Hi all Vicki-Ann here today and I am making some placemats for my Christmas table.
Items you will need.
- Helmar Decoupage Craft Paste
- Helmar Paint and glue spreader
- Helmar Crystal Kote Picture Varnish Matte Spray Varnish
- Wooden placemats (they sell these at most craft stores)
- Christmas music paper or Christmas themed scrapbook papers
- I printed off some music paper to use. If you would like to have these to use in your projects they are a free download and available here.
- Decoart gold Metallic Luster
- Sandpaper or cardboard nail file
Then using the Helmar paint and glue spreader I smoothed out any bubbles. Then I cut out the A4 sheet of music paper using the same technique with the Helmar decoupage and craft paste I placed over the top. Spreading out any bubbles.
When it is all dry I go around the edges with sandpaper or a cardboard nail file to smooth all the edges and get any of the remaining paper, that is overlapping the edge.
I then used some Decoart gold Metallic Luster to add a bit of sparkle all around the edges. I used it here and there on the front too just because well you can’t have too much gold sparkle.
To finish it off and to protect it I sealed it with 2 coats of Helmar Crystal Kote in the Matte Spray Varnish.
I think these will look great on my table on Christmas Day now I just need to make 7 more.
