This wonderful collection was curated by LeslieMaire by Design and features a lovely variety of handmade creations from members of the Polymer Clay Smooshers guild.
To learn more about any of these items simply click on the pictures to be directed to the listing.
Thanks for stopping by!
And don't forget- today's the last day to vote on the theme for the Smooshers next challenge! Just use the poll on the upper right side of the blog to place your vote ;-)
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Blog Roll- It's a Bug's Life!
I know it's been a while since I've posted here, and for that I must apologize. I've been going through some personal issues, having problems with my hand (a very bad thing for a sculptor!), and having problems with my internet connection. In spite of all this I'm going to try to keep up with the Smooshers!
This week's theme for the Blog Roll is It's a Bug's Life! I happen to be very fond of most bugs myself. I've always been a bit of a tomboy, so I was out there in the woods with my brothers collecting bugs, watching ants go about their business, and being amazed by spiders spinning their intricate webs. As an organic gardener bugs are vital to the health of my flowers and veggies (and there are far more "good bugs" than "bad bugs" out there). The variety of bugs in nature seems limitless, and the same can be said of bugs made from polymer clay! Here are just a few samples created by the talented members of the Polymer Clay Smooshers guild.
Here are some cute little bookworms from Amazing Designs. When I was young I raised earthworms and sold them at the local bait shop, and now I encourage them to call my garden home. They help aerate the soil with their tunnels, and earthworm castings (poop) are excellent fertilizer. I'm also an avid reader, so I really like these particular bookmarks!
Unlike many people, I have no fear of bees. I find them fascinating and I always welcome them in my garden. They're such industrious little creatures! And for all the time I've spent with bees buzzing all around me, I've never been stung. I respect their space, and they don't seem to mind my presence among the flowers. I think they appreciate the delightful floral buffet I offer ;-) This Steampunk bee pendant from Desert Rubble is just awesome (and you know this one will never sting- LOL)!
Dragonflies are another of my favorite bugs. When I was younger and lived near a lake I would spend all day swimming with the dragonflies cruising over my head. Sometimes they'd even land on my outstretched hand to take a little rest. Now they patrol my vegetable garden and hunt other insects for me. I've got a few regular visitors that hang out with me all summer long. The way they cock their head when I talk to them (yup, I talk to bugs- LOL) I swear they're listening to me. This beautiful necklace from Dragonfly Serenade is a wonderful way to show your love of this delightful creature!
And who doesn't love butterflies? Dainty, delicate, fluttering through the air, stopping briefly to sip nectar from a flower before floating off again. In spite of their delicate appearance though, these creatures are surprisingly tough. Monarchs fly many miles (all the way from Mexico to the US!) on their yearly migration. Strength and beauty all in a tiny colorful package ;-) This butterfly wing pendant from Drunkenmimes makes me think of the Monarchs I see fluttering around my back yard every summer.
And those are just a few of my favorite bugs, as seen in polymer clay. Be sure to check out all the wonderful creations these artists have to offer! You can click on the pictures to be directed to the product listing, and click on the shop name to view everything they have for sale.
Have a great weekend!
This week's theme for the Blog Roll is It's a Bug's Life! I happen to be very fond of most bugs myself. I've always been a bit of a tomboy, so I was out there in the woods with my brothers collecting bugs, watching ants go about their business, and being amazed by spiders spinning their intricate webs. As an organic gardener bugs are vital to the health of my flowers and veggies (and there are far more "good bugs" than "bad bugs" out there). The variety of bugs in nature seems limitless, and the same can be said of bugs made from polymer clay! Here are just a few samples created by the talented members of the Polymer Clay Smooshers guild.
Here are some cute little bookworms from Amazing Designs. When I was young I raised earthworms and sold them at the local bait shop, and now I encourage them to call my garden home. They help aerate the soil with their tunnels, and earthworm castings (poop) are excellent fertilizer. I'm also an avid reader, so I really like these particular bookmarks!
Unlike many people, I have no fear of bees. I find them fascinating and I always welcome them in my garden. They're such industrious little creatures! And for all the time I've spent with bees buzzing all around me, I've never been stung. I respect their space, and they don't seem to mind my presence among the flowers. I think they appreciate the delightful floral buffet I offer ;-) This Steampunk bee pendant from Desert Rubble is just awesome (and you know this one will never sting- LOL)!
Dragonflies are another of my favorite bugs. When I was younger and lived near a lake I would spend all day swimming with the dragonflies cruising over my head. Sometimes they'd even land on my outstretched hand to take a little rest. Now they patrol my vegetable garden and hunt other insects for me. I've got a few regular visitors that hang out with me all summer long. The way they cock their head when I talk to them (yup, I talk to bugs- LOL) I swear they're listening to me. This beautiful necklace from Dragonfly Serenade is a wonderful way to show your love of this delightful creature!
And who doesn't love butterflies? Dainty, delicate, fluttering through the air, stopping briefly to sip nectar from a flower before floating off again. In spite of their delicate appearance though, these creatures are surprisingly tough. Monarchs fly many miles (all the way from Mexico to the US!) on their yearly migration. Strength and beauty all in a tiny colorful package ;-) This butterfly wing pendant from Drunkenmimes makes me think of the Monarchs I see fluttering around my back yard every summer.
And those are just a few of my favorite bugs, as seen in polymer clay. Be sure to check out all the wonderful creations these artists have to offer! You can click on the pictures to be directed to the product listing, and click on the shop name to view everything they have for sale.
Have a great weekend!
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Smooshers Blog Roll- Green
The theme for this week's Blog roll is Green, which is just perfect at this time of year. Spring is on it's way (don't forget to turn your clocks forward this weekend!), and Mother Nature is starting to add little touches of green here and there. The crocuses are starting to come up, and the daffodil leaves are poking through the soil. Some of my hyacinths are even pushing up through their covering of Fall leaves. We've had a mild winter, so some plants and trees are getting buds even sooner than usual.
And the Smooshers have plenty of fresh green items to share as well! These Green Frog earrings from WyvernDesigns make me think of the Spring Peepers that fill warm Spring nights with their mating calls.
And this Dragon Trinket Box from WishfullThinking has many shades of green throughout. He looks like a Spring Dragon to me ;-)
And here's a beautiful and unique green flower pendant from ValeriesStuff. These remind me of early Spring flowers.
And this Emerald Amethyst Polymer Clay Rectangle Pendant and Earring Set from TTEDesigns is just gorgeous. The colors go together perfectly!
And one final green gem today- a Magical Lime Green 23K Gold Leaf necklace from TonyasTreasures. This is a truly elegant piece of jewelry!
Read more posts on the Smooshers Green Blog Roll from our members at these links http://bmebluprint.blogspot.com/2012/03/perspective-of-green.html and http://dreamweaversdesigns.blogspot.com/2012/03/green-week.html.
Thanks for stopping by!
And the Smooshers have plenty of fresh green items to share as well! These Green Frog earrings from WyvernDesigns make me think of the Spring Peepers that fill warm Spring nights with their mating calls.
And this Dragon Trinket Box from WishfullThinking has many shades of green throughout. He looks like a Spring Dragon to me ;-)
And here's a beautiful and unique green flower pendant from ValeriesStuff. These remind me of early Spring flowers.
And this Emerald Amethyst Polymer Clay Rectangle Pendant and Earring Set from TTEDesigns is just gorgeous. The colors go together perfectly!
And one final green gem today- a Magical Lime Green 23K Gold Leaf necklace from TonyasTreasures. This is a truly elegant piece of jewelry!
Read more posts on the Smooshers Green Blog Roll from our members at these links http://bmebluprint.blogspot.com/2012/03/perspective-of-green.html and http://dreamweaversdesigns.blogspot.com/2012/03/green-week.html.
Thanks for stopping by!
Friday, March 9, 2012
The Final Entries in the Smooshers Celtic Challenge
And here's a look at the last of the entries in the Polymer Clay Smooshers Celtic Challenge. Each of these items was sculpted specifically for this challenge, and each is available for sale in the artist's ArtFire shop. Just click on the picture to be directed to the listing, and while you're there be sure to check out all the other wonderful items available from each artist.
Valerie's Stuff created this beautiful Polymer Clay Celtic Inspired Necklace as her entry for the challenge.
The description reads: This lovely and simple necklace is comprised of five polymer clay pieces - stamped with Celtic inspired designs - which are discreetly accented with glass and hematite beads. The chain is gunmetal (base metal iron).
The overall length of the necklace is 16 3/4" with lobster claw clasp. The center piece is approx. 1 1/4" square and each side piece is approx 1" by 3/4".
The center piece is a wonderful navy granite polymer clay to which I have added a dusting of gold mica powder. The side pieces are a copper colored polymer clay.
LeslieMarie by Design made this lovely Celtic Tree of Life Necklace as her entry.
The description reads: "Crann Bethadh" or the Tree of life is a symbol of power that endures time.
Symbolizing balance between life and nature, the tree is usually depicted with roots to show the balance between Life, Death, and Rebirth. When the roots and branches interlock, this is considered representation of eternity.
The Celtic people believed trees were a symbol of Wisdom, Strength, and longevity. Many Celtic rituals were centered around trees. Trees provided food, warmth and shelter to humans. With their natural cycles of Life, Death, and Rebirth, they were an obvious choice for sacred symbols.
This Celtic Tree of Life pendant is made from polymer clay and copper jeweler's wire. It hangs beautifully from four strands of seed beads and glass pearls. It is finished with a copper S hook.
This Tree of Life necklace sits just below the collar bone when worn.
And this magical Irish Celtic Fairy sculpture is the second entry for CreativeCritters.
The description reads: This Celtic fairy was sculpted by hand using Premo polymer clay. She wears a sparkling green polymer clay dress and her green slippers were painted on with acrylic paint. The laces are thin strings of polymer clay. Her glossy black hair is also polymer clay and has been textured for added realism. Her ruffled wings were made from a blue, green, yellow, and glow in the dark polymer clay cane (which I created just for this project). The veins and outer edges of the wings on both sides glow in the dark creating a truly magical effect. The last picture shows the back of the wings in the dark, although in reality the glowing sections are much clearer and more defined. The pretty fairy is petting and talking to a cross fox, which is a color variant of the red fox and can be found in Ireland. The fox was also sculpted by hand from Premo polymer clay. He has a red and black coat with a white tipped tail and I coated his nose and eyes with high gloss varnish for a realistic shine. I used acrylic paint to add the black coloration to the fox's underbelly, legs, face, ears, back, and tail. The rocks that the fairy is sitting on were also created from polymer clay, as were the yellow flowers at her feet. I mixed equal amounts of yellow and glow in the dark clay, so the flowers also glow nicely in the dark. The sculpture measures 4 1/2 inches tall ans the base is 4 inches wide. I covered the bottom of the base in felt, which I've signed and dated so you know this is an original creation.
I want to thank all of the guild members who entered this challenge, as well as though who have helped promote it. And of course a big thank you to all of our wonderful fans for your support and and comments! And don't forget, there's just one day left to vote on the theme for our next challenge- the poll can be found on the upper right side of the blog.
Valerie's Stuff created this beautiful Polymer Clay Celtic Inspired Necklace as her entry for the challenge.
The description reads: This lovely and simple necklace is comprised of five polymer clay pieces - stamped with Celtic inspired designs - which are discreetly accented with glass and hematite beads. The chain is gunmetal (base metal iron).
The overall length of the necklace is 16 3/4" with lobster claw clasp. The center piece is approx. 1 1/4" square and each side piece is approx 1" by 3/4".
The center piece is a wonderful navy granite polymer clay to which I have added a dusting of gold mica powder. The side pieces are a copper colored polymer clay.
LeslieMarie by Design made this lovely Celtic Tree of Life Necklace as her entry.
The description reads: "Crann Bethadh" or the Tree of life is a symbol of power that endures time.
Symbolizing balance between life and nature, the tree is usually depicted with roots to show the balance between Life, Death, and Rebirth. When the roots and branches interlock, this is considered representation of eternity.
The Celtic people believed trees were a symbol of Wisdom, Strength, and longevity. Many Celtic rituals were centered around trees. Trees provided food, warmth and shelter to humans. With their natural cycles of Life, Death, and Rebirth, they were an obvious choice for sacred symbols.
This Celtic Tree of Life pendant is made from polymer clay and copper jeweler's wire. It hangs beautifully from four strands of seed beads and glass pearls. It is finished with a copper S hook.
This Tree of Life necklace sits just below the collar bone when worn.
And this magical Irish Celtic Fairy sculpture is the second entry for CreativeCritters.
The description reads: This Celtic fairy was sculpted by hand using Premo polymer clay. She wears a sparkling green polymer clay dress and her green slippers were painted on with acrylic paint. The laces are thin strings of polymer clay. Her glossy black hair is also polymer clay and has been textured for added realism. Her ruffled wings were made from a blue, green, yellow, and glow in the dark polymer clay cane (which I created just for this project). The veins and outer edges of the wings on both sides glow in the dark creating a truly magical effect. The last picture shows the back of the wings in the dark, although in reality the glowing sections are much clearer and more defined. The pretty fairy is petting and talking to a cross fox, which is a color variant of the red fox and can be found in Ireland. The fox was also sculpted by hand from Premo polymer clay. He has a red and black coat with a white tipped tail and I coated his nose and eyes with high gloss varnish for a realistic shine. I used acrylic paint to add the black coloration to the fox's underbelly, legs, face, ears, back, and tail. The rocks that the fairy is sitting on were also created from polymer clay, as were the yellow flowers at her feet. I mixed equal amounts of yellow and glow in the dark clay, so the flowers also glow nicely in the dark. The sculpture measures 4 1/2 inches tall ans the base is 4 inches wide. I covered the bottom of the base in felt, which I've signed and dated so you know this is an original creation.
I want to thank all of the guild members who entered this challenge, as well as though who have helped promote it. And of course a big thank you to all of our wonderful fans for your support and and comments! And don't forget, there's just one day left to vote on the theme for our next challenge- the poll can be found on the upper right side of the blog.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
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!
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!
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
More awesome entries for the Smooshers Celtic Challenge
I wanted to give you all a closer look at more of the wonderful entries in the Polymer Clay Smooshers guild's Celtic Challenge. Each of these items was sculpted from polymer clay and was made specifically for this challenge. These items are for sale in the guild member's shops, so just click on the picture to be directed to the listing in their shop. And don't forget to browse around a bit while you're there- you can find all sorts of delightful creations from these artists!
This Celtic Swirl Necklace from Wyvern Designs utilizes the mica shift technique which creates a beautiful effect.
The description reads: This Ghost image or mica shift pendant has been hand made from polymer clay.It is 3" wide x 1.25" high and has a black satin cord necklace with a silver plated toggle clasp. It is approximately 21" long. A coating of Diamond Glaze really brings out the shine and enhances the ghost image of the Celtic Swirl design.
The second entry from Wyvern Designs is this lovely Monogram Celtic Knot necklace.
The description reads: This large Celtic Knot Monogrammed Pendant has been hand made from polymer clay. The pendant is 2.5" in diameter and hangs from a hand made silver artistic wire bail. The chain is 16" long. The letter G has been hand carved from the circle of polymer clay and a border of polymer clay balls have been added to provide a frame. The pendant was then sanded and buffed to a subtle sheen.
DreamweaversDesigns created this beautiful green faux leather stamped Celtic Knot Polymer Clay picture frame.
The description reads: This unique faux leather frame measures 3 1/4 inches wide by 2 1/2 high. The scalloped picture cut out is 1 inch by 1 1/2 inches. After curing, the piece was painted with a green/black mix of acrylic paints, wiped with a wet cloth and re-cured to set the paint. The entire frame was then sanded and the front was brushed lightly with liquid wax to bring up the color. The back has a removable slide for standing.
Thanks for stopping by and sharing in the Smooshers Celtic creativity! Be sure to stop back tomorrow and see what other wonderful items our members created for this fun challenge!
And don't forget to vote on the theme for our next challenge (the poll is on the upper right side of the blog)!
This Celtic Swirl Necklace from Wyvern Designs utilizes the mica shift technique which creates a beautiful effect.
The description reads: This Ghost image or mica shift pendant has been hand made from polymer clay.It is 3" wide x 1.25" high and has a black satin cord necklace with a silver plated toggle clasp. It is approximately 21" long. A coating of Diamond Glaze really brings out the shine and enhances the ghost image of the Celtic Swirl design.
The second entry from Wyvern Designs is this lovely Monogram Celtic Knot necklace.
The description reads: This large Celtic Knot Monogrammed Pendant has been hand made from polymer clay. The pendant is 2.5" in diameter and hangs from a hand made silver artistic wire bail. The chain is 16" long. The letter G has been hand carved from the circle of polymer clay and a border of polymer clay balls have been added to provide a frame. The pendant was then sanded and buffed to a subtle sheen.
DreamweaversDesigns created this beautiful green faux leather stamped Celtic Knot Polymer Clay picture frame.
The description reads: This unique faux leather frame measures 3 1/4 inches wide by 2 1/2 high. The scalloped picture cut out is 1 inch by 1 1/2 inches. After curing, the piece was painted with a green/black mix of acrylic paints, wiped with a wet cloth and re-cured to set the paint. The entire frame was then sanded and the front was brushed lightly with liquid wax to bring up the color. The back has a removable slide for standing.
Thanks for stopping by and sharing in the Smooshers Celtic creativity! Be sure to stop back tomorrow and see what other wonderful items our members created for this fun challenge!
And don't forget to vote on the theme for our next challenge (the poll is on the upper right side of the blog)!
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