How to make a Ruby Violet necklace and cuff inspired by Lilla Rogers' book I Just Like to MakeThings

Now I haven't done a giveaway in a while, so today I am going to rectify that. This super special giveaway includes a copy of the super creatively inspiring and educational I Just Like to Make Things:
Learn the Secrets to Making Money while Staying Passionate about your Art and Craft and a bunch of Lilla Rogers' line of bling bits, Ruby Violet.

 Answer the "Bloomin' question":

Do you garden and what do grow? Would you like to read about gardening here at Craftside along with all the crafty goodness I bring you and the Tasty Friday recipes?

Leave your comment here by Midnight Wednesday April 24th, 2013 and we will randomly pick a winner.

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Oh and for a second chance at this great combo pack pop on over to Craft Gossip Recycling.

Now, as previously stated above I Just Like to Make Things is a super inspiring book and I wanted to share with you a bit of what I made inspired by the book with some of Ruby Violet findings.

One of the super cool things about these findings is they come with little tiny paper brads that make assembling the pieces beyond easy! I did, however, mix it up and use a bit of recycled chain to complete the necklace.

For the cuff I wire wrapped the embellishment to the strap. Can I tell you how quick and easy and fun these were to make? I think you can see for yourself.

If you like to be inspired to make stuff you will love this book or if you like on-line classes pop on over to Lilla's site to find out more (she has an on-line class)!

I Just Like to Make Things:
Learn the Secrets to Making Money while Staying Passionate about your Art and Craft

By

Lilla Rogers

Gain a wealth of information, inspiration, and know-how on moving your artistic career forward from one of the most successful illustration agents in the industry!

I Just Like to Make Things is a dazzling, colorful volume of career and personal advice for artists, filled with ideas, playsheets (as opposed to worksheets), case studies, and tools for staying inspired and creative. These pages are grounded in the wisdom and experience gleaned from a long and buzzing career as creative juggernaut Lilla Rogers shares her analysis of leveraging various working styles and ways to keep your art fresh. Artist interviews provide inside details about the best jobs, as well as tips on how to work smart and stay creative. You’ll also find annotated case studies of several successful art jobs, in addition to coloring book pages, hand-drawn charts, and lots of crazy fun.

Acquire real-life, professional advice from an artist known for setting the trend with I Just Like to Make Things!

Lilla Rogers was a full-time, highly successful illustrator beginning in 1984 with clients ranging from theNew York Times, Takishamaya, Barneys New York, and Levi’s. She had agents in Tokyo, Paris, and New York. In 1994 her top students asked her to represent them. Since that time, Lilla Rogers Studio has become one of the most respected illustration agencies in the US, with clients in Europe and Asia and known for setting trend. Being an illustrator and teacher allows Lilla the unique position of helping her artists grow as she fully understands the creative process and how to nurture the best in each artist. She has lectured internationally at conferences and trade shows, such as the Illustration Conference (ICON) and PrintsourceNewYork, colleges and corporations, and is interviewed for her expertise as an agent, trendsetter, and artist. She lives in Arlington, MA. Visit her online at http://www.lillarogers.com.

   

 

Comments

[Shelley]

We have a wonderful herb garden that we could not do without. We use the herbs in cooking and also make our own teas. We grow veggies too, but I like the herb garden more. Love the necklace and I would love to win this giveaway, my grown grandaughter and I would both get use out of this! Thanks for the chance to win.

[Christina]

I am not much of a gardener, but my husband is and we finally have a yard that can hold a garden. I would love a where to start post, seasonal recipes post so I can know what will be ready, when and how to cook it, as well as a winter maintenance post.

[Margay1122]

I don't garden now because I live on the second floor and there's no place to do it, but I used to love to when I was growing up. I love flowers!

[Theresa]

I grow some veggies--mainly tomatoes and peppers, herbs, sunflowers and perennial flowers like forsythia, lilacs, peony, daisies, moonflower. I would love to win your goodies giveaway!!

[Debra Gibson]

I want to read this book so badly ! I could use this book right now as I am still learning a lot about building my craft sales! Thank You for the chance to win !!

[DeeAnn S]

I love gardening, both flower and veggies. And last week I put the first seeds in (beets, radishes, spinach and peas)! I love reading about gardening too. Thanks.

[Jan P.]

I garden with fabric. Living quarters and a bunch of other things make "real" gardening impractical right now, but I love using scraps to make blossoms of all types.

[Judy D]

We each get a 4' x 4' patch to grow our veggies in (no flowers or fruits allowed). This year I've planted kale, swiss chard, sweet banana peppers, tomatoes, onions, radishes and turnips. I've already enjoyed much kale and a few onions. I think the rest of it needs fine tuning :) Recipes for the produce we've grown would make a nice addition to the gardening section.

[larissa lebovidge]

I live in Houston and the heat is too much for me. I have had green beans and peppers in the past, they do well. Wish I had more time to try to garden. I have a great spot, but bugs and heat get me!

[Donna McConnell]

Container vegetables/herbs and roses. And would love to see gardening tips.