Labor Day Sale!!!!

Labor Day Sale!!!!!
All coupon codes MUST be entered at time of check out.
www.Etsy.com/shops/karenscraftsupplies  15% off code is laborday15
www.WillowRunCrafts.com 10% off code is laborday10 (order must be a minimum of $20.00 before coupon).
Both codes are good through Monday, Sept 2nd, 2013.
Happy Labor Day!!!!

Snowman Pendant Tray

Here are the steps to make this cute Snowman pendant!
Materials: Diamond Glaze, nail polish, stickers, rectangle pendant tray, ball chain strand, snowflake buttons.
1. Paint a few coats of nail polish in bottom of pendant tray. Our color was a glittery light gold. Let dry.
2. Cut off the plastic loop on back of button with wire cutters as much as possible. Position snowflake buttons into tray, then fill with a coat of Diamond Glaze. Let dry.
3. Position stickers as you like them.
4. Once stickers in place, fill with more Diamond Glaze. Be sure to remove any bubbles (if any). Let dry.
5. String on a necklace, you are done!
#christmascrafts
You can find jewelry supplies and buttons here:
www.willowruncrafts.com
or www.etsy.com/shop/karenscraftsupplies

 

"Christmas Cookies" Pendant Tray Tutorial

Christmas Cookies Pendant  

 

 

Directions to make the "Christmas Cookies" pendant. Enjoy!
 1. Apply a coat of Judikins Diamond Glaze to bottom of pendant tray.
2. Sprinkle some glitter on top. Let dry.
3. Grab your button figures.
4. Add another coat of glaze and glitter, but add the cookie cutter as well. Let dry.
5. Remove the loop on the back of the cookie button with wire cutters. You want as flat as possible.
6. Add another coat of glaze, and add the cookie button as well. You can add some faux pearls in this step as well. Let dry.
7. Add a little more glitter onto pendant. Then place your words where you prefer them to be.
8. Cover entire tray with a final coat of glaze (pop any bubbles if you get them).
9. Add to a necklace strand, and you are done!

 

You can find the supplies in either of our shops!

 

 

 

 

#christmascrafts

 

25mm Antique Bronze Circle Pendant

A example of a finished necklace using our antique bronze 25mm/ 1 inch circle pendant tray with domed glass. 

My assistant used the crackle nail polish method. You can find that tutorial under videos. 

Find the circle pendant tray here:

http://www.willowruncrafts.com/circle-pendant-trays/

Or here

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Karenscraftsupplies?section_id=5828379

Sailboat Charm Necklace

Time to set sail!

 

Time to set sail! My assistant put a new spin on the use of our sailboat charm. It is connected to our 30x40mm oval pendant tray with glass via jump rings. Below, we show the full "sunset" with the boat pushed aside. Enjoy!
Jewelry supplies can be found at www.willowruncrafts.com
 or www.etsy.com/shop/karenscraftsupplies

 

Crackle Nailpolish Pendant Video Tutorial

If you love to make jewelry but are running out of new ideas, this is perfect! Using Crackle Nail Polish, turn your ordinary glass cabochons into little works of art! This is very easy, quick, and fun. It allows for creative freedom experimenting with different color combinations. This technique can also be applied to earrings, bracelets, magnets, and more. You can use the finished glass cabochon in any way you please!

http://youtu.be/rmG6DhPCUgM

Swirl Design Necklace with Bail Tutorial

 

First, start with a cup full of water. Using a clear nail polish and a very dark (we used dark gray) nailpolish, start to make drops into the cup. It doesn't really matter which color you start with. Let a single drop go into the water. You will see it start to spread out. Now drop a drop of the other color (whichever you did not just use). Drop it right into the middle. You will see it actually push the first color out, as if forming a ring. Keep alternating colors in this fashion until the cup is full of rings.

 

Next, you will take either a long pushpin or toothpick. Poke it into the center, and drag out to the edge of the cup. You will see designs being formed. Continue doing this all around the circle.

 

Once that is complete, take your glass, flat side facing up, dip into the edge of the cup and swoop us. As you do this, you will see the designs placing themselves into the flat side of the glass. Once you have the nailpolish designs on as you like them, take the glass out carefully. Your fingers will be messy, so you may want to clean your finger with nailpolish remover. Also, using a Q-tip, clean off the front of the glass (not the flat side with designs!). This will make it look more tidy.

 

 

Once the polish for the design has dried, use any colors of nailpolish you would like and paint over the dark designs (on the flat side). You can use one color or many colors! Whatever you prefer. Once painted, let dry. We repeated the same process a couple times to make the color stronger. Once those layers of color dry, add a coat or two of white nail polish.

 

Once all polish has dried, add a small amount of E6000 to the glue pad of a necklace bail, and place onto the flat side of your glass. Once the glue dries, add it to a necklace strand, and you are complete!!!



You can find necklace bails, glass cabochons or glass tiles, E6000, and necklace strands at our shops:
www.WillowRunCrafts.com   or   www.etsy.com/shop/karenscraftsupplies

"Art is Life" DIY Pendant Tutorial

 

Directions to make this wonderful pendant are below.......

 



 

 

1. You will need Stampendous Frantage Mica pieces.
 2. You will also need Judikins Diamond Glaze.
 3. Start with a pendant tray blank. Apply a coat of the glaze to cover entire bottom. This is what the mica flakes will adhere to.
 4. Add the mica flakes to cover the entire bottom of the pendant tray. Press gently so they attatch to the glaze.
5. Apply a coat of glaze to the back of your wording and place on top of the pieces. Press down gently. Let dry.
 6. If you'd like, you can add a few drops of glaze and more mica flakes to any emptier spots. Using a toothpick or pushpin helps. You will then apply another full coat of glaze. You can add a few pieces on top of the wet glaze as well. They will sink in and blend.
7. Allow to dry, add to a necklace strand, and you are done!

 

You can find pendant trays, Judikins Diamond Glaze, and necklace strands in our stores!

Www.WillowRunCrafts.com    or    Www.etsy.com/shops/karenscraftsupplies



16mm Square Pendant Tray

This is an example of the crackle nail polish method on our 16mm square glass cabochon used in our 16mm square pendant tray. Colors turned out great! You can find the pendant tray, glass cabochon, E6000 adhesive, and ball chain strand in our shops!

Www.willowruncrafts.com  Or   Www.etsy.com/shop/karenscraftsupplies

Swirl Design Necklace with a Pendant Tray



 

Swirl Design Necklace Tutorial- using a Pendant Tray

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is quite a fun pendant to make! First, start with a cup full of water. Using a clear nail polish and a very dark (we used dark gray) nailpolish, start to make drops into the cup. It doesn't really matter which color you start with. Let a single drop go into the water. You will see it start to spread out. Now drop a drop of the other color (whichever you did not just use). Drop it right into the middle. You will see it actually push the first color out, as if forming a ring. Keep alternating colors in this fashion until the cup is full of rings.

 

 



 Next, you will take either a long pushpin or toothpick. Poke it into the center, and drag out to the edge of the cup. You will see designs being formed. Continue doing this all around the circle.

Once that is complete, take your glass, flat side facing up, dip into the edge of the cup and swoop us. As you do this, you will see the designs placing themselves into the flat side of the glass. Once you have the nailpolish designs on as you like them, take the glass out carefully. Your fingers will be messy, so you may want to clean your finger with nailpolish remover. Also, using a Q-tip, clean off the front of the glass (not the flat decorated side!). This will make it look more complete. 

 

 

 

Once the polish for the design has dried, use any colors of nailpolish you would like and paint over the dark designs (on the flat side). You can use one color or many colors! Whatever you prefer. Once painted, let dry. We repeated the same process a couple times to make the color stronger. Once those layers of color dry, add a coat or two of white nail polish.

 

 



 

 

Once all polish has dried, add a small amount of E6000 to the flat side of the glass, and place into your pendant tray. You are complete!!!!

 

You can find pendant trays, glass cabochons or glass tiles, E6000, and necklace strands at our shops:

www.WillowRunCrafts.com   or   www.etsy.com/shop/karenscraftsupplies



Upside down Sticker Pendant

Below are the step by step directions to make a pendant necklace like this!

1. Apply one coat clear polish to flat side of glass cabochon. 

2. Have stickers ready (these are nail stickers), and in position you desire. Use pins to place non-sticky side down on flat glass. 

3. Once on polish, gently use pins to smooth sticker completely down. Gently apply another coat of polish over entire flat area. 

4. Once dry, apply any additional colors you like. Have fun with it!

5. After those dry, you can add a final coat of a darker color if you want to make any light colors show up better. 

6. Once all polish is dry, apply a little E6000 and attach glass to pendant. Add it to a necklace, perhaps add a charm, you are done!

 

You can find all the jewelry supplies (minus stickers and polish) at www.willowruncrafts.com

Or www.etsy.com/shop/karenscraftsupplies 

"Dream" necklace tutorial

This is a rather easy visual tutorial to make this pendant necklace.
1. Start with a pendant tray blank.
2. Put a couple coats of nailpolish inside the pendant tray.
3. Have your stickers ready (pre-plan the positions). The flatter the stickers, the better.
4. Carefully place the stickers on the wet polish.
5. Let dry.
6. Add your glass cabochon/ glass tile to pendant tray using crystal lacquer. Once dry, add the pendant to a necklace strand, and you are done!

 

Fuzzy Nail Polish Tutorial

Fuzzy nail polish tutorial.
1. Start with a glass cabochon/ glass tile.
2. You will need Fuzzy nail polish, crackle nail polish, and regular nail polish. Use any colors you'd   like!
3. Paint a coat of fuzzy polish on flat side.
4. While still wet, paint a coat of crackle polish on top of the fuzzy polish.
5. Wait a few minutes for crackle to work (slight cracks in the polish will form) and for both to dry.
6. Apply a coat or two of regular polish. The color will show through the cracks.
7. Once dry, apply a small amount of E6000 and add to your favorite pendant!
 Find all but the polish here:
 Www.willowruncrafts.com Or
Www.etsy.com/shop/karenscraftsupplies

Rice Art Pendant Example

This is our straight tube glass pendant, very commonly used for rice art. We also added tiny feathers and a hint of glittter. Fun to try! Just write small! And we wrote "fly" on both sides of the rice in case it flipped or turned in the tube. We had placed it on double sided tape to hold it in place when we did the writing. Have fun!

This is a back view.

 

 

 

And another front view.