tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post9119945805534835042..comments2024-03-25T09:18:22.829-05:00Comments on Killer Crafts & Crafty Killers: #CRAFTS WITH ANASTASIA--GUEST CRAFTER AND ROMANCE AUTHOR CHERI ALLANANASTASIA POLLACKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03160162455676799133noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-45740577180767500382015-06-09T06:54:39.019-05:002015-06-09T06:54:39.019-05:00Thanks, Melissa. I admit that I tend to "bing...Thanks, Melissa. I admit that I tend to "binge" bead when I do get to it, because life takes over the rest of the time, but it is such a great craft for when you don't have a lot of time. You can finish a necklace in an hour or so, and the supplies don't take over your entire storage space. Cheri Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04923864843916662609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-65686511416364320862015-06-08T17:44:12.501-05:002015-06-08T17:44:12.501-05:00Very beautiful. I love making jewelry but I've...Very beautiful. I love making jewelry but I've been so busy! I'll have to get back to it. :)<br /><br />Congrats on your latest release!Melissa Keirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10247037321769755660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-63859692713237035922015-06-08T16:51:32.305-05:002015-06-08T16:51:32.305-05:00The resin is tricky. It's a two part mix, then...The resin is tricky. It's a two part mix, then pouring it on, getting out any bubbles and covering so no dust and keeping it undisturbed while it dries. I haven't seen any issues with the image after applying. I have tossed some charms because the resin wasn't right.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13162168243319078953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-40012963274075002712015-06-08T15:39:36.154-05:002015-06-08T15:39:36.154-05:00I'm lucky enough to live close by to an amazin...I'm lucky enough to live close by to an amazing gem, stone and beading store. It's like opening a treasure box each time I walk through the door. I can literally lose HOURS there. :) (Thanks, Red, and I hope you enjoy the story!)I haven't tried the resin yet, Jodi. Is it difficult to apply, and how does it affect the clarity of the image?Cheri Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04923864843916662609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-41646265179919741232015-06-08T13:07:14.206-05:002015-06-08T13:07:14.206-05:00Oh, the book and necklaces look amazing! Off to Am...Oh, the book and necklaces look amazing! Off to Amazon I go!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12689067804876102266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-41722203135106985132015-06-08T10:23:15.772-05:002015-06-08T10:23:15.772-05:00I'm always so envious of those who can design ...I'm always so envious of those who can design and make such beautiful jewelry, Cheri. And these items are so lovely. The story sounds great!stanaleihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13401676830848281687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-3028897088331101002015-06-08T09:22:20.147-05:002015-06-08T09:22:20.147-05:00*Raises hand* Yes, I am crafty. I would rather mak...*Raises hand* Yes, I am crafty. I would rather make it than buy it. I have an italian charm bracelet where I created many of the charms the same way you did. Except they are tiny! I have software to size the images and then print them out, cut, glue and cover with clear resin. Once I have a book cover I will definitely be making once of these necklaces and a matching bracelet. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13162168243319078953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-13504805247762268762015-06-08T09:19:58.576-05:002015-06-08T09:19:58.576-05:00May I confess, Marianne, I haven't done an off...May I confess, Marianne, I haven't done an official book signing yet? I *did* give one away as a clip-on tag for a newsletter giveaway not long ago, so sign up at www.cheriallan.com, because I'm likely to do so again in the future! Mostly, I wear them out and about and to writer's conferences. It's my little personal celebration for finishing each book! LOLCheri Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04923864843916662609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-80971480677825339652015-06-08T09:05:22.542-05:002015-06-08T09:05:22.542-05:00What a great idea. Do you wear them to book signin...What a great idea. Do you wear them to book signings or give them away as cool book bling?Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122226300880520503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-16416019068809900112015-06-08T08:07:08.467-05:002015-06-08T08:07:08.467-05:00Thank you Marilyn (and cj ;) )! These are fun, bec...Thank you Marilyn (and cj ;) )! These are fun, because you could use any photo, really, and they'd make a fine key chain, too. I've seen smaller ones used as bracelet charms; although, if you wanted it more durable, you'd probably want to coat the picture with resin. (I haven't bothered, so YMMW.)Cheri Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04923864843916662609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-64192999544081805542015-06-08T08:04:34.970-05:002015-06-08T08:04:34.970-05:00My writing desk area is full of little mementos fr...My writing desk area is full of little mementos from my daughter, Peggy, so I know what you mean. (And thanks for the lovely compliments! <3) Ooh! You should share a pic of your book cover boxes! (Anastasia, you have to see these! Another crafty author! ;))Cheri Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04923864843916662609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-78440021624424961632015-06-08T07:50:37.799-05:002015-06-08T07:50:37.799-05:00What a great and lovely idea! Thanks for sharing....What a great and lovely idea! Thanks for sharing. (And best wishes for super sales with your books.)<br /><br />Marilyn (and cj)cj pettersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10057216983469158184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-39117686841740785132015-06-08T07:42:50.160-05:002015-06-08T07:42:50.160-05:00I've seen those neckalces in person on you, Ch...I've seen those neckalces in person on you, Cheri dear, and I will truly say, they are lovely. I lovelovelove crafting, too, and it's so nice to know there are people out there who appreciated the fun things in life crafting brings. WHen my own daughter was young we would make things every weekend together, and some of my most treasured objects are from those times.<br />Oh, and BTW - love your books!<br />peggy jaegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767089116387597036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-62972184877994983112015-06-08T06:45:45.711-05:002015-06-08T06:45:45.711-05:00Aw, thank you, Angela! And thank you to my lovely ...Aw, thank you, Angela! And thank you to my lovely blog host for having me visit today! I actually started doing beading crafts with my daughter--more of a grown up version of noodle necklaces we could BOTH enjoy creating. ;)Cheri Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04923864843916662609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348734432793771357.post-12604780306948868262015-06-08T05:42:14.668-05:002015-06-08T05:42:14.668-05:00Those necklaces are lovely...I wish I had your tal...Those necklaces are lovely...I wish I had your talent!Angela Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102308492358084929noreply@blogger.com