Not all Dollar Trees are created equal. Some have really good finds all the time, and others aren't quite up to the standards of their sister stores. But there's a Dollar Tree in Carrollton that never fails to have a great book section, and I was intrigued when I saw this book titled How to Make Jewelry Charms from Polymer Clay by Jessica Sharpe. Since my first mystery series is about a woman who makes jewelry, this new craft book made me wonder whether my heroine might dabble in making colorful bracelets like this for kids. (If a cozy mystery ever comes of this idea, you'll know exactly what inspired it.) I played with Fimo and other polymer clays back in the late eighties, I believe, and this book sure makes me want to play with them again. Do you see what I see on the lower left of the cover?
What I really love about this book is that the author gives very detailed step-by-step instructions on how to make the charms.
And these adorable teapots? I don't see why the techniques couldn't apply to fondant if you wanted to make edible versions that could go on cupcakes! So consider this a heads-up to check your local Dollar Tree first, and if you can't find this book there, it's only $8 and some change on Amazon. And I must say that I'm quite smitten with the ideas in this fun book!
It looks like you've found a really interesting and useful book! Those cute little teapots remind me of illustrations by Mary Engelbreit, whose work I like very much.
ReplyDeleteGood find! I love those little teapots, and while I have never worked with clay or fondant, I think fondant teapots would be adorable. And yes, I can see clay bead bracelets popping up in a book somewhere, too.
ReplyDeleteGreat find. I recently visited a new Dollar Tree and was amazed at how nice it was. It’s my new favorite.
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