A Valentine's Heart

Hello, I cannot believe it is February already! Where is the year going? We were just celebrating the holidays! For those of you who celebrate Valentine's day, I have a treat for you today! Look at this gorgeous heart that is so very easy to make! It is a great project for young and old and in between!

Supplies needed:

Creative Paperclay®

foil

rubber stamp

sculpting tools

2" craft wire and pliers

black gesso or black acrylic paint

mica powders

makeup sponge

spray varnish - gloss

raffia

glue gun and glue stick

water

Follow along in the video below:

Wasn't that easy? Now it's your turn to give it a try!

You can share your creations with us on our Facebook page. We would love to see them! For more inspiration have a look around the blog. There are tutorials for many levels using Creative Paperclay®. You can also visit my blog www.papermachepatch.com.

You can find Creative Paperclay® online at Creative Paperclay Co and also at Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Dickblick and Amazon. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Suzette

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Tip Time With Ann

Tips for working and saving some money.  Hi, I am Ann and today I wan't to share a few tips on how  I and you can save some money on some of the materials and even tools that help in working with Creative Paperclay®.

I like to shop for disposable tools and some materials in stores other than the traditional craft stores.  For one, the good craft stores are at least a 45 minute drive away for me and I do not get out to them as much as I would like too.  I have found  that while running errands and shopping for my family and household some pretty neat and inexpensive materials at dollar stores.  Here are just a few of my recent finds:

A rotating cupcake decorating stand (to allow me to spin my project as I work)
Cellophane wrap (to wrap on the cupcake stand to keep it clean, note: not shown in this picture,  and to wrap around the clay to keep it from drying out)
Aluminum foil (used as a form upon which I add the clay and build a project)
Toothpicks (to hold different parts of the project together)
Travel size spray bottle (to fill with water)
Soft sanding block (for sanding)
Small size plastic cutting boards (to hold and transport projects around my studio)
Cuticle stick (to smooth and make markings).
Paint brush ( for dusting off sanding residue)

I hope that you too find some inexpensive and  useful materials and tools at your local dollar store and then have enough money to purchase good quality Creative Paperclay®!

Thanks for dropping by today.  Please visit my blog (http://annmakes.blogspot.com)
where I go into more details of ways I make and save money while making things!

***Thank you to "Sandits" ( http://shop.sandits.com) for their wonderful sanding sticks.

Boney Coffin using Creative PaperClay® by LuLu Lancaster

Spooky Boney Coffin ;)

I am adding pieces to my Pumpkin patch this year!

See my Pumpkin patch tutorial here 

I bought a couple craft store coffins and decided to give them  little mixed up boney friend ;)

This project is super easy and with a  little bit of parental supervision even the kids can join in.

You will need:

a craft store 4" wood coffin.

Creative PaperClay®

an xacto knife (parental supervision)

paint brushes 

acrylic paints I used black and white craft paints

water

and tacky glue

floral moss

start by making the bones 

roll a log of clay and cut into lengths 

2 short for arm bones and 2 long for leg bones. 

create an elongated ball for the skull.

using the end of your paint brush create the eyes nostrils and teeth for your skull

create the indentations in the ends of the arm and leg bones. 

create feet and hands by making elongated forms for feet, and pancake forms for the hands. 

Using the xacto knife cut toes and fingers.

You can create a tiny ribcage as well by making small "snakes" of clay and forming them into 2 figure 8s. Place them side by side "squishing" the center with your paintbrush end to secure the 2 pieces.

While your bones are drying paint the inside and outside of your coffin with acrylic paint.

you can glue an extra skull or bone on the lid off your coffin...spooky

after your coffin has dried using tacky glue secure moss inside.

using tacky glue secure your bones in the moss. 

Placing the bones in a mixed up skeleton pose :)

Place any extra bones on the opposite side with a bit of tacky glue.

BOO! 

Now you have a spooky Boney Coffin to add to your pumpkin patch :D

Thank you for following along I hope you have enjoyed this project!

LuLu

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A Delight-Ful Tip, By Diane

Hello there,
 hey, how was Valentine's day?   Did you spoil your Valentine rotten!  That's what we creatives do.. right?   We express ourselves with love, kindness and a heart-felt handmade gift ...

  I kinda have to  brag here for a second about our Design Team, THEY ROCK!  Don't they?  I hope you all had a chance to visit each of them on the Creative Paperclay's® Blog Hop,Link Party and try out some of their projects. 

My head was just spinning with inspiration after visiting each of those creative gals. If you haven't had a chance to visit you can go HERE to see the amazing creations/ tutorials from our Designs Team.

 Today for my tip, I would like to talk about Delight Modeling Compound . As you may remember, I used this modeling material for the first time on these two tutorials. " My Eye Is on You Valentine" & " A Monster Ornament/Treat holder".

 I loved working with Delight.  It is a different clay in some aspects, like it's texture is light and fluffy- kinda like a marshmallow and when it dries, it reminds me of one of those long foam pool noodle toys, and it's so light. Perfect to use with push molds, scrapbooking amd mixed media art.

 The one thing that sticks out that I'd like to share is- I found that  whether you are using it in a push mold, sculpting it, or cutting it out, it is much easier and in the long run, quicker to smooth away your imperfections, seams and unwanted edges using your damp finger or a paintbrush.  before you allow your piece to dry.
 I found by doing this, I was able to eliminate the sanding process once my Delight piece was dried.
 Gosh, it's okay with me if I can skip the sanding step...right?

 I'd like to thank you for visiting the Creative Paperclay blog today and I hope this tip comes in handy while working with Delight Modeling compound.
If you get a chance, come on over to my place. and have a look around.

Take care and happy creating!
~Diane

Sanding Creative Paperclay® Using Tools - Diane's Tips

Good morning! How are you all doing this fine day?
The design team  has had some wonderful tutorials and  fantastic tips, don't you think?
Today,  I would like to share some of my sanding tips using tools. Over the years sanding tools have helped  while finishing my clay creations.

Sanding is an important process in your design.  Some pieces may require more sanding than others depending on the look "you" as an artist want for your piece. A sculpt you would want very smooth will require more sanding. A Rustic look will require far less sanding.

A few years back, I struggled with the sanding process, especially the nooks and cranny's of smaller pieces.
 I observed my hubby who is a woodcarver, and noticed how he would use tools to sand his carvings... Ding! The light bulb turned on and it has been smooth sailing sanding ever since.
Here is what I've learned while on my creative journey.

The tools I use for sanding.
 The sanding tools I use are nothing more then household items as pictured above.
  My favorite is the cuticle stick, it has a beveled edge that can really get into those crevices,
  like wrinkles and such.
  Have fun experimenting with different items and you will soon find what will become your favorite tools.

Sandpaper. I keep two kinds of sandpaper in my finishing kit. A fine grit (tan)
and a wet/dry 330 grit carbide sandpaper (black). I like my sandpaper that i use on the Creative Paperclay® to be slightly worn. The reason for this, is because it is more pliable and easier to work with.


The steps I take to sand and finish a sculpt.

1. When the sculpt is dry, I give it a quick sanding using a fine grit sandpaper (tan).
      With this sandpaper you can sand down larger blemishes or bumps.

Now, a second  sanding using ( as pictured above in the first pic ) wet/dry 330 grit carbide sandpaper (black).  I love this stuff !   Using the wet/dry sandpaper you will start smoothing out your sculpt to a soft smooth finish. Though, this is a wet/dry sandpaper, you do not want to get the black side of the sandpaper wet and use on your sculpt, as it will remove your detail work.

3. For the detail sanding. Now getting to those wrinkles, crevices and tight areas. Using the wet/dry carbide sandpaper (black), with my finger I lightly moistened the back of the sandpaper with water,being careful not to get the front of the sandpaper wet. The reason for dampening the backside of the sandpaper is to make it pliable. Now that the paper is pliable, I wrap it around my desired tool, as shown above.

4. The sanding begins, and getting into those tight areas is much easier with the tools.
      Here in the pic above, with a light touch, I am sanding in the crevices of the wrinkles.

5.  I run my fingers over the sculpt making sure it is smooth. When I feel good about my sanding,
I then dust off  the sculpt using a soft brush to remove any loose dust. A soft, fluffy makeup brush works great.

6. To finish my sanding I buff it out.  I take a small piece of pantyhose, wrap it around my finger and lightly go over the Sculpt. Another, dusting using the soft brush and we are now ready to paint.

NOTE: Creative Paperclay® is an amazing clay to work with and the strength of this clay is very impressive, but at the same time the surface can be delicate before it is finished with paint and sealer.  When sanding your Creative Paperclay® creation, a light touch is all that is needed. Sanding to firmly, can leave unwanted divets, scratches, or it can sand away some of your delicate detail.

To a beginner this may sound like a big process. Don't be alarmed! Creative Paperclay® is by far the easiest clay I have ever had the pleasure to sand and the process goes very quickly.
   
I hope this will be a helpful tip  that you can take with you on your Creative Paperclay® journey.

Please, feel free to leave any questions or comments on this post and I will be sure to get back with you.
Oh, and your welcome to visit me anytime over at my blog.blog.

Many wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Happy Creating !
~Diane

Scrapbook Embellishments by Lynda

My first love was card making - buying every stamp I could from 1990 until I moved back home.  I think at one time I counted and I had over $6000 worth of stamp sets easily!  Over the years I learned I only needed a few that could do the trick!  This was in Colorado - then I moved back home in 1997 to Salt Lake City Utah...Scrapbooking heaven!  Where the magazines are at, or a lot of them anyway...  A lot of the manufacturers are there - and sales... oh you have no idea when they have their warehouse sales the stuff you leave with!!! 
I have recently started working with clay products - and to say I am hooked is an understatement!  Also being in temporary quarters for just a bit longer - makes it so I can't do a lot of the fun things I have planned for you until we actually are in our own place!!!  
This project is a vertical paper bag album, with this for the cover!  I used Creative Paperclay product and a mold I have to create the flower!  This is actually one of my favorite flowers now, along with a daisy I painted and embossed...  For the flower, I painted it with two different colors I had of Radiant Pearls paint and then let dry!  This is the paint I happen to have...use what you have!  I am still experimenting with what can be done with this awesome stuff!  
Here are some things I will recommend for you to work with this clay:

• Make sure your hands and surface is clean - using gloves if you have them.  Since I do not, I make sure I have a dry towel (or paper towel) and wash cloth available to wash my hands and surface often.  
• After you open your package up - make sure you have a big enough Ziploc style bag to put the rest in.  This way it is nice for you to have your clay in one place and not exposed to dry out.  
• Look for something to put all the stuff you are working with in one place.  This way you can take it someplace if you have to wait for a long period of time.  A clear shoe box is perfect for this reason!  
• Look through this blog's previous posts - to see the different things you can do with this clay if you are just starting out!  Take the time like I did and learn all the fun things you are able to do with this fun stuff!!!  

Thank you for checking out my project and a few tips today!  You can check out the entire project at Memories in Tyme blog, just scroll down on the right side - looking for the Vertical Paper Bag Album links!  This was one of my funnest albums done so far!  I really like how the flower looks on top of the bow - which made me think of a few other fun ideas I can do using this clay and mold!!!  I hope you are enjoying it as much as I am!!!  

Thanks for stopping by,

Lynda Jeffs

Creative Paperclay Design Team

 

Diana's May Tip

Hi there, I'm Diana Gonzalez, and here's my tip for using Creative Paperclay!
First, my project:

This is a set of rubber stamped pendants that I made.
When working with rubber stamps, paint and clay, at times you'll find that the finish is a bit dull. I did give my clay a nice coating of acrylic paint, but  I wanted to achieve a sort of "faux ceramic" look, which can be achieved by using spray acrylic coating. Be generous. Spray a generous amount, let it dry, then spray it again.
If you're worried about fumes, do this on your porch outside, or if you are an urban dweller such as I, then just open the bathroom window, and do it in there.
After the sealer is dry, you can rub some ink on it. I used a bit of Pigment ink by Clearsnap. Use whatever shade you want. And voila! You've got yourself a cool "faux ceramic" stamped pendant!

Diana

Anie Bella's November Tip

If you want make something with your Creative Paperclay that has a curve, rounded or bowl shape and your not sure how to do it this is the tip for you.  All you need is your paperclay and something that has a similar shape to the one that you are trying to achieve.  Simply roll out your Creative Paperclay to your desired thickness and lay it over your surface and let it dry.  If you wanted to make something bowl shaped you would lay it over the bowl to dry.  After it is dry your paperclay will retain it's shape.

Push Pin Toppers

I recently did a revamp of my Inspiration Board.  Basically it is a large bulletin board that I have covered with various brightly covered papers that hangs next to my desk.  I decided that my push pins needed a bit of a revamp too.  Most of the push pins I have are the one with a flat head and I tend to have a hard time pulling them out of the board.  So I thought it would be really cool to make something with Creative Paperclay that was 3D and easier to handle.

Items Used:

Creative Paperclay

Craft Paint

Hot Glue and Hot Glue Gun

Push Pins

Tweezers

 Make various shapes with your Creative Paperclay.  The sky is the limit with this project.  Let your inspiration take you where it will.

After I finished making my shapes I made an imprint of the head of the push pin on the bottom.  This will come in handy later on when you are gluing your push pins to your shapes.

After the shapes are dry you, paint your shapes using Craft Paint to match your board or decor.

Once the paint is dry it is time to glue your push pins into place.  Start by squeeze a bit of Hot Glue into the imprints on the bottom of your shapes.  Be careful not to squeeze too much glue into your imprints or it will overflow.

Next push your push pins into the glue.  I used tweezers to do this, to avoid burning my fingers.

Here are some close ups of my finished push pins.

Here are the finished push pins on my board.

In closing, I would like to thanks Creative Paperclay and Terri Sproul for the opportunity to serve a second term on this wonderful Design Team.  I am looking forward to a great term. -- Annie Bella

Please come visit me at Corner of the Bedroom Studios either on my blog or Facebook page.

Creepy Kirk the Ghost

This my last post for the Creative Paper Clay Design Team. I had a blast working and coming up with so many new ways to work with this product and I had the privilege of working with amazing people. This month I made a Scary Ghost to hang with my Amazing Mold Putty Project. I took the Paper clay and rolled it out and didn't care how it went, the more raggedy edges the better! I rolled a piece of the clay in a ball for head and draped the rolled out piece of clay on top. I used a bottle for it to sit on and drape over. I then pinched the clay on bottom cut out eyes, added horns, added a mouth and added a few stitches by rolling small pieces of clay. Once dry, I painted it with watered down brown acrylic paint and added details and painted horns red. It was simple but fun and I love these sitting around inspiring me!

Candy Corn Shelf Sitter

Inspired by Halloween and my love for tiny knick knacks, I decided to make a Candy Corn Shelf Sitter.  He's quite a cue little fellow you can sit on the edge of your book shelf or mantle.

Items Used:

Creative Paperclay

Craft Paint

Floral wire

Round Nose Pliers

Googly Eyes

To start this project you first need to decide how big you want your Shelf Sitter to be.  Using Creative Paperclay make a rounded triangle shape that looks kind of like a piece of candy corn.

 Next cut two pieces of floral wire to the same length and wrap one end using a pair of round nose pliers.

 Stick them through the bottom of your triangle piece, these will hold your your legs.  Set this piece aside to dry.

Next roll out two small snakes and cut them to the same length. Cut them into at least for sections and round them out a bit with your fingers.  Use the same technique above for your wire.  Thread your pieces onto each wire and use your pliers to wrap the second end.  Be careful not to squish your pieces.

 Make two little feet and string them on two smaller pieces of wire.  Make sure to round your ends.

This is what your three pieces will look like when you are finished.  Set them aside to dry overnight.

Using craft paint, paint your shelf sitter to look like a piece of candy corn.  Add googly eyes and a smile.

 Attach all of your pieces with jump rings.  Viola!! Here is your completed shelf sitter.