OMG! More bottle caps. Feeling the pressure to make earrings!

OMG...the bottle caps keep coming. I'm feeling the pressure to keep up with supply! I can flatten at least one cap per red light. I carry my baggie and pliers almost everywhere. Several weeks ago, it was meditation...now it's becoming obsession. Can't quite get the stale beer smell out of them, tho Diamond Glaze works wonders. Seals the smell in! Just another use for DG!

Torn paper technique at Stampclub

Rubber stamped tea towel/kitchen towel with Laua'e stamp!

OK...it's so friggin' simple! I know it may seem like bragging...I do have to say that making Rubber Stamp Plantation stamps for 20+ years has to count for something. they're deeply etched, clean, clear designs that work great in countless media. Bella made a set of tea towels using our Lauae stamp, an image that I originally carved over 10 years ago. It's still one of our best selling stamps. So universal on paper, embossed, in clay...and here on fabric with acrylic paint! We make an XLG Lauae as well...
Nancy, of Vamp Stamp News, has also used this stamp in several of her rubber stamping tutorials. Be sure to check out her magazine and website.
Keep sending us samples of your projects using Rubber StampPlantation products...we'll add the photos to our "Artist's Gallery"...and we'll be sure to send you a gift to show our appreciation!

Bottle cap jewelry...with Aloha from Hawaii Vintage Stickers

Thank you to everyone who sends me bottle caps. What kind of beer or soda do you drink? Don't throw them away...send them this way! Filming tomorrow for a Joy of Crafting segment that will air mid August, just in time for the Made in Hawaii Festival. Be sure to save the date and stop by. As usual, something fun and festive will be happening at our booth. August 21-23, 2009. We'll be in Booth #219/220 at Neil Blaisdell Center.

The "how to...":
smash bottle cap on both sides with a hammer
pluck out the plastic seal from what used to be the inside. this is perhaps the toughest part.
use a nail, awl, ice pick to hammer a hole as close to the top as you can.
use a 1 inch hole punch to punch out the vintage sticker of your choice.
stick it on the bottle cap.
fill with diamond glaze. let dry overnite. attach beads or just an earing wire!

Microscope slide pendants and magnets

Mike led Stampclub one eve when we were able to create collages between microscope slides. In this one, I used the Fish Stamp, and Vintage Hula girl stickers from our "Aloha from Hawaii" sticker line. On the back I used a few of our postage/cancellation stamps for a "black and white" look.

It's a little fuzzy, tho at least you can get the idea...

Woven Chevron Paper Bookmarks...

Reminder Stampclub this Mon nite...May 18
5:30-8p@ Rubber Stamp Plantation.

Art play nite/stress relief!
We'll be working with really cool "chevron" templates to make divine paper cut bookmarks ( or panels for cards, craft projects, scrapbooking, etc). These look like they're from a museum gift shop! This technique is easily finished...so you'll have a chance to make as many as you like. This is one of the "new" stampclub projects that coordinate with Lorena & Su's monthly "Art with Attitude" swap. However many you contribute, you will receive back!
What to bring...
yourself, perhaps a friend, $5 and a pupu.
We'll be scheduling projects for the next 6 months, so please come with ideas and techniques!
Pls call to let us know if you're coming! 591-2122

Upcoming events:
Sat. May 23 10a-12p Tropical Etch: etching glass block vase. Ben Franklin Market City.
Fri. May 29 5-10p. Wedding Expo: glass etching centerpieces, favors, wine glasses. Convention Center
Fri. June 6 2-9p. Kamehameha Alumni Luau. Full line of stamps, etc. Free temporary tattoos! Kamehameha campus.

Tropical Etch Glass Block Fish Tank!

Didn't these come out great! This was the Craft/Paper Party at Ben Franklin on Paa Street. Folks of all ages made their own Tropical Etch glass block vase/fish tank. The folks at BFS even went to the pet store to grab some beta fish for the tanks! We were sure to give "Quality Care" lessons to ensure the new pet fishies would thrive and be loved! Keep your eyes on our calendar so you don't miss the next demonstrations or classes!

Tropical Etch Glass Etching Class...Wed 12/10 6-8:30p

Hope you can join us for a (click for details) glass etching workshop Wed. 12/10 at Rubber Stamp Plantation.
David will be facilitating this adventure in one of the easiest and dramatic, up and coming crafts.
All the supplies are included...All the Tropical Etch stencils you can possibly use, in whatever designs you want; picks; etching cream; painter's masking tape, etc.
You bring the glass pieces you want to etch.
For beginners, you can probably get 3-6 pieces completed...for more advanced pieces using multiple stencils..at least 2 or 3. David suggests you bring at least 5 pieces with you (including recycled glass!!!!).
This cobalt glass uses one stencil...and it's super quick and easy. Its a "tile" pattern that we created for use on bathroom tiles. As you can see...all the stencils are versitile. This one also looks great on a square glass platter. BFS is carrying some really nice ones in various sizes these days. When I get one done, I'll post a photo.
Meanwhile, you can catch more samples of glass we've etched on our new Tropical Etch gallery.