Romantic gifts

Thank you to Meryl and Jacqueline at Romantic Homes Magazine for asking me to share the creativity with their readers in their Valentine's issue!

Create truly unique and romantic gifts with this simple clay project.

Whether it is for your Valentine or a special gift, or just because...

These small treasures are sure to please and super easy to make 

using clay and simple tools found about the house.

Rolled out clay and a few supplies are all it takes to create one of a kind gifts.

Use your decorated pieces as an ornament to attach to a gift card 

or enclose with a letter or use as gift tags.

Or attach a ribbon and hang it on your loved ones door.

What you'll need:

Clay
Paint sticks

Rolling pin

Scissors or knife

Paint or glaze

Brushes
Lace (optional)
Stamps (optional)

Ribbon (optional)

Instructions

Roll out clay ⅛ th of an inch thick

Cut into desired shapes

Fire or bake according to manufacturers instructions

Decorate with color

Add embellishments

Tips

Roll your clay between 2 paint sticks to make it even

Use varying size straws to cut holes for a lacy look

Roll lace over clay for a fun texture

Use your decorative scissors for unusual cut edges

Cookie cutters are great for cutting shapes

A dull pencil works beautifully for drawing borders or writing

Stamps are great fun to use with this project, pressing them into the clay for the impression
Attach ribbons or weave in and out through the holes

I see endless possibilities...

Happy New Year!

We must use time wisely and forever realize that time is always ripe to do right.

  Nelson Mandel

Time...

to contemplate where I've been,

             and where I am headed.

Time to sit back, recognize and appreciate all the positives in my life.

Time to reconnect with dear friends.

Time for creating, experimenting and playing with new mediums.

Time to spend on new dreams and goals.

Time to have new adventures,

meet new people,

make new friends,

learn new things,

and share life's simple joys.

May your new year be filled with joy,

and may all your dreams come true!