How to work with Large Molds Homemade Decoupage Tutorial

Hello, my friends!
Long time no see...
Today I would like to share with you absolutely adorable project an Easter Bunny made with the help of XL mold... Yes, I managed to come up with a brilliant idea on how finally reasonably use those L and XL rediculous molds.
Whoever designed those forgot to mention to us crafters that we need to own our own factory producing resin mixes or clay... and even if we can put all our coupons together and get a reasonable price on a big chunk of air clay... did they think of how much the figure will weight???
Yep, those L and XL molds can be used only for liquid gold - chocolate or pastries... No way we, paper crafters can use those...
Well, NatashascrapbooKorner to the rescue...
Yes, we can and I can prove it!

Do not let those Large and XL molds intimidate you…

You do not have to use fancy or very expensive clays or resin mixes to make that work for you.

The old and very simple trick will do an absolutely amazing job for you and you will be able to enjoy crafting again no matter what tricks those craft supplies might through at you...

The answer to our prayers is old and forgotten by many DECOUPAGE.

Yes, that way you are saving your precious pennies for shopping at our shop for example.

Ok, I can hear skeptics already: Do you know how much are they charging for a jar of glue at the store, forget the decoupage mixes...

No worries, I got you covered! Everything you need you have at home already...

Homemade Decoupage with flour recipe:

1 cup flour

½ TbSp of salt

1 cup water – mix well

What this video to find out how? Have fun!

Meanwhile, I will add a list of all the items that you might like to purchase after finishing watching this tutorial:

Item used from Natasha'ScrapbooKorner on Zibbet:

Large green Bunny mold is part of Spring Shabby Chic Easter Inspirational Craft Kit: https://natashascrapbookorner.zibbet.com/spring-easter-shabby-craft-kit

Napkins you can choose from a variety: https://natashascrapbookorner.zibbet.com/shop?utf8=%E2%9C%93&shop_section=&keywords=napkins

The specific napkin that was used to decoupage bunny 5pcs Shabby Flowers Napkins Set - Pink/White: https://natashascrapbookorner.zibbet.com/5pcs-shabby-flowers-napkins-set-pink-white

For decoration of Bunny

Tu Tu Rosette Tulle Flower: https://natashascrapbookorner.zibbet.com/5pcs-tu-tu-flowers-white

Seam Binding - many colors: https://natashascrapbookorner.zibbet.com/4yds-16-seam-binding-white

XL Crystal Buckle - Silver /Gold: https://natashascrapbookorner.zibbet.com/5-xl-crystal-buckles-silver-gold

Bling Button Pearl Heart Flatback Rhinestone Embellishment - 21 mm Flatback: https://natashascrapbookorner.zibbet.com/10-pearl-heart-buttons-21-mm-green

Have fun! I will catch you later!
Hugs, and Kisses,
Natasha

Christmas Home Tour 2017

How Professionally on Budget Decorate your Christmas Tree

How to make Giant Outdoor Decorative Flowers on the budget DIY

Hello my friends.....
OMG, I can't believe that I finally got around to process this video tutorial and share it with you.
In this video below I am going to show you how to make Giant Decorative Flowers for the party (Birthday, Halloween, Wedding, etc.). One correction though... Those are water/ weather friendly decorations on the budget (using Dollar tree items).
P.S. If you are going to use this decor indoors only, you can use tissue paper instead of table cloth.
You need to have:
- 2 rectangular tablecloths (tissue paper for the indoor version)
- 1 plastic bowl
- few large metal paper clips
- scissors
- hot glue gun
Here we go.......
1. Cut your table cloth into 18 x 13.5 inch rectangles.
2. Now separate it into 3 stacks with 8 layers of material in each.

 3. Take one stack and add 18 x 13.5 inch stiff mesh or tulle  in between plastic sheets  (as many as you'd like; you don't need to have it at all)

 it will look like that....

 3. Now  start folding your layered rectangle along the long side accordion style

your fold should be about 2" but play it by ear (what you want  it equal fold at the end as the 1st fold)

 Keep folding till the end...

 Here is an example of how your folds should look - equal....

 4. Eye ball 1/3 of the length of your folded accordion style rectangle and secure it with large metal paper clip.

 5. Fan out 2/3 of your element

 6. Cut out almost heat shape of the edge - half circles.
Tip: to cut equal shapes/ half circles: fold edges of step #5 on on each other, so your element folded in half and cut your half circle; when you'll open edges - you'll have something looking like this (picture below)

 7. Repeat step #3 through #6 for another two parts that you separated in #2. Take your second table cloth and repeat steps #1 through #7.
So you'll have 6 elements in total.

 Prepare your bowl and all 6 petals.....

 8. Take one folded element #6 and pull each layer of material towards your hand that hold paper clip

 fluff 1/3 side.....

 fluff 2/3 side..... still holding on the paper clip!!!!

 Your 1st petal is ready to be glued into the bowl.....

 9. Preheat your glue gun and start adhering petals redistributing it equally inside the bowl.
Tip: You are placing shorter side of the petal inside the bowl facing towards the center. Your longest part of the flower will be trailing along the wall of the bowl and spilling on outside of it.

 Congratulations, your flower is done!!!!!

 You can make it using different colors

 Those look amazing!!!!!

 Tip: in order for you to make your flower into Talking Flower you need to spend a bit more money and purchase face mask and googly eyes in any craft store. Attach it or glue it i the center of the flower....

 Tip: To attach mask w/o gluing it you need an ice pick. Hit it up on the flame and melt hols on the back of your bowl and feed through ribbon or elastic band and attach your mask.

 The same technique works for a hanging string or wire (if you want to hang your flower)

Well, hope you liked it and will give it a try....
Have fun!
Hugs & Kisses,
XO-XO_XO,
Natasha

Art Sachet Easter Egg Decor

Hello my friends,
Today I would like to share with you one project, that went out as one of three swap items to Emma
It's always hard for me to come up with pretty name for the project, so this one I named Art Sachet Easter Egg Decor.
This is altered plastic Easter egg that you can buy in any store. I loved that two parts of the egg are connected, which helped me to turn it into opening decorative Easter egg. It sure doesn't need to be Easter only and can be displayed all year around...
On top of that I added some used Bounce sheets (you can add any sachet filler) for aroma effect. So that to the word Sachet...
Art - Hm, of course you can call everything art, but I thought because it was displayed on altered spool with personal initials, it makes it into ART! Almost Mixed Media Art!
Well, I did recorded segments of process on how I was making decisions and creating design and you probably will get an idea on how to make your own.
It is that easy!
I love making this type of projects. They are very personable and small, which makes a great gift!
Here are few pictures of finished product...

 Initials can add that very special touch to your project. I love doing that!

 360 degree pictures......

                                                                           

Inside I created a scenery of two birds at the bird nest..... How sweet is that: one bird flying, another sitting in the nest next to eggs.... It just can't get any better!

 

 And of course I had to decorate the upper part of the Easter egg: I loaded it with tiny WOC flowers and satin butterflies....

I hope you enjoyed this project and it will inspire you to create more your own projects!
Have a wonderful Easter! Many Blessings!
XO-XO-XO, Natasha