to reuse the crumbs for another project.<br />Next insert the cork, securing with a glue such as E600 or a small amount of 2-part epoxy. Wipe any excess off after the cork has been inserted.<br />Now repeat the steps for the metal leafing around the top of the vial and the cork:<br />Your charm is ready for the jump ring. Enjoy!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35631627.post-1160355080751769472007-01-04T17:49:00.000-08:002007-01-04T23:10:25.855-08:00Marci Glenn<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/1600/charm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/400/charm.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.picturetrail.com/mglenn"> Marci Glenn</a><br /><br />Here is how I made these charms.<br /><br /> 1. go to the bank and ask for new pennies <br /> 2. ask my husband to drill small holes at the top and bottom (while enduring the lecture that it is illegal to deface US money) <br /> 3. collect (or buy) gold and silver jump rings in different sizes<br /> 4. buy metallic “e” size beads (or any glass bead that will fit onto the jump ring)<br /> 5. open up jump ring and add a bead. Slide this jump ring through the top hole in the penny and close the ring. This will be the starter ring for the top.<br /> 6. make another one for the bottom. This will be the starter ring for the bottom.<br /> 7. Continue to make additional jump rings and beads. Add them to the top and bottom until you feel like you have enough.<br /> 8. Add one heavy duty jump ring to the top where the charm will attach to the bracelet.<br /> 9. Viola’.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35631627.post-1160260620006786092007-01-04T15:34:00.000-08:002007-01-04T23:03:38.194-08:00Carla Naron's charms<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/1600/e0e4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/400/e0e4.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://collagecat.typepad.com/">Carla Naron</a><br />Round wooden disc, paint, text stamp, scrap papers and little charm (that is glued on back and used to hold jumpring.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35631627.post-1160260297770031112007-01-04T15:28:00.000-08:002007-01-04T23:03:04.385-08:00Patty Van Dorin's charms<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/1600/f6aa.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/400/f6aa.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/1600/b4ef.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/400/b4ef.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.tuscanrose.com/">Patty Van Dorin</a> used a gold toned frame as the base that I soldered to build it up. I then added collaged elements and folded the back edges over, soldered jump rings and added the beaded element. The paper collage areas are sealed with Diamond Glaze.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35631627.post-1160338264049458852007-01-04T13:07:00.000-08:002007-01-04T23:09:21.449-08:00Sally Turlington<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/1600/d0bb.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/400/d0bb.png" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://sallyt.typepad.com/imagine_this/"><br />Sally Turlington</a><br /><br />1. I saved the used 1" plastic cartridges from my husband's nicotine<br />replacement therapy supplies, removed the foil end covers and cleaned<br />them leaving the printed symbols and words.<br />2. I attached a five inch coil of copper wire to the top of the<br />cartridge.<br />3. From the copper sheet, I cut a rectangle small enough to pass<br />through the cartridge and hammered each participant's initials into the<br />rectangle.<br />4. I made the copper rectangle into a dangle for the inside of the<br />cartridge with copper wire, copper jump rings, and a bead. The bead is<br />on a jump ring and attached through a hole in the bottom of the tiny<br />copper rectangle. To finish the dangle, I made a connector with a four<br />inch copper wire by forming a ring at the bottom end of the wire and<br />attached it through a hole in the top of the copper rectangle.<br />5. I threaded the dangle through the cartridge by inserting the top of<br />the wire through the center hole of the copper coil on top of the<br />cartridge. With the remaining wire coming out of the top of the<br />cartridge, I fashioned a ring and wrapped the ends back around the wire<br />until it was flush with the top of the charm. Now the dangle was inside<br />the cartridge and able to swing freely from the top.<br />6. Finally, I made another five inch copper wire coil and attached it<br />to the bottom of the cartridge.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35631627.post-1160335931111423142007-01-04T12:30:00.000-08:002007-01-04T23:08:19.961-08:00Jennifer Rowland<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/1600/e608.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/400/e608.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://jrowsjunque.blogspot.com/">Jennifer Rowland</a><br /><br /><br />1. Select coin for charm. Punch a small (1.6mm) hole in coin using Metal hole punch.<br /><br />2. Take 3” piece of silver wire and roll a tiny loop on each end of the wire, rolling the wire in opposite directions.<br /><br />3. Take the 14 gauge piece of copper and thread into the loop to test the fit of the copper within the silver loop. The loop should fit very snugly around the copper wire. You should have to gently twist the wire back and forth to get it to pass through the hole. Repeat on opposite loop. This step is very important in making a strong rivet on the coin.<br /><br />4. Once you have determined that the hole of the spiral is the correct size, spiral each end of the wire spiraling the wire in opposite directions.<br /><br />5. Using round nose pliers place the coiled wire on the pliers and fold the coil in half, making a ‘cuff’ for your coin. Line up the hole in the center of the coil, one on top of the other. Leave space to insert your coin.<br /><br />6. Slip the silver cuff on the coin, line up spiral holes with hole in coin and insert 14 gauge copper. Trim copper within 1/16” on each side of coin.<br /><br />7. Gently, using chasing hammer, tap on copper wire in a circular motion, creating a mushroom shaped head on each side of the wire. This will hold your cuff on the coin. Continue working until there are no more rough edges on the copper and the cuff is securely fastened to the coin. It should not move or wiggle at all. Take care not to hammer the silver spiral. Take your time with this step.<br /><br />8. Choose a word or phrase to stamp on the copper washer with metal stamps.<br /><br />9. Place one end of small chain on jump ring, thread on washer, place other end of chain on jump ring making a loop. Place jump ring on coin charm.<br /><br />10. Attach jump ring to charm and add to bracelet or necklace.<br /><br /><br />Note: I learned this technique at my local bead store, Nomadic Notions, Austin, Texas.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35631627.post-1160282943962687502007-01-04T09:43:00.000-08:002007-01-04T23:24:39.046-08:00Trudy McLauchlan<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/1600/da09.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/400/da09.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.picturetrail.com/playingintheattic">Trudy McLauchlan's</a><br />TRUDY McLAUCHLAN's charm began it's life as a collaged Artist<br />Trading Card measuring 2.5 x 3.5 inches. The card was part of a<br />swap with the Theme "Dream Time" (and who hasn't dreamt of flying<br />with gorgeous butterfly wings?) for the 2005 Melbourne Paperific<br />Expo.<br /><br />Using a vintage page from a store catalogue, circa 1930s, Miss Leah<br />McKinley was proudly photographed due to her winning the judges 1st<br />Prize of Beautiful Bathing Girl Competition! This image was scanned<br />through the computer and reduced in size, given butterfly wings and<br />other paper collage elements.<br /><br />To then transfer this ATC to charm size, again it was scanned and<br />reduced in size on the computer. Trudy then glued the image to a<br />shop-bought brass frame with loops either end. To give the charm a<br />glass-like finish a layer of Papier was applied to the top of the<br />collage.<br /><br />After a fun and lengthy trip to the bead shop (you can't rush some<br />things!), two coloured beads were added to the bottom of each charm<br />to add a dangly, frivolous-type finish to the Bathing Girl Butterfly<br />charm. These beads were very fiddly to thread so Trudy enlisted the<br />help of some little fingers, daughters Zoe and Margot were part of<br />the making of these charms. And they think they're going to wear it<br />when it arrives in Oz!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35631627.post-1160323537308392212007-01-04T09:02:00.000-08:002007-01-04T23:07:32.899-08:00Edina Tien<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/1600/1451.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/400/1451.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.edinatien.blogspot.com/">Edina Tien</a><br /><br />My charms are made from glass flower vase pebbles. The image is from a Teesha Moore collage sheet, and I digitally added the word “dream.” After printing out the images, I attached them to the pebbles which were then soldered. Detailed instructions below…<br /><br />Supplies:<br /><br />• rubbing alcohol or window cleaner<br />• glass flat-backed pebbles (from floral dept of craft store)<br />• images printed on paper<br />• dimensional adhesive (such as Diamond Glaze™)<br />• copper tape<br />• bone folder<br />• soldering supplies (flux, lead-free solder, soldering iron, etc.)<br />• jump rings<br />• baking soda<br />• water<br />• paper towels<br />• fine steel wool<br /><br />Directions:<br /><br />1. Clean glass pebbles with rubbing alcohol or window cleaner<br />2. Adhere pebbles to image with dimensional adhesive; allow to dry overnight, then cut away excess paper<br />3. Copper tape the back of the pebble; cut away excess tape<br />4. Copper tape around the edge, crimping down excess tape toward the back of the pebble<br />5. Burnish with bone folder to firmly secure copper tape to the glass<br />6. Solder and add jump ring<br />7. Use paper towel and mixture of baking soda and water to neutralize and wipe away excess fluxm then use damp and dry paper towels to wipe away residue<br />8. Polish with steel wool, then use damp and dry paper towels for a final cleaningUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35631627.post-1160322383309514272007-01-04T08:35:00.000-08:002007-01-04T23:07:03.575-08:00Shari Beaubien<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/1600/Image-080AEBFC4DA311DB.0.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/400/Image-080AEBFC4DA311DB.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.sharibeaubien.com/"><br />Shari Beaubien</a><br /><br />These little charms evolved simply because I didn't know how to solder! I wanted to create the look of a glass charm, housed inside of a frame. Sometimes necessity <em>is</em> the mother of invention. Here's what I came up with:<br /><br />1. Stain watercolor paper with coffee. (Immerse paper in regular, brewed coffee for several seconds. Remove and allow to dry.)<br /><br />2. Cut squares from stained watercolor paper, measuring 1" x 3/4".<br /><br />3. Create a base for each piece of paper using polymer clay. Roll the clay thin and press the cut watercolor paper down into the clay. Trim around the edge, leaving a very thin margin of excess clay. Round the edges of the clay upward slightly around the paper to create a little tray. Bake according to manufacturer's instructions.<br /><br />4. Once cool, create a mini-collage on the paper side. I used fabric, color copies, collage paper, paint, and permanent marker.<br /><br />5. Fill the interior cavity of each charm with resin. Follow the manufacturer's instructions in order to eliminate air bubbles and cure completely.<br /><br />6. Finish by spraying each side of the charm with a coat of gloss varnish. Once dry, drill a small hole at the top, add a jump ring, and tie with a pretty ribbon.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35631627.post-1160494877124960612007-01-04T08:16:00.000-08:002007-01-04T23:02:35.710-08:00Kathy Wasilewski<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/1600/266094417_169cfa5700.2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/400/266094417_169cfa5700.2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.alteredantiquity.com/">Kathy Wasilewski</a><br />I have never been a jewelry-maker, thus this was the 1st time that I have ever created something along these lines. I went to my local bead store and found some 2-sided sterling silver faces and some brass "tags" that resembled a body. Thus, the idea of an angel was born! I was able to find some sterling silver beads that looked like wings, and some small round disks to act as a halo.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/1600/266094414_178b1583c0.2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/400/266094414_178b1583c0.2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />After adding patina to the brass tags, I decided that it needed just a little something more to add interest. Out came the dapping block, and I was able to add 3 small "bumps" to the base of the tag. Since the faces were two-sided, I wanted to add a little more finishing to the back of the charm, so I added some small rhinestones into the indentations that were made by the dapping block. Overall, I am quite pleased with the finished result. I just hope that they hold together!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35631627.post-1160320551414125462007-01-04T08:14:00.000-08:002007-01-04T23:06:42.075-08:00Liz Smith<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/1600/ee9c.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/400/ee9c.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://lizsmith.typepad.com/alterations">Liz Smith</a><br /><br />I love using recycled items in my work, so started with used bottle caps that i sanded down and aged using a rusting solution. then i cut circles from decorative paper using a circle punch and stamped mini tags with a text stamp using staz-on black ink. i attached eyelets to the tags and tied thread bows through them. i printed out the word "believe" on the computer and them assembled each mini-collage before gluing them into the bottle caps. i used resin (my first time using this stuff!!) on top of the assembled bottle cap collages to seal and protect them. to make the bead dangly, i drilled a hole in the bottom of each cap and then put a jump ring through it. i then strung beads onto a length of copper wire, twisting it as i went to secure them. then i just attached the beads to the jump ring and closed it! easy!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35631627.post-1160493402689286422007-01-04T08:03:00.000-08:002007-01-04T22:59:03.577-08:00Debra Cooper<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/1600/e219-1.0.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/400/e219-1.0.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.littleblackkitty.typepad.com/">Debra Cooper<br /></a><br />How-to:<br />For fabric bead: wrap a small strip of fabric around a wooden or<br />metal skewer. While holding the fabric in place, wrap a stitched<br />strip of acrylic felt (kunin felt) over the fabric overlapping the<br />edges and pin in place. Heat fabrics with a heat gun until the felt<br />begins to melt and pieces of the under fabric show through. Let the<br />pin and bead cool before removing it from the skewer. You can then<br />cut the bead to size with scissors. To add more strength to the<br />fabric bead, wrap it in a 6 in. piece of thin gauge wire tucking the<br />ends into the fabric.<br /><br />Add fabric and glass beads and metal charms to a 2 in. eye pin. Use<br />needle nose pliers to make another loop at the end of the pin to<br />dangle more beads or a charm. Add jump ring to the top of the charm<br />to finish.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35631627.post-1160751746710558912007-01-04T07:58:00.000-08:002007-01-04T23:12:14.172-08:00Chris Young<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/1600/6309.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5484/3968/400/6309.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.chrisyoungart.com/">Chris Young</a><br /><br />"Face" Charm Instructions<br />What You Need: White shrink plastic, 2 inch round punch, dye inks<br />(colors - mustard, sepia, olive, and coffee), Diamond Glaze, face<br />rubber stamp, copper wire, miscellaneous beads, heat gun, small<br />paintbrush, and jewelry pliers.<br /><br />What To Do: First punch 2 round circles from the white shrink<br />plastics, and shrink both pieces of plastic with the heat gun. On a<br />heat resistant surface, heat one piece of shrink plastic until it is<br />very soft and then immediately push the rubber stamp image into it<br />(pressing firmly). In a few seconds the plastic will cool and retain<br />the debossed image of the rubber stamp. Flip the debossed piece of<br />plastic face down on work surface and lay a 4 inch cut piece of copper<br />wire across plastic. Lay the second piece of plastic over the top of<br />the wire sandwiching it between the two pieces of plastic. Heat the<br />top piece of plastic (holding the heat gun right above the plastic)<br />until it becomes soft. Immediately push the rubber stamp image into<br />the plastic and press down firmly. The second piece of plastic will<br />retain the rubberstamp image and will bond to the first piece of<br />plastic with the wire in between. (The image on the first piece of<br />plastic that is face down will be protected enough to keep the<br />original face image.)<br />Put miscellaneous beads of your choice onto the wire and bend the wire<br />with the jewelry pliers. Make a loop at one end to connect to a<br />bracelet or necklace, and make a decorative swirl at the other end to<br />keep the bead from falling off.<br />Mix a small amount of Diamond Glaze with a drop of ink (making several<br />different colored puddles). Using a small paintbrush, paint the<br />ink-stained Diamond Glaze onto the surface of the shrink plastic. (It<br />is okay to let one color run into another color, but do not let the<br />colors become too muddy.) Let the piece dry and then flip it over and<br />paint the opposite side. When completely dry (usually several hours),<br />attach the charm to your bracelet or necklace with the loop you made<br />in the copper wire at the top of the piece.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1