TAKE LIFE ONE CUP AT A TIME

I thought I would share a quick tutorial on how I decorated a laser cut tea pot and a matching coaster, and if you are interested both designs are available from THAT CRAFT PLACE, where I am a design team member.

 

TEAPOT:

As I have been getting messy with paint recently I thought I'd use paper for this project.  I chose a sheet from my collection of 12x12 and glued it to the tea pot leaving a small overlap which would be trimmed once the glue was dry.  I used PVA but you could use other glue of your choice.  I added a contrast paper for the lid and once the glue was dry I gently sanded the edges to remove excess paper and neaten the outline.  

I inked the edges and on this occasion I left the words untreated as I love natural wood and the colour matched the that ink I used.  To finish I sealed it with DecoArt Matt Medium, and attached the words to the teapot using fine fishing line and strong tape.  A strong glue could also be used to attach the fishing line if this is hung in heavy-used areas.

Finally I tied fishing line to the handle and the lid, so that it could be hung at an angle to give the effect of the teapot being poured.

COASTER:

I used a blank MDF coaster and coated it with paint, choosing (Guacamole)  PaperArtsy Fresco as this complimented the paper I was using. 

I also used a set of off-cut laser cut shapes to decorate the coaster.  I love thinking up different ways of using these and to add definition, so I glued a piece of matching paper with PVA and laid the wooden off-cut shapes onto it, smoothing out any air bubbles. 

 

Once the glue was dry I cut between the tiles with a sharp craft knife.

I trimmed and inked the edges of each tile, then moved them around on the coaster until I was happy with the position.  I then glued them on using Cosmic Shimmer as this is fast acting.  You could also use PVA, DecoArt medium or other glue of your choice.

To finish, I gave two coasts of DecoArt Matt Medium to seal.  I made this for decoration purposes and would add further coats of sealer if I wanted to use the coaster.

 

With a box of special tea bags (and a mug too if you are feeling generous!) this would make a nice handmade present Mother's Day.  

 

SUPPLIES USED:

Laser cut designs from THAT CRAFT PLACE - teapot, coaster, off-cut shapes.
Decorated papers to cover teapot and tiles
Glue - PVA or other suitable for attaching papers.
(Please note: you could use the same glue for attaching the tiles, or use Cosmic Shimmer.  There is no right or wrong, just preference and what you have available).
DecoArt Matt Medium to seal (you could also use this to glue if liked)
Ink for edging
PaperArtsy Fresco paint.
Fishing line available from angling shops

 

Thank you for popping by!!

A YEAR IN PHOTOS, 2015 - WEEK 7

This is my 5th year of Project 365 and rather than have my photos sit on my computer I have decided to share them here weekly.

Welcome to week 7:

 

Day 43. A frosty but bright sunny day for my morning walk.

Day 44. A craft retreat and a lovely Valentine's gift bag from a thoughtful friend. The start of a fantastic weekend!

Day 45. One of projects I completed.  I had made this journal a long time ago and I never liked the cover. A coat of gesso, a few layers, and it was transformed.  Now I have decided to keep it as I love the result so much!! 

 

Day 46. My creative corner.

Day 47. New paint! I am enjoying lots of mixed media at the moment.

Day 48. I was invited to look round a local building that is undergoing major redevelopment. I have watched this work in progress with interest and was very excited to be shown inside. This wonderful 16th building has had all the original beams exposed and it was discovered that some of the timber come from a barn or other building so are even older. If only walls and beams could talk! They might tell of when a war time explosive went off in a nearby field and caused damage to the roof. The replacement beams add to the history of this building and each peg, hole and joint are a secret code unless you understand.  

Day 49.  Pages prepared for painting and a fun day with friends. 

 

That's it for another week.  Thank you for popping by and I'll be back next week with more photos.