tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12578996902570813542024-03-13T06:20:48.995-07:007 items, in 7 days... for 52 weeksA slightly different take on the "create something every day" craft challenge.Mazi Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12723897412357805649noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257899690257081354.post-55028647212710452882013-02-24T15:01:00.000-08:002013-03-30T10:06:12.610-07:00Week 45: Gears GaloreIt's steampunk o'clock again! The more popular the style becomes, the more materials seem to show up at my local craft store. I have to admit, the lure of antiqued metals and gears is too much for me to resist. So in another great showing of my favorite crafting style (gluing things to other things), I decided to work with my considerable steampunk components stash this week.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Clock face, key, and gear pendant on leather. I love these little flat keys from the scrapbooking section at Joanne's! They look great and are super easy to attach to other components.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Clock face, gear, and cameo necklace. I'm really feeling the clock-y goodness this week!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Altered key with clock face, hex nut, crystal, and weathered art-deco style "wings".</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another altered key, this time with gears, scroll work, and a neat little mirror!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Filigree pendant with gears and hex nut. I created a blue patina on the base for the pendant by using the ammonia and salt technique.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Altered key with keyhole, gear, and fan "wings". The fans came from the clearance isle at Michael's, and I just knew they had to go on a key!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And back to clock faces! Clock face with gears and washer on antiqued brass base. The pendant is threaded on leather, and I added a few gears to keep it company.</td></tr>
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<br />Mazi Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12723897412357805649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257899690257081354.post-56615012755004070192013-02-17T20:44:00.000-08:002013-03-30T09:54:06.414-07:00Week 44: Au NaturaleThis week I decided to try and work with more "natural" materials; stone, shell, pearls and the like. In do very much enjoy working with all types of materials but I noticed recently that I had fallen into a "polished gemstones and metal" rut. So I challenged myself to come out of it, and here are the results:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Earrings with shell and freshwater stick pearl dangles. I've had the shell dangles forever, and I'm so glad I finally got a chance to use them!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wire wrapped natural stone and fancy jasper arrowhead. The base arrowhead was a gift from my aunt, the fancy jasper one on top was purchased at Fire Mountain.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Copper wire wrapped driftwood necklace. I'm really happy with how this turned out, and can't wait to start using more driftwood in my designs!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lake stone wire wrapped in steel on leather, with hand-wrapped steel beads. Making wire wrapped beads was super fun, and I'm sure I'll be incorporating more of those into my future designs.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shell and freshwater pearl dangle earrings. I love the iridescence of the black coin pearls! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Matte-finished stone stick necklace, in rainbow of course! I'm falling in love with matte finishes on stones; it really does make them feel more raw and natural.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Empty watch face turned into a pendant! I filled it up with this cool box of old animal teeth I had (don't ask...) and some text from an old book. Then I added some raw quartz point dangles. I'm sorry for the picture quality; for some reason this bad boy was really difficult to photograph!</td></tr>
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It was really nice to get back to working with elements that had a more natural feel. All in all I feel like the natural elements give the designs a softer feel, which is nice. Thanks for checking us out this week, and I'll catch you next time!Mazi Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12723897412357805649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257899690257081354.post-25920407329477598032013-02-10T14:55:00.000-08:002013-03-24T14:57:26.870-07:00Week 43: Copper Bonanza!Copper is pretty much my favorite metal to work with. I really love the warmth of the color, and I love the way it acquires a patina over time. Antiqued or natural, I'm a fan. So I decided to indulge myself this week and use copper in all my designs.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Moss Quartz bead on copper paddle pin with spiral wire wrap. That's a heckuva sentence. </td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-eDS1eVlU-E0TgxJo3fusexnopfPtDfxUmoi-CyxKRI5osx11PCY-mfySifCnqIDGqHoDd3IbcCUKBfKll25_SnQps1o85zycbyHaih45H5EWbjpNvrmBJHO4JMXzGJO7tXaIYEy4dSql/s1600/IMG_7286.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Copper Princess Style Choker" border="0" height="367" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-eDS1eVlU-E0TgxJo3fusexnopfPtDfxUmoi-CyxKRI5osx11PCY-mfySifCnqIDGqHoDd3IbcCUKBfKll25_SnQps1o85zycbyHaih45H5EWbjpNvrmBJHO4JMXzGJO7tXaIYEy4dSql/s400/IMG_7286.JPG" title="Multi-tier Fancy Chain Choker" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Multi tiered copper chain choker.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUoC_J7Muc5xf-DE90WB3sfhXbJuvosaE-zxdyGQMQKUstve9sQLbOhlypB7CZf62RaXNX1ZZkEArstw2jfYOSFvAnoExjV-SCpjCwnfylE-peZ7Gh8fg7KS9ANhbHt7EUaIIcQZleg-rC/s1600/IMG_7295.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Embossed Metal Disc Earrings" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUoC_J7Muc5xf-DE90WB3sfhXbJuvosaE-zxdyGQMQKUstve9sQLbOhlypB7CZf62RaXNX1ZZkEArstw2jfYOSFvAnoExjV-SCpjCwnfylE-peZ7Gh8fg7KS9ANhbHt7EUaIIcQZleg-rC/s400/IMG_7295.JPG" title="Copper and Turquoise Disc Earrings" width="323" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Embossed copper disc earrings. I love my Big Kick! Embossing metal is so much fun, and it's a great way to add texture to your designs.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMr-Cp255Ru0om4DZGNVM3dw7zKDOv1hr9PdJw3l2owbEQJoDHBvx2Yx1Jp6qBWDDQ-L3Sk8d3VawuE6-tsHHjWn7TSRzbfF4HubG-OCVHv5kcyxAtY5DsSPvWkGBfxz_Qhyky3dINEsf8/s1600/IMG_7296.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMr-Cp255Ru0om4DZGNVM3dw7zKDOv1hr9PdJw3l2owbEQJoDHBvx2Yx1Jp6qBWDDQ-L3Sk8d3VawuE6-tsHHjWn7TSRzbfF4HubG-OCVHv5kcyxAtY5DsSPvWkGBfxz_Qhyky3dINEsf8/s400/IMG_7296.JPG" title="Labradorite and Garnet on Copper Necklace" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Labradorite and garnet on antiqued copper eyepins and chain. Simple, but fun!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlTJfzN5b3eMF2RYxZcDYCWFkHjmnrEPeyma07P-Q13nozZ50-GBtzwD8mEI5X9fJbDYVRe57mVZ09D2kjUxVfiz4jF5Rn3OYLm2w-19hudlN4aLajneRHcwvt1B0wwHyI2FJC4ADNE2Dv/s1600/IMG_7305.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlTJfzN5b3eMF2RYxZcDYCWFkHjmnrEPeyma07P-Q13nozZ50-GBtzwD8mEI5X9fJbDYVRe57mVZ09D2kjUxVfiz4jF5Rn3OYLm2w-19hudlN4aLajneRHcwvt1B0wwHyI2FJC4ADNE2Dv/s400/IMG_7305.JPG" title="Copper Tree Branch Pendant" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I found this cool copper disc at Michael's, and I knew it had to be a necklace for me! So I added some dusky purple crystal beads with segments of chain in between. I have a feeling this is going to be one of those necklaces I wear the heck out of.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj84SWrh5lviTC1zS3vYlXLRJfnSK078qdB7VXMnKTve09G0WQco81QByv1vyJKv3XfmdE9NWada6ZemusN9qZr6YGqTJLKzxwDi5_jLlPxD-QHPNRzfBwKt_1X1RxYjHm7QS3GPvYV0OSj/s1600/IMG_7302.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj84SWrh5lviTC1zS3vYlXLRJfnSK078qdB7VXMnKTve09G0WQco81QByv1vyJKv3XfmdE9NWada6ZemusN9qZr6YGqTJLKzxwDi5_jLlPxD-QHPNRzfBwKt_1X1RxYjHm7QS3GPvYV0OSj/s400/IMG_7302.JPG" title="Copper Leaf Earrings" width="335" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Copper plated aspen leaf earrings with fancy jasper accent beads.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlsmoir_K6yGvxhv6GAVgAgjEvBKbxpuNcnQJ_d0s7NdGbsXLg2dJmjNlMbv9GeYPzn2FVdxbBzkOLuBQyts54LjrHWPFqkY9hXA2UWEhoXCwFPQQfHaWU9BqVbad7iJblyWuaIbeuyefK/s1600/IMG_7308.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Wire Wrapped Stone Donut Necklace" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlsmoir_K6yGvxhv6GAVgAgjEvBKbxpuNcnQJ_d0s7NdGbsXLg2dJmjNlMbv9GeYPzn2FVdxbBzkOLuBQyts54LjrHWPFqkY9hXA2UWEhoXCwFPQQfHaWU9BqVbad7iJblyWuaIbeuyefK/s400/IMG_7308.JPG" title="Metalwork Copper and Agate Pendant" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And last but not least, this wire wrapped black agate donut pendant! I used a piece of scrap metal that I had cut a disc out of as the base, then hammered it and punched holes for adding wire. I like that you can see through the donut.</td></tr>
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I know "copper" isn't all that much of a theme, or even a new theme (it was my first!) but the longer this project goes on I find that I'm more motivated by doing what makes me happy than trying to experiment every single week. Still, I do hope to have at least a few new themes over the remaining weeks. We'll see. : )Mazi Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12723897412357805649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257899690257081354.post-64059266491765528692013-02-03T11:15:00.000-08:002013-03-24T14:36:18.924-07:00Week 42: Chip Off the Ol' Block<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
It's no lie, I have a king's ransom in stone chips I've collected over the years. A small country's king for sure, but a king nonetheless. I don't really use them so much as I collect them, and I decided that it was time to put the collection to good use and actually make something. Thus, here are seven stone chip jewelry designs!</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE7QiOpmiojyiM5MFccaToWeXJmfZeA33yKUTaw_W-xDAF5rwxqGsPuet6t4hNlp4XkvpW98HaXhr3QjqbLA9TkmTwpjzIhjH9859Omb0-DU07710lRBs6EACMwDnnhyP1cVl3JTLBQmbw/s1600/IMG_7389.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Stone chip and leather necklace" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE7QiOpmiojyiM5MFccaToWeXJmfZeA33yKUTaw_W-xDAF5rwxqGsPuet6t4hNlp4XkvpW98HaXhr3QjqbLA9TkmTwpjzIhjH9859Omb0-DU07710lRBs6EACMwDnnhyP1cVl3JTLBQmbw/s400/IMG_7389.JPG" title="Sodalite and Quartz Crystal necklace" width="355" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sodalite and quartz crystal necklace on leather. I'm glad I finally found a use for those giant bead cones!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilbIOzXxf2o5VI5x8hSdxMcvm9Wz2P2zcjjW2E2l9XoqR8lIVFKktKrBLF0MnDOf2LQTVWQk-EWlJRw-yBfklWNtt-0iTcMm5oCyTGECQeWiYOnRFRvEhYlGUXGWnOBHrm81_BBKjNXr1n/s1600/IMG_7391.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Stone chip and wire cage pendant" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilbIOzXxf2o5VI5x8hSdxMcvm9Wz2P2zcjjW2E2l9XoqR8lIVFKktKrBLF0MnDOf2LQTVWQk-EWlJRw-yBfklWNtt-0iTcMm5oCyTGECQeWiYOnRFRvEhYlGUXGWnOBHrm81_BBKjNXr1n/s400/IMG_7391.JPG" title="Wire bead cage pendant" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wire cage (with ammonia and salt patina) filled with raw aquamarine chips.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-tVQEkGwadlFmGpcmyxXstfLEQGQZabf3shKFgi6fnU8AvvhIrH9g-rKg_nw-BpEjvgnyi1t5yl_eWx3Pk2cvmsBu5tWt7T8Nv_0kgxkhAFcYtQlH6d2qMAtbZFojX_c0-k4eLrnVV6Sn/s1600/IMG_7395.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Russian Amazonite and Amber Earrings" border="0" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-tVQEkGwadlFmGpcmyxXstfLEQGQZabf3shKFgi6fnU8AvvhIrH9g-rKg_nw-BpEjvgnyi1t5yl_eWx3Pk2cvmsBu5tWt7T8Nv_0kgxkhAFcYtQlH6d2qMAtbZFojX_c0-k4eLrnVV6Sn/s400/IMG_7395.JPG" title="Wire Wrapped Square Earrings" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Russian Amazonite and Amber wire wrapped square earrings</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZuHThmLjyfKZjmNuusNj_T_js8QdvXwhWZBasjCVsdL4YEvgd29vlR9rDe-BiYTYoE16dR54sOry6JyKHdbVh4LARQ4_WO-xHo9zUtpH2fZQ7HCPaK7yElqfw9a_3cKfgC32JnAPMQY0v/s1600/IMG_7399.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Stone Chip on Leather Earings" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZuHThmLjyfKZjmNuusNj_T_js8QdvXwhWZBasjCVsdL4YEvgd29vlR9rDe-BiYTYoE16dR54sOry6JyKHdbVh4LARQ4_WO-xHo9zUtpH2fZQ7HCPaK7yElqfw9a_3cKfgC32JnAPMQY0v/s400/IMG_7399.JPG" title="Tiger Eye and Leather Earrings" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tiger eye on turquoise leather teardrop earrings</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnI7UwSRyqEzBa0yRbH_Ykp6QyEoePSX-UYskrEhnNjVTy6F_G8O_b4atwu-UXoSx-Uu8B6H7Cw-CvgS5Xsp0BGr7X7p0LX7ZtfYU0ipUUWeXKpTUYGV4C7du8zy_EcYWGKM6pTWO8TY22/s1600/IMG_7405.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Garnet, Citrine, Peridot & Amethyst bracelet" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnI7UwSRyqEzBa0yRbH_Ykp6QyEoePSX-UYskrEhnNjVTy6F_G8O_b4atwu-UXoSx-Uu8B6H7Cw-CvgS5Xsp0BGr7X7p0LX7ZtfYU0ipUUWeXKpTUYGV4C7du8zy_EcYWGKM6pTWO8TY22/s400/IMG_7405.JPG" title="Stone Chip Cuff Bracelet" width="290" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amethyst, peridot, citrine, and garnet chip bracelet. Hurray for memory wire!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj777_LGX7Wno64nqXq5LrDP4x52Wfrj-mpPmvKSg-0bxhhqtDG77eEwvWP6as0x8H0XNjzpP4qCCY1VmfaFbXHXHjQTGq6QVHfk5YRJe5gc-S2Ig6Pt3uid1oObrGfY_nu0iSBlVzd6q7P/s1600/IMG_7408.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Rainbow Stone Chip Earrings" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj777_LGX7Wno64nqXq5LrDP4x52Wfrj-mpPmvKSg-0bxhhqtDG77eEwvWP6as0x8H0XNjzpP4qCCY1VmfaFbXHXHjQTGq6QVHfk5YRJe5gc-S2Ig6Pt3uid1oObrGfY_nu0iSBlVzd6q7P/s400/IMG_7408.JPG" title="Chakra Stone Chip Earrings" width="273" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chakra chip earrings. Garnet, carnelian, citrine, moss agate, sodalite, amethyst and quartz crystal.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhguoX9GyBA2xNOEaR5ZPki6jGelfH0UXiCeVFF8CyAlDsRJSZQ5QCz04U38jD8K21vcYL75jexL0r1tR0YsD-Sy6FAAjhLkb7DSyPAhQn1420fuKgDel14-tUTdfAYFatS-KfFEGqT_zUW/s1600/IMG_7409.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhguoX9GyBA2xNOEaR5ZPki6jGelfH0UXiCeVFF8CyAlDsRJSZQ5QCz04U38jD8K21vcYL75jexL0r1tR0YsD-Sy6FAAjhLkb7DSyPAhQn1420fuKgDel14-tUTdfAYFatS-KfFEGqT_zUW/s400/IMG_7409.JPG" title="Obsidian and Amber Necklace" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Two strand amber and rainbow obsidian chip necklace.</td></tr>
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This didn't even begin to put a dent in my stash, but at least it's a start!Mazi Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12723897412357805649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257899690257081354.post-35754533509984382062013-01-27T13:02:00.000-08:002013-03-24T13:07:14.655-07:00Week 41: Dapper WrapperI've been wire wrapping again! When in doubt or too busy to plan out a neat theme for the week, wire wrapping is always a good fall back. It's my favorite type of jewelry crafting and I'm always behind on making designs that I've sketched out. So here are seven that went from paper to reality!<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMaEtvdK6uJPUwGcyZ2bMJmIObXHHbVht7C_QR9TMKCfgRowasBx1xXT5hu8HbzCG7Wec0qORRGVsZEGVWDhw20UDK26a-0eOn-U1BnPJLh0HEFrAUFCXWFFVgUzXaiyHndDDJDpBWEKZ-/s1600/IMG_7453.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMaEtvdK6uJPUwGcyZ2bMJmIObXHHbVht7C_QR9TMKCfgRowasBx1xXT5hu8HbzCG7Wec0qORRGVsZEGVWDhw20UDK26a-0eOn-U1BnPJLh0HEFrAUFCXWFFVgUzXaiyHndDDJDpBWEKZ-/s400/IMG_7453.JPG" title="Wire Wrapped Serpentine Pendant" width="322" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Serpentine and Lapis abstract wire wrapped pendant.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw9ua5Ox8zUcOo_rukrAIVZ5JnnPIS8hH_dziGdAiYzZgxImOIy_zgTWECY2uOOlZjL3-yo2TtuVMquHAa6MIIdHl8fEubjAuAvYbq2xgVeONY_Trkjs6DZS4Px6Xli_r3THgB4XmUZr0l/s1600/IMG_7468.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Spiral and Rectangle Wirework earrings" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw9ua5Ox8zUcOo_rukrAIVZ5JnnPIS8hH_dziGdAiYzZgxImOIy_zgTWECY2uOOlZjL3-yo2TtuVMquHAa6MIIdHl8fEubjAuAvYbq2xgVeONY_Trkjs6DZS4Px6Xli_r3THgB4XmUZr0l/s400/IMG_7468.JPG" title="Wire wrapped dangle earrings" width="286" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shaded wire wrapped earrings. I went from Iolite, to Amethyst, to Lemon Quartz, to Crystal Quartz. These guys are super fun and sparkly!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_zefiqK8Fc3LOIoohi7oxldp9SQxV_sezqtG13RuVWdRZJAZCxyQPwowmMI4rLmo26BsagqEQETM2TbvhPJWNI0s11N_dlKa2H1M3HYakjpmaLQhmd5F_brCW7O8wS1f6cUI-dt3STOlQ/s1600/IMG_7445.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Hammered wire wrapped pendant" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_zefiqK8Fc3LOIoohi7oxldp9SQxV_sezqtG13RuVWdRZJAZCxyQPwowmMI4rLmo26BsagqEQETM2TbvhPJWNI0s11N_dlKa2H1M3HYakjpmaLQhmd5F_brCW7O8wS1f6cUI-dt3STOlQ/s400/IMG_7445.JPG" title="Wirework and agate necklace" width="347" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wire wrapped agate and crystal pendant. I hammered the spirals to give them additional texture, and I'm pretty pleased with the results.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv9q6o_EbXglSkOQYUy-2nPrlkyY7WqYlo4w7tFKJP0TYULhifN1qegNHYA5-rzfZy1qnTYOxHfejEM5gxdzGfym7Jx1rDlRuTrw861PgyGelrNxlnlrJBxg3AzXHXaxckRZgSrePXnzlw/s1600/IMG_7450.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Semi-precious stone mosaic necklace" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv9q6o_EbXglSkOQYUy-2nPrlkyY7WqYlo4w7tFKJP0TYULhifN1qegNHYA5-rzfZy1qnTYOxHfejEM5gxdzGfym7Jx1rDlRuTrw861PgyGelrNxlnlrJBxg3AzXHXaxckRZgSrePXnzlw/s400/IMG_7450.JPG" title="Copper Wire Wrapped Mosaic Pendant" width="295" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mosaic-style wire wrapped pendant. I'm particular fond of this style! I have so many cute, tiny, semi-precious beads that could be used in this way. Stone list goes: Rainbow Moonstone, Garnet, Quartz Crystal, Peridot, Labaradorite, White Moonstone, Chrysoprase, Amethyst, Smoky Quartz, Apatite, Rose Quartz, and Emerald Green Adventurine.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wire wrapped copper tube earrings. I added bits of text tape (Tim Holtz! Which I always say like "Steve Holt!") to the copper tubing, then wire wrapped it and added seed bead accents. Then, I added the key charms so the bottoms didn't look so naked. An empty loop is a sad loop.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wire wrapped amethyst pendant. I don't know where this design came from, but I enjoyed making use of the negative space in the middle of the pendant. I don't usually leave open spaces in my work, and it was nice to try and incorporate space into one of my designs. Even if it felt really weird, like I had somehow left the piece unfinished.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hammered brass washer earrings with copper spirals! Again, making matching spirals is REALLY HARD. The good news is that making spirals is pretty easy, so it balances out.</td></tr>
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Just a few more days until the end of January! I'll be back at least entertaining the idea of doing different themes soon. : ) Thanks for sticking with me, and I'll catch you next time!Mazi Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12723897412357805649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257899690257081354.post-13710378019143717942013-01-20T18:42:00.000-08:002013-03-24T12:44:01.487-07:00Week 40: Hammer Time!Only 12 more weeks to go! It seems impossible to me that I've managed to get this far. And while I haven't been all that great at blog updating, I've been sticking to the crafting portion just fine! As another treat to myself to get thought this crazy busy month, I've decided to break out some of my metalworking tools and go to town! nothing helps relieve frustration better than being able to (productively) hit things with hammers. : )<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhYU5j0iOIHqnAtIyHOVlDYJyfdGVMmEeo5cOm7HAMQOu5kKuCQTyZANuGtg_AIQW1NTgRAa_ad9aiAuxGVRZWesqRCc0T_wWNTcw25InsydEhVh1dqnzRFT4ZPq-kXhMRFwdSS9Aaw0S_/s1600/IMG_7417.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Copper and Amazonite Earrings" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhYU5j0iOIHqnAtIyHOVlDYJyfdGVMmEeo5cOm7HAMQOu5kKuCQTyZANuGtg_AIQW1NTgRAa_ad9aiAuxGVRZWesqRCc0T_wWNTcw25InsydEhVh1dqnzRFT4ZPq-kXhMRFwdSS9Aaw0S_/s400/IMG_7417.JPG" title="Hand Hammered Copper Earrings" width="313" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These earring were made with little bits of copper tube from Lowes that I threaded onto a knitting needle and hammered. I really like hand hammered texture, and I'm glad I finally found a way to incorporate it into projects with dimensional elements instead of just hitting sheet metal. Which is super fun too.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The picture isn't the greatest, but I splayed the ends of this copper bar to keep these cool ocean jasper beads from falling off. I really like "paddle pins" and this was a fun way to use a higher gauge of copper wire without having to loop the ends.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9nxqkrgfZcKmjda77Yk-CUAY_eXGtl9VPE8Uisviel1MNoo-o-Sfdn5Wmali-JxN8xOxztBdFEhtsjh3Yi2uPmiTnoX-crr1FGXH65KuzN3XrrTRkBXVZOUICxRUKjTt17F_vLbuQAtvX/s1600/IMG_7439.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Thunder and Lightning Earrings" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9nxqkrgfZcKmjda77Yk-CUAY_eXGtl9VPE8Uisviel1MNoo-o-Sfdn5Wmali-JxN8xOxztBdFEhtsjh3Yi2uPmiTnoX-crr1FGXH65KuzN3XrrTRkBXVZOUICxRUKjTt17F_vLbuQAtvX/s400/IMG_7439.JPG" title="Hand Hammered Storm Cloud Earrings" width="312" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These are hands down my favorite project of the week. Growing up, a lot of girls I knew wanted to be Rainbow Brite. I wanted to be Stormy! I love thunderstorms, and this was a fun way to incorporate that into my jewelry! I hand cut the shapes from sheet metal (32 ga I believe), then hammered them, torched them to get the nice chocolate patina, and polished the heck out of them to make the texture really pop.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fun with ring blanks! I've had this package of aluminum ring blanks forever, and haven't quite been able to figure out what to do with them. It was my first attempt using these ring blanks, and as such this ring didn't turn out perfect but it doesn't totally suck either. The ring band is hand hammered, and then I threaded an amethyst bead on an eyepin and attached it to the shank.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBcYFfprAxhoV2YU9-2rYlJ7l7ELou5XIRKcPR8oK_I0zlvEIR_LUfgU2d5SEheb-o0Hq-dUvnCY2WRQq3kjKKNTZ9w0lfekIbSiBt9dJ26_YQaoBdWjIEjFOh85U5XtjQgcFilxGuyl9Y/s1600/IMG_7420.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Hand Hammered Copper and Quartz Pendant" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBcYFfprAxhoV2YU9-2rYlJ7l7ELou5XIRKcPR8oK_I0zlvEIR_LUfgU2d5SEheb-o0Hq-dUvnCY2WRQq3kjKKNTZ9w0lfekIbSiBt9dJ26_YQaoBdWjIEjFOh85U5XtjQgcFilxGuyl9Y/s400/IMG_7420.JPG" title="Copper Rings Necklace" width="327" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love copper pipes! This is a fun stacked pendant using three different sizes of copper pipes from Lowes. I hammered the edges to give them texture, then drilled holes in the top of each piece with my dremel. finally, a quartz bead on a headpin attached the whole thing together. This necklace is cool, and I imagine that as it patinas with age it'll get even cooler!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">To go with the ring blanks I mentioned above, I also got a package of aluminum bracelet blanks. This project turned out much better than the ring did. I hammered the blank to give it texture, then formed it on an old pill bottle. (Note to self, pick up bracelet mandrel...). From there I punched holes and wire wrapped some raw aquamarine chips onto the cuff. I really think that the ruggedness of the chips fits the bracelet well. I don't wear bracelets, but I'm going to have a hard time letting this guy go!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitIN49JYZHmFLvR76rxh_-s9MUvOwU-nacLHkSpPJ4qzDT1QcZwJIDefszsts63GqtaHKVC-P2m6kSePyD4e_1vTNVygbOYn4v8P0Ab9sy_5yiYZ2MZW5u7vvD7xnMmXZiC6g5X8j5Pmap/s1600/IMG_7441.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Hand Hammered Copper and Agate Necklace" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitIN49JYZHmFLvR76rxh_-s9MUvOwU-nacLHkSpPJ4qzDT1QcZwJIDefszsts63GqtaHKVC-P2m6kSePyD4e_1vTNVygbOYn4v8P0Ab9sy_5yiYZ2MZW5u7vvD7xnMmXZiC6g5X8j5Pmap/s400/IMG_7441.JPG" title="Wire Wrapped Agate and Crystal Pendant" width="311" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The storm earrings just barely edged this guy out for "favorite of the week". I traced the agate slice onto sheet metal, then cut around the shape in an abstract, free-form sort of style. Then I hammered that bad boy for texture, punched holes around the stone and wired it in place. Once I realized that I could fit some quartz square tube beads in between the stitches to make a kind of stone bezel setting I was all over it. this is one of those rare perfect projects that turns out better in reality than I pictured it in my head. It was exactly the pick me up that I needed!</td></tr>
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All in all, hammering a bunch of items really did help relieve some of the pent up frustration from the past week. It's nice to take something tense and transmute it into something productive. Hurray for creativity, keeping me from hammering people since 1995!Mazi Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12723897412357805649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257899690257081354.post-82210887603394158132013-01-13T14:03:00.000-08:002013-03-24T12:47:16.808-07:00Week 39: Shooting GallerySorry to be short this week, but work is exploding all over the place! I kept the bullet theme going from last week as I still had some designs rattling around in my head, and well... here they are!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shot gun shell pendant! I had a fun time sawing off the plastic part of the shell to get just the cool "top" piece. There's got to be a better way to do that, but so far the internet has been no help. : )</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crystal tipped bullet earrings with sheet music. I'm so glad I got this cool sheet music tape from Michael's! It's a Tim Holtz product, and it fits these bullet casings perfectly! If it takes color well, it'll be the perfect accent, and I can guarantee that I'll have a rainbow of these earrings in no time.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Cz1JQ5kNyaqpvWE0YJXDN_RohPoEpQor1CqZruIikqkGmfeVPUai1r3GpmuvCHRfwEV6dzKuWN2-ryFhyphenhyphenH77PaZqLZj58KUpUretgcfEuf8_E5P4zYTAFvj10FaFn4bpZIysmUk8lU5u/s1600/IMG_7373.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Brass Flower Made From Bullet" border="0" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Cz1JQ5kNyaqpvWE0YJXDN_RohPoEpQor1CqZruIikqkGmfeVPUai1r3GpmuvCHRfwEV6dzKuWN2-ryFhyphenhyphenH77PaZqLZj58KUpUretgcfEuf8_E5P4zYTAFvj10FaFn4bpZIysmUk8lU5u/s400/IMG_7373.JPG" title="Bullet Flower Necklace" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bullet flower pendant on leather! This bad boy was actually harder to make than I thought it would be. My tin snips cut the casing just fine, but cutting it did harden the metal significantly rolling up the ends by hand was a challenge. Maybe if I ever get around to getting a micro torch I could anneal it, because I really like this design and want to play with it some more but my hands really don't like it at all.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Two, that's right TWO crystal points in a wire wrapped bullet. Could i be any happier? Plus I'm excited about the raw crystal accents on the necklace itself. I rely an awful lot on chain to present a finished pendant, and it's nice when I have a cohesive idea for a full necklace.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Triple bullet wire wrapped pendant. I wonder which one is jut right?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bullet casing with stone and bead fringe. I really had fun making this; putting together the "dangles" let me go through a lot of beads to find the right colors and textures I wanted, and who doesn't love that?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And finally, another "bullet tip" pendant. I''m so happy I saved the bits I cut off with my pipe cutter. Just goes to prove that crafting is great for justifying my hoarding instincts!</td></tr>
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Well, I'm out of bullet ideas but certainly not bullets; I haven't even made a dent in the five gallon bucket I was gifted awhile back. But unless I can come up with some relatively unique ideas in the next few days, i think this round of bullet crafting has run its course. Thanks for stopping by, and I'll catch you next week!Mazi Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12723897412357805649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257899690257081354.post-66163287793730008372013-01-06T12:00:00.000-08:002013-03-24T12:49:48.553-07:00Week 38: Bullets Galore!This month is set to be the most challenging month so far in keeping to my 7 things a week plan. January is by far the busiest month at work and it's going to take up a lot of time and energy. So I'm going to try to stick to doing projects that I really, really love as an incentive to get though this month while still keeping my goals, my job, and my sanity. Well, ok. I lost that last one awhile ago but you can't blame a lady for trying! : ) And do you know what I really love? Bullet jewelry! And excitingly, I had the though a few days ago that I could probably cut down the bullets I have with my pipe cutter (thanks Lowes!) which would give me more design options.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These tassels came off the ends of a very pretty strand of iolite that I ordered from Fire Mountain. They were too pretty to throw away! Once I looked at them I realized that the ends would fit into the smallest of my bullet casings, so of course that had to happen right away! I love the way they look, but they are super tickley to wear!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bullet Chakra necklace! The lighting wasn't ideal for photo taking, so you can't really see the colors well. I used red tiger eye, orange quartz, yellow tiger eye, adventurine, stabilized turquoise, lapis, and amethyst to create the "rainbow".</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I saved the tips that I cut off some of the bullets, thinking I could use them and this is what I came up with! I don't know that you can really tell it was ever a part of a bullet to begin with, but that's kind of the point. Plus, chain fringe makes everything better.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4lW8ehQGMisVSbWdQETleho8wdSf3TZi029UQheNIoz-arcv0R5QpumCAeezr8n9kdQTr0yX3NokZgT2r50zwlnnpcqDGXbXVMoP8myR7V4z1I8daHbYBqJuXBW1RlDO9hGb_p8vo0NRh/s1600/IMG_7344.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Cascade Style Amethyst Bullet Necklace" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4lW8ehQGMisVSbWdQETleho8wdSf3TZi029UQheNIoz-arcv0R5QpumCAeezr8n9kdQTr0yX3NokZgT2r50zwlnnpcqDGXbXVMoP8myR7V4z1I8daHbYBqJuXBW1RlDO9hGb_p8vo0NRh/s400/IMG_7344.JPG" title="Amethyst and Bullet Casing Necklace" width="326" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bullet casing and raw amethyst "cascade" style necklace. Lots of little bullets with one big honkin' bullet at the end. I'm super fond of this piece. I think the gold and the purple look very nice together.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another cut-off bullet tip repurposed to be a kind of bead cap. The way the round beads fit into the ends made me really happy. It's a neat little pendant, and it may have to come live in my jewelry closet. That's right; not box, closet. : )</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Glass heart with crystal tipped bullet accent. 'Nuff said.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGkRbvxgBHrgNnpzMVH4upoz3M2tYYMdHiANBq9Q72r7NL0Kej230kvhIPC9tw-kl_JGwsSSbSiQlS67qlzaVj13pGnorL8Cw5BJJywX9Ztz4ZrXTaXfha1UNl4OSoJLtp1RbE4kosy6Vr/s1600/IMG_7360.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Bullet casing beetle wing style necklace" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGkRbvxgBHrgNnpzMVH4upoz3M2tYYMdHiANBq9Q72r7NL0Kej230kvhIPC9tw-kl_JGwsSSbSiQlS67qlzaVj13pGnorL8Cw5BJJywX9Ztz4ZrXTaXfha1UNl4OSoJLtp1RbE4kosy6Vr/s400/IMG_7360.JPG" title="Iridescent bullet casing necklace" width="273" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And here is the most time-consuming project of the week! I treated the bullet casing and all the brass leaves with alcohol inks to add some color, then sealed it with nail polish (I find that alcohol ink on metal can be tacky to the touch if left unfinished). I've always loved beetle wing jewelry, but I've been too poor to afford any so this is the next best thing!</td></tr>
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I think to keep the momentum going I'll do bullets again next week, which I think will officially make bullets the most used theme of the year. Congrats bullets, for being an awesome jewelry component.Mazi Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12723897412357805649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257899690257081354.post-4498745185771654902012-12-30T19:05:00.000-08:002013-03-24T12:49:58.100-07:00Week 37: Gifty GoodnessAhahahah! CHRISTMAS IS FINALLY OVER! Not that I don't enjoy the holidays; I've made my peace with them as an adult. Having a super cool family / friends group helps a lot, and having a two year old (almost!) nephew really brings the holiday spirit home. But I've been going crazy because I've made a bunch of cool things that I couldn't post for fear of spoiling some of my gift surprises. So here's what I whipped up in the last seven days for gift giving purposes:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shoulder-duster style long quartz crystal earrings with peridot, amethyst, and citrine accents. </td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUO6XhY2AQDq89tUB-CwSBrbkPUmAdPf8Eoq81z_OC1DBbuitcqw9hVltieez3Gn_JTDWqmEcwB4rO-pPNSqHPoxdIjmUfiR4x3uDPqIUQBintBl9Ewibs8D4s4nRW7fvRWHq8DL2-WFea/s1600/IMG_7242.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Wire Wrapped Text Pendant" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUO6XhY2AQDq89tUB-CwSBrbkPUmAdPf8Eoq81z_OC1DBbuitcqw9hVltieez3Gn_JTDWqmEcwB4rO-pPNSqHPoxdIjmUfiR4x3uDPqIUQBintBl9Ewibs8D4s4nRW7fvRWHq8DL2-WFea/s400/IMG_7242.JPG" title="Chandelier Crystal Necklace" width="313" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Altered chandelier crystal pendant. I faux antiqued some text from a magazine using Distress Inks, then tore up the page and modpodged it onto the back of the crystal. A little wire wrapping at the top finished it off nicely. I like this so much that when time permits (haha) I'm going to make one for myself!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlRBAQOWN_0k9wRHs50t6j6fx7svPR8O9UTzne5DVrkzUdh-TRX4S3vLVgz1BvIW5BgqJpPwlJOHfOYgnqm0OpNxyYg2H3lZA0U6xU_ohkWwamrul2nXRBjLpZqSzCDmEF1J9JZe2SriUw/s1600/IMG_7247.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Wire Wrapped Copper and Stone Earrings" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlRBAQOWN_0k9wRHs50t6j6fx7svPR8O9UTzne5DVrkzUdh-TRX4S3vLVgz1BvIW5BgqJpPwlJOHfOYgnqm0OpNxyYg2H3lZA0U6xU_ohkWwamrul2nXRBjLpZqSzCDmEF1J9JZe2SriUw/s400/IMG_7247.JPG" title="Copper Wirework Earrings" width="291" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wire wrapped copper earrings. I don't know what kind of stone this is, but it's a really pretty blue. The stones came from the big batch of stuff that Ruby gave me. It's the gift that keeps on giving! </td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ6a670_hILhX5XEV69NPqkteujsf7OIq6YnIdecaNSKEo_KLvO2oaZOQ_zRLlz7ikIlBDjUFAdJsol1ib9rT9EF4FCuYho1Nwj1jexub8h7vhJ1DPi_1_uf-y6SaA3mIFM_-lgTyvhg4w/s1600/IMG_7249.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Fluorite and Amethyst Herringbone Wire Wrap" border="0" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ6a670_hILhX5XEV69NPqkteujsf7OIq6YnIdecaNSKEo_KLvO2oaZOQ_zRLlz7ikIlBDjUFAdJsol1ib9rT9EF4FCuYho1Nwj1jexub8h7vhJ1DPi_1_uf-y6SaA3mIFM_-lgTyvhg4w/s400/IMG_7249.JPG" title="Three Stone Herringbone Wrap Necklace" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amethyst and fluorite pendant. I have a friend that really loves the look of the herringbone style wire wrap, so I decided to see what I could do with a multiple stone style design. It's big, but it's pretty cool. I may be the most excited about giving this one away. : )</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And for the nature lover, a very minimalist wire wrap leaf design. No bells or whistles, just a leaf silhouette with some curly vines. My husband thought they were strawberries, which I think would go over with the intended recipient just as well as leaves would.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Copper wire spiral earrings. I'm terrible at making wire wrapped earrings because it's so hard for me to create a duplicate of a design, and these were no exception. Making matching spirals by hand is really hard! :)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz_NAkQoWQeIWFtI6kJ11crIQTWmPk4Q0WooF4G132mGXlGC_E1A_0EKwaEwuxYXyrbZKNxOS_TZownyypns7Nfgn_QHSZc2HhJxWFwtc3uGOg-6a-yGvUXfKdR5FCkO1ufiPCGWkfiFpu/s1600/IMG_7260.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Multi-stone Wirework Pendant" border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz_NAkQoWQeIWFtI6kJ11crIQTWmPk4Q0WooF4G132mGXlGC_E1A_0EKwaEwuxYXyrbZKNxOS_TZownyypns7Nfgn_QHSZc2HhJxWFwtc3uGOg-6a-yGvUXfKdR5FCkO1ufiPCGWkfiFpu/s400/IMG_7260.JPG" title="Wire Wrapped Fan-Style Necklace" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And finally, the "ripple" style wire wrapped necklace. It's a super fun way of getting a lot of stones into one wrap, and I expect I'll be messing around with this design more in the future.</td></tr>
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Sorry to be short this week but the New Year is calling! I've got to go out and buy sauerkraut (it's a family tradition to eat a little on New Years Eve for good luck), and get ready for my sister's birthday. Whoo! Happy New Year everyone!Mazi Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12723897412357805649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257899690257081354.post-40158671655113395072012-12-23T10:41:00.000-08:002013-03-24T11:15:03.713-07:00Week 36: I Feel Special<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
It's been pointed out to me that while I make an awful lot of stuff, I don't normally make things with myself in mind. So this week, I decided to only make things that I knew I would use, and use regularly. It turns out that my aesthetic is mostly black and silver based. Big surprise there! But it's kind of neat; I feel like I have a cohesive "line" of accessories for my everyday use now. So, uh, Merry Christmas to me?</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hat Pin! Just not in the traditional sense. I love adding a bit of extra flare to my hats. The button was a super cool find at Joann's, and I used epoxy clay for the first time to put the feathers and button together on the pin back. For a first attempt I'm pretty pleased. Plus, giant feather poof for my hat!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoVQ_W_TegFAr7HlhXVGoEOucFSHujabsjKuBPZFN5TpDBCUHJT3Rux8dM-WW-W-kG3IhH3T_hC6MN0eFAi4aJRd2OleqGmApjLjeHHojp0QPSuSnphTd0igiD9YHLCHTLoP198CN0jilA/s1600/IMG_7221.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Spike Ring with Epoxy Clay" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoVQ_W_TegFAr7HlhXVGoEOucFSHujabsjKuBPZFN5TpDBCUHJT3Rux8dM-WW-W-kG3IhH3T_hC6MN0eFAi4aJRd2OleqGmApjLjeHHojp0QPSuSnphTd0igiD9YHLCHTLoP198CN0jilA/s400/IMG_7221.JPG" title="Spiked Cocktail Ring" width="301" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My second experiment with epoxy clay. The ring base and spikes are both from Michael's; the spikes appear to be some sort of plastic so the ring is really lightweight! While this is totally not a work appropriate ring, I' think I'm going to end up wearing this a lot. Plus I think it may double as a self-defense weapon in a pinch. :)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXubyNE5k3WNNdMZS9Dff9Lc4IjwZLoHrbsp-hjFkPJexz1WfcLxQmYFVzeQUg2eXUQ5gCTboSt8-3txbZi4Agv9re2ropLrHlBfOWhnCAqBGlymntEVbQqsZX50DBmVMH7BXEjGxwbI7J/s1600/IMG_7222.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Tassel and Rhinestone Vintage Style Necklace" border="0" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXubyNE5k3WNNdMZS9Dff9Lc4IjwZLoHrbsp-hjFkPJexz1WfcLxQmYFVzeQUg2eXUQ5gCTboSt8-3txbZi4Agv9re2ropLrHlBfOWhnCAqBGlymntEVbQqsZX50DBmVMH7BXEjGxwbI7J/s400/IMG_7222.JPG" title="Vintage Style Bourbon Necklace" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">WWTWW? Or, What Would Tom Waits Wear? If he was a girl, I think it'd be this necklace. This bad boy is much fancier that I'd normally go with, but a girl's gotta play dress up sometime, right? </td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfRHID9SsvjRBFYLLvQT4v995ZA8PBQBW4HIfmyn2AEtqOH9xlRZHkj2rYEWi8pTB_XXtQwimVUMgYYKdxMwosHQMlMdGh891jqjKaQkvnNuqKLkzUzEXdmnRMhKBT9xAenyoMJ3lTjFxT/s1600/IMG_7228.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Steampunk Style Keyhole Necklace" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfRHID9SsvjRBFYLLvQT4v995ZA8PBQBW4HIfmyn2AEtqOH9xlRZHkj2rYEWi8pTB_XXtQwimVUMgYYKdxMwosHQMlMdGh891jqjKaQkvnNuqKLkzUzEXdmnRMhKBT9xAenyoMJ3lTjFxT/s400/IMG_7228.JPG" title="Art Nouveau Inspired Winged Keyhole Necklace" width="271" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I about peed myself when Michael's came out with their Art Nouveau line of jewelry components. I was particularly taken with the fan-style wings. Add a keyhole and skeleton key charm, and it's perfect! I'm surprised at how much I wear this necklace. It's pretty much a staple of my wardrobe now.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZTxcrUl6oSOfujAND6_6hqk0iHwSkZ-8yrPamwGoLebsdPPA0p963D1E-EQFo2PrpTbNc8bY7kp4Ea36-UGyyEwxDZ2pXZnFf0SDX8c6FSk4cdN-hFKSkXU6fygEFQSJNt_8hmPxC0YBj/s1600/IMG_7235.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Steampunk Style Key With Wings Necklace" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZTxcrUl6oSOfujAND6_6hqk0iHwSkZ-8yrPamwGoLebsdPPA0p963D1E-EQFo2PrpTbNc8bY7kp4Ea36-UGyyEwxDZ2pXZnFf0SDX8c6FSk4cdN-hFKSkXU6fygEFQSJNt_8hmPxC0YBj/s400/IMG_7235.JPG" title="Winged Key Pendant" width="302" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And if I don't feel like wearing the super sized version from above, here's a downsized version for more casual wear. Keys and wings. I don't think you can go wrong with that combo!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbsbO91pYByMcI4YEm6liCkVCmLRtJSU5DNHesKWfpjTMo6q-P6mDhQsWwfQy9iHoo2eqOxOjDPojH_l3jjLrJD8MzrLIaJ5iKGTgOWFhJDpkuatXOSu2EOT7vUEJYuQ-jTOcRdHF4aLv_/s1600/IMG_7232.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Steampunk Style Clockwork Key Necklace" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbsbO91pYByMcI4YEm6liCkVCmLRtJSU5DNHesKWfpjTMo6q-P6mDhQsWwfQy9iHoo2eqOxOjDPojH_l3jjLrJD8MzrLIaJ5iKGTgOWFhJDpkuatXOSu2EOT7vUEJYuQ-jTOcRdHF4aLv_/s400/IMG_7232.JPG" title="Filigree and Gear Necklace" width="361" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Once I got my box of keys out, I just couldn't stop! These flat backed keys are from the scrapbooking isle at Joann's, and they're perfect for my favorite type of crafting; gluing things to other things! I had this gunmetal finish filigree plate stashed away for a special project, I'm super happy I finally used it.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And my absolute favorite of the batch, my Get Smart earrings! I had a box of these old bingo-style tokens, and once I saw these two tiles I just had to make something with them. A bit of dremel work turned them into neat beads. And I can't resist adding chain tassels to anything. I wear these all the time now! So far nobody has gotten the reference, but someday they will and that person will be my new friend FOREVER.</td></tr>
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As much as I enjoyed designing for myself for a week, I'll be happy to go back to working with other inspirations. My color palate for personal wear is super monochrome, and I really do enjoy working with colors! Just not wearing them. Expect a color explosion next week to compensate! Thanks for checking in, and we'll catch you next time!Mazi Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12723897412357805649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257899690257081354.post-70769218924898871222012-12-16T23:14:00.000-08:002013-03-24T10:40:59.500-07:00Week 35: Picture This!I admit it, I've been a very very bad blogger. It turns out I'm great at consistently making things, but not so much at posting them. In fact, although this post is marked for the week of 12/9, and the items were created the week of 12/9, I'm actually posting this the week of 3/18. It turns out a project, project blog, health problems, job, and new etsy store was a bit more to bite off than I could chew. But I'm getting caught up, and we're almost at the end of the 52 weeks project!<br />
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This week I decided that I was going to start using the stockpile of images I've hoarded over the past few years. Old bits of comic books, magazine pictures, and neat stuff I've printed from the internet takes up a full drawer in my craft room. So I went ahead and picked my seven favorites and worked them into these nifty items:</div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDdXFDkszBoKeXCsrZcKSlCHrH9LXF-aNtcE_okXGEpqvERMkXKADcDCkOH-YnlAbyV3GLu-sSxp8t40ngDaCbY8SvSxOsTuU86iDtTyiU681NIi7Ztf5ibnnaNi-1NgM-KvPHJAwUwp0n/s1600/IMG_7193.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Morpheus ring" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDdXFDkszBoKeXCsrZcKSlCHrH9LXF-aNtcE_okXGEpqvERMkXKADcDCkOH-YnlAbyV3GLu-sSxp8t40ngDaCbY8SvSxOsTuU86iDtTyiU681NIi7Ztf5ibnnaNi-1NgM-KvPHJAwUwp0n/s400/IMG_7193.JPG" title="comic book ring" width="356" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I have this old beat up copy of 'The Kindly Ones' that has survived a house fire, a basement flood, and four moves to three different states. Occasionally I'll take a picture out of it and make something suitably nerdy; this is my Morpheus cocktail ring. : ) Disapproving Dream Lord Disapproves.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4B4mSOFbCBrBbXAdsx4ujQw7DLt0lLFf9wobuObYX1vd-c4EVbAvL3T0u07HTtEihAfd0uJUv-iyOD8in78h4DDVAszcCOpU2JwVI6tc1DGh6XbpnUJbp-zreRjFbca3sb7_3xLI__68P/s1600/IMG_7198.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Black and White Horror Keychain" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4B4mSOFbCBrBbXAdsx4ujQw7DLt0lLFf9wobuObYX1vd-c4EVbAvL3T0u07HTtEihAfd0uJUv-iyOD8in78h4DDVAszcCOpU2JwVI6tc1DGh6XbpnUJbp-zreRjFbca3sb7_3xLI__68P/s400/IMG_7198.JPG" title="Dracula Keychain" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This fun guy was born of my getting sick of losing my keys in my purse. I downsized my key-chain a few years ago, and now I can never find the damn things when I need them. The bezel was a Michael's clearance special that I pried the sticker out of. Add some Bela (Lugosi, that is) and some red glitter and boom! You've got the only vampire sparkles I'll ever need.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibxKML4X0Kd30Mqm0QIfmYoTZoXXl8bl_bUQ2qr5elYa5dtxn1hYR92Bj9mssyukvlTg3oGXK-9ijY1XWCoaRk9YUMiTBCt_0_jYzOgndtxYyHs5dSCfxz5A6RsWZ4lEv-05Twza_e6qrB/s1600/IMG_7191.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Rider Waite High Priestess Pendant" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibxKML4X0Kd30Mqm0QIfmYoTZoXXl8bl_bUQ2qr5elYa5dtxn1hYR92Bj9mssyukvlTg3oGXK-9ijY1XWCoaRk9YUMiTBCt_0_jYzOgndtxYyHs5dSCfxz5A6RsWZ4lEv-05Twza_e6qrB/s400/IMG_7191.JPG" title="High Priestess Tarot Necklace" width="298" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My fascination with Tarot goes way, way back. While I don't use it for readings, I have a serious love of the art style in the Rider Waite deck. In particular, I've always been fond of The High Priestess; I think it's the crescent moon at her feet that really seals the deal for me. The pendant base is made out of polymer clay, I use ModPodge to attach the image and sealed it with Dimensional Magic. </td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD0aSetKVoBeFtREHnxUNiIEmKDcmJMatxTQd2RF5OsfRmSKwQ3FK000DCp_gpars_jv3V6TwejYeKQQ1d4Xt3dIYVYW8ZO-HBCcmLrfrD8yyF6TbDwlsZ_FGh3NGs7-7CFnapd9NL2B6w/s1600/IMG_7202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Black and White Horror Necklace" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD0aSetKVoBeFtREHnxUNiIEmKDcmJMatxTQd2RF5OsfRmSKwQ3FK000DCp_gpars_jv3V6TwejYeKQQ1d4Xt3dIYVYW8ZO-HBCcmLrfrD8yyF6TbDwlsZ_FGh3NGs7-7CFnapd9NL2B6w/s400/IMG_7202.JPG" title="Bride of Frankenstein Heart Pendant" width="365" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yet more proof that I'm a horror nerd. I don't know that I've ever seen someone more beautiful or regal than Elsa Lanchaster in her classic "Bride" pose. The bezel is actually filigree pendant from Michael's that had a hollow back; I sealed it with a piece of scrapbook paper and liberal use of Liquid Urethane glue. A little Dimensional Magic, the picture and some rhinestones and you've got </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yet another ode to the awesomeness of Dimensional Magic. The picture is a neat find from somewhere long forgotten on the interwebs. But isn't she grand!? My only complaint about this piece is that I should have done two layers of DM for curing; I tried to do it in one and it came out slightly opaque around the edges.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And to prove that Modpodge doesn't get all the fun, here's a pendant I made of Neil Gaiman's Destiny using Glossy Accents. Woohoo! The pendant is another Michael's find that I pried the original picture off of. It was this funky bronze color that I wasn't super fond of, so I painted over it and then roughed it up a little bit to give it an old, battered look.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And last but not least, my Queen of Hearts earrings! A scrapbooking punch and these earring bezels from the Industrial Chic line, an old playing card, plus some Crackle Accents = awesomeness. It was pure serendipity that the punch and the bezels were the same size, but now that I know they are I see a lot of these types of earrings in my future.</td></tr>
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This didn't even begin to make a dent in my ephemera stash, so I'm sure I'll be trotting out some more picture based pieces soon. Thanks for reading!</div>
Mazi Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12723897412357805649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257899690257081354.post-55261387111236964262012-12-09T09:37:00.000-08:002013-01-12T08:38:10.664-08:00Week 34: Altered Key Week<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Recently, I've come into possession of a large stash of old door keys. As anyone who has even glanced at this blog can tell, I love gluing things to other things. I've made some altered keys in the past, but I've had a lot of designs that got put on hold because I ran out of old house keys of my own. With my new bounty I finally got a chance to try out some of my new designs!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I have a lot of gears, and I really like gluing them to things. This key uses a cluster of gears, along with a filigree heart adorned with a gear to create a neat key pendant.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">No gears on this one! I though it would be fun to add one of these lock charms I've been hoarding to a key. Lock and key all in one! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This cool filigree charm has been aching to go on a key for some time. Once I glued it on, it looked a little out of balance, not to mention washed out and monochrome, so I added a pop of color with these cute metal flower charms I got from the scrapbooking section.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A clock charm, a brass charm, and a hex nut all come together to make a nifty steampunk style altered key pendant. I softened the edge a little bit with another one of those metal scrapbooking flowers.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This key got the works! I added filigree leaves, a flower charm, a keyhole charm, and some gears to this key. I think it looks kind of like a dragonfly key. But that might just be me. The layering looked weird through the keyhole, so I added some enamel glaze to give it some coverage. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yet another keyhole and gear key pendant. Are we beginning to notice a theme this week? I didn't intend for most of my altered keys to turn out so steampunk-ish, but the keys themselves just match with that style so well.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And finally, more gears! This time I layered some gears with a cameo and filigree charm that I antiqued myself. : ) I really like the pop of mint color on this one; it's unexpected and makes the overall piece seem kind of cheerful.</td></tr>
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I have so many nifty keys that there is bound to be another round of altered key jewelry before the project is over. I'll try to wait a few weeks before repeating a theme, but I'm so excited that the ideas are just overflowing. Well, I'm off to glue my fingers together again. See you next time!Mazi Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12723897412357805649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257899690257081354.post-8350409797248444852012-12-09T07:43:00.000-08:002013-01-12T08:19:59.352-08:00Week 33: Ring Week, Round 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Before this week's projects, I hadn't tried wire wrapping my own ring shanks in a reaaaaaaaaally long time. Years, even. I didn't have a lot of luck the first time I tried, and it really put me off the whole making rings idea. But this time around I had several more years of wire wrapping experience and an actual ring mandrel to use which helped immeasurably. While none of the results are perfect, none of them are too bad for what basically amounts to practice pieces.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Traditional "vortex" style wire wrapped ring with a fluorite focal bead.. This was my first attempt at wire wrapping a ring shank, and while the focal piece looks good, the shank itself is kind of wonky. Lesson learned! My next experiments improved greatly from learning what went wrong with this piece.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This ring shank was made from a single piece of 16 ga wire, which I then shaped and added the eyes to. Then I added an amazonite bead and some bead caps, and used the eyes to secure the focal beads. This ring was also a learning experience; it is huge! The next time I make this style of ring I'll be sure to use less wire for the shank so it can actually fit me. : )</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This ring was the beginning of my real experimentation. I decided to make a ring that had a beaded frame around the focal bead. The design turned out pretty well, it isn't exactly symmetrical but that's ok for a first try. When I do end up making this style again I think I'll steer clear of using twisted wire: it's super fancy and adds a very refined look to a piece but it's much harder to work with than regular wire.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">About here is where I really started to hit my stride. I have these cool double drilled coral beads, and I realized that the natural curve in them meant they'd make great additions to a ring. I went ahead and wrapped the ring shank, then secured the coral bead. The coral bead looked pretty bare on its own, so I added some wire wrapped lapis, onyx, silver,and turquoise beads to give it some extra embellishment. The results are quite fancy!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I liked the style of the coral ring so much, I decided to make a bonus project for this week and used the same technique again! This time I didn't add a focal bead, and simply wire wrapped larger beads in the same style as the embellishing beads on the coral ring. I used a larger wire gauge to give the ring some stability. All in all I think this ring is pretty great, and it's an excellent example of how one technique can look amazingly different when you use different materials! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Once again, I couldn't resist using some of those double terminated quartz crystals that I have. Instead of doing a vertical wrap like I did last week, I tried wrapping this piece horizontally. While it's not the fanciest of the rings this week is is my absolute favorite. I'm going to wear this until it falls apart!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Right about here is where I decided to try and get super fancy . I wanted to see if I could wire wrap a cabochon onto a ring base. The answer is yes, but it takes a hell of a lot of time! I used this cool "spider web" technique where you wrap four wires into a star shape, creating eight prongs. Those prongs are then used to secure the cab. Because the back of the ring was so much smaller than the front, I overlapped the prongs and secured them by making spirals so the cab wouldn't fall out. I think I'll want to try this style again and see if I can find a way to secure the cab without covering quite so much of it up.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finally, my favorite of the batch! Learning from my cabochon wrapping adventures above, I chose a smaller stone and parcel wrapped it. I used lots and lots of strands of 26ga wire instead of using just a few in 22 ga wire. This allowed the stone to shine through, and the ring isn't quite as busy as the one above. Sadly, it turned out to be a hair too small for me to wear, so I'll have to find it a good home.</td></tr>
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Finally, I seem to have gotten over my ring-making hump. I expect that you'll see more rings before this 52/7 project is over, as I'm way less shy about experimenting now. Yet one more great thing to come out of making myself make seven things a week. I'm surprised that after 33 weeks there are still so many projects that I've meant to try and haven't gotten around to yet. I'm beginning to wonder if I'll need a second year to get through everything I want to do! : ) I'm sure I'll feel differently when tax season is upon me, but for now I'm all hyped up. See you next week!Mazi Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12723897412357805649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257899690257081354.post-36650894187536781302012-12-02T11:36:00.000-08:002013-01-12T07:43:04.991-08:00Week 32: Ring Week, Round 1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I love rings. Well, I love wearing them, anyway. I haven't really tried making rings before, and I realized that this was a pretty big gap in my jewelry making adventures. So I went hunting and found seven different types of "ring blanks" to embellish. This is what I came up with:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This ring base was one that had a single eye in the middle of the band. I think it was for attaching beads on headpins to make one of those cool cluster rings. But while fiddling around I realized that the eyelet fit perfectly into some flower components that I had. I domed one of my gears to help it fit into the design, and then stacked them all onto the eyelet, securing them with wire and a sparkly copper bead.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This ring is maybe the most basic of the week. The ring base for this one was a plain brass band with several different holes in it. I'm really not sure what it's intended use was, but I used the holes to anchor some wire, then wrapped this cool clock key charm I had onto the base. Simple, but fun!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love quartz crystal points. I came across a bounty of them at the Crystal Connection, a local shop for VA rockhounds. When I found these filigree ring bases, I just knew I needed to wire wrap a crystal point onto one. I've had some very cool crystal point rings in the past, but they've all gone out of my life now. I'm crazy excited to have one again!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguQbuk5nSS1hBb_TFPsYOKU_uRtARqfrkb8S263paF1QJCUkTcVGhdCVg1ryjmXqar91ROpr3gLWyht_aWTVzdZ9bQ5-RioJN6pwcMP0tEMXxzD62U2ljta5INkClEdjXGDVKtEetV08y3/s1600/IMG_6870.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Candy Ring" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguQbuk5nSS1hBb_TFPsYOKU_uRtARqfrkb8S263paF1QJCUkTcVGhdCVg1ryjmXqar91ROpr3gLWyht_aWTVzdZ9bQ5-RioJN6pwcMP0tEMXxzD62U2ljta5INkClEdjXGDVKtEetV08y3/s320/IMG_6870.JPG" title="Sprinkles in Resin Ring" width="296" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love sprinkles! And I've wanted to expand my experimentation with resin. This ring base with a deep bezel seemed to be the perfect opportunity to combine the two. I used a UV curing resin because it takes so much less time to set than regular resin, but I had issues with teeny tiny little bubbles forming. By the time they rose to the surface, the resin had already started to set. I think that UV resin will be great for some projects, but the sprinkles just had too many gaps for air bubbles to hide in. Still, while not perfect it is perfectly wearable!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjguWZcv4DlsnczON7iYkdyZNmXZQZqRO7wGqdcdeLH3NhlGyzpkMbO4oBKhWsWlj_n71TacWVLiafzMjJiNc1z6kuHB41AphyphenhyphenvNUDJTYoh5xN4gCc2nuPmj4k12yDFie7X6jcqtd-GoKQ0/s1600/IMG_6920.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Sculptural Industrial Ring" border="0" height="325" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjguWZcv4DlsnczON7iYkdyZNmXZQZqRO7wGqdcdeLH3NhlGyzpkMbO4oBKhWsWlj_n71TacWVLiafzMjJiNc1z6kuHB41AphyphenhyphenvNUDJTYoh5xN4gCc2nuPmj4k12yDFie7X6jcqtd-GoKQ0/s400/IMG_6920.JPG" title="Safety Pin Ring" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This ring began as some sort of fidgety meddling on my part, and quickly became something extra crazy. The ring base is a neat domed circle with an eye in the middle for attaching beads. I happened to have big dish of safety pins sitting on my craft table, and started putting them through the eye just to see what it would look like. A few quickly became several, which became many, which became many many, which became lots. (Pratchett fan!) Once I couldn't fit any more onto the base, I started stacking safety pins on top of each other. I really love the result; it's so much more sculptural than anything I've done in awhile.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdvGRArHSQU-3KUtUngPVYtJdcLiNPKsYTXDhyphenhyphenaHVxDjVdceqzbZ97C7jsbY7DSP7aBjs7hPq9A8WeZxBmi6AlXW9sBaiH1BIUJuMTmgTbQ6qHwJH-oq9JDcl4_wLW1H4DbOCpYA50IAGP/s1600/IMG_6905.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Steampunk Gear Ring" border="0" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdvGRArHSQU-3KUtUngPVYtJdcLiNPKsYTXDhyphenhyphenaHVxDjVdceqzbZ97C7jsbY7DSP7aBjs7hPq9A8WeZxBmi6AlXW9sBaiH1BIUJuMTmgTbQ6qHwJH-oq9JDcl4_wLW1H4DbOCpYA50IAGP/s320/IMG_6905.JPG" title="Steampunk Button Ring" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The base for this ring was what most people think of when they think of a standard ring blank, a band with a flat surface for affixing some embellishment. I've been holding onto these cool etched buttons for a long time, and this seemed like the perfect opportunity to use them. I had to file the back of the button flat, but that was the most work I did for this project. Other than that it was just glue, glue, glue. Still, the final results are pretty darnn cool.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This ring turned out so much better than I thought it would! The ring base is pretty funky; it's a standard adjustable band but it has this weird filigree flower type bit on the front for affixing things to. The flower isn't flat, so I'm not sure what exactly it was intended for, as it doesn't seem to be made to hold glue or anything like that. I decided to use it to wire wrap as it gave me a pretty solid anchor point. I had this itty bitty snowflake obsidian donut that I wrapped onto the base, then embellished it with some tiger eye beads and a nice round quartz bead. </td></tr>
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All in all, I'm pretty happy with the way that most of the projects turned out, but using pre-made ring bases was limiting. That's why I've decided that next week I'm going to make seven different rings using my own wire wrapped bases. I'll see you then!</div>
Mazi Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12723897412357805649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257899690257081354.post-60517232272499086982012-11-25T18:41:00.000-08:002013-01-12T07:15:11.705-08:00Week 31: Ruby's Week!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I am completely lucky in that I know some of the coolest people in the world. One of them, Ruby Funk, was awesome enough to send me a package of jewelry supplies that she no longer used. Who doesn't love presents? There were some truly cool things in that package, and I decided that I'd use her materials as the main components in this week's jewelry bonanza.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Vine" wire wrapped earrings; The earring base and amber beads were Ruby's contribution to this project. I had so much fun wrapping and weaving the amber beads. I <3 amber="amber" and="and" beads="beads" colors="colors" great="great" shapes="shapes" such="such" td="td" these="these" were="were"><!--3--></3></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Funky charm earrings. These cool spiral, leaf, and starburst charms were in the package; I provided the ear hooks and charm chain. : ) They're all jingly when you wear them.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crescent moon dangle earrings. These moon charms came off a cool bracelet that was in Ruby's wonderful gift box. I took them apart, clipped off the eye on the bottom of each, and used a chain that Ruby provided to make these earrings. Only the ear hooks are from my stash. : )</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKDl2hpld63VvneIgX_nBaEjpYyplXqLGeXr-_i8OjIUdf1451FZLir5lyx-GgP6vflxcV8a6c1Wp3Yos9K2N4oMO2yB8vijkdQnJDL7TuDzHvp9BJpen1oDzOPQ-FY7F1f1suHUFb9yOl/s1600/IMG_6782.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img alt="Copper and Jasper Necklace" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKDl2hpld63VvneIgX_nBaEjpYyplXqLGeXr-_i8OjIUdf1451FZLir5lyx-GgP6vflxcV8a6c1Wp3Yos9K2N4oMO2yB8vijkdQnJDL7TuDzHvp9BJpen1oDzOPQ-FY7F1f1suHUFb9yOl/s400/IMG_6782.JPG" title="Long Chain Necklace" width="267" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Extra Long Copper and Sky Jasper necklace. The only component from Ruby's stash are the actual jasper pieces, but as soon as I saw them I got this design stuck in my head and couldn't help but make it.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUxzIMrlWTKYKs7YhyphenhyphenxmXHF0u_h1sNtF-7szYHszIWCpSFPPXW_Aj-LLugMFRPFIvDcff7KigbsS6rqxxmCJjgXBpDZWI9nAreDbhdsIILk3FVRy91DZJN4wIziRfYp7Q6x0Xp1DLME2xw/s1600/IMG_6777.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Gold Filigree Choker" border="0" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUxzIMrlWTKYKs7YhyphenhyphenxmXHF0u_h1sNtF-7szYHszIWCpSFPPXW_Aj-LLugMFRPFIvDcff7KigbsS6rqxxmCJjgXBpDZWI9nAreDbhdsIILk3FVRy91DZJN4wIziRfYp7Q6x0Xp1DLME2xw/s400/IMG_6777.JPG" title="Pearl and Gold Filigree Necklace" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This necklace is the oddity of this week for sure. Everything else is kind of earthy and organic, and this is quite dressy and formal. The large gold filigree and crystal components came from a bracelet in the wonderful treasure box. I saw the bracelet and immediately went "Ooh! This needs pearls!".</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is my favorite piece of the week. The stone component that Ruby sent me is so cool! I don't know what kind of stone it is, I'm guessing it's a jasper of some sort. I think the multiple holes were meant for making it the base of a multi-strand necklace, but I really wanted to wire wrap them. I'm pretty happy with the results; now I just have to figure out how to find more of these multi-drilled stones!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And last but not least, the extremely close runner up to my favorite project of the week. Ruby sent met these very cool lava stone beads, and I really wanted to use them. But I also wanted a pop of color. So I went through my paint supplies, and found my liquid gilding pens. I tried out one stone, and it turned out perfectly! The paint pen coated the surface in a cool metallic color, but left the nooks and crannys of the stones untouched. </td></tr>
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I absolutely must give a huge thank you to my dear Ruby, who provided me with some amazing materials that really let me stretch my creative muscles. I always enjoy the challenge of working with items I didn't pick myself, and these really gave me a creative jump-start. I was kind of in a slump, repeating a lot of the same ideas and themes, and this got me back on a better path. Thank you Ruby! I <3 ee="ee" i="i" nbsp="nbsp" nd="nd" next="next" of="of" p="p" rest="rest" the="the" too.="too." week="week" you="you"><br /><!--3--></3>Mazi Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12723897412357805649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257899690257081354.post-79536881455456905392012-11-22T07:14:00.003-08:002012-11-22T07:15:26.317-08:00We now have a Black Friday / Cyber Monday promotion going on at our <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MazikeenStudios">Etsy Shop</a>. Currently we are offering 25% off all our merchandise via a discount code at checkout. Visit our store for more details. Our sale will run through 12:00 AM EST on 11/23 to 12:00 AM on 11/27. Happy Holiday Shopping!<br />
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Mazi Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12723897412357805649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257899690257081354.post-28273595646932882472012-11-18T08:30:00.000-08:002012-12-16T06:48:13.477-08:00Week 30: Keys to the KingdomI found a bunch of oversized skeleton keys in the dollar bin at my local Michael's store, and I instantly knew that they were going to be the theme of this week. They're all pretty large and similar in design, and I thought it would be fun to see how many designs I could come up with to use was was essentially the same item in different ways. Overall I'm pretty happy with how things turned out; there are a couple of designs that aren't as strong as the others but overall I feel pretty happy for making seven different things out of the same key item (pun totally intended).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For this key I filled the top with resin that I added some metallic blue powder to, then added some star cut outs and rhinestones to give it a sort of "space" feel. I'm not 100% pleased with the results, but the concept is good and if I can find some more of those keys I'll try again!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I decoupaged some origami paper to this key, and added some cut ribbon to give it a bit of "fringe" up at the top. Again, I'm not 100% pleased with the results, but it was totally worth a try!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This key I painted with nailpolish to give it a Tim Burton sort of feel. The detail work at the top took forever with my hands, but the bottom spiral was pretty easy thanks to some masking tape. : )</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidgWkBlI5oGBJ9nd4u8fgujdVPO-dg56xcUZKA-1dpD1rcW4dnZKszbYPSfbiLwrmxuacTWIjaGVo8RaFhpWgDjGN2erYGtunrMsfohEVhd7_so1sYohjLx2c98S0secqr0yq32dgj_XcY/s1600/IMG_6608.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidgWkBlI5oGBJ9nd4u8fgujdVPO-dg56xcUZKA-1dpD1rcW4dnZKszbYPSfbiLwrmxuacTWIjaGVo8RaFhpWgDjGN2erYGtunrMsfohEVhd7_so1sYohjLx2c98S0secqr0yq32dgj_XcY/s400/IMG_6608.JPG" title="Butterfly Key Necklace" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For this key, I added a butterfly that I got off a Goodwill bracelet. I think this might be my favorite of the group this time, even if it is the hardest to photograph .</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkuexLPVedPT9SO5gEo4mqrLDLUJFGvQmukDZ5M9HBitGGsdPXNXLHDof1X315J0LbyTQgst_NMwHbi_ZMLViehBgiKI27sbDPHGmzTn7dxgX0kmTus13XC75O-y_h2R7ZrJYsy1Yokj5P/s1600/IMG_6663.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkuexLPVedPT9SO5gEo4mqrLDLUJFGvQmukDZ5M9HBitGGsdPXNXLHDof1X315J0LbyTQgst_NMwHbi_ZMLViehBgiKI27sbDPHGmzTn7dxgX0kmTus13XC75O-y_h2R7ZrJYsy1Yokj5P/s400/IMG_6663.JPG" title="Steampunk Style Key Charm Necklace" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I turned this key into a charm necklace by adding a bunch of odds and ends I had from various charm packages I got at craft stores. A bit of wire wrapping on the end evened the key up so it hangs nicely as a necklace.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ855c-3VRvQ2K1WefTSBlXSoMGHYY1ISigtdlIewYix5CaLzgwMpd5r3Fl8PcBtZYoNMbrpB7lEATWAdAGIHYVakJ4xaFM87GUre7T3WWwuVQwShcrsUrV2ZZy2PFcxKf4LPtlhG4kRTo/s1600/IMG_6698.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ855c-3VRvQ2K1WefTSBlXSoMGHYY1ISigtdlIewYix5CaLzgwMpd5r3Fl8PcBtZYoNMbrpB7lEATWAdAGIHYVakJ4xaFM87GUre7T3WWwuVQwShcrsUrV2ZZy2PFcxKf4LPtlhG4kRTo/s400/IMG_6698.JPG" title="Steampunk Wire Wrapped Key Necklace" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I wire wrapped the length of this key, and added a whole bunch of different accents like gears, freshwater pearls, tiny heart charms, and an itty bitty cameo.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5jvZPCtyuextFQ5PNKM71nlr7SGWivubfGE27QU6O83QUG7GN6BrM_QDZZ17GmN9L-wIrAwh-HokYFoST7DYas6PwOFn_oeqrV9Vfc1HPDxVV8VQWQieNG7DO7JfcbGjaFusYs_1lNxzo/s1600/IMG_6744.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" height="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5jvZPCtyuextFQ5PNKM71nlr7SGWivubfGE27QU6O83QUG7GN6BrM_QDZZ17GmN9L-wIrAwh-HokYFoST7DYas6PwOFn_oeqrV9Vfc1HPDxVV8VQWQieNG7DO7JfcbGjaFusYs_1lNxzo/s400/IMG_6744.JPG" title="Lariat Key and Keyhole Necklace" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This key I turned into a lariat necklace. I didn't want to run the chain directly through the keyhole, so I added a large jump ring to the hole at the bottom and ran the chain through that. It seemed to balance the necklace better and didn't cover up the keyhole plate with chain. I also added three freshwater coin pearls as an accent to keep it from being too plain.</td></tr>
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I know I don't get too many points for creativity this week as they're all necklaces, but honestly the keys were just too darn big to do anything else with! Other than the lack of variation in the end product, I'm happy with the variety of the necklaces themselves. Coming up with seven different styles was pretty challenging, and I'm happy that it encouraged me to try some things that I wouldn't ordinarily have done. That said, I might take it easy next week. : ) Thanks for stopping by!Mazi Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12723897412357805649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257899690257081354.post-12050176158659382232012-11-11T08:28:00.000-08:002012-12-09T19:53:20.236-08:00Week 29: Bottle Week 3, Revenge of Bottle Week!Ok, I know using the movie title theme that 2 should have been "Revenge of Bottle Week" and 3 should be "bottle Week Three: 3D". : ) No matter the title, I'm back at making necklaces and earrings out of glass bottle charms. By now my obsessive love needs no introduction, so we'll get right on to the pictures:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Glass bottle charm necklace. The bottle has a couple of feathers in it. The charms are a glass leaf, a metal bird, a vintage style key, and a metal wing.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mica filled glass bottle earrings. Pretty self explanatory.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ6RuhOBFnJbeBoLs5hEQxteoPMsT7sxS7ydnbrgnfkDNYwuG9x2hSFzS_t0E4Zb9z8mtElfrF0PtqQ6FEPHt_pULVRlO7T-bUGBmNSuamEq3KIQLUHD2LxhX1WUpZGcj0PUs4Ab1U-56n/s1600/IMG_6444.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Glass Bottle Earrings" border="0" height="397" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ6RuhOBFnJbeBoLs5hEQxteoPMsT7sxS7ydnbrgnfkDNYwuG9x2hSFzS_t0E4Zb9z8mtElfrF0PtqQ6FEPHt_pULVRlO7T-bUGBmNSuamEq3KIQLUHD2LxhX1WUpZGcj0PUs4Ab1U-56n/s400/IMG_6444.JPG" title="Glass bottle peacock feather earrings" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tall peacock feather filled glass bottle earrings.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3drMswcs6TygLLTrLqOeXS5gyVOQNKK26kTg3dhvB5myXB8_ZE5BnV-JVebO2lO_uEH8cFmAZK_lWO4y4DLxn4mPODXO4mg5xk7ikbgDY6MI_j621hyphenhyphenSr804B_5hyphenhyphenEW-xcwny96EjmlpY/s1600/IMG_6479.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="glass bottle necklace" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3drMswcs6TygLLTrLqOeXS5gyVOQNKK26kTg3dhvB5myXB8_ZE5BnV-JVebO2lO_uEH8cFmAZK_lWO4y4DLxn4mPODXO4mg5xk7ikbgDY6MI_j621hyphenhyphenSr804B_5hyphenhyphenEW-xcwny96EjmlpY/s400/IMG_6479.JPG" title="Beaded glass bottle with mica necklace" width="307" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beaded necklace with ornate glass bottle filled with mica. </td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjts5VPwh2qm6-EfunE9k6vpKhG5HO9UtTGvWj5CGp6Yyj8-mUE9aGxtFY-j3fFEi4pSRHo-vtRRRGVKE_xFmCiV09L8aSi4QwtIjbSSWYMGX0_PaJlVEcYVUYAQMG_xkrqAGOHcEBSRc2r/s1600/IMG_6492.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="342" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjts5VPwh2qm6-EfunE9k6vpKhG5HO9UtTGvWj5CGp6Yyj8-mUE9aGxtFY-j3fFEi4pSRHo-vtRRRGVKE_xFmCiV09L8aSi4QwtIjbSSWYMGX0_PaJlVEcYVUYAQMG_xkrqAGOHcEBSRc2r/s400/IMG_6492.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Glass bottle necklace with pressed ferns and lavender.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9LyMdDXNIwIye4f-bte7rJziYtQWDVGqz3lf2m7TONzjlolnV7jxfAKh9FNogp8teoGo7f6C-b7HibHH-MmbIOdMtvF64iSrKS_JZUJN17I634YHvYTMtwDH71hPk1hAQm5KcP4Fcuxpi/s1600/IMG_6531.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9LyMdDXNIwIye4f-bte7rJziYtQWDVGqz3lf2m7TONzjlolnV7jxfAKh9FNogp8teoGo7f6C-b7HibHH-MmbIOdMtvF64iSrKS_JZUJN17I634YHvYTMtwDH71hPk1hAQm5KcP4Fcuxpi/s400/IMG_6531.JPG" title="Glass bottle necklace with quartz points" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Necklace with double terminated quartz crystal points in a glass bottle.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIzzCKrtqO9whyphenhyphen1Fximy-h6Pu3-AhM_OKPo1iD0vojDHnAhvL5e-eZauTorRvRdnLiSuu2qXDoskVLBfD5cc45HZ4Witd_mW36VRVC325P7b78pO36TWqkrmZt9eu53lAIJg7swWrXFCKM/s1600/IMG_6559.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIzzCKrtqO9whyphenhyphen1Fximy-h6Pu3-AhM_OKPo1iD0vojDHnAhvL5e-eZauTorRvRdnLiSuu2qXDoskVLBfD5cc45HZ4Witd_mW36VRVC325P7b78pO36TWqkrmZt9eu53lAIJg7swWrXFCKM/s400/IMG_6559.JPG" title="Peacock feather filled glass bottle necklace" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Necklace with vintage style scroll and rhinestone links, with fancy glass bottle filled with peacock feathers.</td></tr>
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I know I made some repeats with materials in the bottles, but I think that the necklace styles are different enough to make them distinctly unique projects. I have a few more ideas, so I'm sure "Bottle Week 4: Bottle Week in Space" will happen sometime before the 52 weeks are up. : ) See you next time!Mazi Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12723897412357805649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257899690257081354.post-53561362388127175012012-11-10T08:58:00.003-08:002012-11-10T09:00:38.434-08:00Facebook Giveaway<br />
Who has two thumbs and wants some free jewelry from Mazikeen Studios? If it's you, here's what to do!<br />
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1. Be one of the first five people to post a link to our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MazikeenStudios" target="_blank">FB site</a> or <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MazikeenStudios" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a> to your wall.<br />
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2. Encourage people to like us, to really like us! (We're needy like that.)<br />
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3. Visit our giveaway photo album and leave a comment along the lines of "MINE SUCKERS" or "Taken" on the item you want. (Obviously, if someone already got to it, you can't have it.)<br />
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4. Message me your shipping details and I'll get that bad boy in the mail for you early next week!<br />
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Oh, and if you were a little late to the game and didn't win, you can still pimp our Etsy store and FB page on your wall. In fact, if you do we'll give you a code for 20% off anything in our Etsy store. Sound good?<br />
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Contest will stay open until all five winners are declared. : ) Offer of the bonus code for link trade is good through 12/31/2012. : )Mazi Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12723897412357805649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257899690257081354.post-28208628119879334972012-11-04T10:24:00.000-08:002012-12-09T09:04:46.360-08:00Week 28: Random Week!It was really hard to come up with a theme that I wanted to stick to this week. I had a bunch of different, unrelated ideas floating around in my head that were just begging to be made. So I went ahead and did a them-free week. Here are the results:<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ScYzKEIFa9i1VgrBaUiFW7Q5FNCR8cbmNMtIS4wXY4GQEmeus-R8-pTTvoXmq4SzaM9Zb_hvhuvbcYdc-g69ODq1DX2j-u-N3KZSA2BZsw_28sqtGUE4VMIU7DRk-4Uy10vYTucHpi8l/s1600/IMG_6317.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ScYzKEIFa9i1VgrBaUiFW7Q5FNCR8cbmNMtIS4wXY4GQEmeus-R8-pTTvoXmq4SzaM9Zb_hvhuvbcYdc-g69ODq1DX2j-u-N3KZSA2BZsw_28sqtGUE4VMIU7DRk-4Uy10vYTucHpi8l/s400/IMG_6317.JPG" title="Sodalite donut necklace" width="327" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sodalite and tiger skin jasper necklace. I mostly made the necklace itself around an idea I had to make a bail out of leather for a gemstone donut. It's pretty rustic, but I think that suits the necklace structure well.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWqzHQjn200XQaSwNAZVkspYZg7tRf3HhOZpT6_GKWa9KHqHzTpuURRHM26RgtJiwn8nspncxKKWndhY6zvwu5TLBCopzvdni9uKYKBo-i8ige3sMTAqju_k0xcAeSREsDsPVST5sU3ZHh/s1600/IMG_6318.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWqzHQjn200XQaSwNAZVkspYZg7tRf3HhOZpT6_GKWa9KHqHzTpuURRHM26RgtJiwn8nspncxKKWndhY6zvwu5TLBCopzvdni9uKYKBo-i8ige3sMTAqju_k0xcAeSREsDsPVST5sU3ZHh/s400/IMG_6318.JPG" title="Peacock feather and vintage rhinestone earrings" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Peacock feather earrings with "vintage" style rhinestone dangles. These bad boys are going to be my new default holiday party earrings. </td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmILaLIZST5pu_w4_5XxcC31SYWA5m2pi3JeQ3-TK8_FZjTmZDbH-aFHk8zkoGyTMotFv0SjwEVw2T26UOVZ1Ccczvrp3pI2aS9YGSmScPtn4pUYvuiIOjILyJA8K8eUVGf2UyXkypV9gA/s1600/IMG_6348.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmILaLIZST5pu_w4_5XxcC31SYWA5m2pi3JeQ3-TK8_FZjTmZDbH-aFHk8zkoGyTMotFv0SjwEVw2T26UOVZ1Ccczvrp3pI2aS9YGSmScPtn4pUYvuiIOjILyJA8K8eUVGf2UyXkypV9gA/s400/IMG_6348.JPG" title="Labradorite and Iolite necklace" width="396" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Labradorite and Iolite necklace with silver swirl beads. This necklace is actually a refashion of one I had picked up years ago from Goodwill. Originally it was just the beads on knotted cord, but the cord eventually broke and this is what I did with the stones. I'm very happy about being able to return the necklace to weekly wear. : )</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9KdQgXlsW0Qv-9jXTzXMGiiCxiGCPJRIciXdz02jPrRlv5Cqhx5GVyRtnBktgANJTv5QLRLXIqzM-d046Io_7P7oRuHrWCZCuRLmJbpD2esWAFSHwLSaq2J04oHN0untb0-4UYpJDYN9d/s1600/IMG_6358.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9KdQgXlsW0Qv-9jXTzXMGiiCxiGCPJRIciXdz02jPrRlv5Cqhx5GVyRtnBktgANJTv5QLRLXIqzM-d046Io_7P7oRuHrWCZCuRLmJbpD2esWAFSHwLSaq2J04oHN0untb0-4UYpJDYN9d/s400/IMG_6358.JPG" title="Silver Wire Wrapped Birds Nest Earrings" width="353" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wire wrapped bird's nest earrings. I've made a few necklaces like these before, but I wanted to see how tiny I could make the nest. As it turns out, with 26 ga wire you can make them pretty tiny.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA60xip28JhsF-RJ2KCDsZH7aGRXId5h5xFkvAZfBeluDN7khndSH9VewHEMjzAeZlPUk3QjnVVGgaM8MvHPeL0SaRxp5ihXqy2vQP7JOsRcdX15KXhOBXaCtr9dyLCFkwajBSoTYkY66U/s1600/IMG_6360.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA60xip28JhsF-RJ2KCDsZH7aGRXId5h5xFkvAZfBeluDN7khndSH9VewHEMjzAeZlPUk3QjnVVGgaM8MvHPeL0SaRxp5ihXqy2vQP7JOsRcdX15KXhOBXaCtr9dyLCFkwajBSoTYkY66U/s400/IMG_6360.JPG" title="Turquoise Scale Earrings" width="368" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fish scale dangle earrings. My dear work wife picked out these super cute scale-like components at Michael's. They jingle when you wear them! : )</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFsQ2VNoiZ6n99xjJI_CRgYeZnZvbdk__9QQ1QgHuIUdjTfKQZs4Uewz1QqdN8Stl05lCKkV6mEtnvpOq9bsyA6VctnhhEAfZ6kLuwKJ24bjR7pP_u49ycvYyi7Po8MtYjXp6kRNyRMMNK/s1600/IMG_6366.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFsQ2VNoiZ6n99xjJI_CRgYeZnZvbdk__9QQ1QgHuIUdjTfKQZs4Uewz1QqdN8Stl05lCKkV6mEtnvpOq9bsyA6VctnhhEAfZ6kLuwKJ24bjR7pP_u49ycvYyi7Po8MtYjXp6kRNyRMMNK/s400/IMG_6366.JPG" title="Fancy Jasper Necklace" width="351" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fancy jasper necklace. I found a bunch of fancy jasper components in the clearance isle,, and decided to try my hand a just a basic one strand necklace. I'm happy with how the colors and shapes worked together.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhggyGfEN3MDuf3pP2KydlygsXNDnKTWatk1ZR7e7NVzoj3r38-XKac0NA4UzM70cE7kFBD3P3KPHi2X7mbI9YHTbJ_EMn_dQNXHLbShu-vue4CrLug0d9T5yG-GlaC7_YoVFPYTIcrHvfk/s1600/IMG_6384.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="bead maille" border="0" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhggyGfEN3MDuf3pP2KydlygsXNDnKTWatk1ZR7e7NVzoj3r38-XKac0NA4UzM70cE7kFBD3P3KPHi2X7mbI9YHTbJ_EMn_dQNXHLbShu-vue4CrLug0d9T5yG-GlaC7_YoVFPYTIcrHvfk/s400/IMG_6384.JPG" title="Beaded Chainmaille Necklace in Fancy Jasper" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The REAL reason for random week; the beaded chainmaille necklace. A variation on the Japanese 6 in 1 weave, I used beaded eye pins to make the bulk of the weave. I'm super pleased with how the necklace turned out,. but it took about a good five hours for me to put the whole thing together. When I realized that "beaded chanimaille week" would take way more than a week, I moved on to other designs I'd been meaning to try out.</td></tr>
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I'm happy to have just gotten around to some random designs. I kept the theme-thing going for half a year, and I imagine I'll do more themes but it felt really good to just get back to "random" creation. : ) Thanks for stopping by!Mazi Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12723897412357805649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257899690257081354.post-87540411224584362322012-10-28T08:14:00.000-07:002013-01-12T09:00:29.972-08:00Week 27: Pagan Jewelry WeekIt's probably no surprise at this point that I'm a certified "tree hugging dirt worshiper". Being pagan has been a big part of my life since I was little. I have nothing but respect for all religions, but paganism happens to be the style that suits me the most. And in celebration of my faith, I decided to do some pagan themed jewelry for this week's project. I haven't really mixed my paganism and my crafting before so this was completely new territory for me; trying to take important symbols and themes and create items around them. All in all, the results were pleasing, though some of the designs could use refinement. Oh well, it's not like I mind another excuse to do a batch of jewelry!<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicPjeDBIb3ePqA7GX4748Bw-1oHUMlzpkN_zGtNobw3rAq2tigU8fyCHkjS1HWzxVoMqz7AsAeL2-pXRrNDpcZR2SQBrSSDByXWRAcrJdNraVunb8ENhN-huVsJPJ3bYd5E5LKU32L7-t9/s1600/P1+-+Tree+of+Life.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicPjeDBIb3ePqA7GX4748Bw-1oHUMlzpkN_zGtNobw3rAq2tigU8fyCHkjS1HWzxVoMqz7AsAeL2-pXRrNDpcZR2SQBrSSDByXWRAcrJdNraVunb8ENhN-huVsJPJ3bYd5E5LKU32L7-t9/s400/P1+-+Tree+of+Life.JPG" title="Tree of Life Pendant" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A tree of life pendant. It was the natural place to go first. I chose to do mine in red agate because I love love love the autumn season.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQgZsjlrpRFzcDMDNGujocoRgJE5LOvwfuQt7Xo3277vR2wZd1EG0IvJhgwggEKfl5x8Ra5vsov1u69Fv81Has1juRu5GUcXE9qIYxj0g2otCSqYViMWy-pCOs6wYAjBRCY_JrvjBI1IMf/s1600/P2+-+Chakra+Earrings.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" height="345" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQgZsjlrpRFzcDMDNGujocoRgJE5LOvwfuQt7Xo3277vR2wZd1EG0IvJhgwggEKfl5x8Ra5vsov1u69Fv81Has1juRu5GUcXE9qIYxj0g2otCSqYViMWy-pCOs6wYAjBRCY_JrvjBI1IMf/s400/P2+-+Chakra+Earrings.JPG" title="Chakra Earrings" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chakra earrings. Pretty self explanatory, even if I did do them upside down. : ) So maybe that just makes them rainbow earrings.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chakra Necklace. This was pretty fun to work on; it's the first ladder-style necklace I've worked on. It was challenging to get all the stone bars the same size, but I think the end results were worth the work.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wire wrapped pentacle with rose quartz accents. This is actually my third attempt on this design, and the first that I got "right". I'm looking forward to making (and wearing) a lot of these in the future.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Moonstone wire wrapped crescent moon pendant. I'm really happy with how this turned out! I created a crescent moon shaped wire frame, then filled it with moonstone bead chips.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spiral Goddess wire wrapped necklace. This took me forever, but I'm really pleased with the results! The wire wrapped Goddess is suspended from a chain; when you put it on the chain looks like her arms encircling your neck. She looked a little plain in just wire, so I added some adventurine beads to give her a pop of color.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Pathways" multi-strand semi-precious stone necklace. This is great for when I can't figure out what stone I want to wear during a given day. This has one of pretty much every type of stone in my bead collection. Smoky Quartz for grounding, carnelian for passion, adventurine for energy; no matter what you end up needing, it's on this necklace.</td></tr>
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I truly hope to be able to work some more pagan themed jewelry into my crafts. I don't often go out of my way to make a big deal of my preferences, but sometimes it is really nice to just delve into the magic and celebrate my faith. Thanks for stopping by, and we'll see you next week!Mazi Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12723897412357805649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257899690257081354.post-28680207192855768792012-10-21T07:51:00.000-07:002012-12-16T07:02:03.659-08:00Week 26: Halfway to the Finish LineIn celebration of making it to week 26 out of 52 I decided to treat myself and do another wire wrapping themed week. No fancy stuff this week, but I did try a few new techniques and I'm pretty pleased with the results.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wire wrapped tumbled howlite stone with red jasper and snowflake obsidian accents. I've been meaning to try out some different styles of wrapping undrilled stones, and this was experiment one of several this week.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another find from The Crystal Connection; I got about a dozen of these amazing double terminated quartz crystal points and just knew I had to figure out how to wire wrap them to make them into jewelry. The accent beads are rose quartz, citrine, peridot, and iolite.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My favorite of the week, a wire wrapped undrilled rutilated quartz piece with tiger eye accents. I didn't intend on wrapping it this way, but the stone was so perfectly shaped to have a center wrap that it all just sort of fell into place. The rutilated quartz piece is from The Crystal Connection.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another variation on wrapping an undrilled stone. This time I used of my favorite semi-precious gems, rainbow moonstone. It is really hard to find good rainbow moonstone tumbled stones that don't have a lot o </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With this project I tried to do a more traditional wire wrapping style with a cabochon I got in the clearance isle at Michaels. (It's chipped just a little bit on the middle of the left hand side.) It turns out that while I CAN do this style of wire wrapping, I don't much enjoy it. I'm not all about things like "measuring", so while the end result is that the cab stayed in the setting, the wrapping on the sides are uneven. : ) Back to more organic styles for me! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This necklace is made out of a very cool piece of raw amber my mom picked out. The point at the base made it easy to "capture" the stone between two wires, and then twist to secure. Criss-crossing over the body of the amber secured the stone and added some interest to the front without taking away from the amber. All in all I'm 100% pleased with this piece, which doesn't happen often.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And here's the "bonus" project for this week, a nice tumbled Malachite stone wrapped in the same style as above. It's pretty amazing what a heavier gauge wire and a different stone will do to make the same wrapping technique look completely different. : )</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And finally, the gem of this week's collection, the crazy wrapped agate druzy pendant. I don't exactly know what happened here, all I know is that I decided it would be really fun to bead the wires that were left at the top instead of weaving them into the typical bail. The result is totally different than any wire wrapping I've done before, which is pretty pleasing! I'm going to have to try to work in beaded wires into more of my wrapped designs.</td></tr>
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Now the hard part is going to be deciding which ones to keep and which ones to part with! (Hint; that Malachite pendant is so totally on my neck right now.) Thanks for stopping by, and we'll catch you next time!Mazi Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12723897412357805649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257899690257081354.post-61390405710870833502012-10-14T07:12:00.000-07:002012-12-16T07:09:01.063-08:00Week 25: Bottle Week 2As the year goes on I am becoming less and less successful in not repeating themes. I've made my peace with repeating themes, as long as I try to keep the actual projects fresh. This is my second round of putting things in bottles, which it turns out I LOVE doing. I would never have guessed that I'd be so in love with making these little bottle charms for necklaces and earrings. I'm betting that this bug is not quite out of my system yet, so look for another bottle week coming up in the future.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dried herb glass bottle necklace. It was pretty fun trying to fit the bundle through the tiny neck of the bottle. : )</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tiny, colorful beads in a glass bottle necklace. I'm particularly fond of this one as it makes me think of both the 80s and my grandma's button box.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Green and black tourmaline crystals in a glass bottle. For some reason it makes me think of Kryptonite. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Evil Eye glass bottle necklace. What's better protection that one evil eye charm? A bottle full of them! : )</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Full peacock feather in a glass bottle. This glass bottle necklace is probably the most simple of the week, and it still took me forever to trim the feather so it would sit in the bottle "just so". </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finally, the true "innovation" of this week, the lock and key glass bottle necklace. While putting the eye screw in the top of the cork, I realized that I could do the same to the bottom of the cork and hang something inside the bottle itself. And goodness knows I love locks and keys. : )</td></tr>
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I don't know that this bottle bug is out of my system yet, so I'm sure there will be at least one more week of bottle necklaces before this year is over. What's the fourth installment of a movie franchise? Space, right? Bottle week in space! Coming soon to a 52/7 blog near you.Mazi Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12723897412357805649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257899690257081354.post-87485723365747786752012-10-07T18:19:00.000-07:002012-10-11T06:23:23.357-07:00Week 24: Rainbow Chainmaille WeekI'm addicted to chainmaille, it's no lie. In fact, a good half of the folks I follow on Pinterest are chainmail artisans or collectors of cool chainmaille designs. I haven't worked with maille in awhile, but when I went to Michael's they had a bunch of really cool (and TINY) multicolored jump rings on clearance that were just begging to be made into some colorful chainmaille designs. Normally my chainmaille is pretty sedate; I work mostly in silver and copper, sometimes black and gunmetal. This was a nice change of pace, even if I did have to spend a bunch of time sorting tiny jump rings by color. : )<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fun chainmaille pendant using a Japanese style weave.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This bit of Chainmaille looks like bubbles to me! I know it's not rainbow colors, but the rings I picked up had a lot of gold rings interspersed with the multi-colored rings, so I thought it best to make use of them.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rainbow Chainmaille Wave Necklace.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beaded Chainmaille Earrings. I finally figured out how to jazz up plain silver rings. Yay!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rainbow chainmaille drop earrings. These were supposed to be based on the byzantine weave and turned out to be some unholy combo of Euro (the knots) and Japanese (the 2 in 2 connectors) but I like them anyway.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Celtic Flowers Chainmaille Bracelet</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crazy Rainbow Chainmaille Bracelet. This one took the most time, but was also the most worth it.; it is definitely my favorite for this week.</td></tr>
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The good news about this week is that I managed to use up almost all of my rainbow colored rings. The bad news about this week is that I managed to use up almost all of my rainbow colored rings. Now I won't be tempted to make more, but if I do think of a really cool design I'll have to *gasp* buy more rings. OH NO! : ) Until next time!Mazi Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12723897412357805649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1257899690257081354.post-60689951705010473542012-09-23T17:24:00.000-07:002012-10-08T11:00:59.815-07:00Week 23: Halloween Time!After a couple of successful weeks staying away from the Halloween crafts I've fallen back into old habits! That's right; it's Halloween Week, the SEQUEL! One thing I really like about Halloween-Themed crafting is that it gets me to work on accessory types I usually pass over. This time it turned out to be hair accessories. I love putting weird shit in my hair for Halloween.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Halloween Themed Bloody Book Page Hair Bow.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Neon Green Skeleton Hands Headband</td></tr>
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I don't know why I keep insisting they're so Halloween-y. I'm pretty much going to wear them all the time. Especially to bowling, though don't ask me why. It just seems right. BOWLING OF THE UNDEAD! I also whipped up these little goodies to round out my seven projects for the week:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cute Bat Earrings Made Out of Buttons</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpOsdciNwAZeA7mg-TSRYyUMITL_uPd9oLKmwreC8w10JZVOZ7mXEsfSJnFUdoRvmnxZCAwHHRKdpBWmBWNP43-JU72tXNCsZJHoQddqS8jTkFxXs_vY3UkHJQ9HX0GNWyRs4_RljcEo0I/s1600/IMG_5611.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpOsdciNwAZeA7mg-TSRYyUMITL_uPd9oLKmwreC8w10JZVOZ7mXEsfSJnFUdoRvmnxZCAwHHRKdpBWmBWNP43-JU72tXNCsZJHoQddqS8jTkFxXs_vY3UkHJQ9HX0GNWyRs4_RljcEo0I/s320/IMG_5611.JPG" title="Striped Bat Button Earrings" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">MORE Cute Bat Earrings Made of Buttons (duplicate project, so doesn't count I just thought these were friggin' cute)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2d72COkZ01O31KtOBV1GClefOt-1cMyMs9RaFN79RyUoMul7WvCftnTTJJHe0eM8OvJXvb8y7ig1ZhLADo4VfGDESAF7L1UjkY6KngNb0imdR2Y0egb87Yl4z-2qcsB9L_QIQUfO4xBZE/s1600/IMG_5616.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" height="345" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2d72COkZ01O31KtOBV1GClefOt-1cMyMs9RaFN79RyUoMul7WvCftnTTJJHe0eM8OvJXvb8y7ig1ZhLADo4VfGDESAF7L1UjkY6KngNb0imdR2Y0egb87Yl4z-2qcsB9L_QIQUfO4xBZE/s400/IMG_5616.JPG" title="Stitched Heart Glass Earrings" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Franken-Heart Earrings. I hand painted on the stitches myself. : )</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4yOkfK345LGbTGitm0qmsy4YtylG8-ZgNKGtK0IraXNKpeBLmZnOsdfGvU4gnb9zA-XusxCZTkTVX9tH3eKn9C5wEug6EVuHgyMG-I8MNifH3ZscSCRJ_TA0atEgir3v7b4W6ZyMDflq1/s1600/IMG_5636.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4yOkfK345LGbTGitm0qmsy4YtylG8-ZgNKGtK0IraXNKpeBLmZnOsdfGvU4gnb9zA-XusxCZTkTVX9tH3eKn9C5wEug6EVuHgyMG-I8MNifH3ZscSCRJ_TA0atEgir3v7b4W6ZyMDflq1/s400/IMG_5636.JPG" title="Striped Halloween Spider Earrings" width="268" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Black Widow Earrings. One is going up, the other is going down. Spiders everywhere!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vampire Bite Choker. Inspired by Lucy from the 1992 Dracula movie with Gary Oldman... I am from the 90s and my vampires DO NOT sparkle thankyouverymuch.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shattered Soul in a Bottle Necklace</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Back of the Shattered Soul in a Bottle Necklace. I used broken windshield glass from my apartment complex parking lot. Looks like there are some dark spots; somebody's soul needed to be laundered!</td></tr>
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That's all the Halloween Crafting goodness I have planned for this week, but I'm sure as October gets closer and closer I'll keep churning out weirder and weirder stuff. See you next week! : )Mazi Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12723897412357805649noreply@blogger.com0