I believe I have just about used up every last scrap of Webster Page’s on this weeks Faux Mosaic tutorials. This little pot now resides proudly in my scraproom holding pens, scissors and my favorite Fiskars Soft Grip Coastal craft knife. It combines punched and hand cut paper pieces and I gotta say, I like the effect combing the two gives to the pot. After the Faux Mosaic Glue dried I completely covered the pot using Collage Pauge Instant Decoupage Sparkles. This stuff is so cool and adds just the right amount of sparkle to the project. If you have not tried this you should… it is fun!

This project could be a sweet gift filled with a little something special for your neighbor, child’s teacher or co-worker.

Products Needed: Small Clay Pot, Webster Page’s, Tera Leigh’s Faux Mosaic Kit, Butterfly Punch, Square Scallop Punch, Collage Pauge Instant Decoupage Sparkle, Paint (inside of pot), Rhinestone Button, Maya Road Jewel Pins

If you try this technique please email me your finished project. I would love to show your creations on my blog. Next weeks technique will feature Maya Road sheers and Ranger Alcohol Inks. These two combinations are a perfect match.

I’m going to try something new with my blog. Each week I am going to try my best to feature a fun and easy technique for you all to try. This week is going to be all about creating faux mosaics using patterned paper. This is a very simple technique that can be used on any project and with any theme.

To recreate this tag you will need: 1 Medium sized Office Tag, a 1″ square scallop punch by Martha Stewart, patterned papers by Webster Page’s and Tera Leigh’s Faux Mosaic Kit by Ranger, 1 Flower and some ribbon.

Instructions:

• Using a paint brush cover your project with Faux Mosaic Grout; let dry.
• Using a paint brush cover entire tag with Faux Mosaic Glue; let dry.
• Punch enough scallop squares to cover entire tag and arrange onto tag making sure to apply Faux Mosaic Glue to the back of each scallop square; let dry.
• Using a paint brush cover entire altered tag with Mosaic Glue; let dry.
• Using a paint brush cover each scallop square with Faux Mosaic Tile Glaze; let dry.

I hope you give this technique a try. I think any project using this technique will certainly be a cherished gift by it’s recipient.

Have fun!