Antique Embossed Tins

My favorite decorating style is the Shabby Chic look.  I found this Antique Embossed Tin project was designed by Fran Seiford. Fran demonstrated this project awhile back on HGTV's Carol Duvall Show. What really attracted me to this project was its shabby chic look but I thought it would be a great container holding dusting powder to keep in the bathroom. Or it could be a really creative way to wrap a gift.  The creativity is really up to you.  In this project, there are seven simple steps and several good tips to embellish this project. So get out your supplies and get started today!

Some of the tools and materials you would need for this project are Stampendous rose scrollwork stamp P103;  tin; black, pink Jo Sonya acrylic paint; Clearsnap Top Boss clear embossing ink pad; Stampendous Deep Impression Clear embossing powder; embossing heat tool; 1" paintbrushes; large tray; terry cloth rag and rub-on metallic paste (optional).

There are many different types of embossing powders on the market.  In this project, it calls for a clear embosing powder.  But you are at your local craft store and you cannot different which is which. Well, here is a table from The Stampin' Place that simplifies each category.

OPAQUE

Color Powders:

A variety of rich colors which will completely cover the ink on which they are applied, showing only the color of the embossing powder.

OPAQUE

Metallic Powders: A variety of opaque colors with a metallic shine. These colors will completely cover the ink on which they are applied, showing only the color of the embossing powder.

OPAQUE

Detail Powders: A variety of opaque colors which are a finer grind of powder, allowing these powders to be a better choice for stamped images which have greater detail. These colors will completely cover the ink on which they are applied, showing only the color of the embossing powder.

TRANSPARENT

Glitter Powders: A variety of clear powders with glitter added. They will show the color of ink beneath, adding a glittered look to the effects of clear powder.

OPAQUE

Glitter Powders: A variety of opaque powders containing glitter. These powders will completely cover the ink on which they are applied, showing only the color of the embossing powder. The "tinsel" powders contain a greater amount of glitter.

SPECIAL EFFECTS

Glow in the Dark: A translucent powder which is applied over light colored ink. The color of ink will show through, and the treated area will glow in the dark.

TRANSLUCENT

Pearls Powders: A variety of delicate color powders which can be applied over any ink color and will show the color of the ink beneath while adding a pearlized highlight in the color indicated.

TRANSPARENT

Clear Powders: A variety of clear powders, which will show the color of the ink beneath while adding a raised shine. Clear and Clear Detail are finer ground powders, while Clear Enamel (Super Gloss) and Enamelware are a coarser grind which allows the powder to build up quicker for a heavy, thick application.