To Blog or Not to Blog...

ok, well It's been 8 months since my last  blog post. . . Needless to say I just haven't made  time for it. I do have a lot on my plate, mind, craft table, computer, etc., etc., etc., LoL

So, should I really try to find the time to blog too?



I don't know... it may happen. 


As far as what is going on with all of my clay projects, I am currently working on a unique wedding cake topper.... here is the car, still have to work on the bride and groom. . .

Working on new ornament orders... Yes-even after Christmas...

made some new charms...

A Valentine Lucky Bug. . .

This really pretty Magnolia charm bracelet for a Bride-to-be. . . and possibly her bridesmaids...

and a lot more.

On a side note... I have started my Intro to Design Applications class today. Totally excited about learning how to use all of the different programs in my Adobe inDesign software!

Now let's see it I can try to keep up with this blogging thing....

New Rose Fashion Rings!!!

Check out some of my new Rose Fashion Rings now listed in my Zibbet Shop!!!

Here are a few pics....

Rose Rings

One of my favorite items that I love to make are Rose Rings.  Each rose is handmade individually and is unique in its own way.  I make them in solid colors or faded colors.  They are securely attached to plated or enameled adjustable filigree fashion bands that are currently available in silver, antique silver or black.  They adjust from approximately sizes 6-9.     I am going to start making some rose rings on different color enameled filigree bands such as pink, blue, red, white and green.  So as soon as I can,  I will start listing new rose rings in my Zibbet shop and Etsy shop.  These rings are perfect for fun and unique gifts too. 

Here are some pics of rose rings that I have made..... some of them I have sold and some are available for sale.   I love custom orders... so feel free to ask me to make a custom rose ring for you anytime. 

Beach Themed Trinket Box

Hi Everyone!

I just wanted to show off my newest creation that I made today.

This trinket box is made with an upcycled tobacco tin... doing my part to turn this would be trash into a beautiful and unique treasure!

The Beach Themed design is created with polymer clay and then enhanced with different pearlescent mica powders to give it a really neat shiny effect.

Here is the link where you can purchase this unique trinket box.... Clay Art by Daresa - Zibbet Shop

Winner Announcement!!!

Congratulations Terri of PaperOnParade!  You are the lucky winner of the Flames & Wicks Candle Co. Home Spritzer giveaway!!!   

Please send me a message on facebook with your address and fragrance choice for your home spritzer so that I can contact Heather with that information. 

Unfortunately there were not that many entrants for this giveaway.. :-( But that is ok.  I used random.org number generator to choose the winner... There were 7 entry comments and the number generator selected 2. 

Looking forward to hearing from you soon Terri!

New Jewelry Designs!

Hi Everybody!

Just wanted to show my newest jewelry designs that I am creating.    They are a mix of handmade polymer clay links with aluminum chain links to incorporated the two together.  
This jewelry is very affordable and it is also extremely lightweight.  You hardly even know you are wearing jewelry. 
Shop for this unique jewelry and more at www.zibbet.com/daresab

Also:  Check out the Reviews and Giveaways Page to enter a wonderful giveaway!!!

Lucky Bug Collectibles© Shop now Open!!!

This month I opened up a new Zibbet shop exclusively for Lucky Bug Collectibles ©. 

What are Lucky Bugs©???  They're ladybugs of course!!!  These little bugs are special though... they all are made with polymer clay, they are unique, individually handmade when you order them  and they come in an endless variety of color combinations or special themed.  They are made as photo holders, lapel pins, paper clip bookmarks and coming soon as jewelry too.

I started selling these Lucky Bugs© in my original Zibbet shop, Clay Art by Daresa© which is still open.  I am just mainly supplying that shop with my other creations.

I am always taking special request orders for everything that I create including the Lucky Bugs©.  Just go to either one of my shops and leave me a message with your special request.

Check out these photos of some of the Lucky Bug Collectibles©....

American Pride Lapel Pin - Lucky Bug©



Baby Caleb loves baseball - Lucky Bug©



Flo the Garden Bug - Lucky Bug©

Valentine Giveaway Winner!!!

There were 26 contest entries for my Valentine giveaway.   As people entered the giveaway, I wrote their names down.  I wrote numbers beside the names and then I used the random.org true random number generator to choose the winner. 

The WINNER is Jillian N.!!!  A facebook friend that who absolutely adores my artsy creations.  I thought it was great that she ended up the winner of my contest!  I also made this announcement on my facebook page.... Clay Art by Daresa .

Congratulations Jillian!  Can't wait to hear from you when you receive your prize! 
When you receive your prize, you are more than welcome to leave comments about it on this post. :-)

Thank you everyone who entered the giveaway.  Look forward to more giveaways and special promos in the future. 

Daresa

Valentine Giveaway

This will be my Promotional Giveaway for the month of February, but you only have until February 5th to enter!!!! I will announce the winner on the 6th and then mail out the prize on February 7th, hopefully you will get it in time for Valentines Day. :-)

Here are the instructions:

Tag the pic or like the post of the Valentine Giveaway Prize on facebook.

Become a fan of my facebook page.... www.facebook.com/clayartbydaresa

Follow my blog.... http://www.clayartbydaresa.blogspot.com/

Follow me on twitter.... www.twitter.com/clayartbydaresa

Then leave your name in the Valentine Giveaway discussion on my fb page saying that you did all of the above.
***You must do the all of the above to qualify for the giveaway!!!!***


Here is a pic of the set I am giving away, It is a unique polymer clay Valentine Necklace & earrings set.

Don't forget to check out my Zibbet shop!!! www.zibbet.com/daresab



Thank you for participating!

~Daresa

CONGRATULATIONS FACEBOOK FAN PAGE WINNER!

Congratulations to the winner of my 1st facebook fan page giveaway, Heather M. owner of  Flames & Wicks Candle Co. .  She won the unique necklace and earring set that you see in the pic above.   I am sending this prize out to you this week... I hope you enjoy it!

I also decided to a little  feature on my blog about Heather's business.   Flames & Wicks Candle Co. is a family owned business based in Oklahoma that sells Hand-poured Soy wax candles.  You can find out more about her company's products, sales and promotions  by going to the website Flames & Wicks Candle Co. , liking the Facebook Fan Page, and following on Twitter. 

In the meantime, follow my blog.... I will be doing more giveaways in the future, probably at least once a month.  :-)    You can also find me on Facebook & Twitter.  Don't forget to shop at my Zibbet store for great promos and my unique creations.

Thank you for reading!
~Daresa

Become a Fan of my Facebook Page

***BECOME A FAN of CLAY ART by DARESA Giveaway***


When I reach 200 fans I will be giving away a OOAK Polymer Clay Necklace & Earrings Set. I will randomly choose 1 fan to receive this special giveaway. Entering this contest is easy: Become a fan and comment on the post. I will post a pic of the OOAK Polymer Clay Necklace & Earrings Set soon.

Click here to go to my Clay Art by Daresa Facebook Fan Page

This is the Necklace and Earring set I am giving away.  It is a unique set!!!  So, go enter on facebook for your chance to win.

I will be using random.org to choose the winner of this giveaway.

Thank you for visiting my blog and don't forget to follow me.  I will have more giveaways in the near future!!!  :-)

Going to be working on my blog some more!!!!

Hi everyone!  Well as you can probably tell, I haven't exactly been into writing in my blog.

My goal this year is to get this thing going and get known.

So, while I am working on promoting my business on facebook, twitter and Zibbet... I am going to be working on this too.

In the meantime you can find me at:

My Zibbet Store

My facebook page

Twitter

Thank you!  Daresa

Just Created a Slideshow!

Well this is a first for me.... I just created a slideshow of the ornaments that I have created so far. 

Check it out!
Click the link below....


Handcrafted Ornaments Slideshow

Picture collages of more of my Christmas ornament designs.

Here are more pics of my Christmas ornament designs that I have created so far......
College teams:

NFL Teams:



Other ornaments:

I Love Creating Christmas Ornaments!

Christmas Ornaments are probably my most favorite item to create with polymer clay.

I even try to utilize recycled items to use as the base of my ornaments. For instance:  glass ball ornaments that are sometimes found at thrift stores rather than buying them new in the department or craft stores (but when I have a big request order, sometimes I just have to purchase them new.  I also like to use the metal twist-off bottle caps that you get off of the glass soda or beer bottles.  I have thought about using baby food jars, but I haven't gotten to creating on that base yet... i will in the near future after I get caught up on my orders and creating Christmas gifts for my family. :-)


I have been taking pics of all of the ornaments I have created because it is a great way to show people what I enjoy doing.   Here's a collage of just some of the ornaments I have done so far.... I plan to add more later.

Thanks for reading my blog.... if you are interested in any of my artwork, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Polymer Clay Jewelry and More!

I am now selling my handmade Polymer Clay Jewelry online.

Each piece I sell is unique and won't be duplicated.

The website I have my items listed at is www.zibbet.com/daresab

I will also sell other items that I make out of polymer clay and some jewelry that doesn't consist of polymer clay.

Welcome!

Hi! Welcome to my Polymer Clay blog.

I am Daresa and I am a polymer clay artist in Moncks Corner, SC.

Polymer Clay Art is fun, and almost therapeutic thing for me to do. It even sometimes has me thinking back to my childhood when i loved to play with playdoh.

Who knew......twenty-some years later I would be playing with clay again! At least polymer clay doesn't stink!

I love the versatility of polymer clay. I love to make beads, pendants and figurines. My mind is constantly trying to come up with new designs.

Even though I may replicate some of my items, each one is unique in its own way.

The very first thing I ever made with polymer clay were what I call my "Praying Cheerleaders".....they are so cute! They are all similar, but each one is unique.
They are very popular and I can create them in any team colors of choice. (i'll post a pic later).

Then I started collecting polymer clay books and magazines to get inspiration.

I believe I have been making things with polymer clay for about seven years now and I love it.