Archive for the ‘Art Jewelry’ Category
Tuesday, September 14th, 2010
Another email I would like to share today:
Dear Linda Peterson,
I've been reading your blog for a few months now and I really love your finds.
I'm writing because I think my work would interest your readers. Here's a link to my favorite item. http://www.etsy.com/listing/51508191/art-necklace.
I started making my art ornaments and necklaces when my mural business slowed down. I play around with friendly plastic, prints of my original paintings, wire, beads, gold leaf and even paint on the friendly plastic. I get lots of compliments when I wear my necklaces! I am having so much fun with this that I signed up for 2 craft shows in the fall and I have an etsy store.
Thanks for your blog and for supporting independent artist like me!
Kari
www.Ovidioart.com
Take a moment to peruse her store! Thank you Kari for contacting us and sharing your new love of Friendly Plastic!
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Posted in Altered Art, Art Jewelry, Friendly Plastic, Friendly Plastic Blog, Friendly Plastic mixed media, Mixed media, Ovidioart, Plastic Industry News | No Comments »
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
Last month on our FriendlyPlastic TV YouTube channel, I showed you one way to use even the tiniest bits of Friendly Plastic to create a quick pendant using a marble.
Today, I want to feature Liz Welch's tip on what she does with her tiny bits and pieces of Friendly Plastic. Look real close.......can you tell what is Friendly Plastic?
Liz reveals: "
The ‘life preserver ring’ is made from recycled Friendly Plastic, using my Tubebead kit. The resultant tubular ring was then covered in fabric. The metal ball bead is entirely scrap FP with a metal effect paint and rusting solution applied."
Here is another view
Sometimes your Friendly Plastic bits do not have to be visible at all? What a great use for left over bits and pieces. Use them as forms and cover them with all sorts of fabric, wire or whatever else may inspire you.
You can read the whole story behind this design by visiting Liz on her blog at:
www.rarelizzie.wordpress.com
Oh and check out her Tubead kit...it's awesome!
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Posted in art beads, Art Jewelry, Friendly Plastic Beads, Liz Welch, Plastic Industry News, recycled friendly plastic, Recycling Friendly Plastic | No Comments »
Sunday, May 16th, 2010
I am always taken back by the
beautiful artwork of
Karine Colliginon of BijiouxArtCreation! In her latest facebook update she shared photo's of one of her Art Shows. I couldn't resist sharing these with you! I think my favorite is the one on the upper right corner......no wait...the middle one in black and silver...oH Oh....and...well...Actually they are
all my favorite! Seriously....do you think I could pick just one???
Karine has been attending
Cool2Craft Live craft TV on Mondays and although she speaks little english, she is very much active in the chat room - which I think is
WONDERFUL!!!!
Please check out
Karines work - and get something one of a kind from FRANCE!!!
Join all of us Crafty Creative souls on Cool2Craft live tomorrow at 11am central time. I'll be showing you how to add SPLASH to your wardrobe with Friendly Plastic Pellets!!! See you there!
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Posted in Art Jewelry, beading, Bijiouxartcreation, cool2craft, Friendly Plastic, Friendly Plastic necklace, jewelry making, Karine Collignon, Plastic Industry News | No Comments »
Monday, April 26th, 2010
Im hoping you were able to join us on Cool2Craft Live today! If you weren't....well dontcha worry one little bit because the show is archived! (link will be posted just as soon as it becomes available ) - so check back.
Dont forget about the
FRIENDLY PLASTIC ADDICTS CLUB - A $62 value for only $30
One of the biggest questions I receive on a daily basis is where to buy FP! If you don't have access to a Hobby Lobby in your area, well...it's been a little challenging. So to fill that need I have set up the
FRIENDLY PLASTIC MARKETPLACE . This will be your one stop shop for
FRESH - NO SNAPPER Friendly Plastic and all related tools and accessories. The site is in its infancy stages. I am set to receive a huge order this week and will be setting up Color Packs of my favorite colors. If you are a
ADDICT...then you will receive a 25% discount on your order - all the time! Also you'll be able to find out and sign up for FP Online LIVE and interactive Classes using this site.
Thanks to all of our daily readers for your continued support. I hope this enhances your experience.
Tomorrow I'll be featuring more Spring Jewelry from your favorite featured FP artists...so stay tuned
Posted in Art Jewelry, cool2craft, friendly plastic addicts club, Friendly Plastic Jewelry, friendly plastic marketplace, Linda Peterson, Plastic Industry News, Where to buy Friendly Plastic | No Comments »
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
We had so much fun on Cool 2 Craft Live yesterday. It's so fun to be able to interact with creative people all over the world. We chatted with friends from France, Canada, the Us and UK. If you missed it, be sure and check out the archived link on the right side bar. Friendly Plastic will be return to
Cool 2 Craft Live next Monday April 26th.
Im happy to be featuring a relatively new artist to the blog. She comes sharing her beautiful art jewelry that combines Friendly Plastic, wire and charms. A totally unique one of a kind set pendants by Artist Cynthia Venet! Beautiful!!!!
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Posted in Art Jewelry, Cynthia Venet, Friendly Plastic, Friendly Plastic mixed media, mixed media jewelry., Plastic Industry News | No Comments »
Thursday, April 15th, 2010
It's true - that's our mission...creating Friendly Plastic Addicts one friend at a time. And the best thing about this addiction is it offers no harmful side effects! Only creative fun and a chance to escape some stress!
I say if
Cool2Craft can put out a call for 1 Million people who think it's cool to craft we can do the same!! 1 Million FP addicts huh?
Many of the techniques you see here were inspired by internationally known artist
Liz Welch
I thought you would enjoy this post by Jen Lowe
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Posted in angelina fibers, Animal Print friendly Plastic, Art Jewelry, friendly plastic angelina fibers, Friendly Plastic Jewelry, Jen Lowe, Liz Welch, ooze, Plastic Industry News | No Comments »
Sunday, April 11th, 2010
A
HUGE Thank you to everyone who participated and emailed photo's of entries. They are all
wonderful and you really succeeded in making this decision an extremely difficult one. So difficult, that I asked my husband to actually pick the winners.
So without further adieu......<
>>>
The runner up is.............
MOLLY FISCHER with this submission of lovely earrings!
Congratulations!
And the winner of National Craft Month Friendly Plastic Challenge 2010 is.......................................
Antonia Rozsa for her wonderful mix of media with created this gorgeous butterfly.
Congratulations Ladies for winning. Please email me so I can send your FP goodies to you!
We will definately be having more contests in the future....so if you didnt win this time...Keep on trying because there are lots of opportunities to win free stuff!!!
Your next opportunity is Monday April 19th on Cool2Craft.com Live Web TV. I'll be giving away a signed copy of my newest book BEADING IN NO TIME! (.....yes...there is FP projects inside!) So chat live with me on Monday April 19th. I look forward to seeing you.
Also....Im going to ask a favor from all of you. Please join our Facebook Fan Page and our Facebook Group page. By joining both, this helps me communicate to you events and other Friendly Plastic happenings directly to you. Facebook is a great way to network with other artists of similar interests. Thanks in advance
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Posted in Antonia Rozsa, Art Jewelry, butterflies, Challenge Winner, earrings, friendly plastic contest, Molly Fischer, Necklace, Plastic Industry News, wire wrapping | No Comments »
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
Charlotte calls her work "Sisters in Christ". It's been very exciting to see all the submissions for the contest.
I'll be announcing a winner and a runner up on Friday so stay tuned!
Some upcoming events:
- Cool2Craft.com - bling bling wire wrapped rings on Monday April 19th. It's not friendly plastic, but you could create a FP bead and use this technique. Wire wrapping is always a fun way to add a little sparkle to your FP designs.
- Im also considering live Friendly Plastic 1 hour classes. Live classes will be $12 per person and a minimum to hold the class will be 10 participants. The class will be held similar to the Cool2Craft format allowing a live interchange of questions and thoughts thru video, audio and chat. Also, the show will be archived for viewing later. If you are unable to attend the live class, a taped version will also be available for purchase.
I need to know how many would be interested in participating and would you like the option of purchasing a class kit? Please email me to see if there is enough interest to move forward. You do not need any special computer techy skills as this format is simply a log on format. To particpate live via video and audio, you will need a webcam and mic. These classes are open to anyone in the world. A time slot that is convenient for the general audience will be arranged.
Email your thoughts!
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Posted in Art Jewelry, charlotte white, friendly plastic brooch, friendly plastic feature artist, friendly plastic web classes, Plastic Industry News | No Comments »
Thursday, April 1st, 2010
Christina wrote that this was her first design made with Friendly Plastic...and I say if this is her first! WOW!! She's on an amazing journey and I cant wait to see what she comes up with in the future!
Thanks so much for sharing with us Christina!!
Thank you to everyone who has submitted their work in the last week. Keep them coming...I'll always have giveaways!
Reminder on upcoming events:
- April 4 - www.blogtalkradio.com/favecrafts Listen to my interview with Tiffany Windsor and maybe you'll win a copy of my newest book!
- April 5 - www.cool2craft.com watch a live demo of Friendly Plastic fracture and Fusion
- Mark your calendars, set your alarms, create an alert on your cell...whatever you need to do so you dont miss the fun!!
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Posted in Art Jewelry, christina coghill, filagree, Fracture and Fusion, friendly plastic artists, Friendly Plastic Jewelry, friendly plastic marbled, Plastic Industry News, vintage, vintage friendly plastic jewelry | No Comments »
Saturday, March 27th, 2010
As summer fades to fall in the southern hemisphere of New Zealand, we in the northern hemisphere welcome springtime! These brooches capture the glory of and warmth of the sun. What a beautiful collection of brooches by New Zealand Artist Claire Fairweather!
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Posted in Art Jewelry, Claire Fairweather, friendly plastic artists, friendly plastic brooch, friendly plastic contest, Friendly Plastic Jewelry, Plastic Industry News, sailboats, sailing | No Comments »
