With Love

June is the preferred month for weddings and I have seven to attend this month. I found this photo album on sale and knew it would make a perfect wedding gift. Lucky that the store had 10 of them….so I bought all and will make one for each of the seven June weddings and get a head for future weddings…you never know when someone will pop the question…smile.


Supplies:

Any of the Arnold Grummer® paper making kits
Rose and leaves paper casting mold
Blender, strainer, cello sponges and soft towels
A sunny window
Scraps of white paper (think junk mail, etc.)
Copper “peel off’ words “With Love”
Tonic Studios™ Nuvo glue pen # 2003N, Nuvo Gilding Flakes #852N Sun Kissed Copper
Beacon ZipDryTM adhesive
Double sided foam tape
Small round bristle brush

Instructions:

1. Follow the instructions found in any of the Arnold Grummer™ paper making kits to create
    white slurry and cast one or more of the rose & leaf molds.
2. Allow the casting to dry.
3. Use the Nuvo glue pen to apply adhesive to the roses and leaves.
4. Allow the adhesive to dry for a few seconds and become tacky.
5. Apply the Sun Kissed Copper gilding flakes to the roses and leaves.
6. Use the round bristle brush to smooth the gilding into the crevices.
7. Brush any loose flakes off of the casting.
8. Place the copper peel off words “With Love” onto the center of the casting.
9. Attach the paper casting to the opening of the photo album with ZipDry adhesive and
    small pieces of double sided foam tape.




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TAGS: Arnold Grummer, Michele Emerson-Roberts, handmade paper casting, Tonic Studios



Comments

  1. What an elegant, simple piece! It's a great idea to make multiples for upcoming events. And this could be used for so many different events: weddings, birthdays, graduations, christenings and on and on! Your pieces are so adaptable.

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    1. Thanks a bunch Wendy. I always try to make several of a project to have on hand for gift giving. And using handmade paper or castings just makes it more special.

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  2. A perfect gift for newlyweds! Michele always finds smart projects to pass along to us.

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    1. Thanks so much for your praise! The albums have been well received and have been customized for each couple or life event.

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