More wonderful entries on the Smoosher's Celtic Challenge

Today I'll be sharing more of the wonderful entries in the Polymer Clay Smoosher's guild's Celtic Challenge.  Many members really stretched their creativity to come up with these pieces, and each one is unique.  All of these items were created specifically for this challenge, and each piece is available for sale in the artist's shop.  Click on the picture to be directed to the listing, and while you're there take a little time to check out the entire shop.  You're sure to find all sorts of wonderful handmade items while you're there!
GEMS PC Creations sculpted this lovely Celtic Stamped Polymer Clay Necklace for the challenge.
 
The description reads: This polymer clay necklace was done using a couple of techniques: stamping on clay with a Celtic design texture sheet and application of a kaleidoscope cane (created by Evelyn Bakos). It was strung with brass chain, brass connectors and jump rings. It comes with a brass magnetic closure. This necklace measures approximately 16" long.
ArtMakers Worlds created this magical Moss Green Fern Covered Fairy as an entry.
  
The description reads: A wee moss color rustic fairy door draped in hanging fern leaves and featuring a faux green opal door window and matching wall charms.
The door handle is made of an old weathered willow branch. And some tall tropical grasses border each side of the door.
I gave the gems a coat of gloss to really help make them look precious.
(everything is made with polymer clay of course.)
So what is a fairy door?
It's an adorable miniature door which you can place anywhere inside your home or out in the garden. By placing a fairy door you will invite mystical Fairies, (including the tooth fairy,) Pixies, Gnomes and all other magical wee folk an inviting entrance to your home for good luck.
Each door is a one of a kind original. OOAK
This Celtic Green Man pendant from CreativeCritters celebrates Celtic mythology as well as Spring.
  
The description reads: The Green Man of Celtic mythology is interpreted as a symbol of rebirth and represents the cycle of growth each Spring. This Green Man pendant was sculpted by hand from green Premo polymer clay. Textured leaves cover his face, which was sculpted on to a piece of clay in shades of brown made to resemble tree bark. Before baking I applied a mix of green, gold, and blue green Pearl Ex powders for a lovely and unique iridescent shimmer. I painted the Green Man's eyes with acrylic paint and sealed the pendant with high gloss varnish. I inserted a twisted green wire into the clay before baking and added liquid polymer clay to guarantee that the wire won't pull out. This pendant measures 2 inches tall and 2 inches wide.
Be sure to stop by tomorrow to see the last of the entries for the Smoosher's Celtic challenge, and don't forget to vote on the the theme for our next challenge!  The poll can be found on the upper right side of our blog.  Thanks for stopping by!

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A closer look at some of the entries in the Celtic Challenge

I wanted to take a moment to highlight a few of the wonderful entries in the Polymer Clay Smooshers Celtic Challenge.  Everyone worked very hard to create these wonderful pieces!
This Celtic Knot Shamrock Polymer Clay Covered Pen from ArtmakersWorlds has beautiful detail.
 
The description reads: Using one of my own polymer clay canes, the celtic knot shamrock, I reduced a piece of cane to various sizes. Some big some small and covered this pen with lucky shamrocks!
The luckiest pen you'll ever own!
 This Celtic Inspired Polymer Clay Cuff from Sharp Art by Dawna is just striking with it's gorgeous red, black, and white colors.
 
The description reads: OOAK bulky polymer clay cuff with unique pattern. Off white and black with red. Sanded and buffed to shine. Two heavy gauge steel wires run through for added strength.
Medium-Small at 6 3/4" inside diameter.
1 5/8" wide tapering down to 1 1/4" wide.
This Celtic Greenman- Spirit of the Forest Magnet from Fantasy Clay is absolutely awesome.
  
The description reads: This Celtic Greenman magnet is the pagan spirit of the forest. His treelike face and leaves show how connected he is to the forest. The face looks as though it is made of wood but it is actually polymer clay.
The tree spirit magnet is 4 inches (10 cm) long and 3 inches (7.6 cm) across. Very strong rare earth magnet are used. They are placed at the top and bottom so no matter how hard you slam the door, this magnet won't fall off.
All of these wonderful items are available for sale and you can view the listing on ArtFire by clicking on the picture, or view the artist's entire shop by clicking on their shop name.
Thanks for stopping by and sharing our creativity!  Don't forget to check back tomorrow for more amazing entries in our Celtic Challenge, and be sure to vote on the theme for our next challenge while you're here!  The poll can be found on  the upper right side of the blog.

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