Breast Cancer Awareness Pendant 2

Hi everybody! Kim here from My Kraft Kloset reminding you that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I wanted to create something special to show my support and to remember my younger sister, who lost her battle with breast cancer one year ago at the age of 46. I wanted to do something to raise awareness and spread the word to all the women in our lives, because early detection can save lives! I've designed this beautiful pendant in antique silver with a few accent pieces that are very personal to me from Craft Fantastic to wear proudly.

Click "here" to get all the basic details on how to get started and all the supplies I used are listed below.

Facts About Breast Cancer:

in the USA from the National Breast Cancer Foundation, INC:

• One in eight women in the USA will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.
• Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women.
• Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women.
• Each year it is estimated that over 252,710 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,500 will die.
• Although breast cancer in men is rare, an estimated 2,470 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and approximately 460 will die each year.
• On average, every 2 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer and 1 woman will die of breast cancer every 13 minutes.
• Over 3.3 million breast cancer survivors are alive in the USA today. 
• GET TESTED EARLY!! Early detection can save lives. 

Breast Cancer Screenings:
Here are some screening guidelines according to the American Cancer Society:

These guidelines are for women at average risk for breast cancer who don't have a personal history of breast cancer, don't have a strong family history of breast cancer, or don't have the genetic mutation known to increase risk of breast cancer (such as BRCA), and has not had chest radiation therapy before the age of 30.

• Women between 40 and 44 have the option to start screening with a mammogram every year. (I would start at 30-35 to create a base line)
• Women 45 to 54 should get mammograms every year.
• Women 55 and older can switch to a mammogram every other year, or they can choose to continue yearly mammograms. Screening should continue as long as a woman is in good health and is expected to live 10 more years or longer.
• All women should understand what to expect when getting a mammogram for breast cancer screening – what the test can and cannot do. For those who are of higher than average risk please click here.

I am not a medical doctor, so consult with yours, but from my families experience the earlier you can have a mammogram the better you are to start a baseline of your medical history. Or earlier if you have a family history of breast cancer or the BRCA gene. Insist on a mammogram, regardless of your age. Or change doctors if you don't agree with them.  If your ever told you have dense breast tissue, it makes tumors harder to detect, and you should insist on an MRI or ultrasound for further testing. Only YOU can be your own health care advocate and only YOU can save your life or the women in your lives with EARLY DETECTION!!! 

I hope I've inspired you to become aware of your breast health, get educated, talk to your daughters, mothers, sisters, family, friends and share awareness with others. Thanks for stopping by!

Kim Klinkovsky @mykraftkloset

Supplies Used:

SMALL ROUND TWIST LINK TRAY antique silver

SMALL GLASS ROUNDS

MINI ROUND GLASS BLING champagne (light pink)

(1) LARGE JUMP RINGS silver

(4) SMALL JUMP RINGS silver

TYPEWRITER KEYS mini & small glass sizes (monogram "k")

(2)WING CHARM antique silver

BELIEVE CHARM (from Craft Fantastic Aug. Kit of the month or craft stores sell charms or online)
24" ROLO CHAIN silver

FANTASTIC GLAZE & GLUE 2 oz.
FANTASTIC SUPER STICKY DOTS
MULTI PURPOSE JEWELRY PLIERS
Qtips

Meaningful Words Gift Ideas

Hi everybody! Kim here from My Kraft Kloset sharing a wonderful way to capture meaningful words that describe somebody special using these amazing antique silver pieces from Craft Fantastic.  With the holidays sneaking up on us, you maybe starting to think about special gifts you can make and these are very affordable. So, follow along as I show you a unique way to send a special message or express your feelings and capture them forever.

Let's get started...

1. Choosing from hundreds of Craft Fantastic images is always the hardest part. And usually you see my collage projects where I cut out 1-2 words, but for this project I chose to use a section of words already on the word collage sheet.

I made this necklace for my Aunt and these words were all very personal to me and very descriptive of her. But don't fret if it doesn't easily work out that way, you can certainly cut the words apart, group together, and glue onto another sheet and make a collage of something similar. 

2. I added a few drops of iridescent glitter glue to give it some sparkle. Allow time to dry so the glitter doesn't stick to your glass and obstruct your view of the words. Can you see the sparkles?

3. Once dry, add several drops of Glaze & Glue onto an XL Glass Round and place over the word image, and press gently for a few minutes until set. Wipe off any excess glue around the edges with a Q-tip. Allow a few minutes to dry.

4. Once dry, cut around the glass and cut out the word image. Next I chose a stunning XL antique silver tray to give it a classy timeless look.

I was going to add this small square image tray to this project too, which is why it's pictured here, but I changed my mind. Better to make too many choices than not enough. And I'll use it for another gift.

5. Adhere several Fantastic Super Sticky Dots to the tray, because you'll want to use more dots on the larger trays. Remove red sticky dot backings and place the glass word image in the tray. And press gently to set.

6. Repeat steps 3-5 above to create the letter "g" in this project, which reminds me of an old vintage typewriter text. Cool, right? Once dry, place glass letter image in this small, but very classy looking tray. And press gently to set.

7. Attach the silver angel wing charm with a small jump ring and pliers. And add all three pieces to a beautiful silver chain to complete.

These angel wings are one of my favorite charms. Aren't they beautiful? You've probably seen me use them on several of my projects. I just can't help it, they remind me of guardian angels watching over that special person. I just love them!

Voila! There you have an incredibly meaningful gift idea for that somebody special on your holiday gift giving list. I hope I've inspired you to use your words and spread kindness this Holiday Season and all year long!

Be sure to check out our *NEW* Designer Kits-of-the Month and get started early on a few custom gifts for all your upcoming special occasions. The possibilities are truly endless with these amazing Craft Fantastic products that help you personalize any project! Leave us a comment and tell us what you think or what your making and share with us.
Thanks for stopping by!

Kim Klinkovsky @mykraftkloset


Supplies Used:
COLLAGE WORDS all jeweler's glass
Typewriter mini & small glass sizes (the letter "g")
EXTRA LARGE ROUND PENDANT TRAY silver
X Large GLASS ROUND
SMALL ROUND PENDANT TRAY SILVER (letter "g")
SMALL GLASS ROUNDS
Wing Charm Antique Silver
Click to see All Charms
SMALL JUMP RINGS silver
24" Rolo Chain Silver Necklace
FANTASTIC GLAZE & GLUE 2 oz.
FANTASTIC SUPER STICKY DOTS
MULTI PURPOSE JEWELRY PLIERS
Qtips
Ranger Crystal Stickles Glitter Glue

Magnetic Chore Signs

Hi everybody! Kim here from My Kraft Kloset and it’s back to school time around my house. Which means new schedules and back to chores. And recently nobody could remember if the dishes in the dishwasher were clean or dirty, so we had to wash them again. I immediately realized, we needed a sign system and that's what I'm sharing with you today using these amazing Craft Fantastic alphabet images in your kitchen. Yes, I said kitchen.

Let's get started...for today’s project I’m going to show you how to make clean and dirty magnetic signs to place on your dishwasher. But you can turn any of these images into a magnet.  

1.  Using a 1” square punch tool, punch out the letters from the alphabet image sheets or you can use scissors. Here I used black TYPEWRITER KEYS mini & small glass sizes and ALPHABET #1 mini & small glass sizes for the two different words. 

2.  From a craft store, get a magnetic sheet. Or do what I did, and reuse old flat magnets or free ones that come on the new phone books and just cover them up with these alphabet letters. Yep, they still deliver those. (lol) 

3.  Add a Fantastic Super Sticky Dot on the back of each letter and place them in a row along the edge of the magnetic sheet to spell out your word. 

4.  Cut the whole word out from the magnetic sheet with scissors.

5.  Then place a clear piece of packing tape over the whole word to seal it from wear and tear and water. Keeping the tape just on the front. Trim the clear tape to fit the new magnet. Repeat steps for second word. (or you can seal it with any clear sealer or spray from the craft store.) I just used what I had on hand. 

For this tutorial only,  I put both signs on the dishwasher to show you the final results. But when it’s time for chores, we only use one sign on the dishwasher and put the other sign on the refrigerator, as to not confuse anybody, anymore. And now there is no more guessing if the dishes are "clean" or "dirty" and it’s working out perfectly. Voila! Craft Fantastic products to the rescue.

I hope I’ve inspired you to use your crafts in and around your home and to think outside the box about other things you can label too! Let me know what you think, we love comments and new ideas. And be sure to check out our *NEW* Designer Kits-of-the Month and get started on some amazing projects of your own. The possibilities are endless with Craft Fantastic!
Thanks for stopping by! 

Kim Klinkovsky @mykraftkloset

Best Fishes Masculine Birthday Card

Hi everybody! Kim here from My Kraft Kloset sharing another masculine project using these vintage looking typewriter letters from Craft Fantastic as a sentiment on my Dad's birthday card. You can see how versatile these products are on cards, scrapbook layouts, jewelry, key chains, planners, and more.

Let's get started:

I chose several scrap pieces from different nautical collections that I've been saving over the years. And did a little layering until I liked the design and adhered it to the card base.

I found using a 1" square punch kept all the Typewriter Keys Letters the same size and then adhered them to the card in a crossword like pattern with the Super Sticky Dots.

I came across an anchor die cut piece that I trimmed down to resemble a fishing hook. Added some bakers twine for the fishing line. Then added this silver dragonfly charm to resemble a shiny fishing lure. Because there are some amazing looking lures out there. Right?  I added a Super Sticky Dot on the back of the metal charm to adhere it in place.

Voila! Another great project using card making supplies and scraps, along with these wonderful Craft Fantastic  products, because they're not just for jewelry making anymore. Try them for yourself and you'll see. The possibilities are truly endless for so many craft projects!

Be sure to check out the Blog for more ideas and leave us a comment and let us know what you think of our projects. We’d love to hear from you.
Thanks for stopping by!

-Kim Klinkovsky @mykraftkloset 

Craft Fantastic Meets Super Woman!

Hello everyone!!  Kymona from Kreative Kymona here today to share how Craft Fantastic mets Wonder Woman!!

One of my coworkers loves Wonder Woman ever since she was a small child.  So anytime I see Wonder Woman trinkets I think of her.  I was in a store this past week and saw a couple of Wonder Women charms and I knew I had to create a Craft Fantastic charm for my coworker.  Totally unique and one of a kind.

Take a look:

Awesome, right?  I can't wait to give it to her.  She is going to be blown away.  Adding her initial really personalized this charm in a way that is unique to her. 

To create this charm, I used:

1. Craft Fantastic Mini Square Pendant Silver Tray

2. Craft Fantastic Mini Glass Square

3. Craft Fantastic Typewriter Keys

4. Craft Fantastic Keyrings W/Clips, Silver

5. Craft Fantastic Super Sticky Dots

6. Craft Fantastic Glaze & Glue

7. Wonder Woman Charms

Craft Fantastic trays and images can turn any piece into a masterpiece!! The pieces are easy to use and possibilities are endless. 

So what do you think?  Aren't these charms just the cutest? Please let me know below.  I would love to hear from you!!

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