Decoupaged Christmas Cards

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Arpita here,I am sharing a very easy way of making a card today with a video tutorial.I wanted to make a few cards for Christmas and thought if I could do using the Decoupage technique and the Decoupage papers and I was very happy with the outcome.Hope you like it as well .

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Christmas Decorations

Hello My Crafty Friends...

This month is all about Christmas and have made some Christmas Decorations.

So here is what I made...

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Happy Crafting!!!

Arpita Tornal

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Its Christmas(Photo Frame)Monthly Challenge Inspiration Post

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Its Christmas time,that means its Holiday  time,spending time with family ,Yummy Food and a lot of presents. I love Handmade Gifts,and today I am sharing one of the projects which is very easy to make and would make a beautiful gift.Have altered a wooden plank which can be used as a Photo/Message board.I have a brief Pictorial for the same...

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Decoupage Key Chains

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Arpita here,Today's post concentrates on basics of  Decoupage.''What is Decoupage?" I have been asked this a couple of times so I thougt of answering this question in this post.

Decoupage is a techinique of gluing down the paper on to surface combining with various painting techniques and make it look as part of the surface,make it look like a print.

Next "On What bases you can decoupage?" Wood,Glass,Metal,Leather,Fabric on almost all kinds of base.

Next question is is" What kind of papers you can use? "All kinds of papers  Tissues,Rice paper,Decoupage speciality papers,Pattern Papers,Magazine papers,Normal printer papers and even fabric can be used ,only thing to keep in mind is the colors in the print do not bleed when in contact with the glue.I am sharing a video tutorial where i have used five different papers to decoupage and made these lovely KeyChains...

Decoupage'd Jewllery Box

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Arpita here,I have an upcyle'd project to share with you all.I love to to up cycle projects using Decoupage technique.They are a lot of fun and you have a totally transformed ,Beautiful end product.

Also have a pictorial tutorial for today's project.

Step 1

Will be working on this old Jewellery box,I have chosen a print from the newly launched decoupage paper.It is called Happily Ever After.I fussy cut the print I wanted to use.

Decoupage'd Tea Light Mat

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Arpita here,hope you all had a wonderful Diwali.Today I am sharing a part of my Diwali decoration.I made these for my table decoration.This will make a Beautiful decrotive piece for any occassion and so I decided to share it with you all.Hope you all will like it and give it a try.
Also have a video tutorial at the end of this post do check and if you have any questions leave it in the comments below and i will get back to you.

So here is what I made...

Kitchen Decor ( Decoupage on a Pan )

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Arpita here,Hope you all are doing well?Today I am sharing a up cycle project which makes a beautiful piece of decor for your kitchen,Dining Area,In a cafe.This project is inspired by the newly launched Decoupage Paper Coffee Time by Craftangles.

I have up cycled this Terracotta Pan...

Decoupage'd Fridge Magnets!

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Arpita here,Toady I am sharing a few Decoupage'd Magnets.These are very easy to make and are perfect for gifting . Also have a video tutorial for the same at the end of this post.

Decoupage On Bottle!

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Arpita here,I am back with another fun project using a fun technique and this painting technique is one of my Favourite's.So Today I have Altered Decoupage Bottle with a step by step tutorial.

 Step 1

I start with priming my bottle with Snow White Chalk Paint using a dauber.Have given 2 coats of the paint to have a even coverage ,always remember to let the 1st coat dry completely before you apply your 2nd coat.

Faux Mosaic Decoupage Coasters

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Arpita here,Today I am trying a technique which I have been wanting to try for a while.So what is the technique ? It's the Faux Mosaic Decoupage, to achieve a tile like finish using the resin. Also have made a video tutorial of the process,scroll to the end of this post for all the Material info and the Tutorial.

I have made a set of Faux Mosaic Decoupage Coasters...

Vintage Decoupaged Chest

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Arpita here,Today I have decoupaged a 3 drawer chest with a vintage look . Also have a step by step pictorial tutorial.

Start by sanding your mdf base,though I did not sand as my base had a very smooth finish but otherwise sanding is necassary as it will help you achieve a neat finish for the final look.

DIY DECOUPAGE RAKHI'S

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Arpita here, hope you all are doing well.We love our festivals and Raksha Bandhan being around the corner I decided to make a few Rakhis myself .


Hope you all are inspired and celebrate this Raksha Bandhan with some beautiful Handmade Rakhis.

Also Have a video tutorail @ the end of this post of how I made them,do check it out.

So here are my Rakhis

Shabby Chic Metal Trunk

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This is Arpita,Hope you all are well.Today am very excited to share with you all my first DT Project for Craftangles.

I am sharing a beautiful Decoupage Creation today and the reason I love this art form is it can transfer your old treasure into something new and pretty. This is an small old metal trunk which is 40 odd years old and I tranformed into shabby and chick a look that I am in love with these days.

I have used the Gorgeous Decoupage Paper  FLORAL FRENZY from Craftangles which was part of their new release. Also used their yummy shades of Chalk paints Snow White , Midnight Dreams , Blue Stone and Bubblegum Pink to make this piece.

BEFORE

AFTER

Brief Tutorial

1. I painted the complete outside of the box with Midnight dreams chalk paint.As there was a print on the box, I gave it 2 coats so the image was coats.

2. I rubbed this surface in random places with a candle

3. For the next layer I painted with Blue Stone and Bubblegum chalk paints randomly covering the complete surface.

4. Using a sandpaper i sanded the areas where i had rubbed with the wax,with this step the colors below shows giving a beautiful distressed look.

( Following  and Repeating the above steps You can layer as many colours you wish)

5. Again I rubbed it with wax and for the final layer of color I applied a coat of  Snow White Chalk paint and using the sanded again showing the all 3 colors applied below.

6. I fussy cut a few flowers from the Floral Frency decoupage paper pack and stuck them using mod padge.Finally sealed it with  a coat of clear varnish..

To buy the materials used click on the links below...

DECOUPAGE PAPER

Floral Frenzy - https://www.hndmd.in/index.php?route=product/search&search=Floral%20frenzy

CHALK PAINTS

Snow White - https://www.hndmd.in/art-supplies/art-paints/chalk-paints/craftangles-chalky-paint-snow-white-100-ml-ctcpsw100

Bubblegum Pink - https://www.hndmd.in/art-supplies/art-paints/chalk-paints/craftangles-chalky-paint-bubblegum-pink-100-ml-ctcpbp100

Blue storm - https://www.hndmd.in/art-supplies/art-paints/chalk-paints/craftangles-chalky-paint-blue-storm-100-ml-ctcpbs100

Midnight Dreams - https://www.hndmd.in/art-supplies/art-paints/chalk-paints/craftangles-chalky-paint-midnight-dreams-100-ml-ctcpmd100

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Happy Crafting!!!

Arpita Tornal

ATC Coin ( Live your Life )

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Today I am sharing this cute little project I made just for some fun,to try something new.I wanted to do some mixed media work on a Accetate sheet for a while now and I finally did and very happy with it.

So I have made these ATC Coin ...

Materials Used

Lindy's Magicals-Alpine Ice Rose , Time Travel Teal ,Yodelling Yellow.

Mudra Stamps - Hexa Stamp  , Old Script Stamp

Mudra Chipzeb -  Mini Heart Chipzeb

Expressions Craft - Deco Stones ,  Art Gel Medium  , Dots and Stripes

Thankyou For Stopping By...

see you soon with another project,until then

Happy Crafting!!!

Arpita Tornal

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Believe

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Arpita here,Toady I have a mixed media project BELIEVE to share with you all.In life it is very important to believe in your self even when nobody believs you because only then you can find that strength to keep fighting and to achieve everything you want in life.

In this project I have used my empty lip gloss tubes,corrugated sheet that came in a packaging,an old piece of net,a piece of woolen yarn and my focal point the butterfly which I found while cleaning my drawers,it was a decorative piece on a old box.That is the beauty of Mixed Media any piece you think is junk can be used to create a beautiful piece of art,hope you like my creation.

so here is what I made...

Materials Used

Black Gesso - Papericious

Deco stones - Expression craft

Alchemy Wax - Prima

Rest of the materials from my stash.

Thankyou for stopping by...

see you soon with another fun project,until then

Happy Crafting!!!

Arpita Tornal

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Home Decor (Reverse Decoupage on a Glass Plate)

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Arpita here,very excited to be guest desinging @ Prika blog.This is a special month @ Prika as they completed 2 years,so firstly wishing them a very Happy Birthday and wishing you lots of success.

This month  for their ongoing  global event "The Crafty Superstar - 2019"  the theme for the Challange is Anything goes and as I love Decoupage I decided to share a decoupage
project with you all.

Brief Tutorial

Today will be doing Reverse Decoupage on a glass plate.As the name suggests in reverse decoupage you will be doing all the steps in reverse.

step 1

Remember to clean your glass plate before you begin working on it and choose a print you want to work with.I choose to use this beautiful rice paper.

step 2

Tear the edges of the rice paper with your hand so you dont have that straight edge and its easy to blend with the background.

step 3

Apply a thin layer of modpodge and stick your paper.And remember your picture should be reverse.

step 4 

Apply a top coat of mod podge to seal the paper.

Step 5

I choose to use the 2 step crackle medium.Applied the crackle medium randomly.

*How to use Crackle Medium

2 step crackle medium comes with a base coat and a top coat.As the name suggest apply the base coat and let it dry completely and once dried apply the top coat for cracks to form.

To highlight the cracks you can use oil paints or wax like I have used.

step 6

Use your choice of paints to blend the picture with the background.Once your paint is dried seal it with 1 or 2 coats of varnish.

Materials Used

1.Glass Plate

2.Rice paper

3.Mod podge

4.2 step Crackle Medium from Little Birdie

5. Art Alchemy Wax (vintage Gold)

6. Acrylic Paint

7.Aquador Varnish

Thankyou for stopping by...

see you soon with another fun project,until then

Happy Crafting!!!

Arpita Tornal