Hello 2023 - Paper Napkin Glass Bowl

 

After 5 years, I have decided it's time to come back to my blog. I haven't stopped crafting in that time, in fact, I have done many crafts and you can find them on my Instagram page, linlovespaper or search the tag #linscraftroom.

I am not even sure why I stopped blogging.....I guess Instagram was the new kid on the block and I loved being able to just upload a quick pic. The thing is, I always like explaining my crafts, not only for others, but for myself. Sometimes I will make something and years later, completely forget how I did it or what products I used. By blogging my process, I can use it as a diary that I can refer to when needed. This morning, I have been going down memory lane looking at all the things I have made. 

Those of you that either followed my blog or follow my Instagram page, know that I am obsessed with paper, hence my name, LinLovesPaper. Paper holds a fascination for me that started in childhood....but that is another blog for another day.

The pic I have posted is a glass bowl that I have decorated with a paper napkin. Yes, I have certainly done this technique before, but this time I have used only the top, floral layer of my paper napkin, which I have Mod Podged to the underside of the bowl. When held up to the light, the design is translucent. I then gave the outside of the bowl 2 coats of Matte Mod Podge to make it durable. 

Happy crafting,

Lin

Daphne's Diary Paper Covered Small White Chairs

I found these small chairs, while out walking. They were thrown out for Council clean-up! I just couldn't leave them to be squashed by the truck so I picked them up and brought them home. My favourite magazine is Daphne's Diary and each issue has pretty papers to use on crafts. I went through my back issues and found exactly what I needed. For the seat of the chair, I used my flower punch and punched out heaps of paper flowers. I Mod Podged them onto the chair. The petal shape of the flowers made it easy to turn the edges in and give a neat finish. Even though I have put three focus flowers on the top, I am still undecided as to whether to leave them there or not......