Crafts Unleashed

In case you haven’t noticed,  jewelry crafts are a huge trend right now. And when you can make a fun, customized bangle in an hour or so- well, I thing you’ll find these addictive!

Supplies:

• Clear resin bangle (Item 1980-96)
• Copy paper
• Mod Podge (Item PLCS11302)
• Scrappy Cat Stamps (Item SCR475)
• Clear Acrylic Block (Item SCR900)
• Archival Ink Waterproof Stamp Pad (Item RIAIP06633)
• Perfect Pearls (Item RIPPP15987)
• Fine-tip Paintbrush (Item 97668)
• Scrap paper
  

Start by cutting a strip of copy paper 1 1/4 inch by the width of the paper. (It’ll be a little too long, but you can trim it down later.)  Mount the stamps of your choice on the acrylic block and, using the waterproof ink, stamp your images randomly along the paper.

Tap a little of the Perfect Pearls on the scrap paper. Add a few drops of water and presto: you have watercolor paint. Paint in your images and background. I really like using Perfect Pearls for this because the mica particles add a lovely shimmer that looks GREAT behind the bangle.)

When your piece is dry, coat it with a layer of Mod Podge, front and back. Working quickly, press the RIGHT side of the image into the INSIDE of the bangle. Using your fingers, smooth out the air bubbles and  make sure that  the paper is well-adhered. Let it dry. Follow with a second coat of Mod Podge.

Then, if you like, use a coat of acrylic paint to put one last layer on the inside of your bangle. I like to mix some of the Perfect Pearls with some white paint to make it look more “finished.”

They make great Mother’s Day gifts, birthday presents, “thank-you” gifts for teachers, or use them as a craft for a girls’ party. I bet you’ll make one of these and then decide you want to make more- I certainly did!

Have fun and happy crafting!

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