Itsy Bitsy - The Blog place: Mulberry flowers

Showing posts with label Mulberry flowers. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Antique Decoupage Box

Hello All, Welcome to another tutorial. Today, we are going to make an exquisite antique decoupage box for the Valentine's Day. This decoupaged box makes a perfect gift box for your loved ones. It is easy to do with limited supplies. Decoupage involves applying paper cut-outs to the surface of any item and then applying coats of mod podge/decoupage glue to get the perfect look.

Materials Required:

Decoupage Paper – Vintage Theme

Handmade Flowers - Color of your choice

Wooden Blank

Modelling Paste

Mod Podge Satin Glue

Pigment Ink Pad

Plastic Half Pearl- 8mm
Scissor
Paint brush
Any stencil

Method:

Step 1: Take an wooden blank and note the measurements of all sides. Take a decoupage paper and cut it as per the measurements

Step 2: Cut the decoupage paper as shown to match the measurement of the box.

Step 3: Apply Modge Podge all over the wooden blank.

Step 4: Place the cut decoupage paper on the wooden blank and cover it

neatly

Step 5: Using Pigment ink, shade the box edges to add an

antique finish.

Step 5: Paint the entire box with Modge Podge. This gives shine and

strength to the decoupage paper.

Step 6: Take any stencil and modelling paste to paint over the box

Step 7: Place the stencil on the box and apply modelling paste liberally on

it with the help of a paint brush

Step 8: The finished work will look like this

Step 9: Embellish the box with half pearls and flowers

Make this Valentine's Day extra special by making and gifting these boxes filled with goodies to your loved ones. They are sure to entice your loved ones <3 <3 Let us know what you thought if this blog. Happy Crafting.

Link to Supplies:

Decoupage Paper – Vintage Theme IBPP27188 - http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/decoupage/decoupage-paper/decoupage-paper-vintage-flower-w-leaves-a4-1sheet-ib

Flowers - http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=0&keyword=mulberry+rose

Wooden Blank - http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/decoupage-blank/mdf

Modelling Paste - MMAR23790 http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=0&keyword=23790

Modge Podge Satin Glue - http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=0&keyword=Modge+Podge

Pigment Ink Pad - IBSP20564 http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=0&keyword=20564

Plastic Half Pearl- 8mm- IBSC62732 http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=0&keyword=62732

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Accordion Album

Hi Friends! Hope you had a wonderful weekend!

We had the album workshop planned for last Saturday, which got rescheduled due to Karnataka Bandh. For those who missed the workshop, here is a step by step tutorial on how to put together this lovely photo album to display your favourite photos. It will be great addition for your dresser, desk or bureau. It will also make a great gift!

The measurements of this album are suitable for 4”X6” photographs and it can hold 6 photographs but you can customize these attributes as per your requirement. This album is in portrait orientation but you can also make a landscape version of it.

The base of this album is chipboard. We recommend using the 2mm thick chipboard to make the album sturdier. So let’s get started:

Supplies used for this album:

A4 2mm Chipboard Sheets– 4 pcs (or 2pcs of A3 Chipboard Sheets)

A4 Laminated Jute Sheets (Deep Turquoise)– 5 pcs

12”x12” Hand Made Paper (Turquoise) – 2pc (You can also use a full sheet, or 2 A4 sheets)

DCWV Safari Chic Cardstack- 6 sheets

Ribbon

Silicon Glue (Recommended for laminated jute)

Craft Glue

Double sided tissue tape

Cutting Knife

Scissors

Cutting Mat

Note: If you are using the 12”x12” or A4 paper or Jute sheet you will need to glue two of them together to make a longer sheet for the album.

Method:

Measure and cut your chipboard. We need 2 pcs of 5”x7” Chipboard and 4 pcs of 4 ½ “ x 6 ½ ” Chipboard.

Cut your paper sheet to measure about 20”x8”. You can either cut it out of a full sheet or join two 12”x12” or A4 sheets together and trim them to get the right size. In our case we used two 12”x12” sheets and joined them together as shown in the image.

Glue the 4 ½ “ x 6 ½ ” chipboards onto the paper as shown in the image. Leave about 2mm space in between the chipboard pieces. This will allow room for the album to fold smoothly.

Snip the edges of the paper and trim the corners as shown. This will reduce any bulkiness on corners and folds in the finished piece.

Apply craft glue and fold the edges of the paper on the top and the bottom of the chipboards. Leave the edges on the ends as is. Once we attach the jute sheet on the other side of the chipboards, these open edges will be glued to the front and the back cover.

You piece will now look like this.

Cut the jute sheet to measure 20 “ X 6 ½ “. Apply silicon glue on the laminated side of the entire sheet.

Note: If you are using A4 jute sheets then join two sheets using silicone glue (just like we did for the paper) and trim the joined sheet to get the right size. Here, it’s important that the width of the jute sheet is same as the height of these chipboard pieces (in this case 6 ½ “ )

Stick the jute sheet on top of your chipboards as shown in the image above.

The base body of the album is complete. Fold and unfold gently a few times to get rid of any tightness around the folds. Now we will start with the front cover.

Cut a piece of jute measuring 6 ½ “ x 8 ½ “. Apply silicon glue on a 5” x 7” chipboard piece and stick it on to the laminated side of the jute piece as shown in the image.

Trim the corners of the jute as shown to avoid bulkiness on corners. Apply the silicon glue on the edges of jute, fold and stick them as shown in image.

Now we will join the front cover to the body of the album. Apply silicon glue to one of the long edges of the front piece and stick the loose edge on one end of the body as shown. Once the glue is dry, proceed with the next steps to cover the chipboard completely.

Cut a 5” x 7” piece of jute, apply silicon glue on it and stick it on top of the front piece. Press firmly and wait for it to dry. This is a crucial joint and it’s advisable to wait until the glue is completely dry before proceeding to join the back cover.

Note: The steps to join the back cover are same as the steps for the front cover. So repeat all the steps for the back cover as well.

Your album will look like this. Now we will start adding layers to it. We have used patterned cardstock from DCWV, but you can choose any other kind of paper (Thai Natural Fibre Paper, Mulberry Paper or even another layer of Jute!) Its really depends on the look that you want.

Cut pattern paper rectangles for the layers to frame your photograph. Centre the paper panels over the jute panels and stick them using silicon glue.

Note: You need 2 pieces in size 4 ¾ “x 6 ¾ “ for front and back covers. For the rest of the panels (4 pcs), the pattern papers should measure 4 ¼ “ X 6 ¼ “.

Your album is ready! Stick your favourite photos to these panels using double-sided tissue tape and display them proudly on your desk or mantel shelf!

You can embellish your album with flowers, rhinestones, crystals, mulberry roses, chipboard shapes, twine, ribbon – options are many! Here we have embellished it with chipboard flourishes and mulberry roses. If you would like to gift the album to someone, you can add a sentiment; we have matted a chipboard sentiment tag with Handmade Paper.

Hope you liked the tutorial and are tempted to try it J

Please leave your feedback in the comments below. And do send us pictures on our Facebook Page if you make it.

Link for Supplies:

Chipboard:

http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1700_1701

Jute:

http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=4000_4001

Hand Made Paper:

http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3700_3701

http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3700_3703

DCWV Pattern Papers:

http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/dcwv-stacks/dcwv-stack-12x12-inch

http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/dcwv-stacks/dcwv-stack-8x8-inch

Silicon Glue:

http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/adhesives/silicon-glue

Cutting Mats:

http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=4800_4801

Cutting knife:

http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/stationery/cutter-knife-oddy

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

How to make a Fancy Paper Bag!

Hi everyone! It's Tuesday and we are here with another tutorial, this time a fancy gift bag! Gift bags are a great alternative to gift wrapping, especially if your gift does not come with a box or it’s an odd shaped gift. They are also great for small soft toys and other difficult to wrap gifts!

You can make this bag from Card stock, Handmade paper or Mulberry paper. Due to their flexibility and unique look, Handmade papers or Mulberry papers are better choices.

Supplies Required:

A sheet of Cardstock / Handmade Paper/ Mulberry Paper
Eyelets
Ribbon / Cord / Twine
Mulberry Flowers
Chipboard Flourishes

Tools Required:

Method:

Cut your Card stock to measure approximately 30cm x 42cm.

30cm x 42cm is the approximately the size of A3 paper. However, you can use different dimensions if you want. For this project a rectangular paper will work well, preferably with an approximate ratio of 1.5 (Length should be roughly 1.5 times the width). A4, A3 sizes will also work well. The height of the bag will be about 2-3 inches less than the width.

Score the paper ½” from the edge on the left side. Measure the length from the score line to the other edge and mark the centre (as shown in the figure). Make a score line at this centre. You can lightly draw a line with pencil if it makes it easier for you. (This side will form the inside of the bag).

Fold the card stock on the middle score line and punch two holes using an eyelet tool or the hole punch on the top and bottom layer. The eyelets should be more than 1.5” away from the side edges.

Flip the card stock over and fix the eyelets by inserting them through the hole from the outside and hammering them with help of an eyelet setting tool and hammer. After the eyelets are fixed flip the paper back.

Apply glue on the 0.5” edge which you folded in the first step. Fold the sheet over and stick it onto the folded flap as shown in the image above. Let the glue dry before the next step.

Make score lines 1 inch from both the side edges of the bag. Flip over and repeat the same on the other side. These score lines will form the side pleat of the bag. Also make a score line 2 inches from the bottom edge. Flip over and do the same on the other side.

Snip the score lines up to the bottom score line as shown in the figure. Flip the bag over and do the same on the other side. Push the centre crease in on both the sides as shown in the figure.

Now we will close the base of the bag. We do not need the cutting mat anymore.

Glue and close the bottom flaps as shown.

Thread a coordinating ribbon through the eyelets and tie the both ends together on the inside. Repeat the same with the other pair of eyelets. Take care to ensure that the tied ribbons are same length. Your bag is ready and it’s time to embellish it.