Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Decoupage Egg and Stand

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In case you're new to this blog, the purpose of the Pinterest Challenge is to motivate all the participants (and you, too) to not just pin, but to make it happen! This month's challenge is about Spring Projects with a focus on Easter and Gardening, so I chose to do a project for Easter. 

 I love decoupage and have always wanted to decoupage an egg - not just an egg but one that sits on a stand! There are lots of decoupage eggs but not very many with DIY stands. I did find a couple to inspire me to make my own - here and here.  And this is what I came up with:
Decoupage Egg and Stand

 Materials Needed:

  • Paper Mache Egg 6" x 4.25"
  • FolkArt White Chalkpaint/brush
  • Silicone Mold (acanthus shape scroll for stand feet)
  • Cornstarch
  • Sculpey Air Dry Porcelain Clay
  • Parchment paper
  • 3" Display Ring Stand
  • RapidFuse Adhesive
  • Floral Napkins
  • Mod Podge
  • FolkArt Gloss Sealer


 Let's begin with a paper mache egg .  .  .
and apply several coats of white chalkpaint to it and let dry.
While the paint is drying, coat the inside of the scroll mold with cornstarch to prevent the clay from sticking.
Next, press a small amount of porcelain air dry clay into the mold .  .  .

then, use a flat tool to scrape the excess clay from the edges.   

After smoothing out the clay in the mold, turn the mold upside down onto parchment paper and gently lift up the corner to release the scroll from the mold.

Then repeat the process to make three more scrolls to use as feet on the stand.
Next, coat the top edge of the plastic stand with RapidFuse adhesive .  .  .
and center egg on top to seal.
Then glue on the scroll feet around the base of the egg and stand using RapidFuse adhesive - a quick grab and clear drying glue.
To decoupage, cut out a floral pattern napkin flower and then separate the pattern from the plain ply papers.  Position the flowers on the egg and apply mod podge to smooth out wrinkles and adhere the flower patterns. Let dry. 
Add an additional layer of mod podge after the first layer is dry.
Once dry, seal egg with glossy varnish. And then admire how pretty it is!

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Sunday, March 15, 2020

Bunny Head Decorative Accent

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You see them in all the craft stores - especially this time of year - paper mache eggs! You can really get creative with what you can make with them! Here's a fun way to turn an egg into an adorable decorative bunny head! 

You will need:
Large Paper Mache Egg
Cardboard
Tacky glue
 Chalk paint (white, black)
Twine
Hot glue
Magic Marker
Air dry clay
Gloss varnish

Let's start with a plain paper mache egg! This one is 6" x 4.25"
 For the ears, you will need to make an ear template and cut out several pieces from cardboard .  .  .
 and glue together using tacky glue for thickness.
 Once the glue has dried, squeeze the cardboard ears to give them curvature .  .
 and then glue them on top of the egg.

Next, glue on twine around the edges of the ears to add dimension and let dry.

 Then handpaint the bunny head with several coats of chalk paint.
 Next, draw on mouth using a magic marker .  .  .
 curving the bottom up!
 And then ball up a bit of air dry clay and glue on and apply eyes with the end of a paint brush dipped in black paint.
 And for a nice finished sheen, sponge on several coats of  gloss varnish and let dry.

And finally, add a few foam flowers made from a previous project to dress the bunny head up a bit!




Just perfect as a decorative accent piece for Easter!


This post is part of the monthly Creative Crafter's Group! For March, we were challenge to make an Easter Themed Craft! I hope you enjoyed this easy to make tutorial! Please visit the other crafters participating!

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Monday, March 9, 2020

Scallop Seashells Designed Vase

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Welcome to our Monthly Challenge Blog Hop!  I've joined a group of creative bloggers to bring you a themed monthly challenge blog hop on the 2nd Monday of each month! The theme for this month is Coastal Crafts!  For this challenge we're creating a new coastal craft or project!

If you are into the coastal vibe theme - which is quite popular these days - here's a quick and easy way to add a unique nautical touch to your decor using a dollar store vase and a pack of small scallop seashells!

 Let's begin at the top of a clean glass vase:  Use super glue, or a quick grab  glue or even hot glue using permanent glue sticks like Gorilla to attach the shells .  .  .
 in a clockwise rotation, first at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 marks and then down on the glass. Filling in around the top rim and working downward in a decorative pattern.
 Once the seashell base is established, go back and fill in gaps and overlap with more shells creating a decorative scallop design.
Look how pretty this is! Don't you just love it! It's sure to add a coastal vibe and charm to any decor!

 Mixing beachy styles together for an interesting look!



Now on to our Coastal Crafts Blog Hop!


 Meet this month's co-hosts:

Across the Blvd | Purple Hues & Me
Slices of Life | Domestic Deadline
Chas' Crazy Creations | Sew Crafty Crochet
Coastal Bohemian | Vicky Myers Creations
You will find lots of interesting coastal ideas and inspirations here!
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Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Seed Beads & Ribbon Easter Egg Decorating

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This is an update to a post from a few years ago.
While looking through my stash of seed beads for a color close to purple, I came across a huge bag of clear crystal filler beads used to make faux icicles. I wondered what would happen if I applied drops of alcohol ink to the little crystals.  And I soon found out!
By adding several drops of plum alcohol ink . . .
and shaking the container until the color was blended. 
Look what happen:
Aren't they pretty!!!!

Then I took a paper mache egg . . .

and painted it pink.
Sprinkled on some glitter and then spread silicone adhesive over the egg and added the pretty color crystals. 
This photo doesn't show how lovely the crystals really are on the egg. And then I thought how gorgeous the egg would look if I added a bow to the top .  .  .
So I got out my Bowdabra  and made a very fluffy bow!



And glued it to the top .  .  .
Then I found a stand that's really for hanging bananas -
but I didn't care!
I tied the bow ribbon on .  .  .

and wow!  Take a look!