Clay Gift Tag Ornaments DIY Video

Cindi McGee created this DIY video featuring gift tag ornaments made with Makin's Clay® a few years ago. We thought it was a fun idea so we are sharing it again this holiday season! 

Cherry Blossom Barrettes by Cindi McGee

Cindi McGee recently shared these springy Cherry Blossom Barrettes made with Makin's Clay®.  Find out how she custom colored her clay, and the full instructions, here on her blog.

Be Fearless Burlap Panel by Steph Ackerman

Steph Ackerman recently shared another great mixed-media canvas project in which she used Makin's Clay® to create her flower stems and leaves.  Makin's Clay® is the perfect way to finish off almost any project - it's versatility is endless!

Mini Clay Envelope Place Card Holders by Martha Lucia Gomez

Mini Clay Envelope Place Card Holders

by Martha Lucia Gomez

Hello dear friends, today I am sharing a tutorial to make these Mini Clay Envelopes that you can use as place card holders or as an infinite number of things! It is an easy project that doesn't require sculpting abilities just your favorite colors of Makin's Clay® and a theme inspiration. I said a theme because you can create these for your special events or for any occasion.

MAKIN’S® MATERIALS LIST

Makin’s Clay® White, Concord Blue and Adobe Brown.

Makin’s Clay® Roller
Makin’s Professional® Cutting Mat

Makin’s Clay® Texture Sheets - Set H

OTHER NECESSITIES
Ann Butler Iridescents Paints

Card Stock Paper

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. On the paper, draw an envelope template. You can customize the size for your needs – my template had a center rectangle of 2″ by 1 1/4″, and the top/bottom flaps extended out 3/4″ and the sides extended 7/8″.

2. Take an amount of the color of your preference of Makin’s Clay®. In my project I am using Blue, Adobe Brown and White. Smooth with your hands and use the Makin’s Clay® Roller to create an uniform layer.

  

3. Place the template onto the clay and use the knife to cut around
it.

4. If you want, you can create a special texture on the upper flap of your envelope. With this in mind I used the one of the sheet included on the Makin’s Clay® Texture Sheets - Set H. I just needed to press this on the fresh clay.

5. After this, fold the two sides in, and then the bottom flap on top. Press the overlapping pieces together and use a little bit of water to smooth any roughness.

7. Repeat this process with the other colors of Makin’s Clay®.

8. Let them dry completely for 24 hours. Paint the envelopes as desired. I used Ann Buttler Iridescents in Sheer tones.

9. Cut small pieces of card stock for the place cards inside and if you want you can stamp or write the
name on the cards.

I hope you are inspired with my tutorial and comeback soon to share with us!

Enjoy, Martha Lucia

Floral Treasure Chest by Steph Ackerman

Floral Treasure Chest

Designed by Steph Ackerman 

Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here today with a treasure chest.

Supplies:
Makin's Clay® - Yellow, White, Green, Blue, Red
Makin's Clay® Push Mold - Florals
Earth Safe Finishes Ann Butler Designs Iridescents - Sheer Silver, Sheer Copper
Earth Safe Finishes Ann Butler Designs Iridescent Powder Kit - Silver, Yellow
ColorBox® Crafter's for Ann Butler - Sunshine, Limelight, Deep Woods
ColorBox® Background Basics for Ann Butler - Checks1
Flowers - Bazzill
Wood Box
Rhinestones

Instructions:

Using the Florals mold, create assorted leaves using green clay and assorted flowers using yellow clay.


Once the roses have been removed from the mold, paint them with Sheer Silver Iridescents, then sprinkle with Yellow Iridescent Powder.  The roses take on a wonderful sparkle.  Check out how different the roses look when the Iridescent Powder is added.



I created purple clay by mixing red and blue clays until I had the color I liked.  Then, using the Floral
push mold, I created two corner flourishes.  After they were removed form the mold, I painted them with Sheer Silver Iridescents.

Lightly white wash the box, then stamp around the edges with Sunshine Crafter's Ink and the Basket 1 stamp.

To age the box, use Crafter's Ink Deep Woods around the edges, then use a baby wipe to remove and blend some of the color.

Add 3 large and 2 small yellow roses to the front of the box.  Adhere lace around the lid.

Adhere the purple flourishes to the corners and yellow flowers to the center.  An assortment of dew
drops finishes the edges.

And there you have a treasure chest that can hold lots of amazing items.  With Mother's Day coming up, I think this would be a lovely gift for Mom.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Steph

Big Wish Altered Jar by Steph Ackerman

Design Team Member Steph Ackerman recently shared this fun altered wishing bottle here on her blog.   She used Makin's Clay® to create a unique covering for her bottle.  Wish on!

Ivory Borders Vase by Madeline Arendt

Ivory Borders Vase 

Designed by Madeline Arendt 

Here is an easy transformation of a clear glass container from a dollar store using Makin's Clay®.  Simply forming strips of clay and applying them to the glass creates a lovely container for plants, flowers, a candle or treats.

Materials:

Makin's Clay® - Natural
Makin's Push Mold - Borders
Makin's Clay Mat
Makin's Professional Ultimate Clay Extruder™ and Round Disc #4
Makin's Cutting Blade
Ann Butler's Earth Safe Finishes Iridescents - Sheer Gold Pearl
Beacon Adhesive 3-in-1Glue
Glass Container

Instructions:

• Roll small portions of clay into a rope shape and press into the mold.  Repeat this step to make enough clay border strips that will cover the container.  NOTE: Either the same border design can be used for all pieces or choose two different designs to alternate on the glass

• Allow the clay strips to dry well for 24 hours. 
• Use the cutting blade tool to clean away any clay flash that shows on the edges of the strips.

• Paint each of the pieces with the iridescent paint.  Let dry.
• Glue the clay strips onto the glass container, making sure to line up the top of the strips evenly around the upper edge of the container.  Place and press each strip close together, side to side.  NOTE: If the container has any curves, press the strips into them to follow the contours.
• Place clay into the Ultimate Clay Extruder™ with circle disc #4.  Extrude a length of clay to fit around the bottom edge of the container.  Allow piece to dry.  Paint, trim and glue around the bottom edge to finish.

SUGGESTION: The glass container used for this project was the same height as the length of the borders of the push mold.  If using a taller container, more clay pieces would have to be formed.  When applying them to the surface of the container a varied, random pattern could be used for a different look.  

Mixed Media Canvas with Clay Heart

Check out this Mixed Media Canvas....

that features a textured Makin's Clay® heart!

Get a full instructions on Ann Butler's Blog.

Two Toned Stamped Clay Heart

Last week I shared how to create a Stamped Clay Heart for a necklace....

 

Here is another version...

This one is made the same way as the one last week, 

but I added a layer of Limelight Crafter's Ink lightly...

the texture of the pink stamped image still shows through

which is a cool effect!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Stamping and Embossing Makin's Clay®

There are so many things you can do with Makin's Clay...it is a very versatile product and can be used in so many projects.

Today we are going to go through the steps to stamp and emboss on dry Makin's Clay®.

Supplies:
Makin's Clay®, Black
Makin's Clay® Roller
Ann Butler's˜ Crafter's Ink, Aquamarine
Colorbox® Embossing Powder, Clear
Unity Stamp Company, Itty Bitty Stamp, Just Be You
Heat Gun
Brush
Die Cutting Machine
Die of choice

Roll Clay very thin, let dry several hours.

Lay your die onto the dried clay, use die cutting machine following manufacturer's instruction to die cut.

Stamp saying onto the clay.

Sprinkle embossing powder onto saying, shake off excess powder.

Brush excess powder if it does not all shake off.

Heat set with the heat gun.  Do this step slowly and do not move clay during this step.

As you can see the embossing shows up in the color of the ink, as long as you use clear embossing powder.  Try this technique...it is quick and easy and has so many possibilities!

Joy Banner with Makin's Clay®

Want to create a quick and easy banner for the holidays?

Start with Makin's Clay of course!

This banner was made with Makin's Clay® and Ann Butler Designs EZ-De's 2" Flourish Stamps by KellyCraft for complete instructions check out Ann's Blog Here!

Makin's Clay® Button Pendant

Roberta Birnbaum created some great buttons on her blog using Makin's Clay® that we shared earlier this week...

and while she was creating them she also made this great button pendant...we love how it turned out.  Check out the complete how to instructions on her blog!

Makin' Clay® Buttons Quick and Easy

We love when we find creative ways others are using Makin's Clay.  Check out these buttons that were created from Makin's Clay®

 

by Roberta Birnbaum and you can find complete directions on here blog.

Fall Makin's Clay® Bracelet

Makin's Clay® is one of the most versatile products as it can be used in so many ways....

I love using it to make jewelry and this fall stamped bracelet was quick and easy to create.  I used Makin's Clay® in white stamped it with Faux Quilting Stamps from Unity Stamp Company, colored it with Crafter's Ink and added a  VELCRO® Brand closure...you can check out the step by step directions here...enjoy!

Makin's Clay® Textured Journal Cover

Are you ready to blend some colors and add some texture to Makin's Clay®?

Here is a journal cover created by designer Sue Kelsey...for a workshop we did a few years ago...check out how easy it is to create a texture journal cover here!

Funky Rings with Makin's Clay®

Create some Funky Rings with Makin's Clay®....quick and easy

Here's how......

Gather your supplies:

Makin's Clay®, white

Makin's Clay® Roller

Makin's Clay® Cutters, variety

Ann Butler Designs Faux Quilting Stamps from Unity Stamp Company

Ann Butler Designs Crafter's Ink from Clearsnap, colors of choice

Ring Bases

Beacon Adhesives Dazzle Tac (not shown)

Heat Gun (optional, not shown)

Roll out clay to about 1/8" to 1/4" thick then cut out a variety of shapes.

Place unused clay into a ziplock bag with a baby wipe to keep it fresh and ready to go for the next project.

Apply ink directly to the cut out clay shapes....

Let ink dry, or use a heat gun to speed up the process, move the heat gun quickly 

for a few seconds at a time, until dry.

Stamp onto each piece with Faux Quilting Stamps, let dry, or again use heat gun as above.

Apply Dazzle Tac to the ring back and attach clay pieces on top, let dry.

There you have it Quick and Easy Funky Makin's Clay® Rings.

From one package of clay you can make dozens of rings......Enjoy!