Ok
-- so I admit it - I can start a project, get bored, and put it aside
for another day. My goal this month is to actually finish some of these
projects - so be prepared - there's going to be a lot of different
stuff coming atcha!
Warning -- Georgia - if you're reading this post -- STOP NOW! LOL! (as if that would really stop her!)
I
wanted to make something fun for a friend's birthday - and thought
about making her a set of handmade cards that she can send to her
friends and family for all occasions. I did not, however, want to just
give her a nice box of cards -- oh nooooo..... I had to come up with
something fancy to put them in. I had some leftover tile pieces from a
mosaic project I started (and actually finished - how about
that!!) and a small metal mail box I picked up somewhere to use in a
centerpiece for a holiday party. I broke out the epoxy, a ruler and a
pencil and went to work.
First I laid out all
the tiles I had, and created the pattern I wanted to make on the
mailbox. After playing with that for a bit, I used the ruler and pencil
to create my guides so that the tiles would at least be straight and
went to work.
The trick was holding each tile
in place long enough for the epoxy to grab hold before letting go. Too
soon and they slid off the side of the mailbox, to long and fingers may
be permanently attached. You can cover the entire box with tiles if you
choose (or have enough leftovers) or just do a pattern as I did.
Anyway - I think it turned out cute - and will be perfect to put all the cards in. Or maybe keep.. hmm will have to think about
that.
So Georgia - in case you're still
reading this post -- you may not be getting this as a gift. You'll just
have to wait and see. :)
~ Dani
~ Dani
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