Tuesday 15 May 2012

Hey Mr Tambourine Ma'am




I'm ridiculously pleased with this make.  Ever since I saw some stunning hand painted tambourines in a gift shop with a rather hefty price tag, I knew I wanted to recreate them for myself.  Trouble is, the limit of my painting abilities is probably my toe nails.

Anyway, it was one of those crafty ideas stored away in my personal Pinterest board deep inside my mind.  When I stumbled upon Crafty Computer Paper's water-slide decal paper I had a eureka moment!

The printer paper is so easy and clean to use, and it was a doddle to make this vintage style tambourine.



You will need:


  • a printed image from your computer
  • water-slide decal paper available from Crafty Computer Paper (choose inkjet or laser depending on printer)
  • clear acrylic spray (also available from Crafty Computer Paper)
  • your chosen item to decorate - works on a huge range of surfaces - wood; plastic; soap; candles; melamine; china etc etc or have fun experimenting


The paper comes with full instructions, but you simply spray with acrylic to seal the image, soak in water then slide off the backing paper and attach to your surface.

I used the clear paper, and as it picks up the background colour of the tambourine skin, it's resulted in a beautiful muted sepia colour.  The camera seems to have picked up the outline of the transfer much more than you can actually see it in real life.

I added black and white ribbons to finish off and now we have a souvenir of the Jubilee that I'll be proud to hang on the wall for years to come.

I have so many ideas and images I want to try out.  You can even use these decals on your nails!

This isn't a sponsored post, but I contacted the company to let them know how pleased I was with their service and products and they've kindly given me a discount code to share with you guys.  If you enter code CL05 you will get 15% off any order of £30 or more until 31st May 2012.

There are tonnes of amazing products to try.  Have fun with your printer using shrinkie paper; acetate; freezer paper; magnetic paper...

The website also offers lots of inspirational ideas and how-tos.

Linking up with the fabulous Ta-Dah Tuesday.



Inspire Me Beautiful

18 comments:

  1. Ooh this is brilliant - it looks totally vintage and professionally done. And you can use the paper on your nails you say...hmmm...

    Thanks for linking up!

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    1. I know - can't wait to try out some nails. Ohhh the possibilities are endless I think my head may explode!

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  2. oh it looks beautiful, love it :)

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    1. Thank you Maria, I really love it too :0)

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  3. OOh! Fabbo! I likey very much. I wonder if this will work on the enamel pots I picked up on hols recently. Off to check out the website.

    Thank you.

    Madison xxx

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    1. Thanks Madison. I'm sure it would work, but I guess you'd need to be careful with how you wash them afterwards? Don't forget the code if you order x

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    2. Update- Madison, check out the message from Crafty Computer Paper on their Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/craftycomputerpaper

      They have recommended this for enamel pots - its dishwasher proof! http://www.craftycomputerpaper.co.uk/.Magic-Decal-Paper_256.htm x

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  4. That's absolutely brilliant! Love it! x

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  5. This looks amazing!
    Brilliant how with just one good product the possibilities are endless.
    xxx

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  6. love this. so many things you could do with it.

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  7. HOly guacamole - this is FANTASTIC!!! Thank you for your lovely comment - it is not really odd for me to be wearing faux furs in May as I'm in Australia and it will be winter here in a couple of weeks! Sarah xxx

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  8. I love this idea. Think it really is a lovely momento, not naff like some of the jubilee things around. Really interested in the technique too, must have a look t this site!!!

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  9. I love this idea. Think it really is a lovely momento, not naff like some of the jubilee things around. Really interested in the technique too, must have a look t this site!!!

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  10. I love this idea. Think it really is a lovely momento, not naff like some of the jubilee things around. Really interested in the technique too, must have a look t this site!!!

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  11. I love this idea. Think it really is a lovely momento, not naff like some of the jubilee things around. Really interested in the technique too, must have a look t this site!!!

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  12. Loving! Thanks for the introduction to this stuff, will defo be checking it out. x

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  13. That's so cool! I could see making personalized ones for each of my kids, with their faces on them!

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