Been Busy

Hi Everyone
yes busy busy here of late I'm making bezels like there's no tommorow LOL.
Im so enjoying teaching the ice resin ever since I first started selling it back in December 2009
Here is a house I have just finished, its so hard to take a good shot.I just want to thank everyone who I have taught and who has bought the iceresin off me I really appreciate it.

More Bezels awaiting the ice resin.

If your interested in a class or buying the ice resin from me please just email me at

binga@netconnect.com.au

Im off to brissie in two weeks to teach again so thanks everyone

Jen

Shadow box

Here is what I’m teaching in Brisbane in just a months time a shadow box using the back of a canvas.
On the front is another of my frames I have starting making it is an 8 x10 inch.
This will be my Friday night class. I can’t wait to go, now I have to start packing kits.
The girls get everything included in there kits that you see here.

Graceful New Year

Happy New Year to You all I hope 2010 will be a better one for everyone than last year.
I told you I would show you what I was up to when I went and played with my friend Chris in Perth.
Chris is an extremely talented Artist and while I was over there Chris who loves textile art also has turned her hand to Casting .I didn’t realise how much work was involved in the whole process until she showed me with some twigs I was wanting cast.
Here is a necklace I have designed for a class In Brisbane February 13th and 14th this year.

As soon as I saw Chris cast Doll heads I knew they would make such a cool necklace.
The body is an etched book with pages inside.
I can’t wait to see the Brissie girl again I have been up there the last 3 years I think it is now, and I can’t wait. We always have a great time and a lot of laughs.
For bookings for the class you can contact the Lovely Vanessa Henry who always organising everything so smoothly. I will be teaching The Doll Necklace and a Bezel class with the resin ice and another paper themed class.
There might even be a special appearance by Captain Underpants!

Geelong Fibre Forum 2010

Hi ,I have been asked to teach at the Geelong fibre forum next year 2010, I'm so thrilled to be asked below is what I will be teaching there from the 26th September till the 2nd October 2010.
If your interested here is the link
http://www.fibresgeelong.viviti.com/about

Journeys with found objects
Jen Crossley is a generous and vibrant mixed media artist who has a passion for working with found objects, combining them in her work, to produce unique jewerly and whimsical vintage storybooks. Contained within the work is a moving beautiful narrative quality, leaving you to wonder about the people and stories portrayed in her work. Jen has been teaching for many years throughout Australia and has been published in several US magazines with her unique work. http://www.amarkintime.blogspot.com/
J o u r n e y s w i t h f o u n d o b j e c t s
In this workshop, we will unlock the secrets of found objects and journey through the world of mixed media to create unique and personal works of wearable art and vintage storybooks. During the week students will learn numerous techniques for working with found objects including how to age metal and paper, soldering, metal etching, inking, dying, rusting, attachments as well as some tricks to working with found objects.
You will leave the week with at least one found object bracelet or necklace, an etched booklace and a vintage book, allowing you to practice all of the techniques covered. Jen will work with individuals on personal projects towards the end of the week, incorporating the techniques learnt. No prior experience is required.

Spoon full

Well I have been away for an unexpected Holiday last week, I took off to Perth for a week on my own to spend sometime with my friend Chris who is an amazing textile mixed media artist please check her work out it is truly amazing.
I was lucky enough to shop till I dropped no not Christmas goodies but art supplies; you wait to see what I have been up to with the help of Chris.
I also got a chance to catch up with dear friends as well for dinner, tea and laughs
Before I left my mojo was on a high thus a bracelet with mother of pearl which I dyed to make look a bit old, and a tea spoon necklace I had being dieing to make .I have the front view and if the spoon flips over to the wrong side another feature there as well. Both images on the spoon are yes you guessed it Tin photos; one has an advertisement of the photographer which I love.

Cant wait to show you what I have up my sleeves thanks to chris.

I will be teaching next year the resin ice and bezels so if your interested and get at least 10 people min hopefully more people would be great , I will see what I can do

Jen

Im Certified !!!

I’m Certified No not crazy as you all thought LOL but as a Ice Resin Instructor ,if you not familiar with this wonderful product that’s what I’m here for .
Here are some Bezels I made and just poured the resin in I was so excited when I approached Susan Lenart Kazmer and her business partner Linda Larsen about how to become an Instructor, so if your interested in classes I’m the girl for the job LOL.
Jen

ps Its very hard to photograph so if you see my boof head in the reflect Im sorry LOL

MoJo

Perfume bottle Necklace

A close up of the front I used an old cuff link at the top,an attachment from Red Velvet etsy and the perfume bottle with Yes another Tin photo( I just love these Rust and all.

Hi Again,
wow twice in one week,YES the mojo is back and my daughter Nicole is so pleased as, I have been annoying her cos I was bored well not creating, anyway.
The creative process I’m often asked about where do I get my idea’s, well with this necklace I was in my favourite antique shop when I saw this small perfume bottle its about 1"1/2 by 1" wide I thought wow what a cool idea for a necklace.
It cost about $5 I loved the brass lid on it as well. As many of you that know me I love to have jewerly that if it flips onto the wrong side while wearing it still looks cool, so the label of the perfume bottle is on the other side. It did have a small amount of “Smelly perfume” left in it I poured it out and washed it but it left a cool black residue inside still, which I liked the look of.

I must say I do struggle with the chain still I can do the focal point,but the chain! still gives me trouble.
I have made another necklace this week and also bezels which I’m about to fill with resin. Also I started on a Junk watch this week a work in progress that one.
Have a great weekend
Jen

Play Time

I have been playing again,here is a camera necklace,I have just completed with a tin photo of a gentleman inside,I have also attached an old cuff link piece hanging off the gimble tag,and an old brass fuse down the bottom of the camera.

It is very hard to photograph with the reflect of the glass.

I want to thank everyone who voted for me in the Object and Elements comp ,If you didnt know I won and I was so wrapped.

SLK has a new website http://www.iceresin.com/ go check it out,Susan is teaching down under next year and I cant wait.

Pin Man

I have entered this Bezel competition on Susan Lenart Kazmers site “Objects and elements”.
I have used a tap fitting from Bunning’s added wings and a vintage image then added her wonderful Ice resin which I just brought back from my holidays in the states. You should try it.
I can’t wait to do her classes next year when she visits, I know there is another lady just as keen we are both huge fans of her work aren’t we Ro!!
Have a look at the wonderful entries on there I think voting closes Wednesday US time which is Thursday to us Aussies LOL.
Wish me luck here is the link
http://objectsandelements.typepad.com/objects_and_elements/I have entered this Bezel competition on Susan Lenart Kazmers site “Objects and elements”.
I have used a tap fitting from Bunning’s added wings and a vintage image then added her wonderful Ice resin which I just brought back from my holidays in the states. You should try it.
I can’t wait to do her classes next year when she visits, I know there is another lady just as keen we are both huge fans of her work aren’t we Ro!!
Have a look at the wonderful entries on there I think voting closes Wednesday US time which is Thursday to us Aussies LOL.
Wish me luck here is the link
http://objectsandelements.typepad.com/objects_and_elements/

Linda's Book

I promised you a look at the book I made Linda, here is the front cover details up close.
This book was a mixture of bits and pieces of pages I loved.
The book was made with my frames I have had made.

This book cover opened to show a poem.

I thought this poem was perfect for our friendship and sisterhood.

These pages were from some of my own good stash, I have always wanted to use cultery on my pages. I have seen them used before some where and I just love it.

Linda loved the bird cage I learnt in Judy Wilkenfelds class so I had to do one for here

I really like the shadow box on the back page it has a sterling silver pocket watch in it.

So if you ever need money Linda break glass in case of emergency LOL.

On another note,thank you to everyone who have been asking how Linda is after her current operation.She is doing well in alot of pain but recovering slowly.The good news is No cancer.

Im off to Melbourne this weekend to teach the swallow book again with 10 students,one is even coming from Perth !!

Jen