Archive for the ‘friendly plastic artists’ Category

Fine Art and Friendly Plastic by Suzette

Sunday, February 14th, 2010


Friendly Plastic has definately soared to new heights as is demonstrated by this gorgeous fine art wall art by Suzette.  This piece is titled "No 2 the same". 

Just look at what her family and friends say about her:


Even at a young age Suzette was a free spirit  and certainly wasn't going to wait until she grew old to wear purple. In school, she routinely managed to escape the daily regime by concocting new ways to entertain herself and others in the classroom. Later, from props pulled out of the pockets of her overalls, she would create impromptu fun to break any monotony. And it was never safe to be around her if she had paints and a brush-your hands would turn into colorful animals and your face into her next canvas.

Suzette brought her innate sensitivity and understanding of the human spirit into her work as a Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist. She spent many years reaching out to young people and their families through counseling, art, drama, and play. She has written and illustrated a series of children's books, has her master's degree, and always takes time out for travel, adventure, and volunteer work.
There is something magical and contagious about Suzette's art that is reflected on the smiling faces of the people looking at her work. Brightly colored, innovative ties, mosaic-like framed art, and vivid wall sculptures express music, dance, play, humor, and her intrigue with the artistic expression of different cultures.
In short, Suzette's art reflects the person we know - colorful and vibrant; a human magnet whose whimsical style, fun-loving spirit and joy for life bring the child out to play for most everyone.

I can definately say that her personality shines in her work!  Suzette has a website where you can purchase her Fine Art pieces:  www.suzette.cc or you can email her at suz4art@aol.com

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Get those entries in! Sherry McGilvray did and she won!!!

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

Is your head spinning with ideas for the Rings and Things contest?  What/!?!?!?! You don't know if you should enter????  WHY NOT!?!?! What have you got to lose?  Check out this email below from one of the past winners:

Hi Linda,
I visit the Friendly Plastic blog each day.  I enjoy seeing new techniques and other artists work.  On todays blog I noticed you mentioned the Rings and Things contest.  I entered this contest in 2008 and won Polly's pick, Alternative Materials category.  A picture of my friendly plastic pin "Shopper Girl" is featured on the friendly plastic page 361 in the 2009 catalog.   I have attached a copy of my pin in case you don't have their catalog.
Sincerely,
Sherry McGilvray

Sherry was also one of the 2010 Design Challenge Winners! But....as she knows....you can't win if you don't enter!  So get those entries in...then email me and let me know too!

Congratulations to Sherry!  Next time...will I be congratulating you??

Friendly Plastic can be purchased at Rings N Things.



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Contemporary Metallic Gold Pendant by Marusia on Etsy

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Just a little bit of Friendly Plastic is all you need to create a contemporary necklace. This beautiful design is by Marusia. To purchase this or to view more of her work, visit her Etsy Store at http://www.etsy.com/shop/JewelryByMarusia





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Why Not? use Friendly Plastic for card making? by Dee Paramour

Sunday, January 31st, 2010
Why not use Friendly Plastic on your next hand made card?  Dee Paramour  is a freelance designer, illustrator and faux effects artist. Papercrafter, scrapbooker and just plain allsorts crafter. Contributing designer for Making Cards, and British papercraft company. Slightly cracked, but happy.



She says "Got out my friendly plastic and cookie cutters out for this card. The colours have gone a little odd, but it does I'm glad to say look better in real life, honest."



Well Dee...I think it looks beautiful!  Can't wait for you to share more of your work.

If you would like to see more of Dee's designs, visit her website at http://fauxpainter-anartistsramblings.blogspot.com/



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Bracelets and Bangles by Cheryl N

Friday, January 29th, 2010
This lovely artwork comes courtesy of Cheryl N. who is an avid reader of the FP daily blog. She lives in Florida and is retired. She says she is enjoying some well deserved play time! These are so fun!!! Great Job and thank you for sharing these Cheryl!


Do you have a story to share??? Please email me! I'll feature you and I'll add you to the ever growing list of FP enthusiasts!


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Friendly Plastic addicts worldwide – New Artist Feature Antonia Rozsa

Friday, January 15th, 2010
Dear Linda,

First let me introduce myself, my name is Antonia Rozsa and I am from Hungary.

Have been interested in crafts for ages, I started with the salt dough, then came glass painting, decoupage and card making and then one day while I was browsing You Tube, I came across FP TV and fell in love with the material.

We can't get this " em planned!<>

I always try the things You and the others on the blog made, sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't. Of course I do have my own ideas too!

At the moment I would like to try out Pellets, but they are super expensive to have them from England and I am not a millionaire.

I would like to ask you to take a look at my creations, please remember I am a beginner!My web page with all the work I have done so far is: http://

www.szorgos-stuci.gportal.huI admire your work and every morning the first thing I do is to check out your newsletter.

Thank you for reading my letter.

Best wishes,

Antonia

Thank you Antonia for sharing your talent and to think you do that all with a hairdryer is amazing.

The variety of heating methods makes this one of the most versatile mediums ever!

I would highly recommend that you check out more of Antonia's work along with all the different heating methods available. Unfortunately, since these are in a slide show I am unable to download or place them in the blog....but you won't be disappointed.

If you do not have access to a heat tool or griddle, the hot water method and oven method are wonderful and provide excellent alternatives - and to be quite honest they are among my favorites to use.

Antonia's website is written in hungarian - however if you look on the left side bar you will find a link to her Friendly Plastic work.

Yeah!! Another new addict joins us ....fortunately there is an available therapy...MORE FRIENDLY PLASTIC!

Who else wants to join the addiction?


It’s good to be Friendly….by SueC

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
Friendly Plastic is gaining popularity all over the world! Check out this recent blog post from SueC who lives in Spain with her husband, children, grandchildren and a couple of furry friends.



Had good fun yesterday trying out the friendly plastic for classes later this week and next.
The atc on the left is the new one I made and the one on the right is the one you have seen before.



Thought this looked like some exotic flower...


...but then again it could be Christmas trees....


These are Inga's pieces...



Sue's work is a mix of her favorite proucts to use and we are glad she chose Friendly Plastic as one of them. Check out more of Sues work on her blog at: http://desiretoinspire-suec.blogspot.com



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More Tantalizing Jewelry from French Artist Karine Collignon

Saturday, January 9th, 2010

I was particulary inspired by this piece of Art Jewelry by Karine Collignon of www.bijouxartcreation.com . If you look closely you will see how delicately she integrates wire and glass into her design to create her unique style.

I am a personal fan of Karine's work. Friend her on Facebook and visit her site.

Karine's blog is written in French, but can easily be translated into English with google translate.

What will inspire you today?












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New Artist Feature – Dirty Paw Designs by Cat

Friday, January 8th, 2010
Cat emailed today to share some of her recent designs made from Friendly Plastic. She is a veteran polymer clay artist, but thru the inspiration from all of you on the blog, she decided to "try" Friendly Plastic.



Dirty Paw Designs by Cat offers one of a kind - completely unique pieces of art. Her motto is: "Art washes away from the soul the dust of every day life" -- Picasso



She credits her mother Kathy for encouraging her to create at a very young age.


I really enjoyed the way she combines friendly plastic with the polymer clay faces.


So....if you're an avid polymer clay artist...why not be like Cat and give Friendly Plastic a try too? We're not asking you to give up polymer clay, just add a little Friendly Plastic to it!







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Meet Melani Meeker – A New Friendly Plastic Artist

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

A couple of days ago we featured artist Melani Meeker. A new "Friendly Plastic" Artist. I met Melani on Facebook and asked her for a bio and a little bit about her. I also featured her on the blog because I just couldn't wait to share her work with our readers. Melani answered my call for a "little more about her" and below I share her email and her thoughts about friendly plastic:

Hello Linda,

I am a self professed craftaholic who recently found some old strips of friendly plastic on my shelf (the kind thats so old it cracks when you try to bend it). I glanced over and spotted my embossing gun and thought....."hmmmmm, I wonder if...." and sure enough, it melted and started looking really neat.


I then ran to my computer and did a search for "friendly plastic projects" and came across friendlyplastic.blogspot.com and now I cant seem to get out of my craft room. I spent the first 48 hours in my pajamas not even moving from my table with your blog on one side and my heat gun/friendly plastic on the other. I then decided it was time to invest in more colors.....MANY more colors!


I LOVE your tutorials and the inspiration you provide! I had my mom sit down and watch them all and bought her a bunch of plastic for Christmas.....she's hooked too!


Unfortunately my work (job) interferes with my plastic time, but on my days off, my husband knows where to find me......with the dog on one side, cat on the other, and a heat gun/friendly plastic/your blog in front of me. I took some of my creations to work with me (earrings and pendants) and they disappeared which made me even MORE addicted.


The possibilities are endless and I cant wait to see what else pops up on your blog. I've also been a fan of Suze Miller for years and her work with the pellets......and Pinderella on Etsy.....and Jana Ewy (WOW!).....the list goes on!


Thank you so much for the inspiration and again, I feel honored to even be mentioned in the presence of so many of my "heroes"! Melani
Thanks so much for sharing your work with us Melani! I love Melanie's excitment and Welcome her to the world of fellow Friendly Plastic Addicts!




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