Decoupage a glass plate Tutorial

After few request here is a Tutorial on how I decoupage my glass plates:

You will need: 

a glass plate

modpodge

a pretty paper napkin 

Scissors

Foam brush

and white silk or rice paper

some varnish

Start by peeling of the two white layer or your napkins 

and cut the part that you want to apply on the plate

Apply a layer of modpodge on your clean plate (at the back)

Gently glue the paper napkin face on the glass

and add another layer of modpodge

Let dry

Cut the extra paper around

and apply the silk paper with more modpodge!

Smooth the surface with your finger 

and

add more modpodge!

When it's dry repeat the cutting edge all around.

To remove some wrinkles you can iron the plate with a low iron 

and a parchment paper on top to protect it.

To finish it apply few layers of varnish at the back

I hope you enjoyed!

and that will inspire you to make a nice Santa plate too!

(Or any other design!)

You can find an assortment of paper napkins in my shop.

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Quick and cheap Luggage tags

I am ready for our trip and I am crafty till the last minute!!
I decided to make some quick, easy and cheap luggage tags...

Once I bought instant self-laminating name tags (in a dollar store) and I thought they would be perfect to make some luggage tags;
I wanted them pretty simple! so I printed my name address and my destination for the back of the tag and simply laminated them in this transparent self laminating card.
Then I punch a hole and added an eyelet to make it sturdy and safe.
I always keep little strings and wire...this one came from a pair of shoes!!
I love to recycle and re-use!

I also found great other printable and ideas to make yourself some fantastic luggage tags, check them out!:

FREE printables

and you can also make luggage tags with duck tape!:

The ideas are infinite; get creative!...

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Washi tape Birdhouse

What about a little DIY tutorial with washi tape; Easy,quick and so pretty!

Grab a little birdhouse (wood, craft paper will work)
some white paint
Your favorite washi tapes
small scissors
and modpodge for the finish (optional)

and in less than an hour, get ready to make a precious little decoration!

watch the 30 sec video!:

 

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Blessing words frame

Here is a video tutorial to make yourself a blessing words frame:

Hope you'll enjoy!

This paper napkin is in my album:

You can buy it through my other Etsy shop

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Healing stone and wire wrap pendant

Today I had some emotional issue to deal with; my heart felt heavy and struggled with emotions...

Luckily I was tune with my higher consciousness and I was guided to find the stone that will help me.

I found my Aventurine stone, wash it and place it under the sun for few minutes.

Unfortunately, I hadn't any locket or pocket to wear it but my creative sense was here and helped me too!

I look on YouTube for some video tutorials for basic information and inspiration

(I thank here all the people who posted them!)

Then I grabbed my tools, twist, and curl and I listened to my feelings...

After all, you can do everything!

I am pretty satisfied for my 1st wire wrap!:

Now I can wear my aventurine and let the magic of the stone happen!

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Altered/ Modpodge Clipboard

One more thing that was on my creative to do list!
Decorate my clipboard!
Today I took the time to make it!

I choose one of my favorite scrapbook paper and I decided to decorate both side.

Here are the supplies needed:

- A Clipboard

- Modpodge

- Foam brush

- Scrapbook paper

- Brayer (optional)

- Paint

- varnish

- Ribbons (optional)

 1st Paint the borders of your clipboard

 if you want to decorate the back too, then paint it!

 If you don't want to varnish your scrapbook paper, I would recommend to varnish your paint at this step.

I cut my paper a little smaller than the clipboard, take some measurement to cut around the hardware,

Then I cut the corners to make them round and

ink all around.

Modpodge your clipboard

 Do both sides if you wish.

and glue the paper,

Then if you have a brayer, roll it! or you can do it with a bone folder to take off any bubbles.

You can varnish it if you like

(I applied a layer of sprayed varnish)

 (this is the back side!)

and you can also add some ribbons to the hardware

(I like mine like that!)...

Way better than a sad brown clipboard! 

I hope you enjoyed!

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