Holiday Bling

The Holiday Expressions catalog introduced us to some new Christmas edition Base & Bling charms and style sheet. I will have these new items available for my customers during our annual Christmas Exchange Party just one week from today. They will get the opportunity to design necklaces of all shapes or even a key chain. They can spoil themselves with some handmade jewelry or get a head start on Christmas gifts.

The new style sheet is adorable and offers critters, floral's and sentiments. The charms include red drops, jingle bells and snowflakes! Here is just one necklace I created to display as inspiration.

Here are a few more ideas from the book~

 Take a look at the cute style sheet! They can be left square or you can easily use the 1" circle punch for the round frame.

I'll let you in on a little secret.....I've recently discovered that the newest Seasonal Expressions book arriving next month contains a fabulous edition to the Base & Bling collection making the necklaces even easier to give as gifts. I can't tell you what it is now! My lucky customers will get a sneak peek at our Christmas party! I'm so excited!!

Follow Your Dreams ~ Base & Bling

How about some Base & Bling today? Here is a little necklace I made for my sister-in-law. I used the square silver pendant, follow your dreams sticker from the Dreamer style sheet and feather charm. I added some length on the chain to dangle the feather and attached a navy denim polk-a-dot flower on it. Here is how the necklace was packaged using one of the cello envelopes and Washi tape.

I even stamped a sentiment on the bag that read, "for as you dream you shall become". Here is what the necklace looks like on.

If you are interested in making some fun jewelry for yourself or someone else as a gift the Base & Bling collection has everything you need. You can find the collection in the Annual Inspirations Idea Book pages 164-167. If you are interested in attending a Base & Bling Buffet and creating some jewelry with a fun group please contact me and I will set a date. These would make great Christmas gifts!

Base & Bling Ideas

Base & Bling was first introduced in the Spring/Summer 2014 Idea Book. Close To My Heart has continued the Base & Bling fashion line and has added many more fabulous products to this collection. You can click on the Idea Book link in the right hand column or click here to see them all, but I would like to show you a few I created for my Open House.

This first item is just a necklace. I actually wore it to work today, which is what reminded me that I never posted about it!! It is fairly basic and does not require to many extra's, but I think that it still looks stunning and believe that some projects should just be easy and quick!

Your Base & Bling creations don't only have to be necklaces! I purchased a pack of these rings very inexpensively and made this key ring. No more boring keys!!

Finally, I'd like to share the new oval cuff. Simply add a style sheet image of your choice and adhere an oval glass cover. This is a stunning addition to your jewelry collection as is or you can fancy it up with charms and ribbon.

Whether you choose a necklace, key ring or bracelet; any Base & Bling creation will be "Awesome"!

If you are interested in coming to a Base & Bling Buffet let me know! You can explore the wonderful products this collection has to offer and create an entire project or two while hanging out! Not a bad way to get a head start on Christmas gifts either!! Contact me for more information!

Simple Base & Bling Necklace

I was playing with some of the Base & Bling accessories earlier this week and made a few creations. I suppose I was inspired by all the new Base & Bling options coming in the next Idea Book! So I thought it was best to use some of the pieces I already own.

This necklace has a subtle old-fashioned appeal to it. I love the faux antiqued gold finish to this pendant and chain. It blends beautifully with the sorbet color of the Dreamer Style Sheet sticker. That darling little bow is the finishing touch don't you think?

Base & Bling with Ariana

My project today was inspired by Jeanette Lynton's favorite things in the latest Idea Book {found inside the cover page}. She has chosen pieces from the new Base & Bling, but has them displayed so neatly in a folded card.

I wanted to re-create this project myself using some Ariana papers that happened to match the necklace image I chose from the Storyteller style sheet. Now the necklace is perfect to give as a gift, complete with elegant packaging.

Base & Bling Necklaces

One of my favorite new products this Spring are the new Base & Bling necklace craft pieces. Wearable art is all the rage these days. I love that you can create something for yourself or a loved one that is simply unique and personalized! Here are a few I did to show at my Open House.

This first necklace represents my nickname given to me by my parents; 'Birdie' is what they would call me! I used a bird cage image from the style sheets and added the silver bird and feather charms.

Monograms are the perfect way to personalize a jewelry piece. On this one I chose a flashy and fun chevron image in bright colors. Before adding it to the pendant base I used an older black rub-on letter 'A'. I added the scissors and another charm of my own, a mustard seed given to me by my sister.

 

You can make these all your own, the possibilities are endless. To see all the style sheets and charms look in the latest Idea Book pages 80 & 81 or go online here.