Polymer clay is fabulous for many reasons. Not the least of those is that you can make something great the very first time you use the material. Even the kiddos can make fabulous little pieces and the medium lends itself … Read More ...
Tutorial: Star Garland
Lindsay of Delighted Momma had a great design for a simple, sparkly garland. Using a simple cutter, glitter and plain clay she created a great piece for her holiday decor. Being a bead maker I’d probably have made the cut … Read More ...
Tutorial: Saint Nick Decoration
Here’s another offering from Sculpey.com written by Lianne and Paul Stoddard. This Saint Nick decoration is cheery, perfect to perk up your mantel this holiday season.… Read More ...
The Holiday Goodies
I spent the weekend at a huge Christmas show. Sometimes these kill my holiday spirit – nothing like retail for that – but this was a great show. Lots of good music, cheerful people, well organized venue and great sales. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Christmas Tree Decoration
This little tree is clever – you could decorate it however you like – and would be great as a tabletop decoration or a hanging one. The idea of using the baking paper form as an armature is a useful … Read More ...
Tutorial: Bubble Bead How-To
Ponsawan Sila makes great beads AND she shares the how-tos. These ones are great beads with super simple canes for good effect.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Cute Gingerbread Ornament
Continuing along with the theme of Christmas ornaments here’s a video for an adorable version of gingerbread man. As with all ornaments, you could customize or personalize this for the recipient or your own decor. Add a name on a … Read More ...
Tutorial: Snowmen Decoration
These little snowmen are a great Christmas ornament to make with the kids since their little thumbprints are an integral part of the whole deal. As Rachel points out in the tutorial, you could customize the ornament however you’d … Read More ...
Tutorial: Village Planters
This is such a cute idea! Jen and Shannon offer a great tutorial for making little cottage planters from clay. A whole village for your window sill! I’d probably make little house shapes to go around small existing planters and … Read More ...
Winter Holidays and Clay
Winter holidays all full of snowmen and ornaments .
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| Snowman Miniature by ArteTeer | Ornaments by alongcameaspider1 |
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| Christmas Ornament by ClayArtbyDaresa | Winter Necklace by DZHandmadeProducts |
Tutorial: Leaf Napkin Ring
Jeran offers us this simple tutorial for a napkin ring. She makes a leaf bead and slides it on ribbon. You could use any festive shaped cookie or fondant cutter for this and match your ribbons to your decor or … Read More ...
Tutorial: Owl Stitch Markers
Sometimes I hit crafty gold. These adorable stitch markers would be great as charms on anything else or beads. They’re certainly awesome as stitch markers.
Photo by Sarah of RepeatCrafterMe… Read More ...
Polymer Clay Comfort Food
Little holiday treats and comfort food… in clay. Adorable-ness as my sidekick would say.
1. bread collection, 2. Christmas cookies, 3. 2013 Christmas Collection By Mels MIniatures, 4. Pizza and Wine!… Read More ...
Tutorial: Gingerbread Men Decorations
This tutorial is due to the fact that I spent the day making similar items. These make great gift tags and simple craft fair items. In addition to gingerbread men I tend to make doves, stars and sometimes angels or … Read More ...
Polymer Clay Tutorial: Covered Crochet Hooks
I told everyone they are getting slightly awkward clay bowls for Christmas – I’ve been playing with the potter’s wheel the last few months and the regular, non polymer clay – but I have a crochet friend who totally needs … Read More ...