Wow, I’ve made it to the half-way mark. I thought I’d do some big spectacular craft for this landmark week but unfortunately q lack of time and my health (I’ve hurt my back) intervened so it’s a simple one this week.
I loved playing with the air-drying modelling clay to make simple tags. It’s really accessible – you don’t need fancy equipment – and anyone can have a go. I bought my clay from Hobbycraft and used biscuit cutters to cut out the shapes after rolling it out – I used baking parchment to cover the board and clay (rather than get clay on my rolling pin!)
The most important thing to remember is to keep it wrapped up once you’ve opened the packet as it will of course dry out otherwise.
I left the shapes to dry overnight and the next morning they were ready to use – I filed the edges with a nail file to make them smooth. I can see loads of ways of using the tags – I’ve used one on a jam jar to make a little candle holder and as decoration on my Christmas presents. I’d also like to have a go at decorating them with paint and rubber stamps (if I have time, week 27 is just around the corner).
What other ideas do you have? Have you played with air-drying clay?
52 crafts in 52 weeks 
I did this last year and loved it. I scratched names & Christmas greetings into the clay with toothpicks too. They do make fabulous Tags. xx