Monday, October 8, 2012

Pop 'n Cuts Winner + Cool News!

First, let me say thanks to all of you for leaving such wonderful comments on the Pop 'n Cuts giveaway post. I am so excited to see that you are all excited by these fantastic dies! I had 225 comments (wow!) and the random number generator chose:
 
Gail in Oklahoma, who said, "Shelly, Amazing as always! You probably know already how much I love your art. I told my daughter you probably think I am a stalker, lol, as I am always admiring your work. A stunning card and I love the deer jumping out from the woods."

Congratulations, Gail! And no, I don't think you're a stalker at all! You are so sweet. :) I will contact you right away and get your die to you so you can start creating!

Okay, here is my cool news - I've been published! I have a tutorial in the latest Handcrafted Jewelry Magazine featuring a charm bracelet I made using my Faux Crazed Porcelain technique. What a thrill! I haven't submitted in so long I've forgotten how fun it is.

A few months ago I was contacted by editor Debbie Blair who asked if I could create a bracelet using the technique. I wasn't sure - jewelry is not something I do a lot of - but I figured I'd give it a whirl! I love how the piece turned out. I used lots of idea-ology Baubles and Charms; stamps from Stampers Anonymous, Artistic Outpost, and Oxford Impressions; one of my all-time favorite Sizzix dies - Tiny Tabs and Tags; and the real star of the show - Ranger's Distress Crackle Paint and Ultra Thick Embossing enamel.

You can find the magazine on newsstands and directly from Interweave. There are also two projects from my Sizzix Design Teammate, Melonie Bradley - congrats to her! I highly recommend this magazine if you're into mixed media - it is packed with incredible step-by-step tutorials. I'm so excited to be featured with so many truly talented artists!

20 comments:

  1. Woot Woot! Beautiful bracelet! Congrats on your pub!

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  2. What a beautiful bracelet Shelly
    Congratulation with your publication.

    Greetings Janny

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  3. Congrats to you! The bracelet is very cool. Congrats to Gail, too!

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  4. Congrats to Gail and congrats to you, Shelly!! I ordered this magazine last week and can't wait to see you in it!

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  5. Congratulations Gail! Congratulations to you Shelly, being published!!!! You deserve to be published your creations are amazing!!!!
    Jacquelene L.
    Canada

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  6. Beautiful bracelet! Congratulations on being published! Thanks for the link back to the tutorial. I haven't tried that technique yet. And congrats to Gail on the pop n cuts-have fun.

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  7. Congratulations to Gail on her win and big, big congrats to you Shelly for being published. Your bracelet is absolutely stunning! Crafty hugs, Anne x

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  8. Congrats Shelly...love the braclet! Will have to see if the mag is available in Australia :)
    Congrats also to Gail...lucky girl!

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  9. Congratulations on being published! I love the look of your faux enamel porcelain but unfortunately, I have not been able to replicate it.....yet! I will keep on trying though because it is a really cool technique!
    Karen

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  10. Congrats!! That is a neato bracelet. I'd definitely wear one.

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  11. Gorgeous bracelet! Congratulations!

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  12. Congrats on getting published! Your bracelet is very cool!

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  13. Congratulations to you for being published and to your winners who get their hands on that die! It is sold out everywhere and I am jealous, lol.

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  14. Congratulations, Shelly... your work is always top notch and such an inspiration... I love coming over and ogling your creations!

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  15. Mega huge congrats to you my friend!!!! Long overdue!

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  16. Congratulations all around! Your bracelet is beautiful and I'm beginning to think there is no craft that you cannot master! Congratulations to me and to Sizzix as well, because you, my friend, are spreading much love and artistry with PNC! Mwah!

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  17. Bracelet is just beautiful, you are such a talented lady congrats.

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  18. How amazing! But I must say not surprising. You are an uber-talented artist and I'm so happy for you. Congrats and well-deserved indeed!!

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  19. Congratulations on your publication and to the winner.

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