- Shadow Box Frame (Michaels)
- Seasonal Paper (Sweetheart Day, Recollections, Michaels)
- White Cardstock
- Pink Foil Cardstock (Recollections, Michaels)
- Layered Heart File (Creative Fabrica)
- Seasonal Stickers (Dollar Tree)
- Foam Tape
I'm easing back not only into making things but also getting them posted, after my unintentional Summer Break. It doesn't take long to forget the work that goes into taking pictures, uploading and photo-editing them, planning out a post, etc.
Of course, I never take a break from being on the lookout for supplies and ideas and in early September, I didn't skip or delay picking up a fun Halloween Paper stack at Michaels. I needed an escape from the news over the weekend so I got busy making cards for family and friends. I love that a few people keep these and pull them out each year as part of their decor.
Supplies:
I had some silver heart beads left over from the earring project I shared and I remembered that I'd picked up a strand of Rose Quartz beads at Michaels not too long ago. They're really upped their game by carrying a much bigger selection of natural stone. Rose Quartz is a PERFECT stone to use with hearts or for Valentine's day because:
"Rose quartz is known as the crystal of unconditional love. It's said to boost feelings of self-love and foster loving relationships with others."
And I really liked these beads because of the paleness of the pink. I'm not a super pink person but these I call "neutral pink".
Supplies:
If I have a "signature" it's adding charm dangles to my stretch bracelets. It started with one and became a habit. So that's the first thing I did using the same process I did to make my earrings.
I used one of the heart beads and two more black crystal beads strung on a headpin.
After stringing the Rose Quartz beads on the stretch cord to fit my wrist, I tied off the cord with a simple knot and then added a dot of Super Glue, let dry, then tied another overhand knot.
I opened a jump ring and added the charm to it.
To finish, add the dangle to the bracelet. I also added a Charm A Long crystal charm because I'm blingy like that.
Like the earrings I made, it doesn't scream "Valentine's" to me but something that can be worn whenever.