My Polymer Clay Greeting Cards

I always loved creating cards and here are a few
that I incorporated with polymer clay.

I thought these butterfly designs were pretty cute and using pearl-X really makes them pop.

I used turquoise card stock for the card, then cut a circle out of heavy textured paper and topped it with purple mulberry. I love all the textures and layers this card has. The butterfly is resting on pink polymer with faint swirls of purple and I used Pearl-X to give the wings a luminous look.

I am always amazed at how pliable the flat pieces of polymer clay are after they are cured. It is so easy to cut them if you are not quite satisfied with the outcome.


I created this card last year for a friend of mine who's birthday is on Halloween. She always wanted a witch's hat pendent and I made this one for her and attached it to her birthday card.

She was so happy to receive this gift and I loved making it for her.


I created this purple pendant for this card.  The lace frame was created using a punch.  

I decided to create two butterflys for this card. I have a lace corner cutter that I used and it really makes this card appear quite delicate. The butterflys are resting on turquoise clay and the embellishments have all been brushed with Pearl-X. I sure do love that stuff!!!!

I finished the corners with pink photo corner holders, as I thought they gave the card a rather fine finish.

Unique Polymer Clay Light Switch Covers

Sandy's Creations in Clay ~ Sandy Prenzi

This Steampunk piece I created as a challenge for my Etsy Polymer Clay Enthusiasts Team. It was my first attempt at covering a wall outlet and found it so simple to create. I used the heavy duty plastic plate that was already there and went by the polymer clay manufacturers directions for curing it.

I did have to use a longer screw however, to put it back on my wall. I have it in my kitchen and it is fully functional.

I am planning on making more unique covers as they are fun to make and very whimsical.

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Cheryl Dolby, a native of Warren, Ohio, now resides in Roanoke, VA, where after spending 15 years as a stained glass artist, teacher, and shop owner, became interested in clay sculpture. Her interest soon became an obsession and since 1984 she has exhibited her sculpture at shows and galleries throughout the country.

Cheryl's four books and other artwork can be viewed and purchased from her etsy shop. You can see more of her work at Cheryl Dolby Originals.

Giver of Laundry Room Light http://healingwoman.blogspot.com/2010/11/goddess-switch-plate-covers.html

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Alicia's Creations

All artwork and jewelry seen here is hand sculpted by clay artist Alicia Merritt.

Alicia's passion for parrots is evident in every unique piece of jewelry she sculpts. http://www.parrotjewelry.com/lightswitchplates.html

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Tobi Liedes-Bell

In Tobi's own Words:
About five years ago, I discovered, quite by accident, polymer clay. I really didn't know what to make of it at first, but then I discovered Christi Friesen's books and she's been an inspiration to me ever since.
You can see more of Tobi's creations at: http://artsbytobi.com/aboutme.ht

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Tutorial by: Syndee Holt Pearl Ex Pigments (as many colors as you like) Premo! Sculpey black clay (one 2 ounce package per each switch cover) Blank switch covers (I prefer the brass ones, but most plastic will work also. Scratch Art Texture Sheets Clay dedicated pasta machine or rolling pin to flatten the clay Small paint brush Small squirt bottle of water

Test your plastic switch cover in the oven at full temperature for baking the clay for about 5 minutes before proceeding with the decorating instructions).

Directions

1. Lightly spray selected texture sheet with water, to act as a "mold release."
   
2. Place flattened piece of conditioned clay on texture sheet and roll clay to emboss texture.
3. If using pasta machine, roll clay through on widest setting, then roll through with texture sheet on same setting.
   
4. Peel off clay and place textured side down.
   
5. Place the original cover face down on clay and trim with 1/4" salvage.
   
6. Wrap edges up around sides of cover and trim to back edge.
   
7. Trim out area for switch and screws.
   
8. Flip over and apply colors of Pearl Ex to the high points of the texture.
   
9. Bake as directed on clay package and allow to cool...and install!

See Syndee Holt at: http://www.jacquardproducts.com/projects/proj0017/

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Wonderful Artwork from Etsy Artisans

Feelingfimo
Alelnka is from Croatia ~ she opened her Etsy shop April 2011
You can visit her shop at:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/Feelingfimo?ref=pr_shop_more

Alelnka's own words:
I am a self taught polymer clay artist,enjoying deeply in transforming ideas into jewelry.Inspired by everyday little things, emotions, people, desires, nature, fantasy..every piece I make contains a piece of my spirit as I work it through my mind, hands and heart to bring before You what I had imagined.

Mermaid song by: Feelingfimo

Unique handmade mixed media necklace. Made with polymer clay,metal foil, red coral, pearl, copper wire and leather components. No molds and no paint used. Varnished to give it extra gloss and protection.

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Olga Ayala Handicrafts

Olga Ayala ~ she opened her Etsy Shop July 2008

You can visit her shop at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/olgaayala?ref=seller_info 

 

Olga's own words:

I'm a Nuyorican (Puerto Rican New Yorker) that grew up in the heart of Spanish Harlem inNew York City, and I'm an alumnus of The High School of Art & Design in New York City.

Lizard Vase by olgaayala

Olga sculpted a polymer clay lizard and perched it on a glass vase that she covered with a veneer of polymer clay.Lush shades of tropical greens punctuated with a tiny dash of color brings a taste of the tropics into any decor. Fully functional.

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Phoenix Reborn Art
Ashley Berry ~ she opened her Etsy Shop in February of 2011
You can visit her shop at ~ http://www.etsy.com/shop/Phoenixrebornart?ref=seller_info 

By Phoenixrebornart

A tender-hearted sculpture dedicated to the members of her family they love so dearly, and who love them unconditionally in return with such purity and simplicity--our pets.This 7 in. tall, 3 1/4 in. wide sculpture is crafted from polymer clay, over an armature of tin foil and wire, then painted in acrylic and oil. The glass eyes appear black at first glance, but certain lighting reveals a soft turquoise hue.

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Cute Amalia Dolls 

Amalia is from France ~ she opened her Etsy Shop in May of 2011

  You can visit her shop at ~ http://www.etsy.com/shop/cuteamaliadolls?ref=pr_shop_more

Amalia's own words:  I am a art doll creator, My dolls are born by my moods and desires; I create with my heart, my hand and paperclay of course!

By  cuteamaliadolls

Jointed air dry clay doll pastes self-hardening, no molds are used, it 's painted in acrylic and matvarnish. Her name is Alice, inspired by Lewis Caroll 's book: "Alice in wonderland".She's jointed at the arms ,bust and legs, the legs are tied together by a black satin ribbon.

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 Handmade Mom

 Tina Goodrich from San Diego ~ she opened her Etsy Shop March of 2009
  You can visit her Etsy Shop at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/handmademom?ref=seller_info  

Steampunk Heart Pendant, Grape by handmademom

Made from black polymer clay, this heart pendant has got a lot going on! The steampunk parts are clock works, clay swirls and dots highlighted with a more silvery purple. Also some non-tarnish silver wire helping to hold the watch parts. The color was rubbed on with the pearl powders! It's been given a coat of polyurethane.

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Flowerbloomerz  

Jenifer Thoem from Richmond VA ~ she opened her Etsy Shop in April 2011
You can visit her ship at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/flowerbloomerz?ref=seller_info

 

She was drawn to the fact that clay could be anything, limited only by her imagination…. and the boundaries that the clay set for her. She was influenced by the Southern folk artists of her area, and intrigued by traditional African masks and sculptures.She throws each Flower Bloomerz pot on the wheel and hand builds the face. She uses high fire stoneware clay that is fired over 2200 degrees, allowing them to live outside. Each one is made by Jenifer, and is signed and dated on the back.

Kissing FlowerbloomerZ by flowerbloomerz

Each clay Flower Bloomerz® is designed to give personality to any plant or flower you own. They come in two styles; kissing and smiling. The bottomless design allows you to grow seasonal flowers without ever having to repot. You can use it to decorate a potted plant or simply slip the pot over a plant already growing from the ground. Each Flower Blommerz® is crafted from strong stoneware clay that provides years of outside use. Each one is a handmade original and is signed by the artist.