Eye Candy by Amanda and Corri

Amanda is also here today to share a really fun technique with us for some adorable organizational tag embellishments. She says…

I used the 5 charms file

Other supplies:

Distress ink
cardstock

gold and clear embossing powders

Versamark inkpad

Heat tool

Typewriter or computer to print the label names
I used the 5 charms file to create some faux-metal tags to label some of my crafty storage jars.

Step 1: I cut the charms out with my Silhouette from smooth white cardstock.

Step 2: I typed out the labels I needed and trimmed them to fit my tags. I distressed them a little with some brushed corduroy distress ink.

Step 3: I inked the charms with versamark ink and embossed with gold powder. I repeated this 3 times to get a very thick coat of enamel.

Step 4: Whilst the powder was still melted, I pressed the printed label into the enamel, so that it sunk in.

Step 5: I added another embossed layer over the top of the whole charm, this time using clear embossing powder. This sealed in the cardstock labels and gave the whole charm a nice glossy sheen. It also had a bit of a reaction with the gold powder and gave the charms a nice antiqued appearance.

Next I have a cute treat box and card by Corri…

I have a cute Spring project today using the Echo Park – Sweet Girl collection that was desgined by Lori Whitlock. This collection will definitely get your in mood for Spring….the colors and patterns are so beautiful!

Lori recently added this adorable Bird House Treat Box to the shop. It’s so adorable and perfect for Spring!

I used the yellow wood grain paper from the collection for the base and the turquoise chevron for the roof. The roof is secured with ribbon that threads through the base of the box….so cute!

Of course, I had to make a card to match….