Shadow Box Frame

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I am on the Rinea blog with a tutorial to make a shadow box frame with Rinea foil papers.

I have used Blush/Gold Glossy Foiled paper & Jade/Gold Glossy Foiled paper for my project. 

Here is a pictorial for the frame - 

 Aren't these frames are easy peasy to make! 

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Twisted Card Tutorial

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I am back with a card share using Rinea Foils - Ebony/Gold, Lavender/Gold, Ghost Ink, and the Starburst Sentiments. I used these to make a twisted card. Here is a pictorial of the steps -

That's it from me today! Stay tuned for loads of inspiration here!

Fun with New shades of Chalk paints - 1

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This is Tanvi here & its a pleasure to be back with some decoupage inspiration using the new shades of chalk paint. In all there are 24 shades, perfectly selected for a decoupage lover like me to make shabby & distressed projects. Thank you Itsy Bitsy for introducing the first Made in India chalk paints.

These were the 14 shades launched earlier this year - 

The10 new additions to the matt chalk paint range are -

When it comes to decoupage these paints score over acrylics because

• they give very good coverage
• are easy to blend & sand to give a super smooth finish
• Consistency is just right for use with a roller, sponge or brush
• they work on glass, wood, metal, mdf & acrylic too
• being lead free they are also eco friendly

I have a few projects to share today using these 4 shades in my post - sand stone, whipped seafoam, wild wasabi & muted teal.

Lets begin with a quick reverse decoupage tutorial on an acrylic coaster.

1.Select the tissue & tear the design you want to use.

2. Decoupage the tissue on the backside of the coaster (right side facing the coaster). Remove any air bubbles/wrinkles & let dry.

3. Apply another coat of decoupage glue to seal the tissue. Let dry completely.

4. Next, stencil a pattern over the tissue, using a sponge blender.

5. Paint the coaster (whipped seafoam). This is the final layer of paint. Once it is dry, seal with several coats of varnish. Sanding in between layers for a smoother finish.

6. Now the coaster is finished & this is how it looks.

I was not able the capture the subtle stencilling on camera but I loved the muted pattern.

 I love the ease with which I can paint over a metal surface with chalk paints. Sharing a metal planter, in which have used sand stone, this shade was so close to the tissue background.

Next I have a tray with a distress finish. in which I have used fortune cookies, not from the recent release but nevertheless my favorite shade.

Distressed base of the tray.

Stay tuned for my next post where I share an easy tutorial to get this distressed look.

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T-light holder with Wood grain texture

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Decoupage never ceases to amaze me it is such a versatile technique. it also gives the opportunity to play with colors & papers while experimenting with techniques. Today's vintage project - a set of three pillar T light holders  is the result of my first attempt at using the wood grain texture tool.

Let me take you through the steps - 

1. For the base coat I have used Moda acrylic paint - tempest grey. Loved the absolute matt finish & even coverage (note - I have not primed the base). This shade was perfect for the papers I wanted to use (Divya Thallaps - Once Upon a Time)

2. Now is where the fun begins. Mix charcoal chalk paint from Itsy Bitsy with acrylic retarder & paint it over the painted candle holder.

3. Next slide the texture tool over the black paint (the retarder increases the drying time) controlling the pressure as required & also rolling it.

 Look at the wood grain texture appear!

4. Repeat this on all the holders 2 sides each.

5. The other two sides I have decoupaged. Was thrilled at the coordination of the wood grain texture & the papers!

Different looks of the set - a vintage decoupage look

Wood grain textured look

Sharing this at - 

Crafting by Designs - Vintage - 25.4

Inspiration Destination#124 - 24.4

Altered Eclectics - April Challenge - 30.4

Rhedd's Creative Spirit - April Challenge - 30.4

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