Metallic Leaf Necklace

This amazing piece was designed by Judy Belcher.  I think it is a stunning example of the many aspects that make Makin’s Clay® perfect for jewelry.   The hand crafted leaves are lightweight so the finished piece is not bulky to wear.  Intricate veining is etched into each leaf. The clay dries flexible, so the possibility of pieces of the leaves breaking off are lessened.  Makin’s Clay® takes a number of finishes beautifully - including iridesent metallic pigment powders like those used to add shimmer to these leaves.  - Cindi Bisson

Congratultions!

Congratulations to  Lottie the winner of the Makin's Clay Blog Hop Prize!  Below is a picture of the Prize Package you have won......

This is a prize package valued at just over $111.00 with products including clay, tools and a Memory Frame Kit.....Please send us your email (by November 7th) through a message on our facebook page so we can get your address and get your prize sent out!

Sock Monkey Holiday Ornament & Card

This whimsical holiday card & ornament was created using Natural Makin's Clay® and JudiKins adorable Sock Monkey rubber stamp - a definite must have item for anyone whose heart sees the charm of these vintage cuddles.  I used the leftover sock scraps after making the monkey and assorted black Blumenthal Lansing buttons to embellish the card.   The teal card stock was made by crumpling a piece of white card stock, unfolding, and then dying with Rit Dye.    I do this every time I dye with the leftover dye and now have quite a stash of colorful custom colored card stock.  Prismacolor watercolor pencils were used to color the stamped monkeys. The front of the card features a removable sock monkey holiday ornament made of natural colored Makin's Clay®, stamped with the monkey image, and trimmed with more of the sock scraps. - Cindi Bisson

Sizzix Texture Box

 Makin's No Bake Polymer Clay, Earth Safe Finishes Metallic Powders and Eileen Hull's Sizzix Scoreboard Rectangle Box Die were used to create this little box.

 

 Makin's Texture Sheet and an Art Stamp were used to create the impressions in the clay.

 

- Ann Butler

Mixed-Media Necklace - Makin's Clay + Wood Mounts = Unique Jewelry

I participated in a blog challenge where we were asked to design something using the leftover wood mounts from when you unmount stamps.  The variety of ideas shared was amazing!  I used tiny wood mounts from a small set of alphabet stamps I unmounted for easier use.  For a full tutorial on how to create this necklace using repurposed wood mounts and Makin's Clay® - click here:

http://rubberroadadventures.ning.com/page/recycled-wood-mounts-necklace


- Cindi Bisson

Makin's Clay Blog Hop Contest

We are happy you have joined us for our first ever Blog Hop....We hope you liked the projects you have seen....below is a picture of the Prize Package we are offering......

This is a prize package valued at just over $111.00 with products including 

clay, tools and a Memory Frame Kit.....

to enter leave a comment below about which project you liked best on the blog hop...

if you have not seen the hop yet you can start it at: .Creativity Stirs the Soul 

beginning Saturday October 13, 2012. 

The winner will be randomly drawn from all entries on or about October 24th.  

We will announce the winner here on our blog 

so check back on or about Thursday October 25 to see if you have won!

Makin's Clay - Versatile and Safe for Scrapbooking!

Die cut clay title letters, seashell accents made with Makin's® Seashell push mold and accented with with EarthSafe Finishes for shimmer.

Makin's Clay® is a product I love to use on my scrapbook layouts.  Clay?  Yes, clay.  Makin's Clay® is a lightweight, air dry polymer clay.  It is acid-free and safe for scrapbooking.  It's flexible when dried, and when rolled thin can be craft punched or die cut.  I love to texture it with their texture sheets, stamp it when wet to create unique embellishments, or stamp it when dry too.  Often I create embellishments with their push molds.  Makin's Clay® can be colored with a number of different colorants and finishes to create shimmering effects, glossy effects, and more.   While I haven't whipped out my Makin's Clay® and used it on a layout in recent months, I have used it a number of times in the past.  Here are a few pages highlighting various ways to add Makin's Clay® to your pages.  - Cindi Bisson

Pansy and leaf accents made with custom colored clay and Makin's® Floral push mold.

Hand made clay sunflower accented with acrylic paint to match background paper (back in the "old days" when I had to manually stitch two scans together........ I am so glad I've learned a better way!) 

The baseball accent and die cut 2007 were made from clay textured with a real baseball.  Dimensional clay stitches made using the Makin's Professional® Ultimate Clay Extruder®.

Makin's Clay and ESF Eco Epoxy

Here is a mask I made for Earth Safe Finishes to display in their booth while attending shows.

I used Makin's No Bake Polymer Clay added Earth Safe Finishes Metallic Powders and Earth Safe Finishes Eco Epoxy was applied...look at that shine! - Ann Butler

Welcome to the Makin's Clay® Blog!

Welcome to the Makin’s Clay® Blog.  Here is the place where you’ll be able to explore the wide range of possibilities and applications when creating with Makin’s Clay® and Makin’s Brand® tools. Makin’s Clay® is dedicated to enhancing the crafter’s experience when using our products and supporting those who carry our products in their stores.  The new Makin’s Clay® Blog has been developed to share project ideas, tutorials, and the latest information about Makin’s Brand® products.  We are also thrilled to announce our new Makin's Clay Facebook Page, where you can share your projects featuring Makin’s Brand® products, ask questions, and interact with others who enjoy creating with polymer clay.  For even more inspiration, visit our new Pinterest page.    We hope you enjoy these new online resources and we encourage YOU to explore the wide range of applications of Makin’s Clay®, and share your projects with us!