I decorated a small cardboard matchbox the size is 11/2 inches by 21/4 inches.
To start I painted the outside of the matchbox and both sides of the drawer with white gesso. When dry I coloured over the white gesso with a blue ink pad and again when dry I papered the outside of the matchbox and both sides of the drawer.
The image was printed onto photo paper and then given a light coat of multi-medium to protect it. I punched a hole through one end of the drawer and used a pretty silver coloured ribbon so I can hang it either onto an ornament hanger or a Christmas tree, I then glued the ribbon inside the drawer and secured it.
The image was adhered to the matchbox using multi-medium. t. Then I adhered pearl trim and rhinestone trim around the image and pearl trim down both sides of the matchbox and on the back. Finally, I adhered crystal effect bead dangle to the underside of the matchbox
The digital images to print out are from the Gecko Galz
Winter Wonderland
St Nicholas
I want to join the White Christmas Challenge November 2020 on the Gecko Galz Blog
Such a beautiful winter ornament, Janet. It will look beautiful on a Christmas tree as the twinkly lights will cause the rhinestones to really sparkle. The image is a beautiful vintage Santa. I must try my hand at one of these matchbox ornaments when I have a bit of time . Thank you for supporting the Gecko Galz challenges. xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Carole. This was a challenge to make, but I am happy with the way it turned out
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