Project by Julianna C. Hudgins.Materials:
20- to 26-gauge Artistic Wire color of choice
Artistic Wire pre-made swirls and beads
Artistic Wire WigJig Tool
Artistic Wire Nylon Jaw Pliers
JewelCraft beads, stones, trims, nail heads
JewelCraft wire cutters and round-nose pliers
old denim jeans or pockets cut from other clothes
Beacon GemTac adhesive
thumb tack
mouse pad
Delta stamps
Delta inks
JewelCraft beaded necklace kit (optional)
Glue Dots
1. Cut pockets out from old unused clothing.2. Randomly stamp images onto to pockets, or add trims and other embellishments as desired (figure A).
3. String pre-made wire beads onto 20-gauge wire to create a handle that will attach to pocket (figure B).
Optional handle: Use one of JewelCrafts beaded necklace kits to create a unique handle.
4. Using a thumb tack, make two tiny holes on pocket at both left and right upper corners. String ends of wire through holes and secure using round nose pliers.
5. Add other embellishments including WigJig patterns to pocket for added dimension (as seen in the layout in figure C).
6. Add finished pocket to page using Glue Dots.
7. Insert photos or cards into pocket to finish.