Creative Paperclay Frames by Lynda

I love having my spaces look nice, especially my desk space at work!  If I have to be some place for 8 hours a day, I want things to have a good look and feel!  Today's project - is a great piece to add to my own work space, which will be the beginnings of a few pieces all created to match!  Another thing I love, is having pictures around me - that is why I scrapbook in the first place; with this project - I got the best of both worlds for sure!!!

**TIP**  To make your pieces completely flat, cut a piece a bit larger than what you actually need, and flatten the whole area again.  This way, it is all the same dimension the entire piece after you cut out the shape.  

Supplies to use:
Creative Paperclay product
Flower molds of your choice (Stampin' Up flower molds retiring here)  
Paint - (I used Twinkling H2O's African Jade and Rose Gold and white craft paint)
Alphabet letters (your choice - I used Cricut Ashlyn's Alphabet cartridge)
Die cut vine (your choice - I used Sizzix Vine)

Tools needed for this project:
Die cut shape of frame - (I used Sizzix frame die cut)
Xacto knife
Rolling pin
Sandit's product

Directions:  

Flatten out the clay to the thickness you want for your frame.  Using a template you create, make your frame - making sure to cut the inside out!  

Allow Creative Paperclay frame to dry fully, checking out the pieces as they dry.  Try to flip them over at least every 6-12 hours to dry on both sides.  Using the Sandit's, sand the piece to make it smooth!  

    

Paint the frame white (or any other color you want to work with) at least 2 coats.  Allow to dry between coats for better coverage!   

After you mold the flowers and let them dry, paint them in your choice of paints and colors like the next 2 photos! 

 

After flowers have dried, add the vine, and place the vine from the corner, and the flowers on top!  

Add the title at the bottom using your choice of titles!

I love how this turned out - and will make sure to share the others I am making using this same technique!  I just got a few more photos - so I can create a few more frames for my desk!  I hope you have enjoyed this piece - I love how it turned out, and can't wait to see my family every day!  

Thanks for stopping by, 

Lynda Jeffs

Creative Paperclay Design Team

Memories in Tyme

  

  

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

Creative Paperclay ® Penguin Cutie Ornament by Gloriann Irizarry

Penguin Creative Paperclay®  Presents 

Little Penguin Cutie Ornament 

by Gloriann Irizarry

Baby is really cold out side! Since is really close to Christmas and the weather sure is reminding us to stay warm. I decided to create a little cute friend to make snow angels with.

 Yes a ornament that can be either hang on your Christmas tree or display at your table. 

This little penguin will sure warm your heart with his bright smile and red scarf.

I hope you enjoy this project instructions and remember 

Happy Crafting!

Sincerely Gloriann Irizarry.

Materials List 

Delight Creative Paperclay ®

2 foam spheres 

Wooden stick

Clay roller

Needle tool

Mini water bottle spray

Paint brushes

Your favorite acrylic paints

Black

Orange

White

Red 

Light Blue 

I start by stacking the small foam sphere on top of the bigger one

Start the figure by rolling your Delight clay into a 1/4 thickness sheet.

I used Delight Clay because is so smooth and lighter and this is great for you to create a

 nice ornament that will not weight you tree down. 

Place the clay sheet on the top of the foam armature and begin to cover the entire double stacked with an even 1/4 sheet all over. Cut any excess and smooth all the edges by misting the clay with the water bottle. Use your fingers to smooth the clay is really easy this clay is very soft and lightweight

 very friendly for you to work on.

Once your done smoothing the clay your figure should look like a pear.

We will be working with this to create our little penguin.

To be able to work the little guy make sure you let this dry for a while.

It is easier to work the rest of the details if your pear shape is fully dry.

I notice it is a lot easier to cut shapes out of the clay sheet if you moist 

and then the needle tool will slice with ease. 

Cut 2 of these for the little wings.

I cut 2 little wings out of a 1/4 thickness clay sheet.

Mist the top edge of the wing and smooth the top to attach it to the penguin.

Repeat the process with the other wing to attached to the body.

I cut a pair of feet to our little frozen. Not to worry there is no rules to how you want the to look. He is a little fantasy creature and everything goes. Just have fun trace and use a needle tool to cut it off.

Remove the wooden stick out of the armature.

Smooth the feet edges a little and shape them. 

Moist them and attach to the out little friend.

Make any adjustments so he looks good standing up.

I wanted to create a little scarf for him to wear.

Start by flattening a clay sheet to a 1/4 thickness.

Use your needle tool and cut the scarf to the thickness you want your little friend to wear.

Now we are ready to keep him warm by rolling the strip around his neck. 

I wanted to create the knot to pop up more so I cut a square piece.

Added the details with the needle took.

Then attach the little square to the scarf.

 Now is time to give him a beak. 

Easy! Cut 2 triangles out of a 1/4 thickness clay sheet. Make one bigger than the other.

Moist the face and start by attaching the button first. 

Pinch a little to give the beak some shape and personality.

Now grab the bigger triangle and do the same. 

Pinch a little to give it a little smile.

Here is your opportunity to give some personality to your new little frozen friend.

Make sure to remember to shape the profile look too.

I wanted to cover the wooden stick hole from the top of his head. So I cut 2 little leaves.

I will use them to give the effect of hair and be able to cover the hole on top of his head.

Pinch the 2 leaves and stuff them on the hole.

Now is time to adjust the feather hair do to any desired style.

I wanted him to have a little tail. I cut it out of the 1/4 thickness sheet.

Moist and attach to the lower back and smooth all the edges.

Now with the wooden stick I pinch the little feet to give him some flippers.

I also poke 2 holes for his nose at the top of the beak.

Now let him dry completely so we can then start to paint him up.

Lets have some fun with paint

I start painting the whole sculpture with one full coat in the Egg Shell white acrylic paint.

Once the first coat dry I grab the orange and color the bottom of his feet.

and color the top.

Then the beak in the same orange.

Grab your favorite acrylic paint color. In my case the red for his scarf.

Not to worry about off line, Because you will be using

 the black and will cover any off set from the red paint. 

After the feet and scarf dry go ahead and color his body in black.

 Use a small detail brush to help you clean and smooth the paint edges. 

After the black paint has dry you can go and paint the eyes very simple.

Paint the blue circle first.

Then the center black dots.

Add some lashes.

And add the white glimmer circle last.

I decided to display him until my Christmas tree is up. 

Once I'm ready all it takes is an O ring behind the little hair feathers a nice colorful ribbon and 

We got an instant little cute Christmas tree ornament. 

I love this clay for ornaments, Because is so lightweight and will not pull your tree branch down.

 I also like it, because the clay is more flexible once is dried. Very handy for those who also have at home one curious feline kitty friend. Yes they seem to think we just hang a new toy for them to play with. 

Whats not to like about curiosity that any way?

I wish everyone to have a very bless holiday and enjoy the family and friends. 

Till next time.

Always 

Gloriann Irizarry

gloriann@byglori.com