A Little Mixed Media - Heart Bezel

Hello friends - Monday here for me, Monday evening infact and it has been a productive day.  It is always a great feeling to get some projects finished and photographed - getting them blogged is a whole 'nother show!! LOL!! 

I have used the  largest Bezel in the Spellbinders Media Mixage Hearts One - Bronze and the co-ordinating Die, which I believe may have been discontinued.  I have used some recycled Mixed Media paper, stamping some eclectic images onto it and then coating on both sides using Imagine Creative Medium to seal the paper so liquid does not change it.

I have added some embellishments - they are adhered by drizzling a little Ice Resin into the bezel and layering the embellishment onto it.  Once I was definite I poured in some Ice Resin - I love how it is self doming and dries like jewellers glass - perfect.

Some reasonably chunky glitter has been sprinkled onto the Ice Resin - it is heavy enough to sink slightly and has a great effect.  I am still deciding exactly what I am going to do with it - the options are many - maybe a necklace, on a canvas, bookmark.....to name a few!

This project is lined to the following challenged:

Artistic Inspirations -  ANYTHING GOES + ANYTHING GOES

Crafting From the Heart Challenge - Anything Goes

Incy Wincy Designs - 1 PAPER LAYER ONLY

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge - Anything Goes

heARTful Stamping Challenge - Anything Goes + Stamp

Stamps + Fun = Creativity Challenge - Anything Goes

International Art & Soul - "Dies" 

The Paper Nest Dolls July Challenge - Anything Goes

The Mixed Media World Challenge - Anything Mixed Media + Use Natural Materials

613 Avenue Create Challenge - Anything Goes

We Love 2 Create - Always Anything Creative/Mixed Media Goes

Dragonfly Dreams July Challenge - Anything Goes

Imagine That! CreativePlayground - Anything Crafty Goes

The Corrosive Challenge July Challenge - Anything Goes

Craft Rocket Challenges - Anything Goes

Pixie's Snippets Playground Week - Anything goes

Crafting By Designs - Recycle, Reuse, Repurpose

Word Art Wednesday Challenge Weeks - Anything Goes

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{Hugs}}} and happy crafting!!

Hearts and Roses Bezel

Hello Blog Friends - I have been working on a number of different projects - one thing I love to create is these gorgeous Bezels using all sorts of embellishments and Ice Resin.

Each Bezel is unique and 'shines' in it's own right.  I do make them to sell and am doing this through Treasure Trove Canberra on facebook.  Please feel free to pop over and browse, there are many unique pieces, including furnishings.  My husband upcycles furniture and it sells quickly - some pieces in 20 minutes - nothing stays there too long!!

I have added special touches with the goal of adding warm and interest.  The Ice Resin is jewelry quality and is the most amazing stuff - I love the way glitter seems to float' in it.

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{Hugs}}} and happy crafting!!

A Touch of Paris with Ice Resin

Hello Blog Friends - today I wanted to share a combined project with you.  My DH is a very talented man - he does photography and is also upcycling furniture, which you can see here.  I have to be honest and say that he does all of the hard work!

I create the Bezels that he has added to a few pieces - as you will see.  Don't be fooled - these are very easy to create - and a lot of fun!

I have used the medium Oval Hobnail Bezel.  My images are stickers that is created to co-ordinate with the Bezels, it has been sealed using  Imagine Crafts 'featuring' Tsukineko: Creative Medium.  This is applied to the front and the back of the image and also around the cut edges - then allow to dry.  

Mix equal amounts of Part A and Part B of the Ice Resin (use a small measuring cup for accuracy), stir until clear, using a wooden stirrer, Put aside for 5 minutes for the bubbles to settle.  Drizzle a little bit of Ice Resin into the Bezel and spread it with the wooden stirrer.  Add the sticker making sure it is smooth and no air bubbles underneath.

Add any embellishments, including glitter.  Slowly pour Ice Resin into the Bezel using the wooden stirrer until the Bezel is full - remember Ice Resin is self doming - but be careful not to overfill. 

 Set aside for 24 hours to dry properly.  You will have a finished product with Jeweler quality glass - how good is that!!

The finished Bezels have been added to this beautiful french, shabby screen, adding a lovely 'Parisian' touch - what do you think?!  You can find other projects HERE

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{Hugs}}} and happy crafting!!

Spellbinders - A Gilded Life - Feminine Bezel

Hello Blog Friends, I am popping back to share the last Bezel in this set - this one of for my youngest daughter and has been created using the new Shield Bezel - Large  - A Gilded Life Bezel from Spellbinders.

The Pin  Delicate Pastels Premium Craft Foils Assortment has been cut using the Shield die template and embossed using theMusic Spellbinders® Media Mixáge™ Texture Plate.  I have embellished it using a Silver Letter charm,a Heart Charm, Pink Glass Glitter and Want2Scrap© - Baby Bling.  Finishing off with ICE Resin®.

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

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Spellbinders - A Gilded Life - Bezel Blues

This Bezel has been created for my eldest daughter - she is is not into 'ruffles and frills' but is very artistic, therefore I have not over embellished it, but added some personal touches.  I have used the Heart Bezel - Large  - A Gilded Life Bezel from Spellbinders.   

The Silver Precious Metals Premium Craft Foil has been cut/ embossed using the Hearts die template and the Artisan X-plorer Machine.   I have embellished it using a Silver Rose Charm, Glass Glitter and Want2Scrap© - Baby Bling.  Finishing off with ICE Resin®. 

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

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Spellbinders - A Gilded Life - Rose Medallion

I created using the new Rose Medallion  - A Gilded Life Bezel from Spellbinders.   I created this Bezel using some things I have had gathering on my desk.

 

The Pink Foil from the Delicate Pastels Premium Craft Foils Assortment has been cut using the Crown Circle die template and the Artisan X-plorer Machine. I have embellished it using an earring that has lost it's 'other' and a rhinestone circle from a bracelet that was no longer being worn - one of the 'pluses' of having two teenage girls on the house. 

 ICE Resin® has been added to the base of the Bezel and glitter added, followed by the embellishments and more  ICE Resin® added to fill the Bezel - it is as easy as that!

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

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Spellbinders - A Gilded Life - Fit for a King

I created using the new Crown Bezel - Large - A Gilded Life Bezel from Spellbinders.   This Bezel is for my husband - used the Italian colours, to make it personal for him - it actually is to hang with his Christmas Stocking but we have decided to keep it hanging all year. I have created one for each member of the family and will share those over the coming days.

The Silver Precious Metals Premium Craft Foil has been cut using the Crown Circle die template and the Artisan X-plorer Machine   I have embellished it using a Recycled Button and Want2Scrap© - Pearls.  Finishing off with ICE Resin®.

The bezel itself has Deco Art® Metallic Lustre applied to the raised edges using a

IMAGINECrafts®/Tsukineko® Fantastix™ Multi-Purpose Applicator.

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

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Spellbinders - A Gilded Life - Crown Bezel

 I am back with another Bezel to share with you - I told you it is addictive and believe me - there are many more to come!!  This time I am using the divine Crown Bezel - Large - A Gilded Life Bezel from Spellbinders. 

  

The Silver Precious Metals Premium Craft Foil has been cut/ embossed using the Crown Circle die template and the Artisan X-plorer Machine.   I have embellished it using a Glass Stone and Want2Scrap© - Baby Bling.  Finishing off with ICE Resin®. The Glass Stone is actually rounded but the dimension disappeared using the Ice Resin.

  This is a very quick and easy project - but I have to be honest and say - the Bezel does a lot of the work - don't you agree!!

 Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

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Bourgogne Heart Bezel

The Spellbinders  Media Mixage range is so inspiring - and you don't have to make jewellery to create using it, or be a Mixed Media Artist - to make a unique and timeless piece of 'art from the heart.'

I have used the  Hearts One Spellbinders® Media Mixáge™  Bezel, cutting the Ephemera Papers One  using the Hearts One Spellbinders® Media Mixáge™ Dies#3 (#1 being the smallest)

I have  used Art Institute Glitter, Inc. along with some embellishments from my stash and finished by filling the Bezel with ICE Resin®.

This project is for the following challenges: 

Challenges and candies - Romantic 

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards - Anything Goes 

4 Krafty Girlz - 2 Anything Goes 

Crafting By Designs - Heritage 

Crafty Creations - Charm 

Tuesday Throwdown - Things With Wings (Butterfly embellishment) 

Crafty Bloggers Network - Things with Wings (butterfly embellishment)

Created With Love Challenges - Anything Goes

 Tammy's Scrappin Corner - Anything Goes

 

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you! 

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Spellbinders Vintage Hatpin Bezel Tutorial

 I am sharing the Step by Step Tutorial on the Spellbinders Blog today - this week we are showcasing the Hatpin Bezels - and they are divine.

 I had some special inspiration for this project - you can read about it and see the details by clicking HERE.  I would love you to pop across and check it out, leaving a comment to let me know what you think!

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

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AIR #1 - Photo Transfer Tutorial

 I am excited to be sharing an Artist in Residence for Imagine Crafts/ Tsukineko with you today - it is Artist Choice and after being so inspired by the Tutorial on the Imagine Crafts/ Tsukineko facebook wall, I decided to give Photo Transfer a try!

I have to add at this point I was also greatly inspired (and excited too) to experience John At Imagine teaching a LIVE Class at the Spellbinders Retreat - I made the most of it and took my photos there for this tutorial - with John's permission of course - thanks John! LOL!   I have to say - there is nothing quite like being there - especially when the teacher is such an inspiring artist!  You can see a couple of photos of this Class at the bottom of this post.  BTW - don't you love the new mat from ImagineCrafts Craft Mat- we got to use them and - I have to say - you are going to LOVE it - wipes clean with every ink - even StazOn - but that is another Tutorial! :)

 Imagine Crafts/ Tsukineko Supplies:

• IMAGINE Crafts®/Tsukineko® Fantastix™ Multi-Purpose Applicators
• IMAGINE Crafts® InkBlushers™ 
• IMAGINE Crafts® Creative Medium™  
• IMAGINE Crafts®/Tsukineko® StazOn® Solvent Inks in Teal Blue
  IMAGINE Crafts® Monterey Pine™

  IMAGINE Crafts® PHOTO Elements™

  IMAGINE Crafts® Craft Mat™    

Preferred Promotional Partners:

•  MB1-002 Susan Lenart Kazmer for Spellbinders™ Media Mixage™ Squares One Bezels

Other: Brayer, Cup with water, Ice Resin



Cut/ trim the Photo Chip so it is slightly bigger than the Monterey Pine™ embellishment you are using.  Add some  IMAGINE Crafts® Creative Medium™ using the IMAGINE Crafts® InkBlushers™.

Place the PHOTO Elements™ onto the Monterey Pine™ - face down and use a Brayer to remove any air bubbles.

Add some water to a glass and wet the PHOTO Elements™ using a IMAGINE Crafts® InkBlushers™ as shown in the photo below.

Wet your fingers and roll the paper off the Monterey Pine™ - remember to do this gently otherwise you will remove some of the PHOTO Elements™.  Using a Fantastix™ Multi-Purpose Applicator sponge around the edges using  IMAGINE Crafts®/Tsukineko® StazOn® Solvent Inks in Teal Blue.

Using the IMAGINE Crafts®/Tsukineko® StazOn® Solvent Inks in Teal Blue and the

Fantastix™ Multi-Purpose Applicator, colour the inside of the Spellbinders Bezel.

I have adhered the finished Monterey Pine™ Embellishment into a Spellbinders Bezel using a few drops of Ice Resin, the added Ice Resin over the top - it has given it a fabulous finish and allows the pretty shimmer from the Creative Medium™  to show through.  I have added this to a string of tiny beads I have had sitting waiting for the perfect bling to complete it.

 You can find the Imagine Crafts/ Tsukineko Video Tutorial HERE

and see John in the photo below.

I hope you are inspired to try something different, perhaps step out of your 'comfort zone' - it is easy to create something that is timeless and unique - 'art from the heart!'

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{Hugs}}}

Simple Jewellery Piece Tutorial

This weeks theme at Spellbinders is to create a simple Jewellery piece.  I would love you to pop over and  see just how easy it is to create this Cameo piece and to let me know what you think.  You can see it HERE

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