| Decoupage Topiary Host Gift |
From "DIY Crafts"
episode DIC-206 |
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Materials: Plain paper paint bucket
Spray paint
Hole punch or scalloped shears
Nail/cuticle scissors
Acrylic paint
Sponge paintbrush
5 to 6 sheets of flower pictures to cut out
Decoupage medium
Liquid laminate or glossy shellac
Rosemary or ivy topiary in a plastic pot
Cellophane
Raffia or wire-edged ribbon
1/2 yard yellow ribbon - Paint the bucket any color you prefer.
- Make color copies of flowers from a book or magazine (figure A).
- Cut out the flowers with nail scissors, which allow you to cut close for greater detail.
- Decoupage the flowers to the bucket (figure B) and allow to dry.
- Apply several coats of laminate for a permanent, glossy finish.
- Cut along the top rim of the bucket with a hole punch, scalloped shears or puncher to create a decorative edging.
- Run the yellow ribbon through the holes you've punched and tie a bow in the front (figure C).
- Create a rosemary topiary.
- Wrap with cellophane and tie with raffia or wired ribbon.
Tip: - The finished bucket could also hold letters or anything else that pleases you.
Products: paint, hardware and craft-supply stores.
RESOURCES :
Royal Coat decoupage medium
Plaid Enterprises Inc.
Website: www.plaidonline.com
Mod-Podge or Royal Coat Decoupage Medium
Plaid Enterprises Inc.
Website: www.plaidonline.com
Absolute Beginner's Decoupage: The Simple Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Beautiful Decoupage
ISBN: 0823000559
Author: Alison Jenkins
Order this title from Amazon.com.
Watson-Guptill Publications
Website: www.watsonguptill.com
The Decoupage Gallery: A Collection of Over 450 Color and 550 Black-and-White Design Motifs
Model: 0823012891
Author: Dee Davis
Order this title from Amazon.com.
Watson-Guptill Publications
Website: www.watsonguptill.com
GUESTS :
Joe Ruggiero
Phone: 818-783-9257
Website: www.ruggieroideas.com
Joe Ruggiero & Associates
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