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Jewelry: In Memory of Kelly
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In Memory of Kelly

Pattern Info

This project was designed by STierneyC.
Info can be found at:

Hydrangea from Paper Garden »

Instructions

Create the paper hydrangeas and left dry completely. Use a tooth pick and place hydrangea on it. Load Copic Air Brush Machine with your favorite hydrangea colors. I used: RV11, R43, &RV34. Once flowers have set, adhere to glass tile with Ultimate Glue and add 3-D leaves around the flowers, tucking them under. Use a toothpick, dipped into the glue, and dot the centers of the petals. Sprinkle ...
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Category: Jewelry

Type of item: Accessory

For: Women

Style: Classic, Romantic, Retro / Vintage


Materials

Paper, glass tile, Small Hydra punch, small birch leaf punch (by Punch Bunch) , Ultimate Glue, Ice Resin & Flower Soft, Copic Air Brush

What was your inspiration?

My daughter, Kelly who passed away from breast cancer last year--she loved hydrangeas.

What are you most proud of?

I can convert my 3-D flowers that I design and create into wearable art.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

You may want to practice with larger flowers before trying miniature, but if you have the patience, this is a wonderful project to give as gifts.

 

4 comments

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venitianblue on craftsy.com
Apr 28, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
what a beautiful piece of art and a lovely heartfelt tribute to your daughter. You must miss her very much.
mtibbs on craftsy.com
Sep 24, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
These are beautiful. A real work of love!!
Ree on craftsy.com
Ree
Sep 24, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
This is gorgeous and unique. What a beautiful tribute and memento of your daughter. My heart goes out to you along with my sympathy. I can't imagine the depth of your loss but I'm sure your daughter would be pleased with your loving touch on this project. Many blessings to you.
STierneyC on craftsy.com
Sep 24, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you Ree--expressing my love for her through my crafts is a way to share the beauty that was inside her.