Here is my brooch. Sorry about the quality of the photo! I used a tanda stamps retro woman stamp, and some HOTP script paper. Then I used a small flower and gold embossed it. I tried and failed with the beads! It did have 3 sets of beads, but 2 fell off!

My Pendant

Bazzill Chip Brooch

Here is my brooch. Only finished it tonight but am happy about the way that it turned out. Will be doing some more - that's for sure. Thanks Kirsty for a wonderful and inspirational class !



Sid (harpie38)

Bazzill Chip Brooch Examples

Here's another example of some of the chip brooches I made yesterday. I hadn't quite finished them last night which is why I did not post them. They are made with chips this time and rather than gold embossing, I have just added a small beaded edging to each one.

Bazzil Chip Brooch - Kristy's Class and my attempt

I thoroughly enjoyed this class Kristy - the only one I had time to do on the day. Unfortunately I don't own a crop-a-dile so mine is beadless (but there is one on the way thanks to this class)!! I have a few more on the go and intend to make one to go along with a Mother's Day card!

Wendy -x-

Chipboard brooch

Here are my efforts at the brooches - I have lots more primed and ready to decorate, I loved these.

Here are my attempts at Kristy's class. Probably won't wear them but will use them for bag charms or on cards. A lovely class, thanks Kristy.
Di

Chip Brooch

This is a simple variation on the theme with UTEE.

Bazzill Chip Brooches - Final Stage

FINAL STAGE

If you have decided to add beads, attach them to the piece next. Then finally finish off the piece by gluing the brooch pin onto the back with strong glue. Et voila!

Bazzill Chip Brooches - Stage 6

STAGE SIX

Next pick a small embellishment stamp and heat emboss the image on your piece in a metallic embossing powder. Try to make the image overlap the edge of the piece.

At this stage you need to decide if you are going to add beads to the piece or not. If you are not going to bead then apply a layer of varnish/mod podge or any kind of sealant and set aside to dry. If you are going to add beads then punch the hole/s into your piece at the points where you want the beads suspended. After doing this, then you add your sealant and allow to dry

Bazzill Chip Brooches - Stage 5

STAGE FIVE

Next stamp your chosen image on paper and colour it in with coloured pencils. Cut the image out ans stick it to your covered bazzill chip/puzzle piece. If you have chosen an image that is bigger than the piece, trim away the excess and sand the edges again for a smooth finish.

Bazzill Chip Brooches - Stage 4

STAGE FOUR

Now the paint is dry, gently run a chalk or pigment pad around the edges of the piece, making sure you also colour the bare cardboard edges. Take the pad gently onto the surface of the background paper too.

Bazzill Chip Brooches - Stage 3

STAGE THREE

Next paint the back of your chip/puzzle piece with acrylic paints and leave to dry again. This may require a couple of coats if you used a puzzle piece like I did. Wait until the piece is completely dry before proceeding with the next stage.

Bazzill Chip Brooches - Stage 2

STAGE TWO

Now the glue has dried, closely trim away the paper from your chip/puzzle piece. Don't worry about neatness at this stage, just trim as closely as possible. I find this easiest to do chip side up.

Next, take your sandpaper and gentle sand all around the edges of your chip/puzzle piece. This will remove any left over, stray bits of paper and ensure that the background paper blends well into the cardboard seamlessly.

Bazzill Chip Brooches - Stage 1

Stage One

Take your chosen background paper, (you can try stamping some if you want to!) flip it over so the back is facing up on your work surface. Take the PVA glue and apply it to your bazzill chip or jigsaw piece. Try to apply the glue to the 'rounded' surface of the chip. Smear the glue all over the surface right up to the edges with your finger. (Yes, this is messy but good fun!)

Next stick the chip/puzzle piece down on your background paper. Flip the paper over and smooth the background paper over the surface of the brooch/puzzle piece. Set aside for the glue to dry.