Tissue Paper Decoupage Easter Egg

Technique: Paper Mache

Materials:
paper mache ornament
tissue paper
acrylic paints
Liquitex Gloss Medium & Varnish

Tools:
paintbrush

I was so happy with the way the ornament turned out here that I wanted to do a few more things using the lovely tissue paper.

A wonderful thing happens as you layer it. It is so fine that it becomes semi-transparent. This allows you to build up layers of colour and tone, giving the impression of a bouquet of roses even though you haven't cut out a single flower. I think I will give this one to my Mum for easter.

Base coat the ornament in a shade of pale pink, or whatever compliments your tissue paper. Tear the tissue paper into 1/2" squares. Brush a small amount of Liquitex onto the ornament, place on a square of tissue paper, brush over with paintbrush to smooth down. Repeat this over half the ornament, overlapping squares randomly. Allow to dry for several hours and finish the remainder of the ornament in the same manner. Once thoroughly dry give a finishing coat of Liquitex.

Roses Tissue Paper Decoupage

Technique: Paper Mache

Materials:
paper mache ornament
tissue paper
acrylic paints
Liquitex Gloss Medium & Varnish

Tools:
paintbrush

Base coat the ornament in a shade of pale pink, or whatever compliments your tissue paper. Tear the tissue paper into 1/2" squares. Brush a small amount of Liquitex onto the ornament, place on a square of tissue paper, brush over with paintbrush to smooth down. Repeat this over half the ornament, overlapping squares randomly. Allow to dry for several hours and finish the remainder of the ornament in the same manner. Once thoroughly dry give a finishing coat of Liquitex.

Rose Petal Bauble

Technique: General Crafting

Materials:
clear glass bauble
dried rose petals
lace and ribbon embellishments

Tools:
hot glue gun

These glass baubles are excellent for showing off pretties, and what could be prettier than roses! Fill the bauble with rose petals and replace the hanger. I used hand dyed lace, I have a huge stash of it from way back when I was teaching tassle making, but any good fabric store should have a large range to choose from. Hot glue on lace, ribbon roses and any other embellishments you like.

Rose Petal Sachet

Technique: General Crafting

Materials:
30cm circle of tulle
dried rose petals
rubber band
ribbon
silk or dried rose buds

Tools:
Scissors

A very pretty, and fragrant, ornament that can be hung to add a touch of romance and elegance to a room. Coupled with a vial of rose fragrant oil, it makes a lovely gift.

Lay the circle of tulle on a flat surface and place a handful of rose petals in the centre. Draw up the edges firmly around the petals and secure with a rubber band. Decorate with ribbon, silk or dried roses, baby's breath, whatever takes your fancy.