I love trying new products and experimenting, but lets face it, you don't always want to experiment with that important project you have waiting to be finished. So what I do is create my own paper design. I just go for it, and try everything!
From stamps to markers, to glitter and paint. I have ended up making some of my most beloved projects with paper using this technique. These little gift boxes are one of them. Part of being creative and sharing it, is giving those special handmade gifts.
I love to make jewelry for my friends and what could be more special then presenting in and a truly handmade box. After I made this on I was thinking of ways it could be mixed up, the nest could be white and more colorful pastels used, or how about totally changing it up where the nest becomes a Christmas wreath? I'm just sayin'!
Supplies:
- Clearsnap Magic Stamp
- Clearsnap Rollagraph "Say What"
- Clearsnap Top Boss Embossing Ink
- Clearsnap Embossing Powder in Cocoa Bean
- Smooch Spritz in Cashmere
- Heavy Printed Cardstock
- Solid Cardstock
- Brown Scrap Paper
- Spray Adhesive
- Decoupage Medium
- Acrylic Paint
- 10mm Blue Beads
- Fabric Bow
- Tag: cardstock, Colorbox Cats Eye Chestnut, twine, twig, pop dots, kraft paper
- Tools: Hot glue gun, scoring board, scissors
Posted by Denise Hahn, Guest Designer for April 2012
adorably pretty keepsakes..you are blessed..love the way you express it in your art of paper & jewelry..So glad I am a follower and growing friend
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