Thursday, June 20, 2013

An Album Souvenir Necklace

When I saw this little Locket Book from Tim Holtz, I immediately knew I wanted to drill a hole in it!
 
I wanted to hang it on a necklace with SOMETHING hanging from the bottom....hmmmmm.....
 
Then the Buckle came to mind.
 


 I also wanted a Vintage Pocket Watch Key from the Retro Cafe Art shop....something shiny and bright and vintage looking.
 
So that's why I chose this key...I LOVED it the second I saw it.
 
 
I really like to add color to metal.
 
Sharpie Pens work perfectly on tiny detailed spots.
 
And polish the metal Buckle with the Detailing Block.

 
PaperArtsy Fresco Paints and Lynne Perrella stamps adorn the little book insert.
 
And of course, some White Posca Pen detailing.
 
 
This shows two Ink and the Dog stamps, too.

 
The little book folds up and fits into the locket.
 
 
I added a couple of Jump Rings and a dyed silk ribbon.

So check the links below. Many pieces from several different places that all work wonderfully together.
 
That's the way I LIKE it!
 
Linda
(Added note: I received word today that another popular US company will start carrying Fresco Paints!!!! Shipment is on the way!!!
 
Products Used:
Tim Holtz Idea-ology - Buckles, Locket Book
PaperArtsy - Fresco Paints
PaperArtsy - Ink and the Dog Stamps - Mini 18 and Mini 22
 
Other Materials:
Jump Rings
Drill Press (thank you Bill)
Dyed Ribbon
Metal Brad
Sharpie Permanent Pens
White Ultra-Fine Posca Pen 


17 comments:

Martha Richardson said...

This is really fabulous...everything about it is perfect. TFS!

Helen said...

Love this Linda!!

Elaine A said...

Linda -

You amaze me with your art! I love how your mind works. This is just beautiful, thanks for sharing it with us!

Elaine Allen

Sharon Y said...

Amazing work on something so tiny. Beautiful stamping.

Unknown said...

Ooh I have the little book you have transformed it beautifully, another Linda masterpiece

sam21ski said...

Fabulous insides Linda

Sam xxx

Createology said...

Very cool necklace! Love all the details and the folded pages you added. Happy Hearts are Creative Hearts...

Tincan Crafter said...

So awesome Linda - loving every bit of it!

Carol Q said...

what an exciting item to play with. love what you've done with it!

Julie Lee said...

This is just fabulous! I love the idea of the book in the necklace. A wonderful creation in every way! And what a great combination of different elements. Julie Ann x

Marijane said...

Gorgeous! Nobody does "mini" better than you, Linda. Love it!

Vic said...

Fabulous locket book!

Anonymous said...

That's gorgeous!!!

mamablitger said...

Linda what a fabolous piece of art. I just love your creativity ! Great idea to combine the pocketbook and the buckle !!
Thank you so much for sharing !!
Hugs from SPAIN

Kay Wallace said...

I immediately fell in love with this necklace, Linda, but not why you might think!! The vintage pocket watch key reminded me instantly of a "skate key," and fond memories came flooding back to me from decades ago! Just a beautiful piece!!

Mo said...

Linda - you did an incredible job with the locket. Turning it into a pendant with a buckle is ingenious. I gobbled up every word of your blog and have my locket siting on my work table. Did you use a Sharpie to make it gold too? I can't wait to see who else will be carrying Paper Artsy. Love their paints and stamps. Thanks a lot!
Mo

Linda M. Cain said...

Yes Mo. A gold, reddish purple and a turquoise pen.