Decoupage Tray

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Sharing my first post on the Letz Craft blog, so happy to join a bunch of talented ladies.

Here is look at my first project - 

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Decoupage trays - Birds series

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A quick post today to share a few decoupage trays - the bird series as I call them.

For the first one I have used decoupage papers from BobNBetty - Exotic Birds.

I loved the beautiful print, so many layers & textures to it!

The second tray also uses a design from the Exotic Birds collection. Used chalk paints & the conventional decoupage technique on the sides of the tray for the band/striped look to enhance the shabby pattern.

For the last one in the series I have used rice paper. The pattern had a gorgeous doily print & I tried to extend the same by stenciling & totally loved the effect. To add some more texture, splattered some acrylic paint randomly in the background. 

Close up of the doily stenciling - 

Here is a look at the splattering - 

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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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Mason Jar Shaped Chalkboard

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Welcome to another post in which I have used Rinea Foiled Paper to make a mason jar shaped chalkboard for the kitchen. Here are the pictures  -

To decorate this piece I embossed some Glossy Ruby/Gold Foiled Paper using an embossing folder & loved the result............ isn't the texture amazing!!! Added some flowers & burlap lace to bring it all together, and this chalkboard is perfect for daily reminders!

 
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Decoupage - Letter cum Key Holder

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If you are following me you know of y love for decoupage! I love altering & creating home decor items using serviettes & papers..........................the transformation of ordinary mundane objects with decoupage is priceless.

Today's post the transformation of a MDF letter cum key holder. The color of this dinner napkin with the bird house print is so pleasing & is sure to bring cheer.

Here are the steps in brief - 

• I started with a base coat of Itsy Bitsy chalk paint charcoal on the sides & lower part of the holder.
• Once dry I added crackle medium randomly on the two sides & over the bottom panel with hooks. This was followed with a coat of chalk paint - frozen ice.
• Next I tore the word 'welcome' from the tissue & decoupaged it on top for a faux a hanging plaque & the bird houses were decoupage at the bottom of the slots.
• After this I used the paint to merge the tissue with the background.
• I added some more textures to this project by dry brushing with black paint & stenciling (rolling stones) with snow chalk paint.
• Several coats of varnish with sanding in between completed this key holder.

You can see my other key holders here & here.

Sharing this at - 

Making Memories Crafting#4 - 30.4

Craft for the Craic - 1.5

Love to Create#7

Everybody Art Challenge#400 - 17.4

Crafty Creations#339 - 24.4

Stamplorations - April Challenge - 30.4

Altered Eclectics - 30.4

Rhedd's Creative Spirit Challenge - 30.4

A Bit more Time to Craft#42 -

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Altered Wooden Tray

Good morning peeps!

A dear friend of mine approached me with a beautiful but worn out wooden tray which was very special to her. This is how I salvaged the old tray into a new one!

To begin I smoothened the surface as much as I could using fine grain sand paper & then applied a layer of gesso. I wanted to give it a shabby & distressed look, so used a base coat of gray acrylic color. Once that dried I randomly rubbed the surface with a candle followed by Prima chalk paint. Once the pink dried I used sand paper to distress the color & out popped the gray from beneath!

Random stamping using archival ink completed the transformation! To finish I varnished the tray several times.

The back of the tray - 

Closer look at the distressing - 

Now can you believe this was the tray that got a makeover!

Sharing this at - 

Altered Eclectics Challenge  - 30.4

Art in all Round Challenge - 30.4

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Magnetic Chopping Board

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I am here with my second post for Stamplorations. You can check the first post post here & the challenge details here. The sketch for March is this - 

Stamps & Textures is the theme this month.

For my project I altered a mini chopping board into a magnetic one! 

My project started with a black base coat on the MDF surface. Wanted to add lots of textures here, so gave a coat of crackle medium followed by chalkboard paint. Loved the resulting cracks!

 Keeping in mind the theme stamps, I used the Big on Words - Mom digi that Shery sent me as a focal point here. 

I then glued a magnetic sheet to the prepared surface & selected a pattern paper with wood pattern for some more textures. The large magnetic rhinestones can hold those little to do notes or reminders. Perfect for the kitchen!

These teapot & spoon charms dangling over a mini handle & blooms were perfect coordinates for the magnetic board! 

Sharing this at - 

Not Just Cards Challenges - 30.3

Just Keep on Creating - 31.3

Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper Challenge - 31.3

Creative Moments Challenge#89 - 28.3

Dreamtime-Craft-Supplies - 30.3

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Decoupage Tray

Good Morning!

Sharing a sneak peek of a fabulous decoupage tray I did for the Bob n Betty design team using the gorgeous Vintage Blooms paper collection. Do visit the blog here for details, you won't be disappointed :-)

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Altered Bottle

Good Morning!

Today I am at the Lulupu blog sharing this altered bottle.

Some more pictures - 

My love for this Prima Chalk paint Sea weed is never ending, first a clock, a tea chest & now this bottle! Many more to come for sure!

You can find all the details about this in the the blogpost here.

Sharing this at - 

Crazy Challenge#211 - 7.12 - TOP 3

Decorate to celebrate#114 - 8.12

Inspiration Destination#62 - 8.12

Not just cards#26 - 6.12

We love 2 create#23 - 27.12

Just keep on creating - 2.1

Crafting with an attitude - 27.12

Southern girls challenge - love the color! - TOP 5

Crafting by designs - 8.12
Craft your passion#290 - 6.12

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