2015 Craft Review

Hi! Crafty Chubbs back from the Digital Dead!

After the 2015 first post, I did complete three other projects: duct tape flowers, a duct tape beach bag, and glitter candles:

Duct tape rose

I was so proud of that rose! sniff

→ I constructed different colors and sizes, but I only took 2 shots (silly 2015 Crafty Chubbs!). The tutorial I used was from Monkeysee.com The link goes straight to the video. Very simple to do.

→ Next one was a duct tape beach bag, and I would show my finished product BUT 2015 Chubbs strikes again and didn't take a single picture of it. Present time Chubbs will post a link to the tutorial for you from Dollartree.com.

Sample image from Dollartree.com. I used a different style of duct tape.

→ Lastly, I was aiming for a really cute Valentine's candle idea from Dollarstorecrafts.com but I wasn't able to find some of the accessories in time and improvised.

Not the most elegant and wouldn't win the 2015 Best Craft award but wasn't a disaster.

 Onwards to better times and projects,

Crafty Chubbs

Chubbs Craft: GLASS TILE PENDANT NECKLACES

While my husband watched justice porn videos (don't ask...), I worked on my FIRST project of the year! My friend "B" has been my "bestie" for a long time and helped me through some REALLY tough breaks. I moved away from her two years ago and I miss her everyday.

Funds are tight this year already, but I knew I wanted to do birthday and holiday gifts for my special ones.

PENDANT NECKLACE (January 2015)

B loves jewelry and she loves the Playboy bunny symbol. I combined the two with this really neat and crafty project.

The ORIGINAL craft master of this project is Irina of Irina's Cute Box, who helped me with my questions. Her blog is where I first saw it and HAD to try it! Thanks, Irina. :)
http://irinascutebox.blogspot.com/2011/03/how-to-make-glass-tile-pendant.html

Not pictured: Sweet puppy that was hanging by my feet..

I don't have a designated craft area yet so Crafty Hubbs grabbed a cardboard box from our store room and said, "Cut what you need". Ta-da! Craft board.









SUPPLIES NEEDED: super gel glue, glass glaze, pendant necklace, and glass tiles
I purchased mine through Sun and Moon Kits on etsy. VERY happy with my purchase!  http://www.etsy.com/shop/SunAndMoonCraftKits
You will need an image too. Irina has free graphics available through her blog. She helped me with the Playboy bunny symbol. I printed on CARD STOCK paper. My printer is kind of crappy but it still turned fine.

 

Once you find your perfect image(s), it's time to cut them. Leave a little space around your image when you cut them, too. (I didn't, and Hubbs pointed this out AFTER it was completed.)

I'm not the best with scissors....

 NEXT STEP: Apply the glass glaze to the back of the glass tile (FLAT SIDE). Press out any air bubbles. Place the FRONT side of your image to the glass tile. LET DRY for 2 hours.

During my 2 hour intermission, Hubbs and I watched "Death Note" (anime) and then I complained about bills and hugged our elder dog.

 

HAPPY DANCE TIME!!!

 Apply the gel glue on your pendant frames and slap on those mighty fine tiles!

SUPER DUPER happy dance time!!

Give them a little time to dry and place them on your chains. It's an easy beginner's project, and I can't wait for B to see them!

Excuse the dirty tablecloth..... *cough*...

NEXT PROJECT: Valentine's!