Kit 'n Kaboodles Scrapbook Cafe

Amy · Queen of Kaboodle Joined: 06 Jan 2008 Posts: 6046

My easy holiday gift idea is for the home. This incredibly versatile project can be made for any season, with any word, to match anyone's home decor! I chose a winter theme, as you can see here.

Here's what you need to make this particular set:

3 4x6 wooden frames with metal tabs, no backs
1 sheet patterened paper
clear liquid adhesive such as Diamond Glaze
foam paintbrush
course-grit sandpaper (I used 60-grit)
embellishments, chalks, loose glitter

1. Distress your frames a bit with the sandpaper. Wipe the frames free of dust & debris with a lightly dampened cloth. Embellish your frames as desired. I used Tattered Angels Glimmer Chips altered with Diamond Glaze, chalks, and loose glitter. Set your frames aside to dry.

2. Using your die-cut machine, cut your letters from the patterned paper. Depending on your font, you may need to play with the height of your letters. I used my Cricut "Storybook" cartridge at 5".

3. Clean your glass, making sure the side you're adhering your letters to is free of any debris or fingerprints. A microfiber optical cloth works great for this. Don't worry about the other side for now, you can clean it later.

4. With your foam paintbrush, spread a THIN layer of Diamond Glaze (you don't want there to be any seepage) to the back of the first letter. Quickly place the letter in the center of a pane of glass. Brayer over the glass to make sure there are no air bubbles under the letter. I don't have a brayer, so I used a rolling pin. Repeat with the remaining letters & glass.

5. Clean both sides of each glass pane. If your frames are dry, add the glass to the frames, using the metal tabs in the frames to hold the glass in place.

This project cost me $6! I found the frames at Joann's for $2 a piece, everything else I already had in my stash. A fun project you can easily customize to suit the taste of your lucky recipient!
_________________
~AMY~

http://scrappymenagerie.blogspot.com/

dbolly · Queen of Kaboodle Joined: 23 Apr 2008 Posts: 5956

This is so awesome, Amy!
_________________
Deb

scrapsofdeb.blogspot.com...

sophia · Kaboodle Idol Joined: 16 Sep 2008 Posts: 3350

Great idea Amy, change 2 letters and keep it up all year!!!!
_________________
*** sonia ***

arlsmom · 'Boodle Babe Joined: 05 Oct 2009 Posts: 613

Wonderful project!
_________________
Lynda

http://positive-force.blogspot.com/

lbruynell · Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2009 5:26 pm Post subject:

Love this Amy!
_________________
Laura

Jules_in_paradise · Talent Scout Joined: 19 Aug 2007 Posts: 5054

Amy, belated posting here. These are such lovely images...great idea too!
_________________
www.postingfromparadise.blogspot.com
http://jules-atoasttoalteredart.blogspot.com

Tinaw · Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 12:33 pm Post subject:

What a great idea.....I really like it Amy Smile

_________________
~Tina

Amy · Queen of Kaboodle Joined: 06 Jan 2008 Posts: 6046

lbruynell · Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 6:27 pm Post subject:

sophia · Kaboodle Idol Joined: 16 Sep 2008 Posts: 3350

wolfepak · Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 8:41 pm Post subject:

fantastic...and very useful too!
_________________
Roz Wolfe

visit my blog www.wolfepak5.blogspot.com
visit the Kreative Kaboodles blog http://kreativekaboodles.blogspot.com/

lbruynell · Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 9:04 pm Post subject:

Amy · Queen of Kaboodle Joined: 06 Jan 2008 Posts: 6046