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Faux
Mosaic Tissue Cover Box by Daylene Strickland
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 I was
privileged to have the opportunity to work with some of the mosaic
grid and tile stamps by Starving Artistamps. The stamps are
nice, thick red rubber and deeply etched. (See stamps above.) There are several styles
and the grid or tile may be used alone or together depending on your
choice of project. The possibilities are only limited by your
imagination. The stamps are easy to use whether it is a quick card,
tag, bookmark or a project that requires a few more hours; the
stamps are very easy to use. I have made a few examples using them
that I hope will spark your creativity.
Step 1. Paint one or two coats of white gesso on a paper Mache
tissue cover box. Once dry, locate center on sides and mark with
pencil as guideline for later assembling stamped panels. Set aside.
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Step
2. The Cracked Mosaic Grout stamp was used for this project. VersaMark ink
and pigment inks are used for this project. Stamp inks in following order:
VersaMark ink, Brilliance Pearlescent Beige and pigment ink with images
from the Botanicals set using Fabrico/Versacolor Ink (Celadon, Forest,
Lemon Yellow, Tangerine, Peony Purple, Ultramarine). Stamp these images
directly on the inked grout stamp. Note: The VersaMark ink is very
important. It keeps the ink moist enough to emboss while applying other
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Step 3. Stamp image on white cardstock and emboss with clear
embossing powder. (See picture at left)
Clean stamp and repeat this process, stamping 10 panels to cover
tissue box.Step 4. Trim cardstock to fit sides and top of box and
secure with chosen adhesive. (The Ultimate! Glue was used for entire
project.) Glue thin coordinating ribbon where edges of cardstock
meet and on corners of box. |
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Step 5. Apply sage colored mesh around top and bottom of box.
Tip: Trim each side before applying to have smooth corners. Rub glue
over mesh areas with fingertips to secure in place. Add glass
marbles around top opening. (See pictures at left.) |
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