revamping old art.
February 19, 2010 at 1:46 pm | Posted in decoupage, reincarnate::giving old things new life::, sewing, whichcraft? | 5 Comments
Start with a great garage sale find that will never see the light of day as it is. Time to put my spin on it. The frame needs to be removable. Both canvas and printed masonite, or something similiar, will work for this project.
Add text by using printable iron-on paper for light fabrics. You can also do images or logos. Iron it on your patchwork using the manufacturer’s instructions.
transforming silver trays.
February 14, 2010 at 11:58 pm | Posted in decoupage, feather my nest, reincarnate::giving old things new life::, whichcraft? | Leave a comment
I have a ton of silver trays around my house. I love to go garage saling and thrifting where you can find these for a dollar or less. They are so cheap that I just go ahead and buy them, which really defeats the purpose of saving money, but that’s a whole other discussion. Things just look better on top of trays. A sort of optical illusion of organization. Instead of the classy “British tea” vibe, I like to make them fit me a bit more.
You can use scrapbook paper, magazine pages or even a photo printed onto matte paper. I am personally obsessed with book pages. Lay the paper inside the tray. Loosely press the paper into the base of the tray. Run your finger around the base of the tray to crease the paper to hold the shape of the tray.
Gently tear the paper at the crease. It is better not to take too much off. You can always tear off more if needed.
Using decoupage medium, cover the base of the tray in an even coat with a sponge applicator or paintbrush. Lay the paper on top and smooth out any air bubbles. Spread a thin even coat onto the paper, carefully covering all edges. Do this neatly. You don’t want any on the sides of the tray. Let this coat dry and apply one more coat.
Use a light sandpaper to sand the paper edge after it has completely dried. Gently sand until the edges are smooth.You should not be able to feel where the paper begins and the tray ends. Take your time doing this. Remember… it is still paper. Give it one last coat of decoupage medium for protection.
Do a whole slew of mismatched silver trays for a unified look. Use it to hold outgoing mail. Use it to display cherished items. Hang them on the wall. Use it as a photo frame. The decoupaging medium makes it a paintable surface so the possibilities are endless. I think I might paint one of my daughters’ silhouette on it.
duct tape dummy, project one.
September 1, 2009 at 11:44 pm | Posted in decoupage, kidstuff, whichcraft? | 3 Comments
Remember when I duct taped my kids? Unfortunately, those pictures were lost when I deleted my other blog, but you can still check out the video. I did the torso of my 5 yr. old and the legs of my 3 yr. old. This is one of the coolest projects that I have ever done because now I have a lifesize bust of my little girl. After sealing and stuffing the bust, I decoupaged it and rubbed an antique glaze over it. I embellished it with a few what-nots I had lying around. Is it just me or does it have a very Alice Cullen vibe going on? I’m looking forward to finding just the right cake stand to put it on.
Placing this glass door knob on was the icing on the cake. I’ve had it for years and it seems right at home, finally. I love the black choker but in hind sight wish I had used velvet ribbon. It would’ve added a little lush texture.
I love the little bird. So symbolic for my little Mia, hence the “M”. These are a couple of my favorite embellishments from a cool store called snapcrafty. You have to check them out! Fun stuff, great prices!
A Break from the Mayhem
December 14, 2007 at 12:48 pm | Posted in cleaning and organizing, decoupage | 12 CommentsAfter frantically sewing so many gifts, I’m feeling a little burnt out. Yes, I love to sew, but with a deadline, it’s starting to feel a little too much like work. So I decided to take the day off from Santa’s workshop and work on something that has been laying on my floor for a month or so.
These are a set of drawers that I picked up from Ikea. I finally got around to putting them together. After painstakingly cutting out paper to go on each drawer, I used Mod Podge to attach the Amy Butler scrapbook paper to the fronts of the drawers. The first couple didn’t quite go as planned. I used the Mod Podge without diluting it to attach the paper to the drawer and put Mod Podge on the front without letting it dry first. This created bubbles, even though I ran over the front with a straight edge to get the air bubbles out. So I decided to let the glue dry before I covered the entire fronts. I love the way they turned out. The Mod Podge creates a shiny, but not too glossy, coat over the paper.
And the best thing is that the drawers are completely reversible! My girls are having loads of fun deciding what design they want to create. This was my 1st successful attempt at decoupage, and I can’t wait to try it again. Next time using fabric.
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