Jewelry: Mini Journal Necklace

Hello Creatives-

I have a jewelry project for you using Letter press Paper, TCW Stencil as an embossing plate to make a Mini Journal Necklace.

I used my Sig Shot machine from Sizzix and the black rubber pad to make a deeper embossing impression. Using thicker card stock or Letter Press paper will lend the best results. Do the suggested stack for the machine that you are using. 

New Winter Release 2015 stencil TCW2081

I cut out the section that I liked used Distress Ink pad to add some color. Then added additional sheets of paper to the center. Punched two holes on the top, threaded steel wire and made a loop on each side. 

String beads, crystals and chain from those loops to create the chain. I made this necklace long so that I did not have to worry about a clasp it just slips over your head. 

Hope this will spark some creative juices in your own studios.

Create-

Sarinda

The Crafter's Workshop Design Team Member

www.AggregateMemories.blogspot.com

Holding Space

Hello Creatives:

I wanted to share a recent Journal page tilted "Holding Space". As I am holding space for my Father I am aware of the people whom hold space for myself while Holding space. If interested in what holding space is please visit this link, Holding Space. 

I often workout project ideas in my travel journal. Then I will do glass samples for a larger work. My hope is that this will turn into a wall mounted glass sculpture. Part of the overall process I wanted to share. 

Out of uncertainty comes beauty.

Wishing you a creative day even if it is in your minds eye.

Be well-

Sarinda

New Eye Candy..... TCW Summer 2014 Release.

 

Hello Creatives....

The Crafter's Workshop has an amazing release this Summer 2014 season. OH MY Goodness. This is an amazing release.  I am so excited to share this particular stencil. I have so many favorites of this release.

Here is what I used on this latest project.  More to come. ;)
TCW495 Sea Bubbles

Thank you for stopping in and I hope this finds you in a creative mood.
Be Well.
Sarinda

www.SarindaJones.com
www.AggregateMemories.blogspot.com

The Crafters Workshop Quote Layout

Hello Hello Lovelies....
I hope this finds you in a creative mood today. I have found myself so busy in my normal life lately as well as my creative life. I am sure this is ringing true for a lot of you as well. So I have been on the down and dirty creative inspiration as of late.

This Layout is a reminder to me everything begins with the courage to imagine. If you can see it in your minds eye, then you can achieve it. That is always the starting place.

Here is too you seeing what you want in your minds eye and then making small goals to meet your large goals.  I believe you can do it.

Here is the stencil I used:

TCW437 12"x12"

Face the brilliance of your most wonderful creations and dwell on your dreams.
Be well-
Sarinda
The Crafters Workshop Design Team Member

For more of my creations visit:

www.SarindaJones.com
www.AggregateMemories.blogspot.com

Aquatic Summer Layout Using The Coral Stencil From TCW.

 Hello Creatives....

Sarinda here with a Summertime Layout using TCW Coral Stencil, TCW360 and Viva Las Vegas Stamps. I LOVE this frog on skates...

This is a quick layout. I used Cream card stock then laid the Coral Stencil on top. My choice was to use Modeling Paste as my medium. Then applied spray ink to the side an let drip horizontally across the page. Add Twine, Title, images and embellishments. You are done. The longest part was drying the page. =)

Here is the Coral Stencil that I used.

Thank you for stopping by..... Wishing you a very creative day.
Much Love-
Sarinda
The Crafters' Workshop Design Team Member

For more of my creations visit my blog:
www.AggregateMemories.blogspot.com  OR
www.SarindaJones.com

The Crafters Workshop Die Cuts.....

 Hello Artists-

I wanted to show you TCW Dies... I am LOVING these little gems. I wanted to show you how to make a quick fun Birthday Card with the dies. Really Quick and easy.

Plus it is my Birthday today and what better way to celebrate?!!!!

Dies I used are Solace 4x6 TCW1011 and Today TCW1034

Step 1
Cut out a card blank in white paper. Then apply Pan Pastels with application in a diagonal across the page. I used an orange, pink, pale green and dark green. Be sure to round the corners of the card.

 Step 2
Use TCW1011 and cut a die out of gray paper.

Step 3
Attach the die cut gray paper to the top of the Pan Pastel sheet with 3D tape.

Step 4
Make a banner tag out of orange card stock. Stamp  STAMPOTIQUE Stamps "Happy Birthday" with Black ink and edge with Prima's Dark Bark Chalk Edger. Add to the front of the card with 3D tape.

Step 5

Cut out TCW Today TCW1034 in white card stock. Glue to the top of the banner tag. Then add an embellishment to the upper right corner. I used Prima's Wood Embellishments from the Cartographer collection.

Thank you so much for stopping in. My wish for you today is to be creative even if it is only in your minds eye.

Much Love.
Sarinda
The Crafters Workshop Design Team.

 You can find my work at:
www.AggregateMemories.blogspot.com

Prima National Scrapbook Day and Blog Hop

Hello Lovelies.....

Happy National Scrapbook Day-!!

I am so glad to see you here on the PRIMA Blog Hop. I have created a 6"x6" layout centered around using this quote.

"Change your thoughts and change your world" 

By- Norman Vincent Peale

I really love this quote as life can be just this simple.  

GIVEAWAY: I will be giving away 3 Packs of PRIMA "Say It In Crystals" and some lovely PRIMA Stackable Flowers. See image below. 

Just leave a comment on this blog of how you would use this prize as well as follow my blog to get a chance to win this fun prize-!!! I will use a random counter to award the prize and I will announce the winner here on my blog on Monday.

Wishing you much love and kindness in your world.

Be Well.

Sarinda

Here is what PRIMA has to say about the BLOG HOP.

 

Welcome to the NSD Prima Blog Hop! 

Prima has a fun-packed day planned with the wonderful Ambassadors, 

the talented Design Team, and our amazing Educators! 

We hope the projects inspire you to dig out your crafty supplies and 

have fun along with us. 

Prima will be giving prizes away all day long on 

ALL of their social media outlets, along with a stunning main prize 

hosted on the Prima blog, so make sure you hop around and then comment on Prima's blog here! 

Not only do we have TONS of inspiration, but we are offering free classes too! Want to learn new techniques? Join in on the marathon of "Live With Prima" classes filled with gorgeous projects kicking off at 7 am PT! Click here to watch!

Here is the Blog Hop List....

Olga Vasilieva

Adrienne Ford

Magda Bolinska

Kasia Krzyminska

Kasia Tomaszewska

Felicity Wilson

Delaina Burns

Louise Nelson

Brit Sviggum

Jennifer Snyder
Solange Marques

Kelly Foster

Keren Tamir

Sharon Laakkonen

Patricia Fernandez

Elena Olinevich

Alberto Juarez

Frank Garcia

Maiko Miwa

Trina McClune

Janine Koczwara

Misty Olsen

Sarinda Jones  <<<<<<<You ARE HERE

Ramona Downing

Candace Hagler

Erin Reed
Sam Ho 

Artistcellar: Art Is Not Optional-!!

Hello Creatives...

Sarinda here on Hump Day, again. I was delighted that Artistcellar.com asked me back to do a guest blog post. How Sweet it is.

Today I am using liquid watercolor from Dr. PH Martin's Watercolors.  I love these intense inky colors. This project is vibrant and fun.

Here is what you will need:

• Artistcellar Stencils
• Watercolor paper
• Watercolor Dr. PH Martin's
• Spray bottle for water
• White Gesso
• Black Gesso
• Sponge Brushes
• Heat tool
• Paper Trimmer
• Adhesive letters
• Pitt Pens
• Scissors
• Scrap Paper
• Octopode Factory Stamps
• Copic Markers
• Corner Punch

Step 1:
Spray watercolor paper with water. Start adding the watercolor from ink dropper right onto the page. I have my watercolor pad vertical with an easel so that I get the best drips and bleeding. The next few images are the stages of adding color. Rotating the paper for the best blurring of the watercolor.

 There are a few stages that seem to have a very ugly phase to it all. Keep with it and add more water and keep turning the paper.

When you get where you like it dry with heat tool.

Step 2:
Cut out the section that you like the best for your journal.

Step 3:
Lay stencil over watercolor. Take the gesso and sponge brush with a bit of water brush over the page.

 This is how my page turned out. I like how the gesso picks up some of the watercolor.

Step 3:
Do the same with the black gesso. Yet use sparingly in comparison to the white.

Step 4:
Cut the page into strips and corner punch each one. Then edge with sponge brush and black gesso. You can see how the black gesso picks up the texture of the watercolor paper.

Step 5:
Add to you journal with adhesive tape.

Step 6:
Write out with the letters "Art IS Not Optional" and stick them on neutral scrap paper and line with Pitt Pens. Cut out with scissors and adhere to journal page.

Step 7:
Color the Octopode Factory Stamp with Copic markers and fussy cut out. Adhere to the end of the word "optional".


I totally agree with Artistcellar.com slogan. For me this is how I live my life.
Thank you again for having me back on the blog.
Much love and joy to you.
Sarinda

Glass Site:  www.SarindaJones.com
Craft Blog: www.AggregateMemories.blogspot.com