tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20480190306073359172024-03-05T09:24:56.873-05:00Annie Howes Photo Jewelry MakingCreative Photo Jewelry Kits, Supplies and Tutorials.Annie Howes Keepsakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05491752868325569995noreply@blogger.comBlogger156125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048019030607335917.post-15635124716852831622015-03-11T16:47:00.002-05:002015-03-11T17:05:54.155-05:00Easter Egg Ornament Decorations with Rossi Paper
If you're like me and love the look of Italian Florentine papers, then this is a fun project for you. Even if you'd rather use another paper, or your own photos, this is still for you. Really, this is for just about anyone.
When I was a little girl, my mother had a big bucket of stand and a rather small limb from a tree that had broken off during a winter storm. A few weekends before Easter,Annie Howeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18147762214228253355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048019030607335917.post-85158645738743107522014-12-23T14:45:00.000-05:002014-12-23T14:50:02.480-05:00Vote Now! 2014 Gingerbread House Contest!
The 2014 Annie Howes Gingerbread House voting is open!
Around this time each year, the employees at the studio are provided with an identical Gingerbread House kit to decorate as they wish. While we're all required to use the basics in that kit, our creativity is unrestricted.
I bought the kits at Trader Joe's. They came with a family, including a dog, a tree, and some candy Annie Howeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18147762214228253355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048019030607335917.post-48882023164311347802014-07-30T13:35:00.000-05:002014-07-30T13:35:52.378-05:00How to Make Bottle Cap Wine Charms and FREE Image PDF Download!
I'm kind of on a roll with the holiday themed projects right now, so please bear with me as it works through my system.
Super inexpensive and lightweight wine charms for your next holiday party? How cool is that? And what's even cooler is they're so inexpensive and easy to make!
Here's what you need to make them:
- Flat bottle caps with split rings attached
- Glamour Dots epoxy stickers
- Annie Howeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18147762214228253355noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048019030607335917.post-81816674989455688482014-07-30T13:08:00.003-05:002014-07-30T13:08:40.996-05:00New tutorials page and an updated website
It's beginning to look like I take on the task of complete website overhauls on a yearly basis, so would it be correct for me to announce that the First Annual Annie Howes Website Redesign is now complete?
*whew*
The new and much improved online store now includes a list of all tutorials, a measurement chart, an FAQ, all in one convenient place. Plus, all of the videos are on the Annie Howeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18147762214228253355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048019030607335917.post-45709893510282656492014-06-11T16:04:00.003-05:002014-06-11T16:04:47.673-05:00Which metal do you prefer? Rhodium plating or silver plating?
Please take a moment to give me your opinion. It only take a minute, I promise!
For charms on your charm bracelets, which metal plating do you prefer?
Which metal do you prefer?
Rhodium
Silver Plating
Doesn't matter
pollcode.com free polls
See? That was quick! Thank you!xo,Annie
Annie Howeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18147762214228253355noreply@blogger.com1Goodyear, AZ 85395, USA33.475491900000009 -112.3924311000000133.369536900000007 -112.55379260000001 33.58144690000001 -112.23106960000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048019030607335917.post-74735750150657498882014-05-30T17:35:00.002-05:002014-07-30T13:12:27.168-05:00Here's a Photo Jewelry Tip That Will Save You Time....Glamour Stickies
Your mother probably warned you, "If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is.".
I'm not going to call your mom a liar, but I do have to call her out on this one. In the case of Glamour Stickies, that statement is simply not true.
Why Glamour Stickies? Because time is money, and why wait around for your liquid adhesive to dry when you can peel and stick and wear right away? You canAnnie Howeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18147762214228253355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048019030607335917.post-16088709613262638852014-04-29T17:20:00.001-05:002014-07-30T13:18:40.849-05:00Swarovski Crystals & Glass Keepsake Locket
So maybe you're not the crafty type. Or perhaps you really like crystals, and lockets, and beautiful things.
This is a really easy and incredibly beautiful way to dress up glass lockets. Remove the cap, fill the glass locket with Swarovski crystals, and replace the cap. Easy!
To make it even easier, here's what you need to make these:
Swarovski Crystals (I used 36 crystals in eachAnnie Howeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18147762214228253355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048019030607335917.post-92114837617215511802014-04-09T14:28:00.000-05:002014-07-30T13:23:10.569-05:00Creating Faux Gemstone Cabochons with Glamour FX Glass and Bella Paint.
I've been so excited about this project I couldn't work quickly enough to photograph it and get the tutorial online. Wow! Are these every beautiful and easy to make!
Imagine a project that's practically goof proof, looks as expensive and opulent as these pieces, that doesn't break the bank!
For example, this is your shopping list, some of which I'm sure you already have on hand:
Annie Howeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18147762214228253355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048019030607335917.post-65268496792210557012014-02-14T17:52:00.000-05:002014-07-30T13:29:53.359-05:00Photo Jewelry - Why Are My Pendants Turning Blue?
It's a daily frustration for many people, and I should know because I receive the phone calls and emails from frustrated crafters who've learned the hard and expensive way that packing tape, MicroGlaze, and nail polish do not prevent the dreaded blue tint you see in the example above.
What's going on? Why do some pendants turn blue, others green, and some never turn colors?
The Annie Howeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18147762214228253355noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048019030607335917.post-55504114463628028372013-12-31T17:56:00.003-05:002013-12-31T17:57:11.409-05:00Gingerbread House Selected!
Thank you for voting on the Gingerbread Houses! This was not necessarily a beauty contest, this was a voting process purely for fun to pick a house and offer the discount associated with that house, and I hope you had as much fun as we did!
Each of these houses was carefully crafted by a member of the studio at www.anniehowes.com. Houses 1 and 2 were decorated by Ryan and Sophie, respectivelyAnnie Howeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18147762214228253355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048019030607335917.post-9087497167836562752013-12-23T17:42:00.000-05:002013-12-23T17:49:08.178-05:00Gingerbread Houses! What's Behind Door Number...?
It's kind of a tradition for my daughter and I to decorate a gingerbread house each year. This year, everyone in the studio at www.anniehowes.com decorated a gingerbread house, too. I thought it would be fun and help us all get into the spirit of the holidays and Katy, Ryan, and Sophie each decorated a house, and it's been so much fun for all of us to share our creations.
To make it more Annie Howeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18147762214228253355noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048019030607335917.post-33191705119657123532013-11-16T15:53:00.003-05:002013-11-16T16:43:20.896-05:00Easy! How to Add A Charm to A Bangle Bracelet.
You can easily make bracelets like the one shown above in just a few moments. If you've never made jewelry before and you're ready to get started with something easy, then this is the just what you need to start making beautiful jewelry.
Let me first point out that these pliers in the photos are a bit large. It's what I had on hand when we took the photos. By no means do you need Annie Howeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18147762214228253355noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048019030607335917.post-3499632643546038262013-11-05T20:56:00.001-05:002015-05-20T16:24:56.980-05:00Easy to Make Bottle Cap Christmas Ornaments.
I've been thinking this week about getting a jump-start on making holiday ornaments and crafts (I know, November is not exactly a jump-start), and I've been staring at these bottle caps that I just put on sale. What I came up with is a super easy, inexpensive and fun project with a Christmas theme.
There are so many different images you can use to make these ornaments, and you don't have Annie Howeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18147762214228253355noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048019030607335917.post-65995447493811928442013-10-24T14:18:00.001-05:002014-07-30T13:31:58.762-05:00Making Photo Jewelry: Is the Glaze You're Using Causing Your Images to Turn Blue?
Have you ever made the most beautiful batch of glass photo pendants in trays only to discover a day later that some of them have turned all kinds of blotchy? If you're like me, I've also experienced this and it can be very frustrating. Over the past few years, I've determined what has caused it and how to prevent it. The good news is, it's easy and affordable and blotchy papers are avoidable.
Annie Howeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18147762214228253355noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048019030607335917.post-38795566326261417532013-08-09T13:12:00.000-05:002013-08-09T13:12:25.469-05:00Road Trip: The Murals at Chloride, AZ
On a recent road trip returning from Las Vegas, NV we took a few minutes to explore the one-time silver mining town of Chloride, AZ in Mohave County. Located off HWY 93, it's located between somewhere and nowhere (ie. I have no clue what mile marker) in the middle of the desert.
It was Sunday, and the town was quiet. We drove past the open old-timey convenience store with tables on the Annie Howes Keepsakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05491752868325569995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048019030607335917.post-1836215211325314162013-07-13T14:33:00.001-05:002013-07-29T13:40:04.449-05:00MagnetaBelles (tm) Magnetic Pendants!
I'm really excited to offer these beautiful silver plated magnetic pendants made to fit the 1" Glamour FX glass shapes. MagnetaBellesTM are versatile and so easy to use. The pendant base has a strong neodymium magnet that keeps the tray insert firmly in place. To remove the insert, simply flip the tray out with your finger.
If you're a jewelry artist who works with Annie Howes Keepsakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05491752868325569995noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048019030607335917.post-56651506960924441572013-02-05T00:45:00.002-05:002013-07-13T13:39:00.922-05:00New Glamour Seal Ink Jet Glaze for Glass Pendants Won't Smear Your Ink Jet Prints
Once upon a time, there was no glaze available to make these beautiful glass pendants with ink jet prints, but now there is! Introducing Glamour Seal for Ink Jet Prints. Glamour Seal, a glaze developed to use with ink jet prints that allows you the freedom to use your ink jet prints under glass without the worry of your images becoming blurry. Additionally, Glamour Seal dries Annie Howes Keepsakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05491752868325569995noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048019030607335917.post-11986132686997334442012-05-24T19:16:00.001-05:002012-05-24T19:19:52.218-05:00Featured Artist: Daniela Duriavig of Life Over Easy.
20mm Silver plated ring with wide adjustable band.
Daniela Duriavig is an inspiration and a testament to what a little ambition and a whole lot of creativity can result in when it comes to creating one-of-a-kind jewelry.
Late last year, Daniela came to me with a vision and needed a little guidance on making her ideas come to life. With a short phone call, a Annie Howes Keepsakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05491752868325569995noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048019030607335917.post-69660096172197844082012-04-08T18:35:00.019-05:002012-04-09T12:38:22.112-05:00Featured Artist Sharon Haber of Haber Heartwork
I’ve known Sharon Haber of Haber Heartwork for several years.we met through the Etsy community during the fall of 2008 when she began purchasing my handmade glass shapes for making jewelry. We spent many late night hours on the Etsy convo system and even more hours on the phone. We would both find ourselves working into the wee hours of the morning on cold winter nights. So when the opportunityAnnie Howes Keepsakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05491752868325569995noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048019030607335917.post-46152624859575507242011-01-22T09:32:00.003-05:002012-04-09T12:35:38.413-05:00Maddie Update: An Appointment at Mayo.Maddie December 2010
The updated news for my niece, Maddie, is hopeful. After what can easily be compared to applying to an Ivy League University, Maddie has been accepted and given an appointment at Mayo Clinic. I asked my sister, Laura, for an update, and the following is what she shared.
"Maddie is holding her own right now - we have had some issues with severe seizures that were Annie Howes Keepsakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05491752868325569995noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048019030607335917.post-89133799365073977042010-12-11T21:25:00.000-05:002010-12-11T21:25:26.632-05:00Dear Santa. Say it with Scrabble Tiles.
Dear Santa. What a cute idea for holiday decorating or a page in your scrap book. Customers ask for different combinations of letters, some of which I can fill, and this recent request was just too sweet. I loved the idea and I made a few special listings of them in my shop on Etsy. What will you wish for this Christmas? Annie Howes Keepsakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05491752868325569995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048019030607335917.post-18283602766248008512010-09-21T18:20:00.003-05:002010-09-22T21:34:41.838-05:00Making a Difference. My niece, Maddie and her struggle to solve the puzzle.When life throws you a curve ball, whip out your ukulele and start strumming.
That's what my then 16 year old niece did when she fell ill last September, or she would have done if she had her uke back then. My sister, Maddie's mother, called me one evening a couple of weeks after a family reunion to ask me about the symptoms of mono, something I had when I was Maddie's age. It was diagnosed as aAnnie Howes Keepsakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05491752868325569995noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048019030607335917.post-28755382334800065402010-09-16T11:01:00.007-05:002010-09-16T11:24:54.506-05:00Cooper Tools Issues Recall on Weller W100 IronsI love Weller soldering irons, particularly the W100. It's by far the best on the market in my humble opinion. Once in awhile, things go wrong, and Cooper Tols has issued a recall on this particular product so this is a little PSA to my soldering friends. If you're using the Weller W100 soldering iron, please check to see if your iron falls under the recall.For information on how to determine if Annie Howes Keepsakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05491752868325569995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048019030607335917.post-833725200038428782010-08-30T20:12:00.008-05:002010-08-30T20:27:04.582-05:00Make Something Spooky!This is a super fun project Vanessa worked on last week. I'm always considering new ways to use materials around here, and the small rectangle tins in my shop paired with these fun little plastic beads seemed perfect for a spooky Halloween coffin. She couldn't make it fast enough, I was dying to see it!Here's what you need and links to where you an find it. You may already have everything you Annie Howes Keepsakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05491752868325569995noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048019030607335917.post-76310156336111834592010-08-23T19:43:00.009-05:002010-09-21T16:55:18.881-05:00Summer Blog Hiatus Over. Back to business!It's been quite busy and very hot around the studio this summer with lots of new product testing, the development of new kits, and the excitement of a lightning strike in 90 degree studio temps. Firing glass in the summer heat is super hot work.
My daughter spent a week at a super YMCA camp where she got to eat sleep and breathe horses with a bunch of like-minded young girls. What fun! I Annie Howes Keepsakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05491752868325569995noreply@blogger.com2