Thursday 6 October 2016

Dimensional

Hi there!

This week we are going to be looking at
Dimensional projects and to start us off 
we have 

Crafty Field

Here she is with her project:

Today I have a quick and simple project to alter a recycled metal tin.



This is a recycled chocolate box but think pencil case, glasses case, make up case, etc... Perfect for personalised stocking fillers!



I cut 2 pieces from the sheet for the top and base, making sure to select the best placement for the design. It doesn't need to be precise as when wet the sheet will tear off easily and the excess removed.

I coated the lid with Mod Podge and applied the rice paper on top cutting slits in the corners and repeated for the base of the box.



When dry I applied 3 coats of DecoArt Soft Touch varnish. This is a difficult to describe as to understand this product you really need to touch it but as the name says it gives a soft finish with a matte look.

To apply the Mod Podge and the Soft Touch varnish I used a Distress Collage Brush (Ranger). It is designed to apply smooth, even coats of product and speeded up the varnishing




 View of the top




View of the base




On the inside I placed some recycled magnets to keep disparate eyeshadow, blusher pans from budging. 


Materials:




Thank you Crafty, this would certainly make an excellent stocking filler 
and there is a huge choice of papers too.  Something for everyone I shouldn't wonder

Mickie xx





5 comments:

  1. Fab altered tin, don't know the Imagination Crafts rice papers but very much like the look of them and will have to give them a try. X

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  2. Never seen before this rice paper, very beautiful indeed!
    The result is just perfect, a great use of it on this box to decorate it beautifully in one step!! Thank you Christine. x

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  3. And a huge Welcome to you here in the Craft Barn Design Team!!! :) X

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  4. Great idea and beautifully altered! x

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  5. A great piece of upcycling, and I'm definitely going to have to check out that rice paper. Inspiring stuff from the fabulous Craftyfield!
    Alison x

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