tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post172128175576724525..comments2024-03-29T07:46:36.996-04:00Comments on EPBOT: Simply Smashing Penny JewelryJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comBlogger170125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-64971186051750439552019-07-15T21:42:29.833-04:002019-07-15T21:42:29.833-04:00I personally like the Dumbo one with the circle...I personally like the Dumbo one with the circles. an the colors that you used. the combo gives it a "circus-y" type feel and look. and I do LOVE the TinkerBelle one with the Pirate ship! TinkerBelle is my favorite Disney character.Dananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-9398250809188525562015-08-23T19:22:55.776-04:002015-08-23T19:22:55.776-04:00Dang, and all this time, I've just been sticki...Dang, and all this time, I've just been sticking them into a little collector's book.Elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13347326716871206808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-80208817162696346602014-05-09T18:09:47.799-04:002014-05-09T18:09:47.799-04:00For the last one, the seaweed one, you could just ...For the last one, the seaweed one, you could just make the chain a lot longer. I've seen necklaces do that (Hehe, weird wording) and they turn out to be super coolKat (With the added 'mua-ha-ha's', and other such useless trifleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01981069621337967604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-69781944311211769032014-03-24T01:17:05.991-04:002014-03-24T01:17:05.991-04:00Ha! Yes, Cake Wrecks is my day job - I actually st...Ha! Yes, Cake Wrecks is my day job - I actually started Epbot because I was going a little crazy just talking about cake every day. ;)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-76835944744748297222014-03-23T15:03:46.152-04:002014-03-23T15:03:46.152-04:00Say! I read your line about Tonk eating ribbon......Say! I read your line about Tonk eating ribbon... and remembered this:<br /><br />http://www.cakewrecks.com/home/2010/7/22/wrecky-roughage.html?currentPage=3<br /><br />Is that you? Are you that? Errr, them? LOL, you know what I mean... after all, how many cats - named Tonk - eat ribbon, and have such creative parents?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-90876820986356318432013-11-15T21:44:11.191-05:002013-11-15T21:44:11.191-05:00Amazing! I was wondering what to do with all our ...Amazing! I was wondering what to do with all our smashed pennies! Love your tutes! Great website!Craftfiendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03936783927646401876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-22319909713590823502013-10-08T19:42:40.285-04:002013-10-08T19:42:40.285-04:00Also just found your craftiness blog, and LOVE it!...Also just found your craftiness blog, and LOVE it!! I have a coin purse full of smashed pennies waiting to go onto perhaps a bellydancing/harem girl costume, but I like these better.<br /><br />Since 1982, american pennies have been made with a zinc core covered with copper. In my high school chemistry class, we did a little experiment where we took an older penny and a newer penny, filed notches in the edges, and left both in a HCl solution overnight. In the morning, we still had an old all-copper penny, and a new penny shell, because the hydrochloric acid ate the zinc and not the copper. Since then, when I have gone on vacations to touristy stops that may have penny smashers, I make sure to have old pennies, because I want a good patina on my keepsake, rather than a silvery core.<br /><br />The Oregon aquarium in Newport has (had? don't know if it's still there) a quarter smasher, and I got several of those, in case you're in the area!<br /><br />Fire Mountain Gems has a nifty little hole punch device that will slowly screw down and punch a hole (1.5 or 2mm) in most metals up to 3mm in thickness. I've used it on lots of flat discy things that needed an extra hole for drops or chain points. [ <a href="LINK%20ADDRESS" rel="nofollow">http://www.firemountaingems.com/itemdetails/H203084TL</a> ] I have a dremel too, and I love it, but for little bitty projects on my jewelry table this is easier for me.<br /><br />Thanks for the ideas!!!! I could browse all day...Jennifernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-43217040052436716232013-09-16T19:35:10.838-04:002013-09-16T19:35:10.838-04:00Hi! I just found your blog today & have been d...Hi! I just found your blog today & have been devouring all of the posts, tutorials & ideas (oh my!) on here, just having a ball! Anyway, I had to chime in here & say, 'Keep the dangle!" It really makes it look like the seaweed is flowing under the water (ohmagosh I'm a geek! I just caught myself swaying back & forth as if you could see me demonstrating how the seaweed looks...hee hee hee...alrighty then, back to the post). I think it's so pretty & unusual, which to me is a must. I just hate it when you get something new & go somewhere & see 5 other people wearing it too....ick! Anyway, I had to write & tell you how absolutely AWESOME I think your blog is & what an amazing imagination you have. I have been inspired & have stuff strewn all over my bed, much to my hubby's chagrin (hee hee hee....That's how I know that he loves me though....he just sighs, shakes his head & says, "Just let me know when I can get in bed." Bless his heart. Thank you so much for taking time out to entertain & inspire us all out here in craftyland, I know I have a million new ideas & can't wait to get started. Thanks again & have a blessed day!hwylde69https://www.blogger.com/profile/16809004768890076724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-47595463548027622162013-05-28T23:21:29.281-04:002013-05-28T23:21:29.281-04:00Oh my goodness! I have the hugest collection of &#...Oh my goodness! I have the hugest collection of 'squished pennies' and am always wondering how I can display them! Thanks for all the wonderful ideas!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05503845938662287103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-8215045184467792742013-04-04T10:55:30.385-04:002013-04-04T10:55:30.385-04:00That is an absolutely brilliant idea! I loved the...That is an absolutely brilliant idea! I loved the local zoo as a kid and they have a penny smashing machine, so I dug out a pressed penny I'd carefully saved over the years, punched a hole at the edge, and added it to my charm bracelet. Thanks. :)<br /><br />RE: Ribbons unraveling<br />I singe the cut edges of my ribbons, especially sheer ribbons, with a lighter. It "seals" the edge well enough to use the ribbon in jewelry without hemming it. I fix the edges of book ribbons that way, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-30789034077719794522013-03-21T11:03:14.150-04:002013-03-21T11:03:14.150-04:00You make such beautiful pieces. I would love to ma...You make such beautiful pieces. I would love to make the cuff bracelet with the smashed penny I have from the manatee area of our zoo. (I'm in Columbus, OH. It's the only way I get to see them!)Lizzy Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00943264990539318949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-82672836827801898052013-02-04T13:58:16.393-05:002013-02-04T13:58:16.393-05:00@ Christi - The cuffs close with a large snap. (Wh...@ Christi - The cuffs close with a large snap. (Which I just realized I never included a picture of! Sorry about that. :))Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-28539399881024758152013-02-04T13:16:29.819-05:002013-02-04T13:16:29.819-05:00Great job on the tutorials! Very well planned, sho...Great job on the tutorials! Very well planned, shot, and written. My only question is - how did you close/clasp the leather wrist bands?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10033522080898689642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-8261124656171647452013-01-16T13:23:09.147-05:002013-01-16T13:23:09.147-05:00Just saw this post...you're so creative. I'...Just saw this post...you're so creative. I've seen some DL penny pressed jewelry but never too impressed. Now that you've made this tutorial I'm so excited to create my own stuff. Thank you so much ¦)<br />ChristineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-4785826386467637492012-10-13T13:33:01.857-04:002012-10-13T13:33:01.857-04:00No luck on finding the oval frames. All the links...No luck on finding the oval frames. All the links on the FAQ page are out of stock. I just checked Joann.com and didn't see anything, I don't know where Bridgett L saw them. Bummer. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-64354427849028834362012-10-10T14:22:30.481-04:002012-10-10T14:22:30.481-04:00This is awesome! I just got back from a week at Di...This is awesome! I just got back from a week at Disney. Prior to leaving, I got a roll of quarters and a roll of uncirculated pennies from the bank. My plan was to collect smashed pennies with my 3 y/o. We had fun, but I had no idea how many machines there really are at Disney! I bought the smashed penny display folder, but now I may be tempted to raid it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-36916691080141858492012-10-05T22:49:59.503-04:002012-10-05T22:49:59.503-04:00I saw in some earlier comments that some people we...I saw in some earlier comments that some people were having trouble finding frames for their pennies so I wanted to add this link, I found some gorgeous oval bookplates on Joann.com. <a href="http://www.joann.com/tim-holtz-idea-ology-2-1-2-ornate-plates-6pk-antique-metallic/xprd1037188/" rel="nofollow"></a> I hope this is helpful! I know where I'll be making a stop tomorrow! Bridgett Lnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-6023150458251015672012-10-05T21:56:01.768-04:002012-10-05T21:56:01.768-04:00Found your page through Pinterest and I couldn'...Found your page through Pinterest and I couldn't resist leaving a comment to tell you how much I love this smashed penny jewelry post! I have a compartment in my jewelry box full of smashed pennies. I love making them at the various places we visit, but never even see them once we get home and they go in the box. I love the little frames you found and I can envision a shadow box with a cute background to display them in! I don't wear much jewelry but the pieces you made are just darling and they look natural, like the penny was always supposed to be there. Great work! Bridgett Lnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-29561349857909079012012-09-17T01:41:42.710-04:002012-09-17T01:41:42.710-04:00Genius. Seriously. I was wondering what we could d...Genius. Seriously. I was wondering what we could do with these!! Thank you so much for the inspiration!!<br /><br />I featured your jewelry on my blog today! Come on over and check it out :)<br />http://www.artsyfartsymama.com/2012/09/pinteresting-features-n-shtuff-49.htmlLindsay Artsy-Fartsy Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421206270411262481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-72872405388334212672012-08-01T12:07:08.809-04:002012-08-01T12:07:08.809-04:00I could not find the little oval frames at Joann&#...I could not find the little oval frames at Joann's or Micheal's. Has anyone been able to find them elsewhere? I would love to make a cuff with some of the smashed pennies I've collected over the years!The Saxton'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14800305096256224585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-57518048064228631352012-06-29T15:30:02.549-04:002012-06-29T15:30:02.549-04:00I really, really, REALLY want to see the Alice in ...I really, really, REALLY want to see the Alice in Wonderland piece!!! I wish I could find a necklace that looked like seaweed also, because I have a smashed penny with a lighthouse from Tybee Island and that would be perfect! Thanks for the ideas!!Michelenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-65565944611855008992012-05-04T02:22:55.901-04:002012-05-04T02:22:55.901-04:00Jen, if you check my FAQ page, there are a few lin...Jen, if you check my FAQ page, there are a few links in there. Hope that helps!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-14397455506710642582012-05-03T21:55:10.359-04:002012-05-03T21:55:10.359-04:00I cannot find these frame/bookplate pieces ANYWHER...I cannot find these frame/bookplate pieces ANYWHERE. Anyone have any hints? I want to find some really bad!Jennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-2567907381697346002012-04-02T04:03:08.682-04:002012-04-02T04:03:08.682-04:00These are adorable! Also, to stop ravelly ribbon f...These are adorable! Also, to stop ravelly ribbon from ravelling you can melt the ends on a candle.... not too close to the flame obviously.Stephenienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-61459371041554285672012-01-31T09:11:13.548-05:002012-01-31T09:11:13.548-05:00This is seriously amazing, my boyfriend and I alwa...This is seriously amazing, my boyfriend and I always collect pennies from the trips we go on, and I love the idea of picking out my favorites to make beautiful jewerly. Thanks for the tips and ideas!<br /><br />xoxo, andrea <a href="http://www.destinationanywhereandeverywhere.com" rel="nofollow">destination:anywhere&everywhere</a>Andreahttp://www.destinationanywhereandeverywhere.comnoreply@blogger.com