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Cupcake Shadow Box

At a Glance:

#3323 Skill Level: Intermediate Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Chalkboard Paint - Black, 8 oz. - 2517

Number Needed: 1 $6.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

F/A TEXTURE PAINT - WHITE 4 OZ. (DISC)

Number Needed: 1 $7.09
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Calypso Sky, 2 oz. - 524

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Baby Pink, 2 oz. - 633

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Wicker White, 2 oz. - 901

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Licorice, 2 oz. - 938

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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Mod Podge ® Matte, 4 oz. - CS11305

Number Needed: 1 $4.49
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instructions

Other Supplies

Cupcake shadow box, Scrapbook paper, Assorted buttons, Hot glue gun, 1" flat brush, No. 4 flat brush, Scissors, Palette knife

Instructions

  1. Paint shadow box Calypso Sky. Paint rim Wicker White. Let dry.
  2. Use the small flat brush to paint Licorice checks on the Wicker White rim.
  3. Paint inside of the shadow box with Black Chalkboard paint. Please see package instructions for application and conditioning tips.
  4. Paint cupcake cut-out Licorice. When dry, turn cupcake shape over onto the back side of the patterned paper and trace shape. Cut out the cupcake shape from the scrapbook paper. Mod Podge paper to cupcake as shown. Let dry completely before beginning next step.
  5. With a brush or palette knife, apply White Texture paint to top of cupcake shape like applying icing to a cake as shown. Let dry completely.
  6. Paint the textured icing area of the cupcake Baby Pink. When dry, apply buttons to top as shown with hot glue.
  7. Attach cupcake cut-out to frame with hot glue using the photo for reference.

Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.

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