Cathy Indelicato- Day 2
Like any good over-achiever, Cathy sent me way more than the requested three projects! And every single project was so creative. You all know how much I love cards, but I am also excited when our guest designers send other types of projects too.
As if yesterday's stitched project wasn't creative enough, today, I thrilled to show you some jewelry that Cathy created.
Cathy used the Spring Blooms stamp set to create this beautiful necklace.
Project details:
Especially for you…Mom:
Stamps: Melanie Muenchinger – What’s In Your Tin – 2, GinaK – Spring Blooms
Paper – two-sided gloss paper (one side gloss/one side black) – no source
Ink: black craft, black Staz-on
Shrink Plastic
Other: clear embossing powder, ribbon – Offray, gold chain (Walmart), red/green markers, jewel, gold leaf pen, colored pencils, Velcro
Note: I stamped the rose on the rough side of the shrink plastic and then stamped "Mom" on the slick side so it wouldn’t be backwards when worn on the chain.
To make the holder: cut cardstock 8.5in. X 3in. Score at 3in. and 7in. Round corners of top (smaller) flap. Cut two diagonal slits in the top of the larger flap. This will hold the chain so the necklace can be displayed. The rest of the chain will lie inside your holder. Add a snip of Velcro or a magnetic catch to keep the holder closed.
This really makes such a pretty gift. I love the little holder she made for it too! I just want to go get out some shrink plastic and play.
Cathy's second project for today is a card created with the same stamp set- Spring Blooms.
I love her delicate machine stitching and her interesting sketch.
Project Details
Thanks Card:
Stamps: GinaK – Spring Blooms
Paper: Linen Cardstock – Paper Bouquet – Target
Patterned paper – Splendor/Rhonna Farrer/Autumn Leaves
Brown/teal cardstock – Paperbilities
Ink – Chocolate chip
Other: Pop dots, satin ribbon – Target, sewing machine/thread
I love the way she punched that little half circle to make room for the word. That's a great idea because so many times you have the right word but not quite enough room. This opens up so many more possibilities!
Tomorrow, I will show you Cathy's final projects and you will get to read a little more about this fabulous artist!
Hugs,
Gina K.
What a beautiful necklace. How clever to make the holder for it. I've never tried using shrink plastic before but now I think I'm going to have to give it a try.
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How creative. Great ideas. Loved the jewelry. And the card was fantastic.
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Wow! That necklace is so cool! The card is beautiful. I like the little punched notch for the word Thanks and the small brad above the sentiment.
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Unusual for me - I am at a loss for words!!!
Beautiful!!!
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too cool
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WOW-what talent and creativity. I have so much trouble thinking out of the box and yet you seem to not even know what a box is when it comes to your ideas. How cool!!!!!
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very different! I like thing that aren't like everything else! Will have to get some shrink plastic!
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Great I love it.
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Wow these are both fabulous!!
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Oh my!!! How fabulous!! That necklace is just so pretty and the golf leafing is elegant!!! The card is also wonderful with the gorgeous stitching!!
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A brilliant project. I love the packaging,a brilliant idea.This is definitely a future project for our craft club.
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Another great project, and the card is too cool!! Fabulous job, Cathy!
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Beautiful work....
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****CLAPPING Loudly in Texas****
Wow!!!
I love your delightful non-card projects!! wooooooooooohooooooooooo!!
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gorgeous
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