~Let's Play Tag~ NEW Online Workshop~Starts May 21st

~WELCOME TO LETS PLAY TAG~

In this Brand New Workshop we will explore all the possibilities of creating  journal tags, gift tags and any other tags you can think of! By using color, embossing, texture and mixed media we will use our imagination to create beautiful and unique tags! The workshop starts on May 21st and on that day you will receive a  password to use with the video links provided on this page. Below I have put together a supply list so you can have everything ready for the first day of class!  I'm so happy you all have joined me and that we will  all go on this fun journey together!

~Supplies~

Big Kick Embosser and folders for Texture Embossing

Manilla  or white tags ( all sizes as many as you want to create), time cards,library cards, postcards,gift tags... anything you would like to use that is sturdy enough for paint,sprays etc

Matt Medium, DeCoupage, Mod podge etc

Modeling Paste

Spray Fixative

Washi Tape, Ribbons, lace ect

Big Brush Markers, Pitt pens,Signo Uni ball white and black pen ( I also  like to use the gold and silver ones too),Gelli Roll gel pens,Gelatos

Ink Sprays ( Dylusions, Heidi Swap, Prima etc)

Acrylic Paints ( craft paint is fine for general use) Optional-  Distressed Crackel paint,Lumeire, paint pens and ColorArte Radiant Gel paint http://www.colourarte.com/radiant-gels.html 

Glitter Gel

 Assorted "Pearl Pens" by Viva ( Joanne's carries them - Gold is my Fav!)

Drawing inks ( Dahler and Rowney, Dr Martin ect)

Alcohol Inks

Blending Solution and blending tool

Ink Pads- Black and Assorted Colors ( Archival and Distressed)

 Assorted Stamps ( quotes, letters, texture etc)

 Assorted Embossing powder and Embossing Ink

Collage Papers

Stencils

Texture tools,brushes,spray  water bottle

* Please don't feel you need to go out and buy all the supplies.. I just tried to make a broad list of all the things you can use in creating the tags

I look forward to having fun with you all!!

Here are the videos.. click on the link to take you to them and use the password e-mailed to you for access! You will have 1 full year to access the videos~ Have fun and enjoy!!
Winner of Goody Bag will be posted May 21st at 6pm!
~~~~~~AND WE HAVE A WINNER!!~~~~~
Kathryn Bonner !! Congratulations!!

Video 1

Video 2

Video 3

Gypsy Wrap Bracelet Workshop

~Gypsy Wrap Bracelet On Line Workshop~

WELCOME to my NEW online workshop "Gypsy Wrap Bracelets"! In this workshop you will create these beautiful one of a kind wraps and adding your own touch to make them yours! We will be using hand dyed Sari Silk , Chiffon Silk  and reclaimed  Sari Silk for the main component in our designs. Adding layers of glass seed beads, crystals, silver plated or pewter beads / charms and many other fun adornments! I will offer you a handful of variations on the main design as well!  I will be offering Sari Silk on my website also at www.indigoearth.artfire.com

These lovely bracelets are wonderfully light to wear, very Bohemian and very fun!! I will be posting the links  for the workshops here and will e-mail you each the password on April 1st. 

This workshop will be open until Oct 1st so have fun and enjoy!!

~Supply List~ ( per bracelet)

Sari Silk ( 3 ribbons at 3 yd lengths each per bracelet)

 2-2 1/2 yds of 1mm leather string

 6mm Glass seed beads- several colors

Glass roundell beads or other large hole beads -2

Large hole metal beads- 2

Crystals beads-  6mm-6-8

Small spacer beads-4 mm- 12- 20

Metal focal beads- 6-8 mm- 6

Hypo Cement

I now have Sari and Chiffon Silk available on my website ~ you have a choice between 2 ribbon Cards ( 3 yds each) and 3 ribbon Cards ( 3 yds each) These are the same ribbons that I use and  each card is color coordinated . Each card will make one bracelet~ depending on if you want 2 or 3 ribbons for your bracelet~ that is the card you would choose.

Reclaimed Sari and Chiffon Silk 2 Ribbons

Reclaimed Sari and Chiffon Silk Ribbon- 3 Ribbons

~Resources~

I do have a handful of companies that I enjoy working with but also do an ongoing search always looking for new and unique charms, beads and focals!

www.auntiesbeads.com -Beads, focals,seed beads,crystals,charms

www.limabeads.com- Beads, focals,  charms,seed beads, leather, crystals, Sari Silk, lots of goodies!

www.beadaholique.com- beads, charms. focals,seed beads,crystals,leather,inspirational metal tag charms,Sari Silk

www.artbeads.com- Beads, seed beads,leather,inspirational metal tags,focals,charms

www.firemountaingems.com- LOTS of goodies.. everything you could ever imagine for jewelry making!

www.fusionbeads.com

These handful of links should give you a great start to finding wonderful jewelry findings!

****ARE YOU READY GIRLS??!****

LETS GO!

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Have fun and ENJOY!!