Arts & Crafts Personal Pizzazz 2004, pg. 70 by Lisa Bychowski You will be in high glamour with this sparkly rhinestone compact. It is also perfect for holding business cards.
MATERIALS: ● 3/4" x 2 3/8" x 3 3/4" candy tin ● 1 1/2" x 2 1/2" decorative mirror ● 16ss 4mm heat-set rhinestones*: 95 Clear, 320 Rose ● Ultra fine pink glitter ● Silver leafing pen ● Laminating liquid ● Permanent glue ● Fine-grit sandpaper, paintbrush, paper plate, pencil, ruler, toothpicks, tweezers * Quantities indicated allow for extra rhinestones
INSTRUCTIONS: Let tin dry after every leafing pen and gluing application. 1. Sand paint off tin; sand in one direction. Clean tin with soap and water; wipe dry. Use pencil to mark center top of tin. 2. Use toothpicks to apply glue to tin top; use tweezers to arrange rhinestones. See picture for placement. Work from middle row and out to each side. Glue row of Rose rhinestones along each side of pattern. Glue row of Rose rhinestones around bottom edge of lid. NOTE: Avoid gluing hinges. 3. Use leafing pen on inside of tin top and outside of tin bottom. 4. NOTE: Avoid gluing and glittering sides, as this will prevent lid from closing. Use paintbrush to apply thin coat of glue to entire inside bottom of tin. Hold tin over plate; sprinkle glitter to coat all sides. To remove excess glitter, turn tin over and tap. Repeat with inside of tin top. Use paintbrush to apply laminate to glittered surfaces. 5. Glue mirror to inside of tin top. Glue Rose rhinestone on each side of mirror. A&C
	Paper Holidays, 2004, pgs. 48-49 Keep memories of your love in this small, beautiful keepsake box.
MATERIALS: ● Heart-shaped paper mache box ● Valentine-themed rub-ons ● Heat-fix embellishments: 4mm cream pearls, 10mm red hearts* ● 36" of 4" Red/Gold mulberry fiber ribbon ● Acrylic paint: Antique White, Eggshell White ● Sheer color finish ● Tea dye varnish ● Decoupage medium ● 1/2" glazelwash brush ● Heat-fix applicator wand* ● Hot glue gun, glue sticks ● Newspaper, scissors, wax paper, white paper, white tissue paper *Heat-fix embellishments - Iron-On Pearls, Iron-On Nail Heads-Hearts Applicator wand - Kandi Kane™ applicator wand Both from Kandi Corp
INSTRUCTIONS: Let paint and varnish dry after every application. 1. Cover work surface with newspaper. Cover newspaper with wax paper. Paint inside and outside of box and lid Eggshell White. Repeat with Antique White. 2. Rub valentine sayings and images on white paper. Cut out each saying and image. Apply decoupage medium to box. Press each saying randomly on box and lid. Brush decoupage medium over each saying. Tear and wrinkle tissue paper. Apply to wet surface of box and lid. Brush again with decoupage medium. Let dry. Repeat for inside of box and lid, applying images to inside bottom and sides and Happy Valentine's Day to inside of lid.
3. Follow manufacturer's instructions to apply heart charms to box. Apply pearls one at a time along edge of lid. Apply coat of varnish on inside and outside of box. 4. Cut ribbon in half. Set half aside for bow. Cut other piece in half lengthwise. Fold each piece in half lengthwise. Brush decoupage medium on side of lid and lower 1/2" of box bottom. Carefully adhere folded ribbon to lid and box. Brush folded ribbon with another coat of decoupage medium. Tie remaining ribbon in bow. Clip ends in V-shape. Glue bow to top of box.