I was so excited to get my package from Close To My Heart today! Couldn't wait to open it and make something. The item I was most looking forward to playing with was the new Base & Bling Oval Cuff. Base & Bling is CTMH's jewelry line. There are also pendants and chains and charms in both antiqued silver or gold. You can use your own images or CTMH even has some great sticker image collections to choose from.
I chose the Journey image sticker sheet for my cuff. There are quite a few sayings and images that I really liked on this sheet. I finally picked "Just Keep Swimming". It is a saying that we use in my house a lot. It helps remind me that when things get rough and a bit overwhelming, if I "just keep swimming", eventually I can make it through anything. It took me longer to actually pick the image than it took me to put the whole thing together! There were just a few simple steps:
1. Use the Glass Oval Cover to trace oval over selected image.
2. Cut out sticker and adhere to Oval Cuff.
3. Cover image with Liquid Glass adhesive (it dries clear, don't be stingy with it)
4. Place Glass cover over image and use a damp paper towel to wipe off the excess adhesive that seeps out the sides.
Here is a list of products and links to my online store if you are interested in purchasing these for yourself.
You have motivated me to make some of my base & bling products. They are still in the package.
ReplyDeleteYou should do it! It was so easy. I wore the cuff to work today and have already gotten tons of compliments on it- and it's only lunchtime!
DeleteBeautiful job. I haven't done anything with the jewelry and this is so inspiring! I am your newest follower and look forward to more of your crafty goodness. Wish you much success in all your crafty endeavors.
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DeleteLove the saying you picked. The Base & Bling is so easy to put together.
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