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 Hi guys, how have you been? Finally, a new blog post, woho!   I have ordered some ceramic decals from Etsy ( something new for me to play with, yay ) so I was super excited to start working with them. I made many errors but have learned a few things as well, that I will share with you. So, here is my little polymer experiment. What I tried to achieve were small tiles that would look as made of stone or wood, with art images that seem to have faded with time, like the ones below.    Below are my results ~ they took me about five hours to finish because they have many layers of paint and glaze and I had to let each layer dry. I'm going to try to explain the process in a few very simple steps, if you want to give it a try. Start with a sheet of polymer clay, I have used white Sculpey , about 1/3 inch thick, bake it according to the instructions on the package and while the clay is still warm , apply a coat of  this ...

Hi guys!!! :) I have sooo much stuff to show you and so little time, so just a quick post today before I go back to cooking and dusting and cleaning and all that fun that needs to be taken care of once in a while...Ah, my house is such a mess! An organised mess though. I know exactly where to find my supplies, my wires, it's very easy... ... they're everywhere! After every cleaning and re-organising my place, I feel lost! Everything disappears! Maybe I should start making a list, like an inventory of every item to remember where I put my stuff after cleaning. But as always, jewelry first ~ yay!! If I don't prioritize I won't get anything done at all. The guys above are vintage glass beads soldered on oxidised copper wire. Berry clusters, yum! Second pair, African terracotta beads and Carnelian. Love the swirls on the African beads, but still, they looked kinda simple for me, so I painted them with acrylics! Aren't they super pretty now? :)  The ...

I've got my hands on this little  Cross Stitch Treasure . I don't cross stitch but it was so pretty, I decided to buy it for my Etsy shop. Even if I'm not going to make a big profit out of it, I need more items for sale. I might open a supply shop soon. I have a ton of stuff that I have never used and I keep buying more ~ help, I'm turning into a hoarder! Anyways, here is a preview of the cross stitch treasure :)   All of them brand new! Pretty cool, hu? I know you cross stitching divas can't wait to get your hands on them, I knooow...No worries, I'll put them up for sale in a few days, just for you. I'm on vacation until Sunday, when my Mom leaves. Family first. Business second. Everything else is bits in between. Being around the people you love and doing what you like for a living are the two most important things in life, I believe...and that's all I'm going to focus on from ...

My Mom is visiting from Romania, so I am taking a break from jewelry making for a little while. I feel so blessed to have her here with me, even if only for a month. She always brings me the most beautiful little beads, gemstones, antique figurines, vintage findings, old books...all hand picked by her and by my sister, from the flea markets and the antique shops in Romania. I only took a few pictures before it started to rain...Charms that are already oxidized ~ yes, please! Save me the mess and the time. Interesting pattern on these, and they're so light...Polymers? Paper mache?! Pretty! Loving these batik bone beads. One can never have enough oxidized chain, it's impossible. Or warm colored beads. They go with everything. Wood, hand painted. And one of my favorites, a Cinderella pumpkin carriage in Sterling, from my little sister. Look at the detail in this magical miniature. Pure awesomeness. Mom and Sis, you are ...

The New Year is almost here ~ time for New Year's Resolutions....again! But how do I make sure that this time I will actually keep them? I need a plan. And a few good quotes for inspiration. Loved this one: One of the best New Year's motivators is the quote by Chinese philosopher, Lao tzu, who wisely said in The Way of Lao‐tzu, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” The American Psychiatric Association (APA) offers the following tips to help families and individuals keep their resolutions for a healthy mind and healthy life: * Don't make too many resolutions.  * Pick a realistic, attainable goal with a reasonable time frame.  * Choose your own resolution. Make sure your goal is something that you want to accomplish for yourself and not just for friends or family.  * Make a plan and write it down. Writing your goals down is a good way to keep track of your progress.  * Involve friends and family. They can motivate you to keep...