A Nautical Fix w/ Becky Conley

Welcome crafty peeps! This is my last post with the Sakura Team, (sad face) it has been creatively fun!
The New Design Team will be announced on February 19th, please stop by to meet them.

Today I've created a "nautical fix" to a keepsake box. There was a clock in the front, but it arrived damaged and had fallen out of it's socket. It is also supposed to be a memory keepsake with an area in the lid for a photo or small artful image, but I turned it into a pin cushion.

SAKURA SUPPLIES:
3d Color Crystal Lacquer -Blue
3d Color Crystal Lacquer -Sky Blue
3d Color Crystal Lacquer -Glitter Aqua
3d Clear Crystal Lacquer
Gem Particles -Blue Flash

Other Supplies:
Wood memory box, hot glue, fabric batting, broken watch part, brass dolphin charm, small piece of chipboard.


The clock was square, therefore so was the hold it left in the box. It was quite deep so I filled it about half full with hot glue before adding a layer of 3d Color Crystal Lacquer -Blue and 3d Color Crystal Lacquer -Sky Blue. When that was completely dry, I added a thin layer of 3d Color Crystal Lacquer -Glitter Aqua and let it set for about 15 minutes before setting the charm on top.


After this step was completely dry, I added a layer of 3d Clear Crystal Lacquer.
I also used 3d Clear Crystal Lacquer to adhere the metal circle which is part of a broken wrist watch face and the Gem Particles -Blue Flash around the edge.


The pin cushion is chipboard with 2 layers of batting covered in fabric and inserted into the photo area of the lid.



Thank you so much for stopping by to share my project! I have really enjoyed this team, I'm just too busy :o) (Happy Dance!) Best of luck to all of you who do apply.

Please come back here to the Sakura Hobby Crafts Blog often for more projects and inspiration.

Cheers!
Becky

Fun Jewelry with Becky Conley

Today, I've created some fun jewelry pieces with a few of the NEW Sakura products. I'm loving the new bales, findings and chains.

WILD CAT PENDANT NECKLACE:



SAKURA SUPPLIES:
Silver-tone Heart Bale
Silver Plated Ball Chain Necklace
Rectangular High Quality Glass Pendant
3D Crystal Lacquer -Clear

Other supplies: Postage stamp

Directions: Apply a thin coat of 3D Clear Crystal Lacquer to the back side of the Rectangular High Quality Glass Pendant and place on top of the image on the postage stamp. Let dry completely and trim. Brush a thin coat of 3D Clear Crystal Lacquer along the back side of the paper to seal it, let dry. Use a small drop of 3D Clear Crystal Lacquer to attach the Silver-tone Heart Bale to the front of the Rectangular High Quality Glass Pendant. Viola!

CUFF BRACELET



SAKURA SUPPLIES:
Antique Brass and Copper SteamPunk Elements: Jewelry Findings

Other supplies:
Duck Tape: gold metallic, cheetah, black
Black Velcro

Directions: Start with a strip of black Duck Tape, then add strips and triangles of gold metallic and edge with the cheetah. Assemble and affix the Antique Brass and Copper SteamPunk Jewelry Findings. Finish with black Duck Tape on the inside to cover the mini brads from the embellishments. Affix Velcro to the ends.

Thank you for stopping by the Sakura Hobby Crafts blog, come back soon for more project ideas and inspiration!

Craft on!
Becky

Clay Jewelry with Becky Conley

WELCOME to my Sakura project.



This week I created a necklace from clay and blinged it with Sakura's new line: Terri Sproul's Mixers: Mica Powders = awesome metallic pigments.

SAKURA PRODUCTS USED:
3D Clear Crystal Lacquer
Ball Chain-gold tone
Terri Sproul Mixer Mica Powder: Gold & Bronze Satin

Other materials:
Makins Clay
Mono-filament 8lb clear

I cut the shapes from clay, let them dry and then painted with 3D Clear Crystal Lacquer mixed with Terri Sproul Mixer Mica Powder: Gold & Bronze Satin while they were still not assembled .

I had to sew the base pieces together with filament, then I attached the top layer of circles and stars with 3D Clear Crystal Lacquer.

Please become a follower of the Sakura's design blog for lots of inspiration and project ideas.

Cheers!
Becky

The World Belongs to YOU-Scrapbook Page by Becky Conley

I am loving the new Mica Powders! SO GORGEOUS!! You'll all be able to see them up close in a few weeks at the Craft and Hobby Association (CHA) Show in Anaheim, CA Jan 29 - Feb 1.



SAKURA SUPPLIES:
Black Pearl 3d Crystal Lacquer
3d Color Crystal Lacquer -Black, Violet
Blue Pearl 3d Crystal Lacquer
3d Crystal Lacquer -Clear
Terri Sproul Mixers: Jewel Effects - Gold, Lilac Pearl



This butterfly embellishment is gorgeous! I created it with black card stock. I mixed 3d Color Crystal Lacquer -Black with Lilac Pearl Mica Powder and brushed in onto the bottom layer. The top layer has 3d Crystal Lacquer -Clear mixed with Gold Mica Powder. Details were added to the wings with Ice Blue Pearl 3d Crystal Lacquer and 3d Color Crystal Lacquer -Violet. I also used a line of 3d Color Crystal Lacquer -Violet behind the top wings to keep them dimensional. The body was done with Black Pearl 3d Crystal Lacquer. The spots of color in the Star background cut out were made with 3d Color Crystal Lacquer -Violet and Ice Blue Pearl 3d Crystal Lacquer.



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Have a fabulous weekend!
Becky

Artful Journal by Becky Conley

Hello!! Welcome to my bi-weekly Sakura post. This week I created two embellishments to adorn my latest artfully covered composition book.

SAKURA SUPPLIES:
Oriental Paper (coming soon!)
3d Color Crystal Lacquer
3d Pearl Crystal Lacquer
Peacock Green Gem Particles

Other supplies:
Composition notebook
large postage stamp
Outline Sticker-Sparkraft Enterprises, Inc
Black & White Card stock
Cricut: Rock Princess cartridge
sheet of double-sided super sticky tape (Therm-o-Web)



The butterfly was cut from black cardstock at 3.5" in two layers and brushed with 3d Pearl Crystal Lacquer in blue and gold. While it was still wet, I rubbed the gold layer through the Gem Particles then let dry. Then I assembled the wings and added more details with 3d Colored Crystal Lacquer and 3d Pearl Crystal Lacquer. I added dimension to the body with black 3d Colored Crystal Lacquer.



I applied the sticker to white card stock, then colored in the open areas with 3d Color Crystal Lacquer and 3d Pearl Crystal Lacquer. When it was completely dry, I trimmed it to the size of the sticker.


I put a sheet of super sticky tape on the entire cover of the composition book to apply the decorative Japanese paper, roll with a brayer to get any air bubbles out and to assure good adherence and trimmed the edges. Merely embellish the cover with artful elements. I kept this one relatively flat, I need it to travel well :o)

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Cheers!
Becky

Quick & Easy Charms: Becky Conley

Hello all and welcome!

Today I'm working on a charm bracelet or necklace that represents things I love and appreciate, the simple things in life. Creating personalized art is SO EASY with Sakura!



Supplies:
3d Crystal Lacquer-Color
White Brass Jewelry Findings
Shaped Brads!

Just fill in the base of the White Brass Jewelry Findings with your color choice of 3d Crystal Lacquer-Color, cut off the prongs of your favorite Brads and set them in! Viola! GORGEOUS, personalized charms!

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Cheers!
Becky

Sapphire Pendant by Becky Conley

Hello! Welcome to another Sakura DT post. Today I'm sharing a pendant, it's quick and easy to assemble, but lots of drying time :o) and it's my FAVORITE color!

Supplies:
Blue Flash Gem Particles (3 colors available)
Black Coated pendant blank (1 5/8 x 1 1/2")
1/2" High Quality Fancy Glass Tile
Clear 3d Crystal Lacquer
Black Pearl 3d Crystal Lacquer

I used the Black Pearl 3d Crystal Lacquer to adhere the 1/2" High Quality Fine Glass tile to the Black Coated pendant base. Then, I put a thin coat of Clear 3d Crystal Lacquer inside the base to give the Blue Flash Gem Particles something to stick to. I covered the entire remaining base with the Gem Particles and then covered them with Clear 3d Crystal Lacquer. The only thing I wish I'd done differently is turn the High Quality Fine Glass Tile 45 degrees, looks like I'm going to have to make another one!

The light catches the Blue Flash Gem Particles and it's just beautiful.
Thanks for stopping by the blog!

Becky

Genie Bottle by Becky Conley

I had tons of fun playing with the 3d Crystal Lacquer!
I created this "bejeweled" Genie Bottle that could double as a bud vase.

Supplies:
Sakura 3d Colored Crystal Lacquer
Sakura 3d Colored Pearl Crystal Lacquer
Sakura 3d Clear Crystal Lacquer
Sakura 1x1.5 rectangle pendant blank
misc. cardstock and butterfly rub on, beads and wire
The Best Glue Ever (ScraPerfect)
Copper leafing
The Perfect Crafting Pouch (ScraPerfect)

I made the faux leading with the Best Glue Ever because when it dries, it is tacky. I used thick lines to mimic actual stained glass leading. LET DRY COMPLETELY until clear.
Apply the copper leafing.
Because the glue can still be flexible after drying, care must be used when rubbing off excess leafing. I used the Perfect Crafting Pouch and it was magical!

Next, I applied layers of gorgeous 3d Colored Crystal Lacquer to each area and drizzled or dragged lines of 3d Colored Pearl Crystal Lacquer.

While that is drying.......... cut a scrap piece of card stock and apply the butterfly rub on.
Glue into the 1 x 1.5" Pendant Blank and cover with 3d Clear Crystal Lacquer.

Bead the wire, attach the pendant and wrap around the neck of the bottle.

I am totally in LOVE with that purple 3d Colored Crystal Lacquer!!

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