Pink Antiqued Brass Flower Stamping Earrings Tutorial

I adore raw brass findings and stampings, and already carry several styles in my shop, Alyssabeths Vintage.  These pieces are so easy to use as is or to age or patina using several different methods from fumes, to chemicals and even paints.

These sweet little flower stampings are found in my shop, I often used them as cabochons in jewelry creations but decided to punch a hole into them to create connector pieces (I found my metal punch at Michaels in the jewelry section)

Then I cleaned with brass pieces and buffed just a bit with a low grit file to give the pieces extra texture to hold the paint.  Once good and dry apply paint, I used regular acrylic craft paint in pink, again let dry completely.

After these have dried I removed bits of the pink paint with a low grit file until I felt that I had enough of the golden raw brass showing, then sealed with a clear matte finish (make sure your pain or sealer is lead free).

Waiting some more.... and then I simply added gold earring hoops and vintage Czech glass rhinestone teardrops!  So easy and very little time!

Happy Crafting!

Beth

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Nifty Thrifty Things, Homemaker on  a Dime, Craft-O-Maniac, CRAFT, Mad in Crafts, Skip to My Lou, Sugar Bee Crafts, Cherished Bliss, Not Just a Housewife, HomeWork, LadyBugBlessings, Hope Studios, Ginersnap Crafts, Ivy & Elephants , Elizabeth & Co., Someday Crafts, Free Pretty Things, House of Hepworths, 36th Avenue, French Country Cottage, One Artsy MaMa, Charm of Home, Flaunt it Friday, Simply Create

Happy Valentines Day!

Hey girlie's - Hope everyone is having a Happy and Romantic Valentines Day today!

Today is a very special day for me, it was 7 years ago that my sweet hubby and his two kiddos asked me to marry them and become a part of their family.  Looking back it's amazing how little the kids were.  Alyssa was so cute, she was going through that pre-teen chubby stage and was holding on to her purse like it contained the crown jewels (she was given the task of carrying the ring), and little Connor wouldn't stop grinning.  I was totally clueless until George got down on his knees with his two children on either side and asked me to marry him! 

I spent years in a terrible marriage or two, what a wonderful thing it is to find your best friend and soul mate to spend the rest of your life with, I am indeed a very lucky woman.

And to sort of change the subject, here is a very cheerful Valentines Day Treasury Gift Guide I created for my Forget Me Nots team members.

Framed Paper Rose Valentine

Instead of a regular ol' Valentine card, I decided to do something a little different for my best girlfriend - who by the way is super girly, and create a framed rose Valentine with vintage chic pink rose gift bag.

While I was out shopping the other day I popped into Michaels and found they have started putting out some really girly stuff for spring in their dollar section.  I picked out a shabby chic little chippy white frame, a packet of pink paper roses and a pack of tiny floral note cards.

First step in this easy little craft is to cut a piece of one of the note card to fit into your frame, now glue your little paper roses into a heart shape onto the paper you've cut out.  (Each little rose has a sticky backing, but they aren't sticky enough to stay so I glued mine with Elmer's.) Now insert into your frame.

I decided to create a little muslin bag for my little framed rose Valentine.  As usual I found the perfect vintage pink rose Valentine image over at Graphics Fairy and added the word Valentine and printed out on a iron on transfer paper.  Because there is wording on the image you will need to print this out as a mirror image, so if your photo or graphics program is unable to flip the image you can do this in a couple of easy steps at Picnik.

Linking up with: I Heart Naptime, Nifty Thrifty Sunday, 1929 Charmer, Craft o Maniac, Creating Awesome, Embellishing Life, Southern Institute, Graphics Fairy, an Original Belle, Skip to My Lou, the Girl Creative, Sumos Sweet Stuff, Polly Want a Crafter, Knick of Time, Cherishe, d Bliss, Sugarbee Crafts, Not Just a Housewife, Carolyns Housework, Mommy by Day, the Kurtz Korner, Giggles Glitz & Glam, Ladybug Blessings, Project Queen, Trendy Treehouse, Hope Studios, Sew Can Do, Someday Crafts, Gingersnap Crafts, Hoos Got Talent, Handy Man Crafty Woman, Thirfty 101, Somewhat Simple, Saved by Love Creations, the Artsy Girl, Yesterday on Tuesday, Blissful & Domestic, My Simple Home Life, the Charm of Home, Creation Corner, Home is Where my Story Begins, French Country Cottage

Valentines Day is only a month away and I’ve been crafting and creating jewelry for the occasion like crazy! I have three different Valentines Day craft tutorials that I will start posting soon, which include a fun heart wreath, heart gift boxes and then something to change-up just giving a card!

I have a thing for hearts and almost always have heart items listed in my Etsy shop. But … I have been creating some special pieces just for Valentines Day using vintage jewelry pieces that I’ve purchased at recent Estate sales and antique shops.

Amour Cameo & Rhinestone Charm Necklace by Alyssabeths

Vintage Style Heart Locket Turquoise Rhinestone Earrings

Chic Valentine Assemblage Necklace with Roses & Rhinestones

 Romantic Chic Pink Rose Cabochon Vintage Heart Ring

When you have a chance pop on over to my LOVE and Hearts Shop to check out the other LOVE inspired jewelry creations.  Did you know that I only charge a flat $2.25 to US addresses? 

Etsy Love H & J Star Creations

Do you hear the clock ticking faster, I sure do and time is running out to finish my Christmas shopping!  This year I've purchased a good deal of my gifts for my family here and away from Etsy, yes I am seriously addicted to this wonderful shopping site.  And why is that, well I prefer hand craftsmen ship, massed produced items are so impersonal and to me so boring.

As you know I'm a frugal crafter, design and sell jewelry on Etsy.  But I have a secret passion for fabric, love the stuff and guess what I can't sew, so I am always fascinated by those who can.  Take H & J Star Creations for example, she crafts purses, totes reusable lunch bags and so... much more!  It's amazing to me.

I adore her shop on Etsy, the unique designs and the BIG, BOLD colors and wonderful prices!  I asked Judy to tell us a little about herself:

"Thanks! I have always loved to sew, and about 5 years ago when my son was in a play they asked me to sew the costumes.. I was hooked again, just loved all the fabric choices out there. I had originally discovered etsy as a buyer, and my daughter made a lot of jewelry, so we first started with a shop for her.. h (holly) and j (judy). She soon tired of it, but I was hooked! Can't remember what I did before all this... "

Ok everyone, remember to clock is ticking, according to the USPS December 20th is the last day to ship for Christmas deliveries with first class shipping.  So get your clicking fingers ready and over to Etsy to check out H&J Star Creations!

Holiday Cheer Shopping Guide

I know that if you're like me you are already looking for Holiday Decor and Gifts with glee! This Christmas handcrafted shopping guide features members of the Etsy fmnddteam team.

Double Duty Christmas Gifts

New to my Etsy store - Double Duty Christmas Gifts.  Muslin gift bags that are beautiful enough to be the gift in themselves, and eco friendly because they are reusable!  Two different sets of Christmas hand crafted gift tags that also come with Holiday Pendants set in round silver plate settings.  And then there are the super cute and way... girlie mini clothes pins that also come with their own very French Chic gift tag.

French Chic Botanical Print with Fleur de lis Muslin Bags Pouches - set of 3

http://www.etsy.com/listing/61685798/french-chic-botanical-print-with-fleur

Set of 3 Vintage Style Christmas Santa Muslin Pouches Bags with Black Silk Ribbon

http://www.etsy.com/listing/61226478/set-of-3-vintage-style-christmas-santa

Retro Christmas Pendants and Candy Cane Striped Gift Tag Set

http://www.etsy.com/listing/60547787/retro-christmas-pendants-and-candy-cane

Cathedral with Roses Antique Madonna and Angels Pendants Gift Tags Set of Three

http://www.etsy.com/listing/61650433/cathedral-with-roses-antique-madonna-and

French Flair Mini Black Glitter Clothes Pins with Toile Flowers Set

http://www.etsy.com/listing/60432353/french-flair-mini-black-glitter-clothes

Pink Chic Glitter Clothes Pink with Pink Flowers and Pearls Gift Tag Set

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62117884/pink-chic-glitter-clothes-pink-with-pink