Monday, October 3, 2011

day 3!


hello again! today i have a key chain for y'all. i cut about a 2x2 square with about 1in long middle piece for the hoop out of some vintage fabric, then i cut another just 2x2 square. i looped the middle piece around the key chain and hand sewed the 2 pieces together. i was going for a very folk art look to this piece. i embossed a spider and bat from unity stamp co on to the fabric. the fabric is crazy old, so when i heated it up, it really smelled. the faces are made out of polymer clay and i added mirco beads before i baked them to the eyes. added 3 beads to each corner and done! cute, little key chain! now go to the sidebar and get to hopping! enjoy! lisa

20 comments:

Sara a.k.a. Eternal Princess Ryan said...

Lisa... This is absolutely awesome! I love idea and your clay faces are cool and a bit spooky at the same time! Just perfect for the look you going for!!!

~Lady B~ said...

You cracked me up talking about how the fabric smelled! LOL! Oh...how we suffer for our art! I think my favorite bit of your keychain are the little faces you made. They are incredibly awesome and fun!

ike said...

FABULOUS - what a brilliant key fob. The little clay faces are excellent - how clever you are :-)
Hugz
Ike xxxx

DonnaMundinger said...

I can just imagine what that fabric smelled like. LOL Cute project! xxD

Laura B said...

I love those little faces! Very cool.:)

Sugar said...

that is a great idea! love it!!

Alexandra Lundgren said...

very fun and funky. love the microbeads for the face eyes!

Monique's art said...

the little faces are so fun, love the key chain, fab idea

DK Spins said...

Great keychain, very clever! Love the little clay faces - way cool!

Susan said...

Very cute! embossing is difficult on fabric, as the fabric absorbs the melting enamel. been there done that!
great job.
Susan

Sharon Sahl said...

Great idea! Somebody said they could almost smell the fabric - it's one of those things you never forget. I love your little faces too!

bonniebluedenim said...

another great idea on your blog! cute key chain. I thought at first the beads were some creature's little feet and he was hanging on... fun project!

Unknown said...

Love your keychain fantastic project
Luv Jane xxx

KristyLee said...

Cool faces!
Peace,
KristyLee

jennifer said...

neat idea, love the charms!

Scrap Vamp said...

Unique and fabulous project! Love the little faces!

MaRyKaY said...

very cute key chain. I have that same face mold and never thought about putting micro beads before baking. thanks for tip.
Ive learned something every day so far. 20 something more days for me to learn. I'll ne a pro
thanks for sharing again

Steph said...

Great project, love those little faces. :)

Susan Says (Stupid Stuff) said...

Lol, as long as it smells like Halloween :P This is FAB :D

I Don't Do Straight said...

What a FAB idea! LOL I can imagine how it smelled! but the finished key chain is great