The girls and I ventured into Shrinky D*nk territory for the first time in our lives. I had been nonchalant when I picked out my patterns as I was confident they would shrink into the teeny tiny charms that I would prefer for my Easter charm bracelets. (I've been searching for Easter charms for the last few weeks and have not been successful finding them retail and that is why we've tried making them with Shrinky D*nk!) After all the work of colouring and cutting out the Shrinky D*nk, I'm reluctant to try making more to get just the size I want! They are a little over 1" each in size. I have to admit I am quite fond of the sheep and the bunnies! (K and N have already claimed all my pink and purple bunnies!)
K & N loved this project. N was so delighted that I finally let her use my Stampin' Up markers. (A common phrase in the craftroom lately is "brush with the marker, don't scrub!" Gasp! My poor markers!) They loved the colouring, the cutting out and watching them shrink in the oven. (I didn't burn any either ~ how proud I am of myself!)
Now I have a mitt-ful of bigger-than-wanted charms. Hmmm. What to do with them? A garland for the Easter tree or just place 'em on bracelets that I tend to give away anyway?!
Next project? Polymer charms. I'll keep you posted on this new adventure too...
Hee hee. I do stuff like that all the time (things not coming out quite as planned.) I think they are cute. The girls could wear them as pendants. I also like the idea of an Easter tree. Or save them for some Easter layouts.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you will come up with something.
PS - I don't drink anything with caffeine anymore (except maybe chocolate milk.)
Ah, Strinky D*nks! Such fun... My young nieces here have been playing with those. Cute to see what they make. Your Easter D'nk charms are so sweet. I like the garland idea...hanging by or near a window they'd catch the light. :o) Oh, can't wait to hear about the Polymer clay play... Happy Weekend to you all ((HUGS))
ReplyDeleteWhat??? I'm supposed to have an Easter Tree? WTH? Leeann M.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness....a blast from my very early past!!!!!! My Sister and I used to make shrinky dinks when we lived in Florida. One of the teachers we had was into them. How much fun they were! I guess you could make necklaces or maybe key chain tassels with them? Either way, it was fun reading your post.
ReplyDeleteGlad you didn't burn them! :9)