Sunday, April 8, 2012

A Radiant Robin's Nest Idea!!

Robin's Nest Dew Drops have been around for a while.  Perhaps you bought some a while ago and used them for bubbles or eyes or sprinkles on a cupcake, but what to do with the rest of them?  Here is a really cool project that Becky Conley came up with for Robin's Nest - photos, directions and all!!  Super easy to follow!!  

 
ROBIN'S NEST SUPPLIES: Dew Drops from many collections, some are Tear Drops and Diamonds.


Center of Flower: 

Light Yellow from Sunflower Collection, Light Yellow from Summer Collection, Cream Dew Drops, Beige Dew Drops

Flower Petals: 
Purple from Hydrangea Collection, Purple Dew Drops like from Lilac, light blue like from Ocean, lt Blue from Mint Chocolate Collection, lt green/blue like Melon & Sky, Light Blue like from Skies, Light Blue from Winter Retreat Collection, Blues from minis: Riverside and Hillside

Leaves: 
Green Dew Drops like Hardy Ivy, Green from the Summer Collection 

Background:  
Yellow from Sunflower Collection, Yellow from Summer Collection, Beige Dew Drops, Yellow from Winter Retreat Collection, Light Orange from Fall

 
Directions: Spray paint a wood serving tray with white spray paint and separate dew drops.


Apply The Best Glue Ever! to the tray. Spread with a paint brush for design area only (not the background yet) so you can see your design for placement of the Dew Drops. Let dry until it's completely clear, the glue will remain tacky for precise placement of Dew Drops.

When the tray is totally covered with Dew Drops and your design is finished, squeeze 3d Crystal Lacquer or Glossy Accents all over, concentrating on filling in between the Dew Drops. Let dry. Be careful not to go beyond where your Dew Drops are placed.


5. Apply Epoxy or Mod Podge over the top of your finished design at least 1/4 above the top of the Dew Drops to ensure that your tray surface is level.

You can do this mosaic technique on so many different projects!!  Here are only a few ideas of canvasses: Printer's Trays, Configurations, Scrapbook Covers, tags, an actual Canvas, Shadow Boxes, Brag Books, Altered Boxes and more!


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68 comments:

  1. Wow the flower made with the dewdrops looks stunning...totally love the idea:)

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  2. Waw this is fab project, love it. Hugs,moni

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  3. Amazing project! So spring and bright!

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  4. Wow what a project. Very artistic.

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  5. Ok, this is amazing!! I'd love to try this!

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  6. WOW! This is an amazing project! Thank you for sharing it!

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  7. What a great idea! I would never have thought of this! Hugs, Hanneke

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  8. Oh! my...the dewdrop is so beautiful I have some won through blog candy and have no idea what it is all about or how to use it. Now I know.

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  9. Great idea with those Dew Drops. Love it!

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  10. Love your dew drop idea and BoBunny is one of my fav companies. Happy Easter! LenaS

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  11. Wow. That tray is really pretty!

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  12. Very cool! Reminiscent of mosaic tile work.

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  13. Wow...The projeect done today is just spectacular. Looks like it would be fun to try out. THanks for sharing with us...Happy Easter and Blessings to everyone.

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  14. What an amazing tray project! And that Bo Bunny paper looks like fun.

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  15. Awesome project. Thanks for sharing.
    Mags
    x

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  16. What an exiting idea here, and it looks just awesome.

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  17. Holy moly! that is the most AMAZING dew drop project I have EVER seen!

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  18. What an amazing idea, I am so glad I checked in today. That tray is so beautiful, and I definitely have some dew drops...maybe not all of the colors shown. Really beautiful and inspiring! Thanks for sharing!

    Katie B.

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  19. wow what a cool project! and i love that little kitty paw print that snuck its way into the first photo :)

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  20. Wow, that mosaic is amazing. I love the project -- would be really useful!

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  21. What a wonderful use of these pretty little dew drops! Wouldlove to win the paper pad!

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  22. What a great idea...I love the design....a real show piece...thanks for the chance to win some lovely looking papers.

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  23. This project is amazing and beautiful!

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  24. Every time I come to this blog I'm amazed!!! So pretty!!!

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  25. I recently did something like this with beads (since I have a ton leftover from jewelry making). Awesome!

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  26. Wow, what a pretty project! Would look gorgeous on a summer's day in the garden with a couple of cocktails on it!

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  27. That tray is AMAZING!!! Beautiful work!!

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  28. The dew drops are very interesting. I am very intrigued

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  29. I've always loved dew drops to add interest to my cards and scrapbook pages, but this use is truly spectacular! What an artistic accomplishment, not to mention patience.

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  30. What an amazing idea, looks stunning...thanks for sharing!!!

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  31. It reminds me of something I used to see in the 60's or 70's. So cool!

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  32. I just love the designs...beautiful
    Linda T

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  33. Oh, wow, this is a fabulous project!!! Beautiful colors and technique.

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  34. WOW, what a beautiful project!!! I will have to give this a try, maybe using some of my stamps for outlines!! Thanks for sharing this technique with us.

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  35. WOW!! I LOVE the BEAUTIFUL projects!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  36. WOW! That's an amazing piece of artwork! Love it!

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  37. Wow-this is incredible.I'd definitely have to hang it on the wall.

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  38. Fabulous project but my goodness, this must have taken days! Love the colours. Maddy x

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  39. Wow that 's a great.project
    Really beautiful

    Greetings Janny

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  40. Gorgeous!! And I love the idea of making it a scrapbook cover!!!

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  41. what a cool idea. of course i'd need more dew drops lol

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  42. WOW! The project is absolutley stunning.

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  43. Wow, this is so beautiful! Never tried dewdrops but looks like I'll have to give them a try now!

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  44. Love the Dew Drop technique! Thanks for the chance to win the Bo Bunny paper!

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  45. What a delightful effect with the Dew Drops. I can see it shimmer in the photos, so is probably even more so in real life. Bo Bunny paper is always a winner, so thanks for letting us have a chance to get some.

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  46. How neat is this. They all turned out Beautiful. Thanks for the chance to win some great paper.

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  47. This looks stunning and amazing! Thanks for introducing!

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  48. What an amazing project, I'm sure it looks stunning in real life!

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  49. That tray turned out looking so awesome!

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  50. This reminds me of summer vacations=)

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  51. I really want to make that tray! It is fabulous! Thanks for sharing it with us, Sarah!

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  52. Thank you for all of the wonderful comments.
    I AM THE DESIGNER OF THIS PROJECT.
    HERE IS MY BLOG
    http://beckyconley.blogspot.com/2012/04/robins-nest-and-scraperfect-spring-tray.html

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  53. Becky - you GO, girl! CRAZY GOOD!

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