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Monday, June 4, 2012

Smeared and Smudged Skull Appreciation Day Blog Hop

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It's finally here - The Smeared and Smudged Skull Appreciation Day Blog Hop!

This is my first blog hop so I hope I do this correctly!!! I love creating collages the old fashioned way with scissors, glue and paper scraps. Lately, I have been obsessed with using skulls in my artwork. Luckily for me, other people feel the same way. Hence, this great blog hop.

                                                  BLOG ROLL


Terra
Tori

Black Dragon
Monique

Helen
Lady Brayton
Fiona
Christine
Jane
Judy
Alison
Susan
Andrea
Smudger Challenge
Laura
Lisa
Kristy
Steph
Glittery Katie
Lisa
Kapree
Ms. Ruin
Kathi
Bombshell Stamps Blog
Dianne
Donna
Nydia
Lady Coral
Suzi
Julia
Patti
Miko
Renee
Wendy
Christina
Hazel
Skye
Wenchkin
Betsy

Scrapbook Stamp Society


I created some family heirloom jewels for this skelly hop.

Pendant Necklace and Cameo Brooch

To create a pendant and brooch you will need to:

One:

Cut or punch six oval shapes from thick paper. I used an oval paper punch that measures 2" x 1/5" and a page from a damaged hardcover book for my paper source.

Two:

Cut one shape out of colorful scrapbook paper. This will be your background paper. I used part of a digital stamp called "Plague of Death" from Smeared Ink for my cameo design. I printed the design on scrapbook paper and cut out the center skull design with scissors. Glue your design onto the background paper.

Three:

Stack your oval shapes. Glue the bottom two shapes completely together. Add the next four shapes but only glue in the center of the shapes. We are not trying to make chipboard. You want your pendant/brooch to be textural and pliable.

Four:

Glue your colored design completely to the top of your stack.

Five:

Varnish the front and back of your pendant/brooch. If you have an inkjet printer, beware that your ink may smear if you are not careful. This happened on the necklace but I liked the "grungy" look so I left it.

Six:

Finish your jewels with embellishments and hardware.

Wear your skully creations with pride.


Cameo Brooch
side view
Pendant Necklace
backs



Thank you for stopping by and please leave a comment. I hope you have been inspired to try your hand at making either a brooch or pendant.

Now keep those heads rolling and move on to the next artist on the blog roll -





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34 comments:

  1. WendyJune 4, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Blog Hop Day! Woo Hoo!

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  2. Uniquely YunikuaJune 4, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    the cameos are great! very inspiring ideas!

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  3. Laura BJune 4, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    Gorgeous pendant and brooch! And thank you for sharing how you made them, too.:)

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  4. CorinneJune 4, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    what wonderful jewelry, just love the pendant and brooch!
    Hugs

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  5. Monique's artJune 4, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    Beautiful pendant and brooch, love them

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  6. AnonymousJune 4, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    These are seriously awesome. The entire blog is awesome! I can see why you are able to sell on Etsy! :)

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  7. I Don't Do StraightJune 4, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    Two gorgeous cameo's, I especially love the pendant with the tassel:)

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  8. DonnaMundingerJune 4, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    These are gorgeous! I'm partial to the tassel too. and thanks for the tut. Lovely work. xxD

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  9. Croms' Cubby HoleJune 4, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    fab pieces of Jewellery Wendy - the writing is white on a white background for that bottom bit. TFS xx

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  10. NydiaJune 4, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    Such lovely pendant and brooch, loved them both!

    Happy First Blog Hop! :o)

    Kisses from Nydia.

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  11. N Valentine StudioJune 4, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    Wow, I love that you made it into a tutorial! Thanks for sharing they turned out great!

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  12. Suzi McKenzieJune 4, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    I'm so glad you joined the hop, your brooch and pendant are gorgeous, i think i might have to try my hand a making something similar. Thank you for the inspiration
    hugs
    Suzi
    xxx

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  13. KathiJune 4, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    Those are very cool. I especially like that you finished the backs as well a the fronts!

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  14. Delightful Designs by KatherineJune 4, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    Great job. Thanks for the hints. I find the smearing occurs sometimes too.

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  15. Laura CoralJune 4, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    Amazing brooch and pendant, I love them. Great Creations

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  16. happyscrapperJune 4, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    Thanks for the great tutorial. I will have to try. These are gorgeous.
    Hugz,
    Christine Garner

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  17. Jenn BorjesonJune 5, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    Oh these are just AWESOME, what a fabulous gift. :)

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  18. Andrea CJune 5, 2012 at 5:18 AM

    Love your family heirlooms, they are super cool and look amazing too. x

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  19. GlitteryKatieJune 5, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    Fabulous!!! Did you enjoy your first blog hop??!

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  20. LisaVeronicaJune 5, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    really nice projects! great work. xxlisa

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  22. ReneeJune 5, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    Wendy beautiful pieces, but I have to confess that I really luv the steampunk skull that you featured in the previous post. I also enjoyed looking through your Flickr gallery. Thank you for sharing.

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  23. SusanJune 5, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    Wendy, these are FAN TAB U LOUS!!!!
    Great creations, and thanks for the TUT!
    New follower here. :)

    I'd proudly wear either one.
    I like the butterfly ones also :)
    Susan

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  24. DK SpinsJune 5, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    Love your skully family heirloom jewels, Wendy! They're gorgeous!

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  25. ~Lady B~June 5, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    Awesome creations! I got lost for awhile looking over your blog. You have some amazing stuff! You have a new follower. Happy Skull Appreciation Day!

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  26. StephJune 5, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    Awesome projects! I took a peek at the rest of your blog too, wow love all the broaches you've created I think the steampunk one is my fave :)

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  27. Ms. RuinJune 5, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    Thanks for the tutorial...great ideas...really liked your projects!

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  28. Web ServicesJune 6, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    Your post really helped me to understand about this. It has great details and yet it is easy to understand.That's what i was looking for. I will definitely share it with others.Thanks for sharing.

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  29. KristyLeeJune 6, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    Wendy,
    You did an awesome job on your Pendant Necklace and Cameo Brooch! Very very cool! Great job!
    Peace,
    KristyLee

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  30. KCJune 6, 2012 at 6:11 PM

    awesome broaches! and thanks for the tutorial I'm going to have to try to make me some!

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  31. JuliaJune 6, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    I love them!!!
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  32. febeJune 6, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    Cool pendants :)

    Limo Hire in Sydney

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  33. AlisonJune 6, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    Love your jewelry, and thank you for sharing how you made them! I think they are fab!

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  34. Laura CoralJune 7, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    Hello and Congratulations! You were the second winner in my hop giveaway. Although you didn't win the altered tin, you won The Tim Holtz Idea-ology HALLOWEEN ADORNMENTS! Congrats. Check my blog post of the winners for more information

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