Monday, April 15, 2013

Craftin tid bits #1

I was guest designer for Tara over at Craftin Desert Divas Linky Party #4.
I wanted to do something different so I decided to try my hand at embossing on glass.
The first time was a big flop!!!


I cleaned the jar (an old mason jar) with a Clorox wipe.
I was in such a big hurry that I did not wait for it to dry. :(

I used the versamark to stamp the image of the Peacock on the side of the jar.
As you can see when I put the embossing powder on it stuck on a bunch of places that it should not have.




Not pretty at all.
Just to be sure that it was not the embossing powder or my stamp I stamped on a tag. 

As you can see it was a very clean, nice, neat stamp.

So I decided to attempt it again. 
Can't give up on one try!

Now this looked great!  I am quite pleased! I made my first wire loopy lou also.

I think that it looks real nice.  I like working with this wire.  It is real easy to manipulate.
So what do you think of the finished version?


I am making a few to sell for Mothers Day presents.
I think that the next one will be dragonflies and butterflies or I may just surprise you.  


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14 comments:

  1. You flipped your "flop" into something beautiful!! I'm really loving that loopy lou and stamp too!! I'm sure these gifts will make someone's day this Mother's Day! TFS ~Donna K

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  2. That's really Cool, Robin! What a Great idea :)
    Hugss,
    KimberlyRae
    BIF

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  3. I have recently redone my powder room with peacocks. I like your ideas!

    BIF
    http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com

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  4. your jar is just toooo cute! love it! Great work

    Hugs
    Shelly
    BIF

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  5. love the stamping on the vase and the matching tag

    ~Tanya
    BIF

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  6. That looks great!! I love that you showed your flop too :-)

    Melanie
    My Imperfect...

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  7. wow..that looks gorgeous!! and would look beautiful anywhere!!
    I am your newest follower from the hop...pls follow back if you can.

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  8. WOW.. What a beautiful altered vase!! Love the colors and Thank you for sharing:)
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  9. Stunning!
    TFS more on this page!
    from BIF group -Haidee @http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/

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  10. Looks wonderful, way to persevere!

    Christine Barker
    BIF
    www.scarletcalliope.com

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  11. Thanks for sharing the technique, so unique and beautiful! BIF

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  12. somehow I thought I had already commented on this post. Your vase is just gorgeous!!
    BIF

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