Part 42 - The Polymer Clay Artwork of the PCETeam

Welcome to my 42nd post featuring the amazing polymer clay artwork created by a few of the members of our PCETeam on Etsy!!  The diversity in creativity and style is wonderful!!  Enjoy, and be sure to check out their Etsy Shops to see more of their wonderful items.

First, I would like to introduce our newest PCETeam Leader, Leah, from Magic by Leah and Trinkets by Leah.  Leah has been a member of the PCETeam for quite some time now and it has been wonderful to have her recently join us as a team leader.  We are certainly very lucky to have her as one of our leaders, and thank her for her encouragement, enthusiasm and great ideas!! 

 Christmas Elf Ornament

By: Magic By Leah

Clumsy Elf Tangled in Christmas Lights Holiday Ornament.  This elf is the first in my elf ornament collection. A clumsy little guy, he tripped while hanging the Christmas decorations. This poor little guy is hanging from his ankle all tangled up in Christmas lights. He has not lost his holiday spirit however and will smile from season to season.  This little elf is about 4 inches tall. He is wearing green pants, a white shirt, red jacket, green belt, and red/green Christmas hat. He hangs from his leg with a strong wire which you can use to wrap around your tree for secure hanging.

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 Tulip Necklace

By: Dia's Workshop

The Tulip Beads were hand sculpted by me using Polymer Clay. I used Premo Polymer Clay.  Every Bead had been sanded and buffed by hand for smooth and shiny looking.

Necklace Beads ~ Autumn Flowers

By: Natalie

These are one of a kind beads (12 total) made from wood and accented with polymer clay flowers and leaves.  Each bead is approximately the size of a penny.  They are light, but not flimsy. Very durable and strong, and unlike any other beads you might have seen! Warm colors and unusual design will complement any casual or semi-formal outfit! These would be great for making your own unique necklace, bracelet and/or earrings for the Fall season. 

 Lydia the Apple Snail

By: Quernus Crafts

Lydia's a health fanatic. She's particularly fond of long distance running and holds the record for the Mollusc Marathon of 5 years 33 days, taking a whopping 2 weeks off the previous record holder.  Lydia is made entirely from polymer clay, apart from her black onyx eyes and red feelers. Her stalk has been strengthened with a wire armature, and her leaf has been made using a millefiori technique. She is 6.5cm long and 3.5cm tall, and her shell has been finished with two coats of hard wearing gloss varnish.

Pearl Tier Gauged Earrings

By: Peach Treats

These gauged earrings are made from polymer clay. These Earrings can be made in fakers gauge, or in sizes 4g-00g at listed price. If you would like a larger size, just convo me. I can make this style in as large as 5/8". The pair shown is 6g, approx. 3" long.

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Thank you for visiting, please stop by again for post number forty-three in my series, featuring more of our PCETeam members!!  Wishing you a Happy Day!!  

~Trina

Cyber Monday Sale!

Come on over to Trina's Clay Creations for a Cyber Monday Sale, enjoy 15% off your purchase of anything in my shop!! (Excluding Custom Orders) Use Coupon Code: CYBERMONDAYSALE ~ Please see Shop Announcement for sale details.

Whether you're looking for Christmas Ornaments, Cake Toppers, Collectables... it's all there!!  Below are a few examples of the items listed in Trina's Clay Creations Shop:

Two Penguins and a Seal

These two little penguins are enjoying a visit with their friend the white seal! This figurine would make an adorable gift or a fun cake topper for a winter birthday. It measures approximately 2 1/2" tall, 3 3/4" wide, and 3 1/2" long.

 Pig With Big Red Bow

This adorable little pig is "all dressed up" in her big red bow, ready for some fun! She is approximately 1 1/2" tall and 2" long.  A wonderful gift for someone who collects pigs.

Baby Elephant

This adorable Baby Elephant is all ready to decorate the cake for a very special baby shower!! She is holding a pink and yellow rattle and a blanket and is wearing a big bow.  The Elephant sits approximately 2 1/2" tall, 2 1/2" wide and 2 3/4" long.

Love Snails

Two little Love Snails in the grass, happy as could be! There's a little lady bug who stopped by to greet them. Leaves, vines and a red heart outline the base. These little Love Snails would make a wonderful Anniversary, Wedding, Valentines Day or Shower Gift. They would also be a perfect Cake Topper for a Wedding or Anniversary.  The base measures approximately 3 1/2" wide and 2" long.

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ If you haven't been to Trina's Clay Creations yet, I hope you'll stop by for a visit... And I hope that you enjoy my diverse collection, from cake toppers, boxes and vases to adorable figurines - and that they bring a smile to your face! I enjoy making these fun and whimsical pieces - each created with a lot of love, and attention to detail. Every piece is hand crafted and hand sculpted by me, no molds are used. 

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ If you are interested in a custom order, please contact me, just click HERE and send me a convo.  I would LOVE to create something special just for you!!

THANK YOU!! :)

 ~Trina

An Appreciation Picture

Last week I received a wonderful note, with pictures attached, from one of my customers.  It was such a nice surprise.  I created a Groom's Cake topper for them.  They had written to me when they received it and said that they loved it, I was very glad to know that.  I appreciate, so much, that they also sent me pictures after the wedding, and that they let me know how they felt about the topper on the cake!  They said that the topper was a 'Big Hit'.  It's fun to see my topper 'In Action' ~ When my customers send notes and pictures, such as these, it makes my work even that much more worthwhile!  I thought I would share the pictures with you.

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ First, below are two pictures of the topper that I created.  Two little crabs, a starfish... And their initials written in the sand, inside a little heart.  I had shared these pictures on my blog after I made them, and you can see more about them by clicking HERE.

Here's the feedback they posted for me when the little 'Crabs in the Sand' arrived at their house:  "LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the little crabs! They are more than we ever expected! Thank you so very much for making such adorable pieces for us :)"

I want to say THANK YOU to my customers!!  I Appreciate You!!!  

Here are the pictures they sent me:

Isn't that the cutest Groom's Cake?!  I just love the whole scene!!  :)

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Thank you for visiting today!!

~Trina

Black Friday Sale!

Come on over to Trina's Clay Creations for a Black Friday Sale, enjoy 10% off your purchase of anything in my shop!!  (Before shipping and excluding custom orders.)  Whether you're looking for Christmas Ornaments, Cake Toppers, Collectables... it's all there!!  Below are a few examples of the items listed in my shop:

Polymer Clay Snowman Ornament

This little Snowman is enjoying his strawberry ice cream cone on a cold winter's day! He's wearing a big blue hat, and a blue scarf and mittens and measures approximately 4" tall and 2" wide.  This figurine can also be made as a snowgirl, and both can be made as FIGURINES.

Polymer Clay Heart 'Love' Ornament

This beautiful Heart Ornament doesn't just have to be for Christmas... It would make a special Valentines Day gift, or a great "Just Because" gift!  It's a glass ornament covered in polymer clay, with stamped designs to enhance the look. It's been antiqued to deepen the color and add charm.

Polymer Clay Mosaic Turtles

These happy little Mosaic Love Turtles would make a wonderful Christmas, Anniversary, Wedding, Valentines Day or Shower Gift. They would also be a perfect Cake Topper for a Wedding or Anniversary. Each one is approximately 1 1/2" high and 2 1/2" wide. The Bride Turtle has a bouquet of white and rust color flowers and the groom is wearing a rust color boutonniere. The mosaic clay pieces were each embellished with different stamped designs, and the turtles were antiqued. 

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ If you haven't been to Trina's Clay Creations yet, I hope you'll stop by for a visit... And I hope that you enjoy my diverse collection, from cake toppers, boxes and vases to adorable figurines - and that they bring a smile to your face! I enjoy making these fun and whimsical pieces - each created with a lot of love, and attention to detail. Every piece is hand crafted and hand sculpted by me, no molds are used. 

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ If you are interested in a custom order, please contact me, just click HERE and send me a convo.  I would LOVE to create something special just for you!!

Thank you!!

~Trina

Happy Thanksgiving!

Wishing all of my family and all of my American friends a Blessed Thanksgiving Day!!  May you enjoy every minute with family and friends!!

To all of my friends everywhere, I wish you a Beautiful Day, filled with many Blessings!!

~Trina

Part 41 - The Polymer Clay Artwork of the PCETeam

Welcome to my 41st post featuring the amazing polymer clay artwork created by six of the members of our PCETeam on Etsy!!  The diversity in creativity and style is wonderful!!  Enjoy, and be sure to check out their Etsy Shops to see more of their wonderful items.

Christmas Holiday Present Earrings

By: My Secret Cravings

Green gift box with a red bow.  These adorable holiday presends earrings are first cut into shape, then wrapped with ribbons individually; therefore each piece will look slightly different.

Organic Stroppel Earrings

By: Inishkea

These fun earrings feature stunning slices of a colourful polymer clay cane. They're dangly and eye-catching! Suspended from silver-plated ear wires.

 One of a Kind Custom Made 3-D Portrait of Ryan and Penelope the Cat

By: Sharies Craft World

This is a custom one of a kind 8x10 3-d clay portrait made from a photo sent in by and created for Talia (She ordered for a present for Ryan)  This is just example of my work in order to give ideas.....  So send me a picture and I will make it into a portrait of clay.  The back ground is one color in fabric and put in a wood frame.

 Dalmatian Butterfly Earrings

By: Vertigo's Artelicious Boutique

I don't know what kind of butterfly is it, but i call it dalmatian butterfly :)  It's made with polymer clay and silver plated foundation, so it's hypoallergenic and will be perfect for people with sensitive skin.  The back part of butterfly is pink, which is very kawaiiiiii 

Decorative Teapot

By: Clay Illusions

This is a beautiful decorative teapot which is upcycled with my original polymer clay designs. The entire teapot is covered with clay for beautiful color all the way around. A great collectible, decoration or unique gift.

 

Black and White Ribbon Necklace

By: Garden of Beaden

This stunning ribbon necklace was created by intertwining 9 handmade blue and black funky flower design polymer clay beads and 18 shiny black glass beads onto gorgeous white and black sadldle stitched 9mm wide grosgrain ribbon which can be tied in a pretty bow at the back.

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Thank you for visiting, please stop by again for post number forty-two in my series, featuring more of our PCETeam members!!  Wishing you a Happy Day!!  

~Trina

A Peek at What I've Been Up To...

I have been having fun in my studio, working on some custom orders!  A BIG Thank You to my customers, I had fun creating each and every one!  Here's a little peek of a few...

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ This darling Wedding cake topper features a Doctor, Nurse and two sweet little girls.  Dressed in pink and purple, the little girls are holding bouquets of roses.  The bride 'nurse' is dressed in pink scrubs, wearing a nurse's hat and holding a slightly larger bouquet of pink and white roses.  The groom 'doctor' is wearing navy blue scrubs with a white doctor's coat and a stethoscope around his neck.  A little plaque, outlined with vines and leaves, displays the wedding date.

My customer has already received the above topper and this is the feedback I received from her ~ It makes my work so much more worthwhile to receive such wonderful feedback:

"Oh my goodness did my topper turn out amazing!!! I do not, do NOT like ppl on my cake but when looking for a unique topper...I stumbled upon Trina's creations and just fell in love with her items and my topper is better than I ever thought it could be!! I'm so excited to see it on my cake! Thanks for your amazing work!"     

 THANK YOU TO MY AWESOME CUSTOMER!!

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The following have just been completed and will be mailed out today:

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ This Squirrel is very happy because she has a huge yummy lolly pop to enjoy!  Sitting a a base of vines and leaves, she's so cute with her buck teeth and bow in her hair.  She stands approximately 4" tall, on a 2 1/4" base.  The vines and leaves around the base are highlighted with gold mica powder to bring out the design.

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ A fun black and white cow who loves bubble gum!!  She's approximately 4" tall on a 2" base.  Wearing a purple flower in her hair, she's happy as can be sitting on a base of leaves and vines.  The leaves and vines were highlighted with mica powder to bring out the design.

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ This little Cowboy is based on the "TV loving" boy on 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' ~ Holding his game controller in his hands, he also has TV remotes in his holster!  Wearing his cowboy boots and cowboy hat, he looks so happy... As if he's winning the video game!!  He stands approximately 4" tall, on a 2 1/2" base.  An orange rope design decorates the base he's standing on, as well as his cowboy hat.  In the picture below you can see the little TV remotes, and aren't those the cutest little pants... pockets and all?!  

Please click HERE to visit my Etsy Shop to see more of my clay creations, or to contact me if you're interested in a custom order.  I'd love to create something special and unique for you!!

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Thank you for visiting today, wishing you a wonderful day!! 
~Trina

Etsy Finds Friday - Warm Touch Creations

It's *♥*Etsy Finds Friday*♥*

Today I am featuring the 

Beautiful Handmade

Greeting Cards

by:

Linda Smith

of 

Warm Touch Creations

In the Artist's own words:

My greatest joy comes when I have brought a smile to another person in life. I worked in the medical field. After a critical car accident and a few times in surgery, the doctors now call me their miracle patient. I now have begun "Life - Part 2" creating words to encourage others in this world... and if I can, bring a smile to a face and a warmth to their heart. We all have times in life, that we need to be encouraged. I hope in reading my cards, you will find encouragement and encourage others.

 Christmas Tree Card

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree... 

Glistening "one of a kind" with foils of gold.  Elegant Christmas card of beautiful glistening foil papers trimmed in gold. Tree is made using the "iris folding" technique of layering small folded pieces of foil papers. Thus the 3D appearance you see. It is then placed behind feathered opening of imported handmade mulberry paper weave with delicate pine needles. The golden reindeer and satin ribbons accentuate the beauty of this card.  A card of elegance to be sent as a keepsake, that will look absolutely beautiful framed.

 Baby Boy Congratulations Card

Iris folded Baby Boy Congratulations ~ Give a card as special as the occasion!  Carriage design with the "iris folding" technique of layering small folded pieces of blue ribbons. This giving the 3D appearance you see. The design is then placed behind a feathered opening of imported handmade mulberry paper. Ribbons and charm with baby's small feet accentuates this very special card.

 Happy Birthday Card with Keepsake Charm

Elegant and beautifully made, "one of a kind" card of imported handmade mulberry papers. The paper used is handmade with petals and leaves being randomly laid between the layers of pulp, making each finished sheet a unique creation.  Front of card reads ~ May you truly live all the days of your life! Happy Birthday!  Words are then placed behind a hand feathered opening, within the mulberry paper. Peach shimmering ribbon and a removable keepsake double heart charm are then placed to accentuate the beauty and uniqueness of this card.

 Unique Note Cards with Keepsake Removable Charms

~Set of two~

Gorgeous note cards made of handmade mulberry paper. Accentuated by sheer organza ribbon and keepsake charms. Great for a gift!  Elegant and beautifully made "one of a kind" set of note cards. They are made of imported handmade mulberry paper. The paper has been made using real floral petals and leaves which are randomly laid between the layers of pulp making each finished card a unique creation. The texture of handmade mulberry paper is very similar to a fine linen making it suitable for any special occasion. Sheer navy organza and satin ribbons with removable keepsake moon charms are placed to accentuate the beauty and uniqueness of these beautiful note cards. They would be a great gift idea!

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥  Click HERE to visit Linda Smith's Etsy Shop and see more of her beautiful handmade Greeting Cards!  You can also read more about Linda and her Warm Touch Creations by visiting the following link: http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4323

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Thank you for stopping by for my Etsy Finds Friday post!!  Please stay tuned for next Friday's Find... It could be YOU! :)   Happy Friday!!   

~Trina 

Part 40 - The Polymer Clay Artwork of the PCETeam

Welcome to my 40th post featuring the amazing polymer clay artwork created by six of the members of our PCETeam on Etsy!!  The diversity in creativity and style is wonderful!!  Enjoy, and be sure to check out their Etsy Shops to see more of their wonderful items.

 Alien Disk Ring

By: Lola Loves Rings

This original sculpture was created using a handmade wire frame and durable polymer clay.  Copper wire and silver tone wire make up the frame work.

 Gorgeous Green Swirled Polymer Clay Pendant

By: Deanna's Creative Designs

This pendant is made by Deanna, using polymer clay. It is hand swirled to reveal a beautiful design. The pendant is very lightweight and extremely durable and is finished with a glaze for shine. It comes with an attached silver bail, brown 18" cord and lobster clasp. The cord can be made longer or shorter upon request. 

 Polymer Clay Sterling Silver Necklace

By: PenelopePitstopDesigns

Handmade polymer clay and sterling silver necklace.  Here is a beautiful necklace made with some very special polymer clay beads.The beads were made with many layers of translucent and opaque clay and then sanded smooth and buffed to a high sheen. 

 

Umbrella Brooch

By: KCM Is Me

I was in an Edward Gorey/Tim Burton mood today and wanted to create a macabre umbrella and after a failed attempt I came up with this very cute brooch that can easily double as a pendant. 

 Polymer Clay Cane Little Angel

By: Clay Images

This fun Little Angel cane is my own original design, and made from a mix of Premo, and Fimo clays. It is unbaked, fresh and ready to use for your projects. Slice it to make beads, earrings, bracelets or necklaces, or to embellish objects!  It measures 3/4 inch by 7/8 inches and 2 inches long.

 Kokeshi Doll Charms

By: Baby Elephant Products

Kokeshi Doll pendants and matching earrings. Each one of these is HAND PAINTED. I did not use colored clay to make these. Each one was made with a base of scrap clay and beige clay, baked then hand painted over several days. All of the detail of the flowers and kimono are also hand painted and drawn on.  Each color has a different hair style (colors and hair styles can be mixed and matched at request). The blue has pig tails, pink has a low bun, yellow has a pony tail brown has a high bun and purple has pig tail buns with cute pained hair ties.  Kokeshi dolls are often given as gifts as tokens of a great friendship or good luck - so this set would also make a great gift.

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Thank you for visiting, please stop by again for post number forty-one in my series, featuring more of our PCETeam members!!  Wishing you a Happy Day!!  

~Trina

Etsy Finds Friday - Jennifer Casady

It's *♥*Etsy Finds Friday*♥*

Today I am featuring the 

Beautiful and Delicate

Jewelry Created

by: 

Jennifer Casady

In the Artist's Own Words:

Jewelry By Jennifer Casady, an intimate boutique of elegant and timeless handmade jewelry incorporating a wide variety of gemstone briolettes and rondelles, solid 14 karat gold, sterling silver, fine silver (PMC) 14k gold fill and unique artisan crafted lampwork. I design one-of-a-kind and limited edition pieces using various techniques including metalsmithing, wire-wrapping, hand stamping, PMC (precious metal clay), and the ancient and beautiful art of chainmail. My handcrafted jewelry has a classic and understated elegance which enhances a woman's individual beauty. The vast majority of my pieces are deliberately designed to be dainty and petite.

I am the wife of an amazing husband, a stay-at-home Mom to three precious little girls, and jewelry designer. I am a third generation jewelry designer and have been crafty my entire life, thanks to the awesome crafty genes in our family. *grin* From going to gem shows with my parents and grandparents when I was little, to sitting and playing with my Mom's vast collection of jewelry as I was growing up, jewelry has always been a part of my life. I started designing jewelry in December of 2005 and have fallen in love all over again as I learn various methods of creating beautiful jewelry and constantly strive to perfect my art. 

*Please note that pictures are deliberately taken to show detail in Jennifer Casady's pieces. Therefore, please be aware that the piece will look larger in the pictures than it actually is in real life. Please click on each piece's title to read more about it and to see the measurements.

 

Sterling Silver Heart Charm Necklace

A gorgeous duo of handmade charms consisting of an 8.5mm x 14mm deep blood red Garnet faceted pear briolette, lovingly wire wrapped with Sterling Silver wire and suspended gently from a dainty Sterling Silver 1.5mm flat cable chain. Next to the gemstone is an elegant handmade Fine Silver PMC heart pendant (approximately 1 inch in length) hand textured with my Plume pattern.

Citrine and Sterling Silver Earrings

Dainty, individual high quality wire wrapped briolette earrings are the perfect companion to my highly popular Petite Drops and Minimalist Necklace Collections. These earrings are all tiny, petite drops perfect for those understated days.

Antique Button Necklace

A gorgeous trio of briolettes consisting of an 8.5mm vivid orange Carnelian faceted heart, a 7mm x 12mm deep, pink Rhodochrosite faceted pear, and an 8.5mm sunshine yellow Citrine faceted heart briolette, are wire wrapped with Sterling Silver wire and connected into one of my handmade Fine Silver Antique Button pendants. The pendant is textured with an art deco daisy pattern and is 3/4 inch in diameter. The pendant is suspended gently from a dainty 18 inch Sterling Silver 1.5mm flat cable chain and is just under 1.75 inches in total length from the chain to the bottom of the gemstones. The entire handmade piece has been oxidized, buffed and tumble polished to bring out the texture and the contrast between deep, dark silver and shiny silver.

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥  Click HERE to visit Jennifer Casady's Etsy Shop and see more of her beautiful Jewelry! 

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Thank you for stopping by for my Etsy Finds Friday post!!  Please stay tuned for next Friday's Find... It could be YOU! :)   Happy Friday!!   

~Trina 

Kitties and Puppies

Treasury Tuesday

A PCETeam Treasury

In honor of the pets in our lives I put together a fun polymer clay 'kitty and puppy' collection!  All created by members of the PCETeam!!  You can click on the images to see the listings and visit each of the shops.  Lots of great items to enjoy! 

Kitties and Puppies!

 

 

 

 

Picked by Trina's Clay Creations

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Thank you for visiting today!!  Wishing you a Happy Day!!  

~Trina