Exciting Friendly Plastic Challenge from Amaco!

Newsflash!!........ Newsflash!!......... Newsflash!! Amaco has a new challenge on their website. If you've been playing with Friendly Plastic then why don't you give it a go. They are inviting all crafters to participate in the challenge with cash prizes being awarded to the winner of each category. They will also make a donations to the winners' favourite charities. But even if you're not one of the winners, you'll still receive Friendly Plastic sticks to replenish your supply and as a bonus, your entry will be displayed in an on-line gallery on the Amaco website - so if you'd like to see your work published, then this might be just the challenge for you! There are several categories including one to honour "Bottles of Hope" (read about the origins of Bottles of Hope here ), the "Butterfly Project" plus two jewellery making categories. For more information, check out the details on their website. ...

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Blog Candy Re-draw

Sadly, (for my blog candy winner) she hasn't claimed her prize, but that's good news for the rest of you because now you have a second chance! So here goes: The new winner is......... Comment #7 - Bec, who said " oooh. that's pretty. I've just started playing with resin and didn't even think to check KL for bracelet moulds! I think I'll have to get myself some. =) " Congratulations Bec! You are now the owner of the handmade bangle. Contact me by email and I'll arrange for it to be on its way to you asap. And because I have always had an image of some sort in each post, I'm adding this one which has absolutely nothing to do with anything.... just because I think it's a fun piece! ...

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Recipe for "How to Turn Modern into Vintaj"

On Wednesday I was lucky enough to spend the day wandering the floor of the Brisbane Quilt and Craft show and I spent a good deal of time in the dedicated bead area. I was on a mission to find beads to use with some of my resin casts and this is what I came up with for a cameo I had cast in lime green. Ingredients: One rather hideous (but definitely modern) lime green cameo...... one beautiful filigree brass stamping..... and a few strands of Czech glass beads in earthen tones...... Method: Place the cast on the brass stamping and carefully wrap the sides around it. Thread the crystals on tiger tail and thread through the back of the stamping. Secure ends with a clasp. And here's one I prepared earlier! Mmmm....... yummy! Look at the back view which is quite lovely too! Check back later to see what else I cook up with my craft show finds. ...

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