I LOVE the way you present your tutorials. Your casual, friendly style! You are so down-to-earth and you make the viewers feel like friends or family members! Plus, your ideas are awesome! Thank you SO much! You're a doll!
Hello Peanut Gallery! Be sure you watch the video until the very end to see close up images of the glass pendants! This is a very simple craft and they turn out so pretty! I'll be showing you more ways to embellish the flat marbles and will also show you different ways to use these gems!
If you haven't tried Modpoge yet, it would dry faster than the nail polish. Goes on milky like Elmers glue, but dries clear. As for those who made commens about being babyish for adult 50years, who cares ! You're making something cute & there are those of us who enjoy your video. Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful day!
Those are pretty. I cleaned my glass gems with alcohol, once it dried I applied a layer of mod podge, then I placed a photo of my fiance and I. then covered back in mod podge. they dry within an hour. then I glued a magnet on back. I made 200 for my upcoming wedding as a keepsake for my guests
This is my first video of yours and I love it. What a great idea. Really inexpensive too. Just a thought but you could cut out a felt circle to glue on the back to finish it. It would cover up the paper clip and be smoother on your skin too. Dont ya just hate when its rough on your skin an snagging your clothes all up. LOL Im joking with ya but I think it would work okay, Im sure someone else has already told u this though not a brilliant idea or anything. Thanks for sharing this craft Im gonna try it have to get the stones.
You are an excellent Tudor!! You're easy to follow and your personality just seems to draw us in. Great job! Please keep us updated with your new ideas.
Seeing the leopard print one plus the red & white towel gave me the cool idea of getting a fashion catalog that would have some beautiful wardrobe patterns. If only I had all those old Sears Catalogs! :D
I made these with engagement pictures I took of my friends. They were their wedding favors. We added magnets to the back. Your way of doing it was way faster then my way! Awesome!
I've done these and put a magnet on the back for refrigerator magnets and I just used craft/scrapbooking paper. I would have never thought of using a magazine. That's is an awesome idea. Thanks! Your going to get me in so much trouble! Lol.
Darlene, I loved your video! Your easy explanations and sense of humor made the time fly. I have been making these for years but NOT for jewelry. I am a dollhouse lover; these flatback marbles make great clocks (wrist watch pictures), large paperweights(any kind of picture using the small marbles), and pictures. Especially Disney-type pix for little girls! I usually cut out my pictures in a big-ish circle and glue it onto cardstock weight paper so they are all in one place (like on a small cooky sheet). Over the hot air register overnite to speed drying is good, too. I have only used Tacky glue so far, pressing down so I can see if the design is centered. I LOVE expensive dollhouse accessories; my retirement budget doesn't. I have been making dh accessories with lots of scrap craft ideas for 20+ years caz I don't think seniors or a kid with a $5 allowance in their hot little hand should be priced out of such a fun hobby!
I've watched many tutorials on painting or creating these glass stones. I've watched yours a dozen times. I love your attitude and the way you explain how to create them. Great work!
Wow! I like your style of doing videos, the project itself and finished products.Art isn't just technique and 1-2-3 instructions and highly edited videos. Art is a reflection of the person and the artist. Process counts, process includes fumbling about, talking to oneself and so forth... That's why some videos are long. Art takes time.
As far back as I can remember - I've called em (those) little glass GLOBS! Love the ingenuity of these and the many uses these globs can be put to. Thanks for the video.
THANK YOU for sharing ur precious time, talent, resources, knowledge and skills with ALL of us! If we all did the same, the world would be a better place. Best wishes 2 YOU !
Darlene, you're so much fun with your tutorial. Great craft! You know, you can buy bails on some inexpensive bails on etsy. Also, if you prefer to keep what you have, use ( very carefully ) e6000. You can hold anything with that FOREVER! Lol. Get the thin tip cause it's a bit messy and you don't want to glue your fingers permanently cause we need more of your craft tutorials. It's great glue for jewelry.
Hey Darlene, have you looked at the messed up paper you are using as a worksurface? It has some out of sight areas that would really bling on one of your pendants! Love this tute!!
I am so surprised at this easy craft that makes such PRETTY pendants. WoW! Thank you for sharing this. I wonder if you could put someone's picture behind one???
I got a few days away by myself and made these. It was so fun - I got lucky to find a lifestyle magazine of the Monterrey Coast and it had a lot of unique, interesting images just the right size. Also got lucky to find large glass stones from Walmart. They turned out so pretty. I'll be making them into pendants. Thanks!
My daughter and i put drops of nail polish of various colors on a piece of paper and then drag something pointy to swirl it, then drop the glass on top and pull if off gently. Makes a cool swirly pattern, but now i am dying to try this! looks amazing!
My girls are going to love this!!! I cant wait to make some! I loved the video. you are very easy to watch, your voice and mannerisms are like being with a friend you have known forever.
I just came across your channel I really enjoyed your video looks like I'm here to stay I watched a few other videos I had fun and was inspired thanks for sharing I'm happy I found you.
This is an amazing idea! There's so many different things you can use with it. I'm going to try subway maps, vintage sewing patterns, old books, and old greeting cards.
omg Darlene you are ADORABLE and I could listen to your voice all day. Definitely gonna try these with my kiddos, thanks for this fun & helpful tutorial !! :-)
I'm late catching up to this wagon too & can't wait to get started with these. I think that I like your tut the best! I like that you glued then cut, loved loved your non fussy & cheap bail & that glitter idea? genius...that would be great for little snow globe like images for Christmas. Thank you for sharing :)
Darlene, you are so personable and expressive! I made clear paperweights from liquid resin over 30 years ago. Used round pyrex custard baking cups, adding the imbedded items when nearly set up (or could poke items into the resin when slightly set up). I still have the one with shiny new pennies; also used a commemorative US postage stamp commemorating stamp collecting as a hobby. That one I think was the one I did the bottom of the paperweight with a complete layer of shiny BB shot pellets.
These pieces of art you did are BEAUTIFUL!!! It's unbelievable how creativity can do; congratulations it's admirable. Thanks for sharing, I'll try to make it for sure! Blessings
Darlene, I've worked in mental health for over 31 years. I ran arts in recovery groups. We did these and added magnics to the backs. They make great magnics to your frig.
I saw your tutorial and I went and bought a bag of clear flat "stones" from Dollar Tree and I have 3 stones with emojis drying right now. I wish I could send a picture. What an excellent idea Thank you 😊
Hi Darlene, Thank you for sharing this project! I am an art educator and I am always looking for cool projects made from simple items that you can easily get ahold of and are inexpensive!!! I have an idea that I will have my kids paint on some little papers that they have painted themselves!
Hi Darlene! i just happened on your video. i really enjoyed it, it was if an old friend was showing me how to do the little stones. i appreciate that in this crazy world! Who doesnt need a crafty friend? Thanks so much, have a blessed day. Karen
Wow! They are so very pretty...I can't wait to pick some gems up from the Dollar Tree. I think I will put the faces of my family in them and display them in my curio cabinet and give out as gifts as well. I also love the idea of putting random pictures of flowers and birds and other things in them. Thanks so much for sharing.
Darlene, you just BLEW MY MIND!!! These are amazing and so many ideas for gifts are going through my head. My brain is on overload! LOL I can't wait to get started!!!! Thank you so much for this video!
I am watching your channel for the first time. I love your personality! Especially when you think out loud. I do that all the time, too! You are inspiring! I look forward to more. 😄
I really thought I would not like what you were going to show me, but you're so flippin' cute and adorable, I couldn't help but watch what you were doing. I must admit, you totally schooled me. I came with snobbery and left with humility! BTW, I love pink and green too! Great video! I've subscribed, you've made a believer of me!
Your funny! I never noticed anything with your fingers. I'd have to go back and look. :) I like how simple things are with you. I've had those flat marbles before and had never ever thought about that. Thanks for sharing! 🌺
OMG Woman you are hysterical. You made me laugh so much. I love the idea, this is awesome. You were so much fun. Thank you for sharing. Love it. Great fun to do with my grand daughters. Thanks again.
I love watching your videos you make me feel happy at home with friend around a table when I'm having a bad day I always turn one of your crafts on thank you
I think this is great. Instead of hunting for a necklace that goes with an outfit I can just find a magazine that fits the color of what I am wearing, and for a lot cheaper. Thank you for sharing this
I LOVE the way you present your tutorials. Your casual, friendly style! You are so down-to-earth and you make the viewers feel like friends or family members! Plus, your ideas are awesome! Thank you SO much! You're a doll!
I was thinking the same thing Kona. :)
thats how we Mainahs are!
Same thinking here.....u r the best
this looks amazing!
Hello Peanut Gallery! Be sure you watch the video until the very end to see close up images of the glass pendants! This is a very simple craft and they turn out so pretty! I'll be showing you more ways to embellish the flat marbles and will also show you different ways to use these gems!
Such a great idea ty
Darlene love your ideas! I have to ask are you from NY Brooklyn area? Love listening to you think out loud do it myself when I'm working thank you
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Stylish looks so babyish for 50 yes fold adult
I love your clever and beautiful idea. I'm always looking for craft ideas to do with my grandgirls. Keep up the great design ideas!
If you haven't tried Modpoge yet, it would dry faster than the nail polish. Goes on milky like Elmers glue, but dries clear. As for those who made commens about being babyish for adult 50years, who cares ! You're making something cute & there are those of us who enjoy your video. Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful day!
🤶🏽 my friends & i are 58 & older. we LOVE this stuff!
Those are pretty. I cleaned my glass gems with alcohol, once it dried I applied a layer of mod podge, then I placed a photo of my fiance and I. then covered back in mod podge. they dry within an hour. then I glued a magnet on back. I made 200 for my upcoming wedding as a keepsake for my guests
You to follow yr tutorial.. awesome. Ty.. you cool
This is my first video of yours and I love it. What a great idea. Really inexpensive too. Just a thought but you could cut out a felt circle to glue on the back to finish it. It would cover up the paper clip and be smoother on your skin too. Dont ya just hate when its rough on your skin an snagging your clothes all up. LOL Im joking with ya but I think it would work okay, Im sure someone else has already told u this though not a brilliant idea or anything. Thanks for sharing this craft Im gonna try it have to get the stones.
You could make magnents with those too! Nice vid!
I love hearing you talk too 😊. You're like a aunt I never had.
I am only five seconds into this video and I am already hooked. You are a hoot!
Thank you so much for posting this video - I am now increasingly mobility limited so these craft projects, even just watching them, are wonderful. 😊
This is freaking AWESOME!!! I can't wait to show my nieces this amazing pieces of art!
After cutting off the paper, I use a nail sanding block or emery board to smooth around the edges, it gets super smooth
Love the idea to glue a paperclip to the back for a pendant! Brilliant!
You are an excellent Tudor!! You're easy to follow and your personality just seems to draw us in. Great job! Please keep us updated with your new ideas.
What a great project with commonly found items! It would be a fun overnight project for a girls slumber party too! Thanks for sharing, Darlene!
I love how excited Darlene is :)
You're a natural and a pleasure to watch! Thanks for explaining everything so well and for inserting so much joy and humor.
Seeing the leopard print one plus the red & white towel gave me the cool idea of getting a fashion catalog that would have some beautiful wardrobe patterns. If only I had all those old Sears Catalogs! :D
I made these with engagement pictures I took of my friends. They were their wedding favors. We added magnets to the back. Your way of doing it was way faster then my way! Awesome!
You crack me up how you improvise...LOL! Good job!
I've done these and put a magnet on the back for refrigerator magnets and I just used craft/scrapbooking paper. I would have never thought of using a magazine. That's is an awesome idea. Thanks! Your going to get me in so much trouble! Lol.
Jana Giraud u can also use a photo they come out nice i have done some try it u will love them
Wash your hands with O'Keefe's working hands. It's miraculous! Thanks for your videos. I also craft but am always open to new ideas.
You are so fun to watch and learn from. Thanks.
Darlene, I loved your video! Your easy explanations and sense of humor made the time fly. I have been making these for years but NOT for jewelry. I am a dollhouse lover; these flatback marbles make great clocks (wrist watch pictures), large paperweights(any kind of picture using the small marbles), and pictures. Especially Disney-type pix for little girls! I usually cut out my pictures in a big-ish circle and glue it onto cardstock weight paper so they are all in one place (like on a small cooky sheet). Over the hot air register overnite to speed drying is good, too. I have only used Tacky glue so far, pressing down so I can see if the design is centered. I LOVE expensive dollhouse accessories; my retirement budget doesn't. I have been making dh accessories with lots of scrap craft ideas for 20+ years caz I don't think seniors or a kid with a $5 allowance in their hot little hand should be priced out of such a fun hobby!
I've watched many tutorials on painting or creating these glass stones. I've watched yours a dozen times. I love your attitude and the way you explain how to create them. Great work!
Wow! I like your style of doing videos, the project itself and finished products.Art isn't just technique and 1-2-3 instructions and highly edited videos. Art is a reflection of the person and the artist. Process counts, process includes fumbling about, talking to oneself and so forth... That's why some videos are long. Art takes time.
I am falling asleep but I had to watch to the end. Very pretty pendants. Great video. Thankzzzzz!
Thank you Darlene for sharing your Glass Pendant project with us! So cool...& it was fun listening to you!
Oh my goodness! I am so excited! My daughter can now make beautiful craft. My Mum can create unique and beautiful mosaics! I am so excited!!
These are great Darlene! I love the paper clip idea. I make rings out of paperclips.and yeah you need wire cutters. Lol
As far back as I can remember - I've called em (those) little glass GLOBS! Love the ingenuity of these and the many uses these globs can be put to. Thanks for the video.
I'm an Activities Coordinator for a nursing home and I think the ladies would enjoy doing this. Thank you for the idea
OMG you are so dynamic with a bubbly personality. Loved your ideas and your enthusiasm
I love your tutorials! Best way just being you, an no music, speaking an showing for visual learners. Awesome results. U got a new fan!
Wow , heading to dollar store right away !
I am in LOVE with this diy! I will make about a million of these this very weekend, just for my girls and I. Thank you for posting.
THANK YOU for sharing ur precious time, talent, resources, knowledge and skills with ALL of us! If we all did the same, the world would be a better place.
Best wishes 2 YOU !
How fun, maybe put a layer of felt on the back so the marker don't transfer to the skin
Darlene, you're so much fun with your tutorial. Great craft! You know, you can buy bails on some inexpensive bails on etsy. Also, if you prefer to keep what you have, use ( very carefully ) e6000. You can hold anything with that FOREVER! Lol. Get the thin tip cause it's a bit messy and you don't want to glue your fingers permanently cause we need more of your craft tutorials. It's great glue for jewelry.
Your so lovely please keep doing what you do. Made me smile. Xx
Each one is unique and one of a kind. So pretty.
And they are so easy to make!
Hi Darlene! You are so much fun. I feel like I'm sitting at the kitchen table with a friend. Thank you for this tutorial! Your stones are beautiful!
Hey Darlene, have you looked at the messed up paper you are using as a worksurface? It has some out of sight areas that would really bling on one of your pendants! Love this tute!!
Saw that also. Glad someone else thinks so also :-)
Crafty Chrystal me too. At first I thought that's what she was going to use . Then she pulled out the magazines.
I am so surprised at this easy craft that makes such PRETTY pendants. WoW! Thank you for sharing this. I wonder if you could put someone's picture behind one???
Oh, I see someone already asked that and you answered!
Yes, pictured would be great! I'll have to make some to show everyone.
I got a few days away by myself and made these. It was so fun - I got lucky to find a lifestyle magazine of the Monterrey Coast and it had a lot of unique, interesting images just the right size.
Also got lucky to find large glass stones from Walmart. They turned out so pretty. I'll be making them into pendants. Thanks!
My daughter and i put drops of nail polish of various colors on a piece of paper and then drag something pointy to swirl it, then drop the glass on top and pull if off gently. Makes a cool swirly pattern, but now i am dying to try this! looks amazing!
Such a great idea!!! I never would have thought to use pics from magazines. Thanks for sharing!
My girls are going to love this!!! I cant wait to make some! I loved the video. you are very easy to watch, your voice and mannerisms are like being with a friend you have known forever.
I just came across your channel I really enjoyed your video looks like I'm here to stay I watched a few other videos I had fun and was inspired thanks for sharing I'm happy I found you.
This is an amazing idea! There's so many different things you can use with it. I'm going to try subway maps, vintage sewing patterns, old books, and old greeting cards.
Thanks Darlene loved the tutorial. Another project for me to make.
omg Darlene you are ADORABLE and I could listen to your voice all day. Definitely gonna try these with my kiddos, thanks for this fun & helpful tutorial !! :-)
I'm late catching up to this wagon too & can't wait to get started with these. I think that I like your tut the best! I like that you glued then cut, loved loved your non fussy & cheap bail & that glitter idea? genius...that would be great for little snow globe like images for Christmas. Thank you for sharing :)
Great ideas! 👍🏻 Thanks Darlene
Absolutely gorgeous and so clever!
Darlene, you are so personable and expressive! I made clear paperweights from liquid resin over 30 years ago. Used round pyrex custard baking cups, adding the imbedded items when nearly set up (or could poke items into the resin when slightly set up). I still have the one with shiny new pennies; also used a commemorative US postage stamp commemorating stamp collecting as a hobby. That one I think was the one I did the bottom of the paperweight with a complete layer of shiny BB shot pellets.
These pieces of art you did are BEAUTIFUL!!! It's unbelievable how creativity can do; congratulations it's admirable. Thanks for sharing, I'll try to make it for sure! Blessings
What a fun tutorial ! You are terribly clever and too funny ! Thanks for the info and the laughs !!!
Darlene, these are really fantastic! Nothing wrong with taking shortcuts!
I watched the whole video because I didn't want you crying, ha ha, I think these are adorable! I also love your video, you're really fun and funny.
Darlene, I've worked in mental health for over 31 years. I ran arts in recovery groups. We did these and added magnics to the backs. They make great magnics to your frig.
I saw your tutorial and I went and bought a bag of clear flat "stones" from Dollar Tree and I have 3 stones with emojis drying right now. I wish I could send a picture. What an excellent idea Thank you 😊
Hi Darlene, Thank you for sharing this project! I am an art educator and I am always looking for cool projects made from simple items that you can easily get ahold of and are inexpensive!!! I have an idea that I will have my kids paint on some little papers that they have painted themselves!
I love your honest and caring personality! please keep up the cool vids
Dear Darlene.Love your ideas,very innovative and gorgeous.Thanks for sharing all of your ideas.Love to you.
that is so clever, especially the paper clip, thank you!!!!!!!!
Great tutorial. Super easy, but you make them look so very professional
I like it such a pretty creation with simple and affordable price, I love it, thumbs up 👍 thank you.
Thankyou very much, I share this idea with my Grandchildren, they will love it. God bless you
Darlene, your so clever, an with beautiful work your do. keep up the nice work an show more.
Hi Darlene! i just happened on your video. i really enjoyed it, it was if an old friend was showing me how to do the little stones. i appreciate that in this crazy world! Who doesnt need a crafty friend? Thanks so much, have a blessed day. Karen
This is a fabulous tutorial! I love your enthusiasm, and I love how these turned out! Using magazine pictures is genius!
Darlene, love your DYI videos! I've made some really cool stuff by watching your magic. Thanks for much for sharing your talents.
You are adorable. These are so cute and imaginative! I think I’ll give it a try!!
I love these little pendants. Thanks for sharing.
Wow! They are so very pretty...I can't wait to pick some gems up from the Dollar Tree. I think I will put the faces of my family in them and display them in my curio cabinet and give out as gifts as well. I also love the idea of putting random pictures of flowers and birds and other things in them. Thanks so much for sharing.
This is awesome! Thank you for sharing this simple, yet beautiful art and craft project! You are the best! 👏🏼
Just watched. Great craft. These could easily be given as gifts. You have a lively personality. Thank you. Looking forward to more of your videos.
Darlene, you just BLEW MY MIND!!! These are amazing and so many ideas for gifts are going through my head. My brain is on overload! LOL I can't wait to get started!!!! Thank you so much for this video!
Great idea and thank you for taking the time to show us all!
love your energy! and your ideas. glue a magnet to the back and make magnet sets like i do. people love them as gifts.
I am watching your channel for the first time. I love your personality! Especially when you think out loud. I do that all the time, too! You are inspiring! I look forward to more. 😄
I really thought I would not like what you were going to show me, but you're so flippin' cute and adorable, I couldn't help but watch what you were doing. I must admit, you totally schooled me. I came with snobbery and left with humility! BTW, I love pink and green too! Great video! I've subscribed, you've made a believer of me!
These pendants are beautiful! I've never seen this before.
Your funny! I never noticed anything with your fingers. I'd have to go back and look. :) I like how simple things are with you. I've had those flat marbles before and had never ever thought about that. Thanks for sharing! 🌺
I so want to do this! Thanks for showing your work.
Wow, so simple! I love such things that are easy to do and then they look really good. Thanks!
love your sense of humor!! keep the videos coming and thanks for sharing.
Omgoodness! This was the first time I have watched one of your videos and I absolutely loved it! Thank you for sharing!
Very fun to watch, lady with a great personality xD
What a fun tutorial thank you,really enjoyed that and how nice were they.All the best Tracy and Ruby xxx
OMG Woman you are hysterical. You made me laugh so much. I love the idea, this is awesome. You were so much fun. Thank you for sharing. Love it. Great fun to do with my grand daughters. Thanks again.
Love your teaching and sharing. Fun to watch this video. Lovely pendants.
Love this project! So simple and fun!!! Thanks for sharing!
You got me excited to try and make these! And I found my flat glass marbles at Wal-Mart. 😎
I love watching your videos you make me feel happy at home with friend around a table when I'm having a bad day I always turn one of your crafts on thank you
I love doing these....simple yet beautiful
I found you 2day. Binge watching. Stay inspired.
I love binge watchers!
A these are cute, Darlene Thank you. And your hair came out good,,loved that show.....stay happy....it's catching....🌸🎶🌸🎶🌸🎶
I like this idea! I think I might try it but use a sticky felt to cover the paperclip on the back :)
TIFFANY CORRIGAN How did this turn out? That's the only part I was iffy about.
I think this is great. Instead of hunting for a necklace that goes with an outfit I can just find a magazine that fits the color of what I am wearing, and for a lot cheaper. Thank you for sharing this