Seven Secrets...

I was tagged by "liletsyshop" (of the EtsyBloggers team) to tell seven secrets about myself, and then tag seven more team members to do the same...

1) My favorite color is violet/purple, and has been since I was three.

2) I like to eat alone and rarely sit at a table.

3) I intensely dislike wearing shoes.

4) In a high school I sang classical coral, madrigals ( 1st and 2nd Soprano ) and opera.

5) I don't watch network tv as the programming and commercials make me sad for the human race as a whole. Particularly day time tv and reality shows...you can almost feel the intelligence being sucked right out of your head!

6) I'm a huge HP fan...although that's not really a secret.

7) I have an irrational fear of going to the grocery store and I have NO idea why....I did say it was irrational!

I tagged these 7 fellow EtsyBloggers:

lonestarvintageclothing.blogspot.com
jmwjewelry.blogspot.com
wildonezdiaperz.blogspot.com
calkatthejewelryjunkie.blogspot.com
nanjodogz.blogspot.com
demandablueblog.blogspot.com
jerseygirldesign.blogspot.com

Get out there and vote!!

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PCAGOE November Challenge Entries

Vote for your favorite entry at pcagoe.com between November 1 and 4. You could win a prize!

How to use Ametista's molds for Polymer Clay and PMC

How to use an Ametista mold with Polymer Clay

Some of our customers at The Clay Shoppe have asked us for instructions on how to achieve the best impressions from our molds, so here you have it...step by step instructions.


Step 1 - Condition your clay. Clay must be worked or softened and free of air bubbles. Please note, clay that is too soft will not give you the desired effect. We recommend clay that is the same consistency as Fimo Classic.
Step 2 - Roll your conditioned clay about 1/4" thick or thicker if desired on to a baking tile. We use 4x4" standard bathroom tiles. You can buy them by the box load at any hardware store.
Step 3 - Using a fine mist spray bottle, lightly mist rolled clay with water and impression side of mold.
Step 4 - Set misted mold on to clay. Using a second tile to sandwich the mold and clay.
Step 5 - With two hands firmly but evenly apply pressure. DO NOT lift or move the tile during this process, as this may cause the mold to move and you will not receive a sharp impression. Step 6 - Remove top tile and then carefully lift mold from clay. It should lift easily.
Step 7 - Now cut, shape, fix, add pigment, inks, paints...let you imagination take over!
Step 8 - Bake your finished project according to the clay manufacture's instructions.

How to use an Ametista mold with Precious Metal Clay (PMC).

Step 1 - Cut required gram size piece of pmc from newly opened package.
Step 2 - Lightly coat with olive or mineral oil. Roughly shape clay piece to fully fit into mold impression. There should not be any over hang, all of the pmc clay should be firmly packed using your thumb making sure to all clay makes contact with the impression.
Step 3 - To release pmc from mold, turn mold upside down on to drying tile. We use 4x4" standard bathroom tiles. Clay should release from mold with relative ease.
Step 4 - Now follow the manufacture's instructions for drying and firing.

Keeping your molds clean

Keeping your molds clean will insure better impressions. The best way to clean your molds is simply by using mild dish soap and warm water and a soft toothbrush. If possible let them air dry or use a lint free cloth (old t-shirts are good for this).

Congratulations to October's Winner!!

In honor of Halloween, we decided to draw the names from my witch's hat! I'm also wearing my Evil Eye ring, given to me by my best friend Angie! Happy Halloween Ang, Mac & girls!

Congratulations "JoeyandAleethea" in Orlando, FL for being this month's lucky winner!! She will receive this adorable OOAK Owl ornament handcrafted by Alissa of Diva Dea.

Thanks everyone for participating! Be sure to come right back in November as we will be featuring this vibrant and inspirational frig magnet set by Marcia Palmer of Maricia's Passions.

Ametista's Autumn Fairy

Here is our entry for the PCAGOE November Monthly Challenge. The theme this month being, Autumn leaves. Kathy and I had a lot of fun making this piece and learned many valuable lessons, like...good Mohair is hard to find, nothing beats a free tutorial and there really is such a thing as boobs that are too big in proportion to the rest of one's body. Oh well, live and learn!

Vote for your favorite at www.pcagoe.com from Nov 1 to Nov 3
FYI - All voters are entered to win free prizes!

Polymer clay sculpture by Carrie Lago & Kathy Jones of Ametista.

Only one week left to WIN...

You could win this adorable hand crafted ornament, but you have to hurry! Click here !
It's absolutely FREE! No purchase necessary.

We snagged an Etsy Treasury...

Kathy and I managed to snag a treasury this morning and put together a lusciously dark gathering of holiday glee! What do you think?

Enter to WIN our Free Monthly Drawing...

Enter to win this adorable one of a kind owl ornament...

Doesn't get much cuter than this. A little owl, perfect as a Halloween or Christmas ornament. She's lightweight, fits in the palm of your hand, and could hang almost anywhere to cheer you up. This ornament has a secure hook made from crafting wire.

Measurements: approx 2" tall x 1.5 " wide.

Here's what you need to do to enter:
1. Click here to visit her shop DivaDea.
2. Once there, pick out your favorite item in her shop.....When your finished, exit her shop and you'll return to this blog.
3. Come back to this post and post a comment telling everyone what you liked about the item you picked. (See "Comment" button below.)
4. PLEASE be sure to leave your contact information, either your email address or Etsy shop if you have one, so we can reach you if you win! The winner will be contacted on October 30th. If after a week we haven't heard from that winner, we'll pick another winner.

5. We will draw the winner's name on the last day of the month, 10/30/08 after 5pm/pst.

Please note:
This month's featured artist ships world wide! All are welcome to participate in this fabulous drawing! Good luck!

Thank you for the votes!!

A BIG thank you to everyone who voted for our entry in the PCAGOE "Day of the Dead" Challenge. Because of your support, we tied for 2nd place!
Next month's Challenge theme is Autumn Leaves. Kathy and I have something really special planned! We'll keep you posted!