Jewel Earrings with Shrink Art

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Hello!  Heidi here to share a pair of fun shrink art earring using the New S5-143 Jewel Flowers & Flourishes and S5-144 Jewel Sentiments die templates from Julianna’s Positively Me Designer Collection from Spellbinders™.


I love using Shrinky Dinks Shrink Art to create jewelry.  It is quick and easy to work with but what I love more is that I can make custom jewelry to match any outfit!

To create these earrings I used Crystal Clear Shrinky Dinks.  I started but cutting the shapes using one of the tags from Jewel Sentiments and two of the flowers from Jewel Flowers & Flourishes.

Then I followed the instructions on the package for baking time and temperature.  Here is a picture so you can see just how much the die cuts shrunk in size after being heated up.

Next I used Copic markers and the air brush system to add color to the shapes.  I like using the Crystal Clear Shrinky Dinks and then adding color with Copics.  The die cut pieces almost look like colored glass.

I wanted to add a little sparkle to the die cut shapes so I brushed on some Scrap Happy Sheer Glue and then I applied Diamond Clear Glitter to all of the pieces.

Layered and glued the die cut shapes using Glossy Accents by Ranger.  Then I added pearls and I used the Stick “EM” Up Tool from The Rubber Cafe for perfect placement of the pearls.  Then I applied Glossy Accents to the entire piece.

 

I used a Round Nose Pliers from Beadalon to add the jump rings and french hook.

 

These earrings were so quick and easy to make!  I hope you enjoyed the tutorial and you are inspired to give shrink art a try!  If you do we would love to see some pictures.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Hugs,

Heidi

Supplies

Spellbinders:  Grand Calibur, S5-143 Jewel Flowers & Flourishes, S5-144 Jewel Sentiments

Tools:  Beadalon Round Nose Pliers

Ink: Copic Markers B04, BV13, RV55, Air Brush System

Accessories:  K & B Innovations, Inc Shrinky Dinks Crystal Clear Shrink Art; Ranger Glossy Accents; The Rubber Cafe Scrap Happy Sheer Glue, Diamond Clear Glitter, Pearls, Stick “EM” Up Tool; French Hooks, Jump Rings

Posted on July 5, 2012 by in DIY Lifestyle Projects

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About HeidiBlankenship

Hello, my name is Heidi Blankenship and I live in Minnesota with my husband Eric and two boys, Dusty and Evan. I have been involved with paper crafting for over twenty years. I was introduced to stamping in 1988 and over the years, I have taught many classes at the local stamping and scrapbooking stores. I love to create a large spectrum of projects with a broad range of styles, but I lean towards the vintage, artsy style. I’ve been very fortunate to work with some wonderful companies in the industry. I am currently on the Spellbinders Blog Team, JustRite Papercaft Blog Team, Discount Cardstock, Really Reasonable Ribbon Special Events Design Team, Vintage Street Market, The Rubber Cafe Glue-ista Team, Julianna C. Hudgins Design Team and Pro 31 Designs. I have been published in a variety of national and international magazines, catalog/idea books and newsletters, as well as various manufacturer product packaging and sales ads. My design work has also been featured on Scrapbooking Memories (now Scrapbook Soup), QVC, HSN, Creative Home Arts and Create and Craft TV in the UK just to name a few. I love creating cards, altered arts, home décor, and scrapbooking— traditional and digital. In my spare time I also enjoy spending time with family and friends, photography, floral design, painting, gardening and jewelry making. Please visit my blog http://embellished-dreams.blogspot.com/ to see all of my design work. ;-)
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One Response to “Jewel Earrings with Shrink Art”

  1. Anita Braddock July 5, 2012 2:25 PM
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    Wow how Super cool is this. got to get this. love the colors great job.

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