Enchanted Halloween Ornaments

Get ready for Halloween with Lisa Kettell Designs. With just a few days away from all the excitement of Halloween and the start of the Spell-A-Pa-Looza contest, I will be blogging all kinds of enchanting projects and stories to get you excited.

Over the past few weeks I have been creating like mad, insane I tell you. Today I will introduce you to a new project incorporating embellishments and product from Lisa Kettell Designs Line of products.

This series of projects I am showing you today are made using glitter wood cutouts as an ornament base. I layered each one with various elements from the Lisa Kettell Designs Line and a few other companies product.

Violet's Bat Costume is a fun ornament made using a wooden glittered bat cut out, Violet embellishment from Lisa Kettell Designs, Scrapbook glitter cut outs from K & Co, Metal Owl Charm and Ribbon! The violet embellishments and the black wood glitter bats, both of which are in the artfire store to help make your own version.

Vampire Bats in Pumpkin Land! A wooden pumpkin cutout w/glitter, Kewpie Bat embellishment from Lisa Kettell Designs, scrapbook glitter cut outs, ticket from K&Co, Vintage bingo letter from 1930s and ribbon! Most items available in the artfire store today to make your own! 
 

Skulls in Oz! A wooden skull cutout w/glitter, New Tin Man embellishment from Lisa Kettell Designs, small hose clamp, and ribon! Most items available in the artfire store today to make your own!  

Mer-Owl Bat! A wooden bat cutout w/glitter, Mer-Owl embellishment from Lisa Kettell Designs, scrapbook glitter cut outs, ticket from K&Co, and ribbon! Most items available in the artfire store today to make your own! 

Make Your Own:

Materials:
-Glittered wood cut out of choice (skull, bat or pumpkin), Lisa Kettell Designs
-Embellishment of choice (kewpie bat, tin man, violet or mer-owl), Lisa Kettell Designs
-Scrapbook paper embellishments (ticket, glitter cut outs) K & Company
-Ribbon
-Glue: hot glue
-Tools: glue gun
-Other: mini nose clamps, wood bingo tokens, metal charms

Directions:
1. Choose wood cut out of choice, hot glue your embellishment of choice from Lisa Kettell Designs
    onto an area of the wood cut out. 
2. Hot glue a metal charm, wood bingo token, scrapbook paper embellishments to the cut out.
3. Finish with ribbon.

Another version of the bat ornament using the tin man

For the Skull Ornament I hot glued a mini nose clamp to the tin man embellishment.
For the Pumpkin Ornament I hot glue a wood bingo token to the center of the pumpkin cut out.

These ornaments can be hung on a Halloween or Gothic tree, in your studio or home to enjoy all year long.

xoxo
Lisa
 

 

Steampunk Goddess Necklace
By Joan Kettell
There is something so extraordinary about Steampunk and its many properties. It can have a timeless Neo-Victorian look, a bit of Apothecary Flare, A Horologist Essence, A Sci-Fi Twist, some Jules Verne Influence, Cosplay/Lolita Fun, Circus Oddity, Industrial Chic, Recycled Splendor, Wild West Mechanics, Alchemist Mystery, the Magic of Astronomy and Space, a Celestial Ride into the world of Moon-ology and you got Steampunk.


With this many options, who wouldn't want to start creating works revolving around this eclectic range of themes under one main roof. You can mix time gears, dials, industrial washers, and charms, viola you have a steampunk piece. Think of tiny bottles wrapped in wire for a necklace charm, hardware store washers embedded with stamped numbers, clock parts and casings filled with tiny eclectic scenes, top hats that are tricked out, boats and balloon travel, there are just so many places you can travel to within the realm of Steampunk.


The piece I am showing casing for you today is made by one of the greatest woman I know, my mom, Joan Kettell aka Aurora-tique who got infect by the Steampunk bug over 3 years ago, since then Joan has made over 2,000 pieces and has sold to customers world wide, taught some classes, been interviewed from various papers and media outlets all in an attempt to help spread the word on this fascinating subject.


Here are some more photos of her newest piece: Steampunk Goddess Necklace, which is now available for sale in the online store:
http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/MoonfairesWorld/4678564/Steampunk_Goddess_Necklace_Celestial_Joan_Kettell/Jewelry/Necklaces/Metal


Here is the back of the necklace:Here is the necklace in full view:Here are some more pictures of Joan's newest Steampunk pieces, all available in the store on line or at Piddlestixs:If you don't see a piece, then its sold out, similar ones can be made through custom ordering!
I hope you enjoy seeing a glimpse into Joan's Steampunk world!


xoxo
Lisa!

Lisa's Top 25 CHA Products/Manufacturers

Below is a list of my top 25 favorite products and manufacturers at this years Winter CHA 2012 show in Anaheim, CA.
1.Ruby Rock-It www.rubyrock-it.com
2.Graphic 45 www.g45papers.com
3.Hemptique www.hemptique.net
4.Vintaj www.vintaj.com
5.Beacon Adhesives www.beaconadhesives.com
6.Scrap Perfect www.scraperfect.com
7.Plaid www.plaidonline.com
8.Ranger www.rangerink.com
9.Ellison/Sizzix www.ellison.com
10.Colorbox/Clearsnap/Donna Salazar www.clearsnapinc.com
11.Basic Grey www.basicgrey.com
12.Kaiser Craft www.kaisercraft.net
13.EK Success:Martha Stewart and French General www.eksuccessbrands.com
14.Glitter Dust www.thermoweb.com
15.October Afternoon www.octoberafternoon.com
16.Offray Ribbon-Sports Line
17.Best Creations www.bestcreation.us
18.Zutter www.zutterproducts.com
19.Walter Kunze Dresden's www.walterkunze.com
20.Globe Craft Memories www.globecraftmemories.com

In this post I will spotlight Ruby Rock-It, No.1 in my list: www.rubyrock-it.com
I roamed the whole floor until I found them, engulfed beneath a magnificent life sized Birdcage gazebo, surrounded by a magical assortment of papers and products, now add the Ruby Rock-It crew: Warren, Joanna and Rachel, and the whole booth is complete, like their products, they are each a real treasure to work with and easy to purchase from, their creativity has no boundaries and keep me coming back for more, which placed them at No.1 in my fave products/manufacturers of the show. Their "NOSTALGIA", "PAPER DOLL" and "ENGLISH STEAMPUNK" lines were my absolute favorite, take a look: Yes I am loving all these papers! Fabulous Layouts:
A make and take:Now I have one question for you: "Are you hooked yet? I am, visit Ruby Rock-It for all the magic you need to start creating in 2012!
Magic and Joy, From a Ruby Rock-It Fan,
xoxo
Lisa!

Art Bar and Steampunk at Piddlestixs!


I have been very busy at Piddlestixs, re-organzing and enhancing some of our latest sections such as the new Art Bar and Steampunk area's which are filled with the most unique artful oddities from supplies to vintage finds and handmade items.
In our steampunk area you will find handmade steampunk jewelry from Auroratique aka Joan Kettell, Top Hats, dress forms, journals, clock parts, vintage keys and everything steampunk.
The art bar section consists of everything from vintage keys, chess pieces, game boards and pieces, vintage sewing supplies such as zippers, patterns, buttons, notions, chandelier parts, hardware, ephemera, doll parts and supplies, glitter and more.
Search for vintage bottles, cigar boxes, crepe paper, craft kits, scrapbooking supplies and fabrics.

Piddlestixs is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, occasional Thursday's until middle of November. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday!