And the winner is!

Congratulations to Lillian for winning the Monday Mustache! I'll be in contact with  you so that I can send you, your lovely stache! Thank you to all who who participated. I hope you guys comeback for next giveaway here at the Tattered Canvas. In other exciting news I've been handling several fantastic custom orders recently. Its  so much fun I've been receiving many interesting requests. I'm keeping this post short however, this little elf needs some sleep! I'll have more posted tomorrow as well as the exciting conclusion to Project Candy. ~Sorianna

How to Make a Dreamcatcher from a Bangle

This week's Tutorial. spins off from my last project. How to make Satin Embroidery Floss Wrapped Bangles found here. I love Dreamcatchers they are beautiful.

This not a traditional Dreamcatcher. Those are made from Willow. If you'd like to learn more about Traditional Dreamcatcher go here.

To make this Dreamcatcher:

How to Make a Dreamcatcher from a Bangle

Now for some updates! I've been rather busy in my workshop as of late. I've been playing with wire I made new design for my Etsy. I've added several new pieces to my shop as well.  The bracelet came out better than I could expected. I enjoyed making this I can't wait to make more.

I got a very interesting commission from my friend and fellow artist Candace Kapana. She loves to cosplay and asked me to make a translucent Butterfly hair clip. So of course I plunged Head long into the depths of the Challenge in front of me.

Here is a picture of Mock up I made. I figured out a better technique in middle of making this, but that's why I made a practice one. The wine bottle in the picture is from my Wedding. My Step Father-in-law and Mother-in -law made wine for my wedding and surprised me with custom labels.

That's all for now! don't forget to enter the Mustache Monday Giveaway! It ends Friday.

Dream Big and Take Care
Sorianna

Mustache Monday Giveaway

Its time for The Canvas' First Give away!!!! What better to giveaway on this Monday. The first Monday after Movember is Mustache Monday. 

The prize!!!

A Wonderful Chocolate Brown Polymer Clay Mustache Necklace! 

How to enter:

Simply leave a comment below and leave your name Too!

Dates : December 5, 2011 to December 9, 2011 

Contest is Now Closed

Winner will be chosen at Random! Using Random.org And announced on

Monday December 12. 2011

So make sure to check iback on Monday!

Rules: Participants must be in the U.S. You may only enter once.

<3 Sorianna!

Pinterest and Createability

I am now on Pinterest! I really like this website so far. I have a few boards made all ready. Its also a great way to keep inspired and take notes on things I find online. The very neat part is I can share what inspires me with others, you can follow me comment on things that I have pinned or even get inspired yourself. To follow me you use the Pinterest icon on the Follow me menu.

I also joined an amazing team on Etsy, Createability. Its team centered around artisans who either have disability or care for love one with disability. From the Etsy Team Page:

"A water dance" Ink Drawing By Sorianna Choate

"Our mission is to form partnerships for building our businesses, support each other , and encourage growth qithin the Etsy and artist community.We choose to take back control of the terms used around our various conditions, and hope to bring knowledge and awareness to those around us."



The team is amazing, so many talented artists, who work together and support each other. I have a Pinterest board for the team where I will be adding members shop listings.

Creatability Team Board.

I've been working to make some changes to blog as well, I've added a section about myself and an index of all my tutorials is now listed listed. I have many new and exciting things planned  and some  new sculpting  techniques as well, hair sticks, stick bun accessory, many more exciting projects. Also its Christmas time I am making a lot of presents this year. Handmade gifts are the best!!!I am about 4  and quarter rows done from finishing my sister's crocheted hat. Its a nice satiny hot pink shade.That's all for now!

For more on Createability:

Createability Team Etsy Page

Dream Big

Sorianna

How to make Satin Embroidery Floss Wrapped Bangles

New How to For December! Satin Embroidery Floss Bangles! Very easy to make and a great gift and good way to touch up old jewelry. Its a little time consuming but the pay off is well worth it. I've made about 6 by now in varying colors from teal to purple.The link below will take you to my Instructable!

"How to make Satin Embroidery Floss Wrapped Bangles"


Here is another item I am getting ready to list in my shop, sculpted owls with Swarovski crystal eyes. I coated them in a pearl powder. I have been busy working on lots of new ideas and projects to come. As well as new updates and changes to the Canvas!



I love making Christmas gifts for my friends and family it makes me happy to see them wearing my creations.

Enjoy the Project! Stay tuned for Holiday Contest! Don't forget to check out A Tattered Canvas on Etsy for handmade gifts!

Until next time, Keep dreaming big!
Sorianna