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I know, I know, but what do you call these other than glitter balls?



The glitter's on the inside, so they look nice and don't make a mess!

All you need is:
-clear glass ornaments
-adhesive spray glue
-glitter

Take the hanger top off the ornament.
Hold the glue nozzle up to the opening and spray. Spray enough so there's a little liquid collecting in the ornament. Rotate the ornament to coat the inside.
Sprinkle glitter through the opening, via a funnel or a folded piece of paper. You can put one color on some sections, then pour another color in and rotate to coat the inside.
Let dry, then put the hanger back in!



Hope you enjoy my glitter balls

I did this for my fiance a bit back in a jewelry class. I used lost wax casting method. The rose, and leaves were all casted separately. Was soldered using various solders. I originally planned to polish it, but the blackened patina has grown on me to say the least. Hope you guys enjoy (and hopefully it being a bit of an older project is not an issue).





Sorry about the pictures size... I'm terrible with computers and such. Anyway, C&C is more than welcome. I'll post the Jack Skellington pendant I made her recently as soon as I can get it away from her for pics.

-Kristov

What: THE CRAFTMAS BIZARRE
When: December 6th 12pm to 5pm
Where:THE FAKE GALLERY 4319 Melrose LA. CA. 90029
Why: Where else can you go to the craftiest & kick assiest holiday party and cool craft sale of the season! FREE crafting bar, FREE wassel & waffle bar hosted by LA's Chef Andrea! Oodles of surprises! Not to mention one-of-a-kind laboriously handmade treasures sold at slave labor prices!

TELL THEM THAT ERIN SENT YOU AND GET IN FREE!
(otherwise it's $2.00)

FREE PARKING

Meet Edward the Bat Sock Monkey:



Edward because he is made from a sparkly blue sock!

A close up of his cute little face:



AromaRageST (Zoe) said she knew he was a boy but she didn't name him. But he did let her know that he wanted to be a monster, so she added some bat wings.



Some sushi and a Sapporo before the movies:



Will Bella choose Jacob or Edward? This Edward isn't telling:

[Love!]

I received from Teffy yesterday, and I cannot wait to start using all of my goodies!!

Everything all together



Some amazing fabric pieces (I squealed. a lot.), ribons and trims, snaps, zippers, patterns, some pretty colors of thread, a cute little jar full of buttons (it's the beginning of my stash, I'm excited!), some Asian themed stamps, a long teal bag with silver earring findings, lobster claws, and neato glass beads! Teffy was so sweet and took note of the fact that I love cupcakes and owls, and included an owl bookmark and the cutest little brass owl (he is on my shelf, his name is Wilson  ) and a crocheted cupcake!!



A closeup of the fabric


findings and glass beads, I love the bag, too



She sent 8 of these big, sparkly blue and gold on black buttons that are awesome. My button stash, Wilson and my cupcake.

Love! 

Thank you so much Teffy, I am going to have so much fun with all of this!

I am just so thrilled that you like your package, MLS! I love vintage/ephemera things, and can't stand to leave them unappreciated in thrift stores/estate sales etc., but I don't do anything with them! So it makes me happy to see neat things going to someone who will make neat things with them. 

...and in return, neat things that I will do something with! 
I received from The Sapphire Moon quite a few days ago, and haven't had the chance to post pics! I had to fill 17 orders for sewn/crafted things for my local co-op, and then I caught a stomach bug.  BUT, I love my box, and I can't believe how crammed it was! As soon as I saw how much it was bulging I was excited.   

All the loot:



Tons of neat fabric pieces, a big piece of teddy bear flannel, a huge bag of really pretty black/blue/green iridescent beads, wooden beads (LOVE them), two packages of chain (which I really need!), some 36 gauge silver wire (there are a pair of wire wrapped hoop earrings I've been wanting to make, and this is perfect!), some sweet brass heart locket charms, and a whole little baggie crammed to maximum capacity of the most wonderful assortment of beads! Shown here in a box, I couldn't resist dumping them all out to go through them right away. 



Closeup


I had to take a closeup of these wooden beads, they are so beautiful!



Fabric pieces


The assortment of beads

I love it all, can't wait to start playing--- thank you so much Sapphire Moon!!

I made a pikachu hoodie for a friend! It took me about 2 days, but it was on/off sewing.
I feel good using my sewing bones again.
She requested it to be long to mid-thigh, tighter at the thigh, really big in general, and huge hood! I'm happy she loves it!!! <3
Everything was made out of fleece, and I used cable ties in the tail to help it stand up and out! You can wiggle it. There are minor mistakes that annoy me a bit, but overall I'm very happy with it.


Front


Back


Big hood upclose


Back (being worn)


Side (being worn)

Pikapikapika~! <3
Thanks for viewing.

 Lena is giving away this gorgeous Handcrafted Silk Green Rose Brooch or Hair Clip to one lucky Handmade Giveaways winner! This rose was made from a 100% silk and it is completely handcrafted by Lena. The size of this item is about 4 inches (10 cm). This flower can be attached to either a metal pin or a hair clip/comb (winner gets to choose).



Enter to win: http://www.hmgiveaways.com/2009/11/sponsored-giveaway-svart-lilja-ends.html

I received an amazing package from Zombie_Queen today.

Seven skeins of yarn! Lots of embroidery thread, embroidery transfer patterns-that are too cute!, two circular knitting needles, a set of DPNs and crochet hooks (I don't have any of those sizes either!), crochet stitch pattern booklet


I just realized this picture was blurry. Sorry about that!

Vegetarian Cookbook, Charms and buttons, an issue of Craft magazine- the first issue I ever purchased was the last one that was published so I'm excited to have another issue, Craft Leftovers Monthy- I had never seen this before but it's pretty cool, brush pens, stamp pads, and charcoal crayons



Closeup of the charms and buttons.  I love the little keys.  I think I may start collecting them to make a chunky charm bracelet.



Thank you Zombie_Queen for a fantastic package! I really do love it all!  

And thanks to Val and Casey for organizing!

I'm sorry that I didn't get to take pics yesterday as promised. One of my 2 rats went rapidly down hill last night and sadly had to have her PTS this afternoon

This was my actual birthday shirt-



This was the shirt Faren claimed went wrong but I still love it!



I adore them both so much, sorry I haven't any action shots but I wasn't really feeling up to it. They both fit and look great though! It was by far the best present for my birthday 

Here are the extras, including an amazing handmade card that she kindly left blank so I could use again.



You have had me looking up the technique used and I have added it to my have to try pile lol. I so didn't need another obsession

Thanks again Faren!