ArtNouveauPH Goes Steampunk

Last October, we at Art Nouveau Ph has chosen Steampunk for our October challenge. That decision was derived from the fact that most of us find creating pieces using tiny gears challenging.

Initially I wanted to make use of my Christi Friesen book but since I already made dragons in the past, why not push myself to create something I've always wanted to make -- an owl designed card holder!

Materials used:

- Nendo Flexible clays

- Nendo Pixie Dusts

- Watch gears

- Inks

- Metal chains

- Blank card case
- Texture sheet

I love how it turned out; just exactly the way I wanted it to be -- steampunk with a touch of cuteness!

Hop on to our group's Facebook page to check out the awesome entries of my guildmates! 

ArtNouveauPh Exchange Gift 2013

This theme was supposed to be our group's Christmas exchange gift project. 

But since all of us were busy during the holiday season, I suggested we do the exchange gift in time for the Chinese New Year, which happened to be February 10 this year, and I'm glad that they all agreed.

I had a little challenge finishing this locket... not because of the project itself but because during the days I was working on this one, I've been having so much contractions that I had to set it aside and work back on it on days my body feels a whole lot better.

But though late, I'm happy I was able to finish it.

I'd say that this is a simple locket but made with so much love and patience...

and here's how it looks like with the chain...

It's a locket decorated back-to-back. 

I just took a photo of it opened so I can let you see how the front and back looks like. 

Really hopes my monita likes it as much as I enjoyed creating it! 

Trick or Treat!

I'm a proud member of a local artist group called Art Nouveau Ph. 

I'm happy that something like this was put up and being moderated by Ms. Jein of Hush Potato House. 

It aims to build a stronger community of like minded artists of the Philippines, providing resources by sharing their works, craft experiences and at the same time help each member develop their talents and creativity by providing monthly challenges. 

Since it was just launched recently, we had our first run of monthly challenge just this month -- 

the Trick or Treat challenge! 

This was what I came up with...

My hubby said it looks like Snape in Harry Potter. 

What do you think, does it? 

And the following are the entries of my guild mates...

by Hush Potato

by Louise Clayation

by Just Claying Around

Aren't they all ultra-mega-talented?

I really think they are! 

If you love what we did and would like to see what we're cooking monthly, head on to our page! 

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• Clicking "LIKE" on our Facebook page
• Following us on Twitter
• And most of all -- buy handmade! ☺

Thank you very much! ♥
'til my next post... TJCPh