Events
Susan Charette-Hood
GRBS guest speaker Susan Charette-Hood and her wonderful world of Sizzix die cutting
On Monday March 15 we had a large number of our members attend virtually to hear Susan Charette-Hoods' presentation on using a Sizzix die cutter to create a pair of pretty fanciful leaf earrings. We were pleasantly surprised that our guest for the evening also participated by sharing some of her beadwork.
Susan’s tutorial on Sizzix leaf earrings was a great introduction into the world of die cutting and how to use various dies to cut materials such as faux leather to create beautiful detailed pieces that can be beaded on or otherwise embellished with rhinestone cup chain for added bling. She provided extra tips and tricks to finishing the earrings and pointed out how much of a fan of the beaded rolled edge she is, it’s also a favorite of mine. Susan treated everyone to a brief fashion show of her beadwork and a bonus tutorial on how to use the Sizzix for a beaded cuff. She also shared with us how she makes cuffs larger or smaller to suit various sized wrists.
Susan was very generous with sharing her embellishment ideas, materials and sources of where to buy things. She pointed out that there are dies available that cater to the jewellery making world. Certainly, it seemed to me that the creative options were endless.
It was an awesome evening for all that attended. A big thank you to Susan for the generous sharing of her knowledge, leaf pattern and techniques.
Sources:
https://www.sizzix.com
Amazon.ca : sizzix
Submitted by Naomi Smith
On Monday March 15 we had a large number of our members attend virtually to hear Susan Charette-Hoods' presentation on using a Sizzix die cutter to create a pair of pretty fanciful leaf earrings. We were pleasantly surprised that our guest for the evening also participated by sharing some of her beadwork.
Susan’s tutorial on Sizzix leaf earrings was a great introduction into the world of die cutting and how to use various dies to cut materials such as faux leather to create beautiful detailed pieces that can be beaded on or otherwise embellished with rhinestone cup chain for added bling. She provided extra tips and tricks to finishing the earrings and pointed out how much of a fan of the beaded rolled edge she is, it’s also a favorite of mine. Susan treated everyone to a brief fashion show of her beadwork and a bonus tutorial on how to use the Sizzix for a beaded cuff. She also shared with us how she makes cuffs larger or smaller to suit various sized wrists.
Susan was very generous with sharing her embellishment ideas, materials and sources of where to buy things. She pointed out that there are dies available that cater to the jewellery making world. Certainly, it seemed to me that the creative options were endless.
It was an awesome evening for all that attended. A big thank you to Susan for the generous sharing of her knowledge, leaf pattern and techniques.
Sources:
https://www.sizzix.com
Amazon.ca : sizzix
Submitted by Naomi Smith
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