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RuthieH
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 Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 6:18 pm |
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Here's my first attempt at 'altering'.
'before' (well from the same set) & after
Close-up of 'after'
So far I have only sealed it with a couple of coats of watered down PVA which won't be strong enough. Any suggestions for something more permanent?
Cheers
Ruthie _________________ Ruthie x
Now blogging at: http://www.thecraftyblogger.blogspot.com
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BeckyF
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Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 6:25 pm |
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Ooh Love it!!!!!
That's fab - mega impressed. In fact I have a set of 6 placemats and coasters that I could attack ..... erm alter 
As for sealing ................ I have used Diamond Glaze but wouldn't recommend it as it went quite streaky.
Mod Modge is good and applies well - but then I think Mod Podge is probably just a branded PVA type thing so you could be fine the way you are going.
Thanks for sharing!
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lythan
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Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 6:49 pm |
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That is awesome!
Having tried Modpodge I think it si a bit different to watered down pva. it dries qicker and doesn't wet the paper so much. BUT it's also about £4.50 a pop and having done 4 clipboards I have about 1/5 of a jar left. So you pays your money and takes your choice.
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Carolyn
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Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 6:52 pm |
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How good is that - well done, it is great having a short name for these kind of projects.
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Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 6:54 pm |
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oooooooh I really like that, is it covered in paper or material?
I would suggest maybe spray varnish or clear car lacquer to seal it? wouls make it waterproof too.
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Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 6:55 pm |
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Wow ..Truly wonderful Ruthie.
Can you possibly give a low down of how you achieved. Love how you have finished off the edges? How did you achieve? Love the glossy look, paper looks as though it looks like leather.
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Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 7:02 pm |
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Karen G
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Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 7:22 pm |
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What else can I say but WOW! That is fab....I have some mats and coasters that have seen better days...........maybe I will have a go after all!
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Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 7:23 pm |
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Karen G
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Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 7:31 pm |
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UKmum wrote:
You are wicked.....putting all this temptation in my way! I got the beading bug from here too!
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RuthieH
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Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 7:49 pm |
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Thanks for all your lovely comments ladies.
As requested, here is a breakdown of what I did/used.
Equipment:
Old Laminated coaster (or new one if you are being flash  )
Black acrylic paint
Paper from the DCWV Retro stack as recommended on here (£2.99 from the Range)
Plain Card
Lettering - I used QK Katie Skinni mini
How to:
Paint the edges of the coaster and a little bit on the top to mask the original colour and allow to dry
Cut background paper to slightly smaller than the coaster (I rounded the edges of the paper with a punch)
Stick background paper to the coaster (I used permanent spray adhesive)
Build up the design with more layers of paper and lettering. Stick down as before.
Mine has been sealed with a couple of coats of watered down PVA which has given the fabric/leather effect, but as I said I am trying to find a more permanent way of sealing it.
Hope my instructions are OK,
Cheers
Ruthie
P.S As Caroyln said, it's great having a short name for this kind of thing. Maybe something you 'ladies in waiting' should think about  _________________ Ruthie x
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Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 7:54 pm |
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OOOHHHH I LOVE THEM they are really great..I have those paper so maybe I should have a go too..well done..ace job!
xxSaffa
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SueF
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Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 8:12 pm |
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Wow, that's fantastic!
I've a set that was destined for the bin, will add to my to do list 
Thanks for the instructions
Sue
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Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 8:15 pm |
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Hi. Ruthie.
Thank you for all the instructions. Fabulous. 
Carole
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