Time to Fly Home Decor

Inspire those around you with the sentiment on this mixed media DIY craft.

By: Yvonne Blair for favecrafts.com

By: Yvonne Blair for favecrafts.com

In the Designer's Words: "A home decor inspirational piece. The butterflies on the coiled wire represent breaking free of the 'box' and taking flight into the unknown. I think this would make a great conversation piece of home decor or gift for many different occasions. I hope you enjoyed this project, but most of all were inspired to think outside the box and take a leap of faith!"
Inspire everyone in your home by learning how to create a mixed media wonder that displays an uplifting message. This butterfly craft and Mod Podge idea is as impressive as it is uplifting. The Time to Fly Home Décor DIY craft idea is a step-by-step tutorial on how to make a three-dimensional plaque that would look lovely sitting on a shelf or on your nightstand. You could even place this craft idea in your craft room to inspire you to reach for the crafting stars.

Time to CompleteWeekend project

Intermediate

Project TypeMake a Project

Materials List

Therm o Web - Deco Foil Adhesive, Aqua Deco Foil, Pewter Deco Foil
Plaid - Matte Mod Podge, Ceramcoat Caribbean Blue paint and white paint.
Sizzix - French Flight Alterations Stamp and Die set
Beadalon - Stainless Steel Wire
Other: Dictionary pages, wood block, wood beads, black ink and stamp from Impression Obsession.

Instructions

Adhere torn Dictionary Pages to a wood block and wood beads-(mine is approx. 3x5) and dry using a heat tool.
Put Plaid's White Ceramcoat paint on craft sheet and spritz with water. Using your fingers 'wash' it onto the covered block and covered wood beads. Dry with heat tool.
Repeat step 2 using Plaid's Caribbean Blue Ceramcoat paint. Dry with heat tool.
Using a small brush 'paint' adhesive lightly around the perimeter of the block in small portions at a time...Lay a piece of Deco Foil and lightly scratch with your fingernail to leave a roughly foiled layer.
Stamps the Butterflies from 'French Flight' and color using ink. Cut those out and apply foil the same way as in step 4.
Attach coiled wire. Poke holes using a paper pick into the wood blog. Poke Wire into those holes. I added some adhesive to keep them stable.
Stamp sentiment onto block.
I traced the word FLY with Deco Foil Adhesive, let it dry and then foil using the Pewter Deco Foil.
Add the small butterfly using Mod Podge to adhere.