Last week, I asked if you'd be interested in some fun jewelry ideas. I'm so happy that all 75 of you enthusiastically said, "YES!" I feel like you've given me the green light to jump into making some fun jewelry projects that I've been wanting to turn my attention to for awhile. So, thank you. : )
Today, I thought it would be fun to share these super fun earrings with you...using Ranger Crackle Paint which I've been playing with lots in my paper arts lately. To start, simply give your bottle of crackle paint a good shake and then dab it onto 2 pieces of thin cardboard that are 1" square each. When dry, rub some charcoal into the cracks to bring them to life. (My talented friend, Kathy Cameron, told me about combining charcoal with crackle paint... love it!)
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Next, cut out 2 inchies from our Nature Silhouettes transparency sheet. And glue them to the crackle background with a strong glue that dries clear. I like Crafter's Pick Ultimate, Ranger Glossy Accents or Diamond Glaze. Press down firmly to adhere the pieces together. When dry, adhere them into the Inchie Photo Charms with the same glue. Push down firmly and be sure to have a slightly damp paper towel on hand to wipe away any excess glue.
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Now to add a bit of bling. On the left is a completed earring. And on the right, it shows the supplies I used to make it: ear wires, jump rings (2 so that they will hang correctly), long head pin and pretty bead.
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Ta da! All done and ready to wear! I'll be posting this as a class on our website next week. It'll show each step in more detail.
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Here I am wearing them. I thought it would be nice for you to see me in them so that you can see what they look like on a person. : ) They match with just about everything I own...black, white and pink...always a good thing. Hmm...these would make nice gifts too.
See you next Wednesday or Thursday with another fun jewelry idea. And hopefully, fingers crossed, some beautiful seahorses, coral and more! (We're still waiting to announce our gorgeous new products until our postal strike is over. Thanks for your understanding.)
Clever and simple....love this project! Plan to share it with a jewelry artist friend!!! Carla Marie Bratt/www.laughingfishstudios.com
Posted by: Carla Marie bratt | June 23, 2011 at 05:13 PM
Nice wrapping of the head pin on top of the bead. =]
Posted by: Chris | June 23, 2011 at 06:55 PM
I love them!! Those Tim Holtz frames make people who don't make jewelry (like me) look like they are true jewelry artists!!
You look GORGEOUS in them!!
xxDaniella
Posted by: Daniella | June 23, 2011 at 07:17 PM
love the earrings....thanks for the project!!!
Posted by: Cynthia Schelzig | June 24, 2011 at 12:50 AM
Those are nice earrings. I also love the way you wrapped the bead. That would be another good class.
Posted by: Linda Karsemeyer | June 24, 2011 at 08:53 AM
very cool!
Posted by: Gena | June 24, 2011 at 11:20 AM
waaay cool! xx
Posted by: Paula Boyd Farrington | June 24, 2011 at 01:27 PM
Oh the possibilities!!!
Posted by: katie west | June 24, 2011 at 05:24 PM
These are beautiful earrings Helga! I am truly impressed by the wrapped beads. These would make great Christmas gifts.
Posted by: Mary Wilkins | June 27, 2011 at 07:03 AM
Beautiful earrings!! Love love love crackle paint and charcoal!!
Posted by: Kathy Cameron | June 27, 2011 at 06:13 PM
these look great Helga! Can't wait to check out the class! The first class on the ceramic animal earrings was wonderful and easy to follow-I even made a pair using the giraffes for a gift. Merci bien!
Posted by: Linda K | June 28, 2011 at 10:41 AM
wow,these crystal jewelry is so Fine and Gorgeous:). Where i get it for my mother?
Posted by: swarovski crystal earrings | May 09, 2012 at 08:28 PM