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 Thursday, April 05, 2012
Teaching Thursdays: Adventure Geode Necklace
By Candie Cooper
Is your little one a "Rock Hound?" Someone
who seeks out rocks and collects them. I don't know many little kids
that aren't fascinated with rocks. This is the second part of the
Boy Jewelry post from before. This project features geode pendants
from Plaid's Inspired Classics line found at JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts.
You will need Geode pendants, leather cord, buttons, large
jump rings and some multi-purpose adhesive.
Open the ring from side to side and attach it to the pendant.
Close the ring so it's snug. Use the multi-purpose glue to
adhere the buttons and pieces to the front of the geode.
String the pendant onto the cord. Tie one end of
the cord around the opposite side cord end in a knot.
Repeat, tying the end of the cord around the opposite
side. This makes it so the knots slide up and down so the necklace
is adjustable in length--no need for a clasp.
After making this necklace, I thought it might be fun
to hide the necklace elements in a shoebox full of dirt. Let your child
excavate the items, to go with the adventure theme.
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Web Wednesday: Mod Podge Birthday Place Settings
Did you know Mod Podge is turning 45
years old this year? I know we can’t believe it either. Time flies when yours
crafting. Celebrate Mod Podge with this beautiful birthday project! If you have
an upcoming birthday for your little one, try creating these birthday place
settings. They are simple to create, and all you will need is some FolkArt
paint, and of course Mod Podge. To find out the additional supplies you will
need, along with instructions for this project, click here.
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Tuesday Tutorial: Camo Bead Bracelet
By: Candie Cooper - To see more creations by Candie visit her, blog Candie Cooper's Journal
Lately, I've been getting requests for boys jewelry. I
love a design challenge! Here are a couple easy ideas that will be in a
two part post. The first will be a tutorial on making camo beads.
The second will be how to make an adventurous geode necklace.
You will need blank spool beads, two or three colors of
Folk Art paint in camo colors (dark green, light green, tan), a comic book,
Mod Podge Matte, extra spacer beads (letters or other), scissors, paint
brush and round black elastic.
I used this green party cup for inspiration. Mix
a 1/2 tsp of paint with 2 tbs of water in a plastic cup.
Drop the beads into the cup and swish around until they
are coated. Put the beads on a piece of plastic to dry, turning them
over after a couple hours for the other side to dry. The plastic
keeps them from sticking.
Put the beads in a plastic container with a drop or two
of light green paint. Put the lid on the container and shake like
crazy!
Use a hairdryer aimed in the container to dry the beads,
add a second color of green, and shake some more.
Repeat this process as many times as you like.
Cut strips of from a comic book to fit inside the spool
ridges.
Use Mod Podge Matte to adhere the papers to the center
of the beads. Use Mod Podge Gloss if you want the beads to be shiny.
While the beads dry, start picking out spacer beads.
String the beads onto elastic and tie the two ends in
a snug knot. Use a drop of glue on the knot for extra security. Stay
tuned for the adventurous geode necklace!
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