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Mixed-Up Paper New and unexpected uses for paper From "Creative Juice" episode DCRJ-306

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Easily transfer favorite images to clear paper and stick them on just about anything! The only limit is your imagination.

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Vintage Label Tiles

Vintage Label Tiles

Materials:

computer and printer
inkjet decal paper
image to transfer
2"-4" ceramic tiles
1 yd. 1"grosgrain ribbon
glass storage containers
E6000
4" squares scrapbook paper
tacky glue

1. Using an inkjet printer, scan image onto a sheet of clear decal paper.

2. Let the print dry for at least 30 minutes.

3. Trim the decal to the appropriate size (figure A).

4. Apply the decal to a tile (figure B).

Figure A

Figure B

5. Remove any air bubbles with a fingertip and let dry (figure C).

6. Seal with several coats of spray acrylic finish.

7. Double over a yard of ribbon and tie at the top to form a loop. Glue the two "tails" of the ribbon together (figure D).

Figure C

Figure D

8. Using E6000 glue and spacing 1" apart, glue tiles to ribbon and let dry (figure E).

9. Use tacky glue and scrapbook paper to conceal the ribbon on the back of the tiles (figure F).

Figure E

Figure F

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