Shiny New Year - Shiny New Tutorial

Best wishes to all for a wonderfully Creative New Year full of possibly! I believe we should view every day much the same way we greet the New Year, like a celebration! Each day in itself is a chance for a new beginning. Not to discount the festiveness of the day, but if we regarded each day with the same potential we perceive the New Year, we could enhance our ability to creative the lives we wish for. With that in mind, perhaps resolutions should be made on a day-to-day basis instead of year long promises that are often short lived. Failed resolutions are only the breeding ground of discouragement. I've decided that daily resolutions is more realistic and achievable. I'm less likely to be disheartened if I fail to maintain a daily resolution to eat healthier, knowing that tomorrow is a new start. This approach takes the immense pressure of an unrealistic goal off. Although over all, I hope 2011 affords me more time in my studio and with my family and friends.

I'm so excited to be working on new product releases for the coming year. One of the items I have been most anticipating are new foil colors. I treated myself to a little creative playtime today and I never tire of making projects with foil scraps. As a gift to you, I am offering a tutorial of one of my "Faux Dirchroic Glass" techniques - a Confetti Foil Pendant (download Confetti Foil necklace). I had a chance to play with some of the new foil colors and patterns. Click: The New Fantasy Foil set to see the six latest additions to the foil line. Expect 6 more (a 4th set) foil colors to be added in 2011).  

Anyone reading this on New Year's Eve has a chance to win one of 11 kits to make your own Confetti Foiled pendant (winners will receive: 1 sample bottle of Magic Glos, 1 LP bezel setting, 1 sheet of Rainbow foil, CRYSTALLIZED -Swarovski Elements chaton crystals, and a rubber neck cord (polymer clay, adhesive and tools not included). 

To win a kit, it's easy and free. You must be among the first 11 people to send me an e-mail at New Year's (12:00 AM EST) through my website www.lisapavelka.com. E-mail the message: "Happy Creative New Year!" Anyone living in other time zones must submit based on Eastern Standard Time, so if you live in California, e-mail immediately after at or after 9:00 PM for a chance to win). If you aren't among the lucky 11, your name will be submitted for a second chance prize; a drawing for a $50.00 gift certificate to my webstore. An e-mail with the above subject line must be received by January 7th in order to be eligible for the second chance drawing; only one e-mail per person/address please. E-mails received prior to midnight January 1, 2011 will not be eligible to win. Winners will be contacted via e-mail or phone.  

I've posted another example of the Faux Dichroic technique set in Silver with Semi-precious gem stones (right) as additional inspiration to kick-starting your New Year as creatively as possible. I hope 2011 finds all of you eager and ready to "Discover your inner artist!"  

 

Comments

[Eleanor Davis]

I absolutely loved what you said about making day to day resolutions. That's genius! Fear of failure is what's kept me from making resolutions, knowing I'll probably revert to bad habits in a few days or weeks. I think you're onto something and I'm going to incorporate this into my personal philosophy! I love the project and can't wait to get started trying my hand at this. I have about all of your products and haven't really known where to get started. Now I do. Keep on doing what you're doing and thanks for all of the inspiration! I'm a true fan.

[Lisa Pavelka]

Best of luck. The time difference would have been 5 hours later I believe. Yes, I'll be at CHA. In addition to demoing at my own booth (#1022), I'll be making appearances at several others including Viva Decor, Fiskars, Xyron, and Beacon Adhesives. My schedule will be at my booth if you want to come see me. Happy Creative New Year!

[Neet]

Not a clue about the time zone here in the UK but gave it a go. I am keeping fingers crossed you will be at CHA at the end of the month - makes my trip worth it more than ever if I see you.
Happy New Year to You and Yours.

[Lisa Pavelka]

Kathi, the contest begins for Californians at 9:00 PM on the dot. Don't tell me you go to bed that early my friend???

[Kathi]

great give away Ms Lisa. Too bad the time to do it is way past my bedtime Love you and miss you. Have a wonderful new year. hugs

[Rita Reedy]

What a sweet and generous gift. Thanks so much Lisa!!!