Today we are sharing this lovely Vintage Valentine Goodie Box designed by Candice Windham - This project features Makin's Clay® heart button embellishments and is featured in this episode of When Creativity Knocks All Star Designers Winter Series - http://youtu.be/OhIBG7qttpI
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Friday, January 30, 2015
Texas Art Supply Stores Now Carry Makin's Clay®
We are happy to announce:
Makin's Clay® Products
Now Available At Texas Art Supply Stores
Texas Art Supply has been serving the greater Houston metropolitan community with the highest quality art supplies for more than forty years and is now a premier reseller of Makin's Clay® products, tools and accessories. Makin's Clay® representatives will be onsite offering product demonstrations and FREE Make & Take workshops on Friday 1/30/15 and Saturday 1/31/15. To learn more about Texas Art Supply or place an online order go to their website; www.texasart.com.
Texas Art Supply has been serving the greater Houston metropolitan community with the highest quality art supplies for more than forty years and is now a premier reseller of Makin's Clay® products, tools and accessories. Makin's Clay® representatives will be onsite offering product demonstrations and FREE Make & Take workshops on Friday 1/30/15 and Saturday 1/31/15. To learn more about Texas Art Supply or place an online order go to their website; www.texasart.com.
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Thursday, January 29, 2015
ART Hearts Magnets
Did you know we had a great Pinterest Board full of inspiring projects made with Makin's Clay® and Makin's Brand® Tools? Here's just one fun project - ART Hearts Magnets. These would also make beautiful "Monogram" pendants or pins - just in time for Valentine's Day -
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/94083079690285778/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/94083079690285778/
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Makin's Clay® Heart Stamped Bangle
We love the looks of this bracelet...
created by designer Kristi Parker...check out how she created it here!
created by designer Kristi Parker...check out how she created it here!
Saturday, January 24, 2015
Makin's Clay® Around the World!
We love seeing what artists around the world are creating with Makin's Clay®! Recently, we discovered these three awesome projects and wanted to share them!
Artist Bea Grob from Switzerland created this amazing illuminated light strand and Makin's Clay® was the perfect medium for her to use!
Lex Sorrentino from Australia shared this whimsical creation on her Facebook page recently - made with Makin's Clay®!
And Chi-Chic Jewelry Re-defined from Puerto Rico created this colorful pendant with Makin's Clay®.
Artist Bea Grob from Switzerland created this amazing illuminated light strand and Makin's Clay® was the perfect medium for her to use!
Lex Sorrentino from Australia shared this whimsical creation on her Facebook page recently - made with Makin's Clay®!
And Chi-Chic Jewelry Re-defined from Puerto Rico created this colorful pendant with Makin's Clay®.
Friday, January 23, 2015
Heart Clay Cutter Sets - Two Options
Makin's® has a wide variety of clay cutter sets - in many sizes - something for almost any project - these heart sets are perfect for Valentine crafting, or for sharing the love any time of year -
http://www.makins-usa.com/products.jsp?prod_catg_id=14
http://www.makins-usa.com/products.jsp?prod_catg_id=2
http://www.makins-usa.com/products.jsp?prod_catg_id=14
http://www.makins-usa.com/products.jsp?prod_catg_id=2
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Super Bowl Party! DIY Video Featuring Makin's Clay®
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Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Makin's Clay® Design Team Call
We have some EXCITING news to share!
Makin's Clay® is in the process of building our 1st ever Design Team
and we would love to have you apply.
Now for the details:
What We Expect From Our Design Team:
- Provide at least one blog post per month posted on the Makin's Clay® blog using Makin's Clay® products, complete with photos (optional video), easy to follow project instructions, and links to products.
- One blog post per month on your own blog using Makin's Clay® products with links to products used.
- Add a Makin's Clay® Design Team Logo to your blog for the duration of the 12 month term. Participate and help promote all activities presented by Makin's Clay®, including blog hops and challenges.
- Promote your fellow Design Team Members projects that use Makin's Clay® products.
- Post your projects on our Makin's Clay® Pinterest board.
- Join our private Facebook Group where we will share information, ideas, etc. with our Design Team.
Design Team term will be 12 months, beginning March 1, 2015 to February 28, 2015
What you can expect from Makin's Clay®:
- Makin's Clay® products to design with along with products from partnering companies.
- Endorsement fees may be available for DT members who have designs published in print.
- Link to your blog on the Makin's Clay® blog along with social media coverage for your posted projects.
- Compensation for projects chosen to be used in the Makin's Clay® Show Booths.
If you are interested in applying for our Design Team please email us at:
am-designs@embarqmail.com.
Put Makin's Clay Design Team in the subject line.
Include the following information (please copy and paste the information into your email).
am-designs@embarqmail.com.
Put Makin's Clay Design Team in the subject line.
Include the following information (please copy and paste the information into your email).
- Send us three clear photos of your favorite project designs that you feel will best represent your style; these do not have to showcase Makin's Clay® products; they can include any products.
- Your name, address, phone number and email address.
- Links to your blog and any other social media sites - Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, etc.
- A short bio of yourself - Have you been published, worked on another design team, do you teach any classes? Please note: these are not a requirement to be on the team.
- Tell us your preferred area of design: cards, scrapbooking, mixed media, fabric arts, etc?
- Why do you want to be part of the Makin's Clay® Design Team?
Deadline to Apply: February 2, 2015 Midnight CST
We will review all applicants information after the deadline and the new Design Team will be notified on or about February 15, 2015.
Announcement of the Design Team will be made March 2, 2015.
Announcement of the Design Team will be made March 2, 2015.
We look forward to putting the first ever Makin's Clay® Design Team together and we hope that you will be joining
us on this brand new adventure!
Monday, January 19, 2015
Hearts Push Mold
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Leave's for a Card with Makin's Clay
I love that you can create just about anything with Makin's Clay®. It is a product that can be used in just about any project because of it's versatility. Check out this Beautiful Card created by Graciellie using Makin's Clay® for the leaves!
Graciellie stamped into the clay to give it texture and then added color...so quick and easy. For complete step by step instructions click here!
Graciellie stamped into the clay to give it texture and then added color...so quick and easy. For complete step by step instructions click here!
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Valentine Treat Mason Jar
This Valentine Treat Mason Jar was one of our make & take projects featured at CHA in Anaheim. Today we are sharing the instructions for making the jar.
Create a unique Valentine keepsake treat jar for someone special this year with Makin’s Clay® & Buckle Boutique Rhinestone accents.
Materials:
Materials:
Mason jar
Makin’s Clay® - Brights Multi-Pack, White Clay 120g (www.makins-usa.com)
- Ultimate Clay Machine®
- Ultimate Clay Extuder®
- Hearts Push Mold
- Crinkle Cutter Set
- Texture Sheets
- Professional Clay Tools
The Buckle Boutique™ Self-Adhesive Rhinestones (www.thebuckleboutique.com)
Beacon® Tacky Glue (www.beaconadhesives.com)
JudiKins™ Script Rubber Stamp (www.judikins.com)
Clearsnap® Crafter’s Ink - Red (www.clearsnap.com)
Designed by Cindi Bisson - Behind These Eyes™
Instructions:
- Mix small amount of red clay (approximately 1/4” ball) with enough white clay to cover jar lid (approximately 1/4 of 120g package) to create pink.
- Roll pink clay in Ultimate Clay Machine™ to #3 setting.
- Ink script stamp with red permanent ink - stamp into rolled pink clay.
- Using jar lid as a template, use clay tool to cut circle from stamped clay.
- Place tacky glue on top of lid, apply stamped clay, pressing gently to adhere.
- Roll small amount of red clay to setting #4 on clay machine.
- Texture rolled red clay, cut with heart crinkle cutter. Use tacky glue to mount heart to center of lid.
- To create push molded heart shown, place green clay in leaf areas, red in roses, white in bottom of heart and pink in top of heart as shown.
- Mount molded heart to center of red heart.
- Cut self-adhesive rhinestones and mount around outside of jar lid.
- Extrude white clay into fine strands. Twist strands and use tacky glue to mount to outside edge of jar lid.
- Add two rhinestone accents to center of roses, using tacky glue to hold in place.
- Cut strip of self-adhesive rhinestones and mount around outside of jar lid.
Fill with candy, cookies, flavored coffees, a small stuffed animal, or another special treat and present it to someone special!
Friday, January 9, 2015
Makin's Star Necklace
We love this Star Necklace that was created by Eniat Kesslet using Makin's Clay®
for complete step by step instructions for creating this quick and easy Star Necklace click here!
for complete step by step instructions for creating this quick and easy Star Necklace click here!
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Dangle Projects - A Bear & More
Makin's Clay® has a variety of easy to reproduce projects on their website - including these simple dangle projects. Instructions on how to make this basic bear - adaptable for any project - are here.
Monday, January 5, 2015
Getting Fun and Funky with Makin's Clay®
Here is a project we just love....
This fun and funky project was created by Irit Shalom using Makin's Clay®, Ann Butler Designs Faux Quilting Stamps from Unity Stamp Company and Ann Butler Designs Crafter's Ink from Clearsnap...you can find complete instructions here!
This fun and funky project was created by Irit Shalom using Makin's Clay®, Ann Butler Designs Faux Quilting Stamps from Unity Stamp Company and Ann Butler Designs Crafter's Ink from Clearsnap...you can find complete instructions here!
Saturday, January 3, 2015
Heart Photo Frame by Bea Grob
Artist Bea Grob from Switzerland continues to amaze us with her creative projects made with Makin's Clay® - she recently shared this fantastic heart photo frame on her Facebook Page!
Friday, January 2, 2015
"Marsala" Necklace & Earrings - How-to Video
Thursday, January 1, 2015
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