ICE Resin® Tints Color Heart and Flower Necklace

Hello ICE Resin® Fans!  

Today, I have a post up over on the ICE Resin® Blog.  To see more photos with a step-by-step tutorial and find out all of the details you can click HERE.

I have a tutorial to share with you using ICE Resin®, and some of the NEW ICE Resin® Tints.  The new tints are available in six different colors.  For my project I will be using four of the new tints.  I love to create jewelry and especially assemblage style jewelry.  I love to mix metals and now with the tints I can very easily add color to the metals.  I also used the ICED Enamels in Relique Ivory along with the ICED Enamels Medium on all of the metal pieces before adding the ICE Resin® with the tints.  I thought having the Relique Ivory background on all the metal pieces would give the tinted ICE Resin® a more vibrant look.  I also used one of the new Antique Bronze Heart Milan Bezels, Relique Glitz Gold Glitter, German Glass Glitter and Ranger Glossy Accents to add touches of glitz and glamour to the necklace.  I used a bronze base for the necklace and then also some leaves, a rose cabochon, some smaller metal pieces with flowers and leaves.  To finish of the necklace I added some AB flat back crystals.  I absolutely love how the necklace turned out!  It has a vintage glam look to it.

Supplies

ICE Resin®

ICED Enamels™ - Relique Ivory

ICED Enamels™ Medium

Heart Milan Bezel - Antique Bronze

ICE Tints™- Beryl, Raw Ruby, Hacienda, Lolite

German Glass Glitter Inclusions - Sky Blue, Chartreuse

Relique Glitz Gold Glitter

Non-Stick Studio Sheet

Mixing Cups, Stir Sticks, and Brushes

Ranger - Glossy Accents

Other Supplies and Components for Necklace

ButterBeeScraps - Necklace Base, AB Flat Back Crystals

B'Sue Boutiques - Leaves, Small Flowers with Leaves

Rose Cabochon

Bronze - Jump Rings, Chain, Lobster Clasp

Acetate, Toothpick, E6000

Here is a close up of the heart bezel.

I had so much fun creating this necklace and working with the new ICE Tints!  I really hope you will give them a try--they can totally change up the look of your design work. Don't forget to check out the tutorial.  :)

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

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Creating Crystal Like Flowers with ICE Resin® - Video

Hello blogging friends!  Today, I am sharing the video I made for ICE Resin® showing how you can add resin to paper flowers to give then a crystal or glass like look.  ICE Resin® looks so beautiful on paper!  So just remember it's not just for jewelry making you can use it on your paper crafting and mixed media projects.

If you would like to see a full step-by-step tutorial on how I designed the project you can 

click HERE to visit the ICE Resin® Blog.

I hope you enjoy the video!  Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs and Smiles,

Heidi

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ICE Resin®/Ranger™ Supplies:

ICE Resin® 

ICE Resin® ICED Enamels™ Relique Powder Raspberry

ICE Resin® ICED Enamels™ Relique Glitz Gold Glitter

ICE Resin® ICED Enamels™ Medium

Paper Sealer

Brushes

Cups and Stir Sticks

Ranger Perfect Pearls™ - Pink Gumball, Sour Apple, Turquoise

Ranger - Multi Medium Matte

Other Supplies Used

Small Fancy Wood Frame, ArtCult.etsy.com - Vintage Style Image Bingo Butterfly Girl, Vintage Sheet Music, Wild Orchid Crafts Paper Flowers and Leaves, Vintage Book Paper, Ivory Flat Back Pearls, Sequins, Rhinestones, Craft Foam, Heat Tool, Hot Glue, Scor-Tape™

Creating Crystal Like Flowers with ICE Resin®

Hello everyone!  Today, I have a technique to share with you using ICE Resin®, ICED Enamels, Glitter, Ranger Perfect Pearls, and various types of paper from vintage sheet music to paper flowers.  I have to say I just love the look of ICE Resin® on paper!  It doesn’t matter if it is vintage paper or newer paper, sealed or not sealed it always has such a beautiful and unique look.  

I mixed up some of the ICE Resin® and then added small amounts of the resin to different cups.  Then I used few different colors of Ranger Perfect Pearls and added it to the resin.  I used the stir stick to mix the ICE Resin® and Perfect Pearls.  Doing this created a beautiful pearl colors.  I used a paint brush to add the pearly resin to the paper flowers and leaves.  When the ICE Resin® cures the flowers have a beautiful crystal look to them and they become hard from the resin.  I also added some of the ICED Enamels™ Relique Glitz Gold Glitter to the center of the larger flowers and the edges of this leaves for a bit of added sparkle.  Once the ICE Resin® has cured the flowers can be added to all kinds of home décor and DIY projects.  

Here is a close up.  I have a full step-by-step tutorial with pictures over on the ICE Resin Blog.  If you would like to find out all of the details you can click HERE.

I hope you enjoy the tutorial and remember ICE Resin® isn't just for jewelry you can use it with paper crafting too!

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Hugs and Smiles,

Heidi

Learn more about Heidi Blankenship

Blog:  embellished-dreams.blogspot.com/

Facebook:  HeidiBlankenshipEmbellishedDreamsDesigns

Instagram:  heidimblankenship

Pinterest:  heidimb

ICE Resin®/Ranger™ Supplies:

ICE Resin® 

ICE Resin® ICED Enamels™ Relique Powder Raspberry

ICE Resin® ICED Enamels™ Relique Glitz Gold Glitter

ICE Resin® ICED Enamels™ Medium

Paper Sealer

Brushes

Cups and Stir Sticks

Ranger Perfect Pearls™ - Pink Gumball, Sour Apple, Turquoise

Ranger - Multi Medium Matte

Other Supplies Used

Small Fancy Wood Frame, ArtCult.etsy.com - Vintage Style Image Bingo Butterfly Girl, Vintage Sheet Music, Wild Orchid Crafts Paper Flowers and Leaves, Vintage Book Paper, Ivory Flat Back Pearls, Sequins, Rhinestones, Craft Foam, Heat Tool, Hot Glue, Scor-Tape™

Life Updates - Creative Work - My 1st ICE Resin Video! - DT Goodies

Hello blogging friends!  This is my first post for this week.  I am still trying to get back into the swing of things with creating.  I posted a few cards last week--if you missed them you can scroll down to see the other blog posts.  The cards I posted last week were some that I had actually made about a month ago.  One of my medications was increase so the pain is getting less and less and I am feeling better each day.  However due to the side effects I am very sleepy.  Since I have had RA for several years I am used to chronic pain but wow adding the Fibro on top of everything has been a whole new ball game.  I am just trying to stay positive and really appreciate the good days.  I was so happy on Saturday--it was the first day in 37 days that I didn't have to take any pain pills!  Unfortunately I think I over did it a bit and need the pain pills again on Sunday.  Right now I guess I just need to find a balance and not over do it on the good days.  I want to say thank you to everyone who has left sweet comments and kept my husband and myself in their prayers.  By the way he is doing great!!  :)  As for myself like I said I am trying to get back into the swing of things and try to get caught up with my creative work.  I have to say I feel very lucky to work for some Amazing companies---they have all been so great and understanding!!!  Anyways, I just wanted to give you a little update.  :)

Over the next week or so I will have several posts on my blog and Facebook (hopefully--fingers crossed) sharing some of my design work but also introducing you to several new designers that I am currently working with.  I started working with two new companies not long before all of the health issues started so I didn't get a chance to introduce you to all of the beautiful and talented designers from these two teams--Tonic Studios and ICE Resin.

Today, I am sharing my first video from ICE Resin.  It was actually posted on the ICE Resin Youtube channel and the ICE Resin blog about a week ago but just in case you missed it I wanted to share it here too.  I also have some pictures to share of some new DT goodies from ICE Resin/Ranger.  I have to say I am loving the NEW ICE Resin Tints!!  They are so fun to play with and I can't wait to show you some projects with the new tints.

If you would like to see a full step-by-step tutorial you can click HERE to visit the ICE Resin Blog.

Some of the goodies from ICE Resin/Ranger.  :)

Love, love, love the NEW ICE Resin Tints, Foils and check out the fabulous New ICE Resin Designer Accessory Bag!  Oh and the New Mixing Cups and Stir Sticks too!  You can wipe out the new cups with an alcohol or baby wipe and reuse them--gotta love that!

Amazing book--filled with SO much inspiration!

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today!  I hope you enjoy the video--this is my first in front of the camera video lol.  I can't wait to share more projects with all of you! 

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

ICE Resin® Creating an Open Back Bezel with a Decorative Bookplate - Power Word Believe

Hello blogging friends!  I am so excited to share my very first ICE Resin® Design Team project with you!  Our theme for the project was power words but it was open to our own interpretation.  

My power word is Believe.  I think Believe is a great power word because it can have different meanings for everyone.  

Believe in your dreams, believe in yourself, believe in God or a higher power--just Believe.  :)

For my project I used an open back bookplate to create a bezel.  I filled it with ICE Resin®, Iced Enamels™ Inclusions Shattered Mica in Chartreuse and Silver, my power word Believe charm and a butterfly charm.  I added crystals and rhinestone chain to embellish the bookplate bezel and then I added a beaded dangle and chain to finish off this beautiful necklace.

You can click HERE  to visit the ICE Resin® Blog and find out all of the details and see a step-by-step picture tutorial on how to create this bookplate open back bezel.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Smiles,

Heidi

ICE Resin Creative Team 2016!

Hello everyone!  This week and over the next couple of weeks all of the ICE Resin® Creative Team Members are being introduced over on the ICE Resin Blog.  My introduction and about me post is up today over on the ICE Resin Blog.

I would love it if you would hop on over there and check it out!  I have several pieces of my jewelry and design work using ICE Resin® and a little bit about myself as well.

Be sure to check out the ICE Resin® Blog over the next couple of weeks to meet all the talented people on the 2016 Creative Team!

I'm sorry for the lack of projects over the past few weeks.  My RA has really been flaring up so it had put a damper on being able to create.  Hopefully it will pass soon and I can get back to doing what I love!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

It's Official -- 2016 ICE Resin® Design Team!

Hello everyone!  Happy New Year and Happy 2016!!  

It's a New Year and I have some New Beginnings to share with all of you!  It's official--I am SO honored and excited to share with you that I am part of the 

2016 ICE Resin® Design Team!!! 
We officially start our term today, January 1st!

You can click HERE to see the announcement on the ICE Resin Blog and meet all of the other fabulous designers on the 
2016 Design Team.

Here is some of my design work with ICE Resin®.

This is going to be an Amazing year and I can't wait to share more projects with you!!  

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi