My Impressions: Friendly Flags Necklace

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Friendly Flags Necklace

One of this month's challenges on the Hero Arts blog is make something inspired by one of the creations in the new 2011 catalog. As soon as I had the new Friendly Flags set in one hand and the catalog in the other I knew exactly what I wanted to do. I was inspired by Sally's necklace...

and this fun set...

to make this...

Here's how I made the beads. I stamped the flags, cut them out, and inked them up with Distress Inks. I then rolled them around tooth picks, adhering the the tips with Glossy Accents before covering the whole beads with Glossy Accents. Once dry they were removed and stringed on clear thread along with round black beads. It was SO fun to make!

I know this is a picture heavy post but I just have to share a few more pics of my daughter in 'model mode.' I have no idea where she learned to pose and I really had to try hard not to laugh. She was just so cute. :)

Thanks so much for popping by! I appreciate it! :)

14 comments:

Joy said...: How cute is that necklace, and your daughter is the true poser, love it! hugs!; January 6, 2011 at 7:59 PM
paula said...: What a super model your dd is. So very cute too. Loved seeing what you did to make the necklace, what a wonderful idea xoxoxo; January 6, 2011 at 8:31 PM
Lin said...: Oh, she's precious, Sarah! What a fun project you came up with! Love your idea!; January 6, 2011 at 10:10 PM
Brenda said...: You are just way too clever Sarah! And your daughter is beautiful with her new necklace!; January 6, 2011 at 10:12 PM
Kelly Booth said...: So Kewl Sarah love this and your daughter is just precious!; January 6, 2011 at 11:03 PM
Vicky said...: I love it Sarah!!! So creative project and your daughter is such a sweety! She totally stole the thunder of this amazing necklace! Give her a hug from all of us!; January 7, 2011 at 5:08 AM
Joy said...: 2nd comment for the day here, but just wanted to say thank you so much for linking my blog candy and for being a wonderful supportive friend, your comments and conversations always make me smile, hugs!; January 7, 2011 at 7:52 AM
Jill said...: This is such a clever idea! Such a fun necklace and I have to say the pictures of your daughter have me smiling BIG! Man, she's a cutie!!!; January 8, 2011 at 9:46 PM
dustypenny (Joy) said...: So fun! Cute necklace and cute daughter!; January 9, 2011 at 3:01 PM
Tracey said...: Hey smarty pants Sista!!! LOVE this idea!!! REALLY cute pics too!; January 9, 2011 at 6:13 PM
Libby Hickson said...: This is pure genius!! And your daughter is such a cutie!; January 10, 2011 at 1:55 PM
Tiffany said...: Very fun and such a sweet project for your daughter, she is definitely enjoying it!; January 10, 2011 at 11:45 PM
donna mikasa said...: Oh, Sarah...I remember making these necklace beads a loooooooong time ago. How clever to use the HA banner flags! And what a fantastic little model you have....; January 12, 2011 at 3:37 PM
Suzanne C said...: LOVE THE MODEL and her poses! She is just too sweet. :) The necklace is wonderful and such a clever idea!; January 12, 2011 at 8:05 PM