Jill MacKay's BLOG

NEW VIDEOS

Hi All,

My new educational videos on how to use my Sizzix leather cutting dies and Big shot machine for jewelry making are now live on the Interweave website. Here's a sneak peak:

 

If you are interested in the basic techniques of working with my new line of jewelry making dies for die cutting leather (from Sizzix) you can download the complete video here: http://www.interweavestore.com/working-with-die-cut-leather-digital-download

In my second video I show you all different types of way to embellish leather which is really a lot of fun! Here is a sneak peak:

 

If you are interested in the full video download you can find it here:

http://www.interweavestore.com/embellishing-leather-jewelry-components-digital-download

Working with everyone at Interweave was such a pleasure and it all went so smoothly.I had a great experience and loved the crew.  I especially liked this job because I didn't have to get on an airplane and travel, F&W offices and studios are right here in Fort Collins. Nice!

All of my dies and everything associated with this line is right on my website now. So now there is no trouble finding these wonderful new tools you can shop right here on my site for all of your needs. Special thanks to my webmaster (and wonderful son) Taylor MacKay!

Please have a look in the store: http://jillmackay.com/stackingstore.html I am having so much fun making all kinds of cool things with Big Shot Machine and my dies. Stay tuned for new kits coming soon!

xoxo

Jill

Bead Soup Goodies - Thank You Mr. Postman!

My partner in the Blog Soup Blog Party is the wonderful and talented Lori Bergman of Ashlyn Design. I got my package of goodies over the weekend and wow are they sweet! The color palette is wonderful as is the fine craftsmanship of Lori Bergman who made them especially for the occasion. Thank you Lori!

No these beads are not participating in the witness protection program, the photo was intentionally blurred so to entice and tease you. I just wanted to wet your whistle and give you some idea without ruining the surprize.

There is another Lori to be thanked...Lori Anderson of Pretty Things. She is the initiator of the Blog Soup Party / Blog Hop. It has to be just a TON of work as there are over 300 participants!!! Lori matches us up with a partner according to styles of our work and more. Then keeps us all on track. She's behind all the fun that we get to have. Thank you Lori!

The actual blog hop will happen Sept. 17th. Our blogs will be linked so you can see all of the work of participating members of the blog hop. I for one cannot wait to see! So I have to hit the studio and get to work.

xoxo

Jill