Create: Jazzing up ceramics

Oh boy I've fallen terribly behind on uploading my creativeness. I've got a slue of projects that I am working feverishly to finish, seems I can't seem to finish one full thing in a day...my mind is going a mile a minute on what to make. Anyway, I found this white ceramic vase at our local dollar store {or $1.50 store I should say} and with a few pieces of tape and sharpies I created myself a one of a kind modern vessel. To get the softer look, I rubbed a napkin over the ink right after I applied to get rid of the excess color.
On a side note, a few water drops fell down the back side of it and it did run so be sure to seal it to keep your handy work in tact. Since I found this out too late, I'm going to let it do what its going to do ink wise and just re-ink with a new design. It has a bit of a water color look as its running down so I'm actually a bit excited to see how it finally turns out. Happy creating people.

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Creative challenge: No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, No. 4

Create: my first necklace

Ok so it took me a while to get back to creating, turns out its a bit harder then I planned to get supplies and I've learned a list is my best friend. But anyway, wanted to share my 4th creative day challenge, a bright summer beaded necklace for less then $10. I had the sharpies on hand but bought chain, clasps and beads.. . and now have enough for at least a few fun creative days ahead.
To make these super simple necklaces, blend a few of your favorite colors on to the plain wooden bead. You can use either chain or fabric to string together, although I prefer the metal look. It was my very first go at jewelry making, I had to take a peek at my own jewelry collection to see how I should fasten everything but with the right tools and a little creativity I have myself a fun beaded chain that adds a splash of color to anything.

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Creative challenge: No. 1, No. 2, No. 3