November 2, 2012

Decorative Napkin Ring (Tutorial)

A little touch of autumn flair for the holiday table with this decorative napkin ring using Penny Black's Foliage Fancy and Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Sheet Metal.



Create this project in 8 quick steps!


Step 1:  Apply a thin coat of Matte GlazOn with a chisel tip
Brushstix to the metal sheet.  Let dry.



Step 2:  Stamp the solid leaf in Copper StazOn Metallic over the area of metal
that has been brushed with the Matte GlazOn.  Let dry.



Step 3:  Apply a thin coat of Matte GlazOn with the Brushstix
over the stamped image.  Let dry.


Step 4:  Stamp the detailed leaf in Forest Green StazOn
        directly on top of the solid leaf.  Let dry. 


Step 5:  Apply a thin coat of Creative Medium Vintage
          over the image with a Brushstix.  Let dry.



Step 6:  Trim the image with tin snips and peel away
the protective backing.


Step 7:  Create a ring with green florist wire.  Wrap copper wire around the ring
       to add a decorative touch as well as to secure the leaf to the ring.
 
 

Step 8:  Add soft bends to the design for visual interest.

Design Variations:  Autumn Wreath, Charms, Jewelry

A SPECIAL THANK YOU to Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko for providing INKd project sheets for this week’s autumn designs.  Enjoy these free downloadable and printable links: 

Decorative Napkin Ring (posted today) can be accessed “here
Thanks A Bunch (as seen “here”) can be accessed “here
Autumn Kindness (as seen “here”) can be accessed “here


Have a great weekend,
Elizabeth

Supplies:
Penny Black Stamps: Foliage Fancy (30-138)
Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko: Sheet Metal Postcard, Brushstix Chisel Tip, GlazOn Matte, Copper StazOn Metallic, Forest Green StazOn, Creative Medium Vintage
Other: Green Florist Wire, Copper Wire, Tin Snips