Today, I’m excited to reveal some new Spellbinders® Media Mixage™ products: MB3-002 Oval Hatpin – Bronze and MT1-009 Keys texture plate. Yes, you read it right! Hatpins!!! You’ll also want to check out Ken Oliver’s blog as he’s also showcasing new Media Mixage products today!
Here's my project……
.....a Keys Hatpin and matching Keys Box.
- Spellbinders® MMM-001 Artisan X-plorer™
- Spellbinders® MB3-002 Oval Hatpin - Bronze
- Spellbinders® MT1-009 Keys Texture Plates
- Spellbinders® MD1-001 Ovals One
- Spellbinders® MMs-002 Foil Pack 2
- Spellbinders® S4-168 Large Labels
- Spellbinders® S4-130 Classic Rectangles SM
- ICE Resin®
- Susan Lenart Kazmer – Aqua Glass Glitter
- Elmer’s Painters – Black
- Tattered Angels – Chalkboard Mist - Concord, Strawberry Shortcake, Glimmer Glaze - Saffron
- Scor-Tape – ¼, ½, 2”
- Beacon Adhesives – Fabri-Tac™
- Beads – crystal, aqua, purple
- Bronze eye pins and head pins
- Bronze Jump Ring
- Micro Beads – turquoise/silver mix
- Craft Foam - Black
- Black Card Stock
- Wood Box
- Crystal Clear Satin spray
- Gold fabric
- Fiberfill
Let's get to the How-To for the Keys Hatpin!
I started with these products:
First, I cut an
oval of black self-adhesive craft foam with Spellbinders® MD1-001 Ovals One #2
die (#1 being the smallest) I used the
craft foam as filler to raise the embossed foil closer to the top. It’s super easy to cut!
Next, I cut an oval of aqua craft foil with the same Ovals
One #2 die.
Now for the texture!
I placed the oval foil on the Spellbinders® MT1-009 Keys texture plate,
aqua side up. The texture plate is
placed on the Spellbinders® MMM-001 Artisan X-plorer™ base plate with the cutting
plate on top. I put it through the
Artisan X-plorer. The first pass
flattened the foil to the keys and started the embossing. Next, I removed the cutting plate and
replaced it with the tan embossing mat and pink embossing plate. I put it through the Artisan X-plorer. Voila! Beautiful detailed texture!
I applied black paint over the foil and rubbed off the
excess leaving a hint of black in the recessed areas and around the edges of
the keys. It gives it a more vintage
look.
The foil oval is applied to the adhesive on the craft foam oval.
Before I glued it into the hatpin, I cut 2 tiny slits near
one end for the jump ring that holds the bead dangles. It fits under the foil and foam. Once the ICE Resin sets up, it holds it in
place. I placed the jump ring so the opening
is just above the rim of the hatpin. It
can be open at this point ready for the beads.
Or left closed and opened after the ICE Resin is cured.
I glued the foil with foam and jump ring into the hatpin.
Next step, mix the ICE Resin! Follow the directions on the ICE Resin
package to mix it. It’s very important
to mix for 2 minutes and let it set for 5 minutes!
I poured resin into the hatpin until it was almost to the
rim. Then I added glass glitter around
the jump ring. It hides the slits in the
foil! I also added micro beads around
the edges of the hatpin bezel. I added
more ICE Resin to fill the bezel. Then I
waited for it to cure! That’s the
hardest part for me!!! I usually pour
any ICE Resin pieces in the evening so they can cure overnight.
In the meantime, I put together the bead dangles. There are 5 separate wrapped bead
pieces. I’ve used 3 head pins and 2 eye
pins. The eye pins have a small jump
ring with seed beads as a dangle. I made
a loop at the top of each one and wire wrapped the end.
I love the vintage look of it, especially the colors! It would be very pretty on the lapel of a
coat!
This pretty hatpin needed an elegant place to
rest! I decorated a wood box to
coordinate with the hatpin.
Here are the directions for the box:
I started with a recycled wood box. It came from some specialty candy. Any craft box that fits the pin will
work. Mine is 3 ¼ x 4 ¼ x 1 ½”.
I painted it black and then over sprayed it with Tattered
Angles Concord and Strawberry Shortcake Chalkboard mists. When the mists were totally dry, I sprayed
a clear satin sealer over the box.
For the top, I cut a rectangle of aqua craft foil using
Spellbinders® S4-130 Classic Rectangles SM #7.
I textured it with the Keys same as for the hatpin, adding black paint
as well. I snipped off each corner
diagonally so it wouldn’t show beyond the gold frame.
When I poured the ICE Resin in the hatpin, I also poured ICE
Resin on this foil piece. I spread it
rather thin. I sprinkled some of the
silver and aqua micro beads over it and worked them into the ICE Resin. I left it to cure overnight.
I cut/embossed 2 frames of black card stock using
Spellbinders S4-168 Large Labels #4 and 5 nested together. I glued them together for thickness. I painted on Tattered Angels Saffron Glimmer
Glaze. When it was dry, I sprayed it
with clear satin sealer.
To assemble the pieces, I applied Scor-Tape to the back of
the foil and the frame. I fastened both
to the box lid.
To create the cushion inside the box, I started with a piece
of card board cut to fit inside. I cut
batting/fiberfill to fit the cardboard and glued it to it. I wrapped a piece of gold lining fabric over
it and glued the edges to the bottom side of the cardboard. It’s glued into the
box with craft glue. A nice pin cushion for
the hatpin!
For a little more inspiration, I have a second project with a
totally different look! I’ve used the
small Spellbinders MB3-001 Circles Hatpin-Bronze and MT1-009 Keys texture plate to
create this mini canvas…….
Can you see a circle hatpin?
It’s the flower center and stem. The "pot" is embossed with keys touched with copper Gilders Paste. That makes the keys pop! I’ll
share more details on my blog sometime later.
Be sure to check out Ken’s project today! He’s showcasing more new Media Mixage
products. I’m sure he’ll have an awesome
project to get you even more inspired! Click here for his blog!
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ReplyDeleteJust love this project. xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous!! I love how you used the new products!! Thanks so much for the inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteLisa Fish
A Mermaid's Crafts
Your projects are gorgeous! Thanks for providing the instructions. Now I can't wait for the new release!!
ReplyDeletegorgeous project, love how you used the products.
ReplyDeleteLOVE THAT EMBOSSING FOLDER AND THE CARD WITH VASE AND FLOWER ON. NEAT PROJECTS
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas!
ReplyDeleteOh my this is totally stunning and such a great idea. Thank you for share it with us. hugs! MOjca
ReplyDeleteWow, both projects are gorgeous.
ReplyDeletelove your project. Would love ear rings like that. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love your projects! That hatpin is so gorgeous! I've not tried working with Ice Resin before, but I think I see a shopping trip in my future.
ReplyDeleteJudy are so awesome and your project is amazing.. Love the colors and love what you did with the new MM plates and hatpins... Everyone needs to watch out this year for you on your new Mixed Media team... they are going to want to make everything you do!!!
ReplyDeleteJudy, this is GORGEOUS!!! Thank you for showing this to us!
ReplyDeleteLove the way you used the key texture plate. And I would have never thought to use adhesive foam like that. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteFantastic projects, love your blog
ReplyDeleteFantastic projects, love your blog
ReplyDeleteWOUW these projects are soo gorgeous Judy. I love the little box and the hatpin to go in it too. They´re both sooo gorgeous, but also the mini canvas is really awesome. You´ve done a wonderful job on all these projects here.
ReplyDeletewow-these are really gorgeous. the colors in the first example are so striking and the flower project is spectactular. Thank you for sharing your art!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful projects! Most things I've seen in the past with the new mixed media dies have intimidated me greatly, but you have made the techniques do-able for rookies!! Thanks so much for the inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous projects, love the key embossing folder.
ReplyDeletethis is gorgeous, love the rich colors, awesome instructions. TFS
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous !! xhugsx Nikki
ReplyDeleteVery cool. Beautiful projects. The box is amazing. I love the keys. So creative. And the colors are wonderful. Your card is Beautiful too. I love the flower.
ReplyDeleteLOVE these!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a GORGEOUS pin and box!!! I'm chuckling to myself as just last night I was lamenting that I've lost all my purchased hat pins for card decor -- talk about irony when I opened Spellbinders post this AM -- LOL -- must be kismet?!
ReplyDeleteGreat projects!
ReplyDeleteLove the keys and the colors you used!
Wow- the aqua and copper really make the key design pop. Keys are one of my favorite crafting themes too. Your hatpins are really beautiful. I like the practical typ of using the foam insert too - to stretch the ice resin product out. Brilliant.
ReplyDeletestunning!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colors, love how you made it a matching set and your beads top it all off nicely!!
ReplyDeleteOh, my gosh, these projects are beautiful. The stick pin and the canvas are so cool. Thanks for the great tutorial.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous projects!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous projects!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous and the instructions seemed easy to follow. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous hatpin ...thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteBeautiful projects....love them all :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed yor projects and the tutorial - it helped clarify how you attached the jump ring!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful project.
ReplyDeleteHugs Erika.
These are wonderful - especially love the card
ReplyDeleteYour projects are so pretty and elegant, love them!
ReplyDeleteWell, your sneak peek did what it was supposed to do...gotta have that key texture plate!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fantastic project! Love what you've done! Now to be patient and wait - lol!
ReplyDeleteHugs, antonella :-)
Gorgeous projects. Love the embossing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work!!
ReplyDeleteJudy, thank you for not only sharing an incredible piece of art, paired with the hat pin, but also the pretty friendship piece as well. Thanks for sharing about how you made each item, step by step, with these new products. I've never used them and feel so inspired. Not only are the products pretty amazing, but so is your hand at revealing what your lovely heart which created the artwork. Thanks again, Donna
ReplyDeleteQuite impressive!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful projects. Love how you coordinated the cover of the box with the pretty jewelry.
ReplyDeleteYour hat pin is absolutely stunning! It looks as if it has been around for many years with the vintage feel. The box makes this a lovely gift. I adore the texture plates. A simple card becomes very unique when the textured flower is added. It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteKer Plunk....I just fell off my chair. Holy buckets of gorgeousness. Beautiful. I do know what you mean too about curing being the hardest part of the project is the waiting!
ReplyDeleteabsolutely inspiring, Judy!! Just love the box and hatpin!!! You've done it again!
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous work! I love the metallic flower you created for your card!
ReplyDeletewhat a cute hatpin- love the colours and the keys- and such a pretty coordinating box- love reusing things so perfect and who'd of thought to use that small hatpin for the centre of a flower- gorgeous-thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteGreat projects. I love that cards. The flowers is amazing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pieces ... I can't even pick a favorite because both projects speak volumes. Thank you for sharing your talents and tutorials.
ReplyDeleteThe hat pins are awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteThat mini canvas is very nice with that flower. The box and hatpin is also really nice looking.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous hatpin!! Love the key texture and the patina you gave it.
ReplyDeleteLove what you did with the new Spellbinders products! TFS!
ReplyDeleteLove this look!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
love the way you used that gorgeous texture plate-awesome projects!
ReplyDeleteWow! Your projects are both great. Very impressive!
ReplyDeleteLove the project. What great work, beautiful.
ReplyDeleteJudy! Judy! Judy!! You are an inspiration - your projects are beautiful! Your tutorial is great too - how beautifully you have shown off Spellbinders new products - thank you for always inspiring! {{{Hugs}}}
ReplyDeleteGorgeous project, Judy!
ReplyDeleteYou make everything look so easy on the blog and I am sure it's not that easy. And I am also sure the blog doesn't show how beautiful that pin and box really are. Thanks so much for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteThe oval hatpin is gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteI love, love keys! And the hatpin and flower ideas are SOO clever! Thanks for the chance to win it - it would have a wonderful home with me!!
ReplyDeleteNoreen
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Judy, I love everything you do and these are no exception!! Lovely projects, both and they well show your amazing talent as an artist!
ReplyDeleteFabulous Judy. I intend to try Media Mixage now after your detailed instructions...thank you.
ReplyDeleteI love your hatpin and gorgeous box - the frame doesn't even look like card!!! The little flower and vase are divine. tfs
Heather (UK)
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Media Mixage is going to be my new toy. Thanks for the instructions for the projects.
ReplyDeleteAmazing this will have to be a project I need to try TFS!
ReplyDeleteWow! Love the pin and the box! Awesome gift!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Judy ;) These hatpins are incredible and the project you designed is fab. Thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteWow I love your work. I've got this tutorial saved and I will be back to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteJudy, Your projects amaze! I love how you've used the texture plates to texture the metal...thank you for all the cool tricks and tips...my brain is spinning!
ReplyDeleteKen
I love hat pins and what you were able to create is a work of art.. Love Them!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWOWZERS! Thanks for the tutorial for your Gorgeous project! I love the flower card also!
ReplyDeletegoodness gracious! stunning! wow!
ReplyDeletexoxo Carly
Beautiful projects, makes me want ot have a go.
ReplyDeleteStunning! A very beautiful set, I love how you used the new products.
ReplyDeleteI love the look of these new texture plates. What a lovely bezel all dressed up!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful pieces. I really love the colors and amount of work it takes to make this craft.
ReplyDeleteThe hatpin is just so awesome.
ReplyDeleteGreat new product..loving it! Beverley
ReplyDeleteAwesome art! Love it!!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing with a capital A!
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