I have quite an assortment of paint swatches, you know the ones that they mix to your particular shade, I think I picked up practically every strip going several years ago. I had every intention of using them on my layouts but never did.
So here is how I made my 'enamel dots'
Just in case you can't read the instruction here they are again
1. Punch out different sized dots from paint swatches
2. Place upside down on an embossing mat (mine is a swimming aid )
3. Use appropriate size embossing tools for each dot
4. Place them on a glue dot that is still attached to the backing paper
5. Hold this in place on your cutting board with a little bit of sellotape
6. Cover with a decent quantity of glossy accents
7. Leave to dry
8. Leave on backing sheet till ready to use. (the bigger ones may need another glue dot)
This way I am going to have all the colours I need and all it's cost me is time and effort, a few glue dots and glossy accents.
Have fun
21 comments:
What a fabulous idea! I don't have many paint swatches, but I do have lots of bits of scrap paper. Can't wait to try this out!
That is so creative! love the idea and I will give it a try.
TFS!
great idea. I'll be trying that with my little ones.
These are great. I've noticed enamel dots popping up everywhere recently too
thank you for sharing.
Oooh, Mary, what a clever idea! Will definitely be giving this one a try!
What a brilliant idea Mary, thanks for sharing!! I am off to B & Q in a minute so will grab a handful of colour charts :0)
Brilliant dots - well done. I wonder if clear nail varnish would work as well?
That's very nifty! I love the shade of blue you chose for your samples too
Super great idea! Loooove this!!!
what a creative way of making these dots! you are right about the fortune - I'd get every colour I found if I could!
That's really clever!
Rinda
You are so smart and creative! This is a fantastic idea!
Awesome idea for creating enamel dots - thank for the tutorial! x
What a FAB idea. I would never have thought of it!
Great idea Mary, will have to visit B&Q this weekend .;)
this is a great idea, and far less costly than enamel dots would be, for sure!! thanks for sharing it!!
Ooh I like this Mary. I have the paint strips saved from our decorating in ds,s bedroom must use them and scrap that decorating story too, thanks for the inspiration x
What a great idea! I'm going to try this! :) Thanks for sharing!
Love the tip technique! I always make a right mess when I do this, shall try your method next time :)
Never thought of using the paint strips. I always used the paper I was making my card out of and it always matched perfectly. Thanks for the tip.
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