Monday, June 1, 2009

Creative Cats

I just had to try the washer necklaces that I saw on The Creative Crate last week.  What really appeals to me is that the materials are really kind of small and I could easily take them up with me to girls camp in July.  I wanted to try a few to see how they worked out.  I got some washers, a piece of craft paper, Mod Podge, some beads and necklace rope.  I glued the paper onto the washers with Mod Podge.  After they had dried I sanded the edges of the paper around the washer to get a nice crisp edge. I stuck a pencil into the center of the washer and rolled up a piece of sandpaper to get the middle smooth.  I used my varnish to top them off, but I wish I would have had diamond glaze. I think that gives them a really polished neat look.  I tied a bead onto one end and a loop on the other to connect the necklace.  I think it's going to be a really fun project for the girls!


So..... just what have YOU been working on this week my friends?  Hopefully you are in the mood to share because today is Creative Cats Tuesday! 
I am in the mood to be jealous of all your amazing talents, so please come over and play with us today! Creative Cats welcomes creativity in any form, so feel free to link up! Mr. Linky is having issues today(or I am) so to please copy your post URL right into a comment and I'll post it. Grab yourself a CC button and have fun!

Posted by Andy Porter at 9:27 PM
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12 comments:

  1. CassieJune 2, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    They turned out cute...I've never seen them with the craft paper on them. I've only seen them as a plain washer with the words stamped? onto them. I think the YW will like them!

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  2. Coretta from ConfettiJune 2, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    Those are cute. Speaking of modge podge... I linked up a new project.

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  3. Becky GreenJune 2, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    Yay! It's Tuesday! Finally! I've been waiting since like, Wednesday :) I really liked Coretta's entry today--her daughter's magnet board. Thanks for making space for us to share! I linked mine up.

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  4. Becky GreenJune 2, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    Oh, I almost forgot :) Those necklaces are a SUPER great idea! It wasn't too long ago I was in YW and I would have really liked those! Especially with good paper--that makes all the difference.

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  5. Becky GreenJune 2, 2009 at 8:28 AM

    Hey again Andy, I know this is totally kind of lame of me, but I tried to share this link http://beckygreen.blogspot.com/2009/05/9-canvas-painting.html instead of the bedroom one... I'm kind of retarded. But thanks for commenting on the other one :) This Mr. Linky business is still kind of new to me.

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  6. Becky GreenJune 2, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    Got the canvases from Joann Craft Store. Kind of over my budget... but so worth it :)

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  7. Andrew and Charonne-June 2, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    ok so you dont know me, but this is the cutest blog i have ever seen! I saw you on ksl. I even posted about this blog on my blog!

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  8. Fawnda@Fireflies and JellybeansJune 2, 2009 at 6:01 PM

    Hi Andy!
    Here is our project this week!
    http://firefliesandjellybeans.blogspot.com/2009/06/magnet-bookmark.html

    I just love Crative Cats Tuesday! Thanks for hosting this every week!

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  9. UnknownJune 3, 2009 at 4:48 AM

    So cute! I'd love for you to check out my blog - and maybe I can post some of your projects there? And give you all of the well-deserved credit and a linky? Let me know!

    Amy
    http://modpodgerocks.blogspot.com

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  10. UnknownJune 18, 2009 at 5:38 AM

    Hey girl!

    This posted today on my blog. Thank you so much for letting me! Come check it out. I bet I get a lot of hits - :D

    Amy

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  11. Nicole A.June 19, 2009 at 12:06 AM

    I love these! I have to try one! I just found your blog through World of Modge Podge and will be spending the night here going through all of your old posts, lol! You have so many fabulous ideas!

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  12. HJC EditorDecember 25, 2010 at 9:25 PM

    Your washer necklace is an awesome inspiration! Many thanks for sharing. I would like to feature your designs at
    http://www.handmade-jewelry-club.com/

    Contact me here if you have a concern.

    Jane
    http://diylessons.org/

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