Bottle Cap & Accents Frame

As promised, here is the project that brings all 4 of the Accents together on one project. If you missed it, Friday I talked a bit about each of the different 3 dimensional glaze accents from Ranger ~ Glossy, Sepia, Matte & Crackle. I also mentioned a chance to win some bottle caps so you too can make a Bottle Cap/Accent frame of your own....be sure to check out below just how to be entered for a chance to win!

Grandpa Bottle Cap/Accent Frame
Roni Johnson

Supplies:
Sepia Accents - Ranger
Glossy Accents - Ranger
Crackle Accents - Ranger
Matte Accents - Ranger
Archival Ink - Jet Black - Ranger
Adirondack Acrylic Paint Dabber - Denim - Ranger
Pattern Paper - My Minds Eye
Bottle Caps - Brewers Art (their web-site is having issues right now)
Black Letters - Jo Ann Crafts
Blank Frame - Walnut Hollow
Circle Paper Punch
E-600 or other strong adhesive
Sand Paper

Instructions:

1. Stamp images onto pattern paper using Archival Ink. Note: It is very important that you use Archival Ink or another waterproof ink. If you do not, your images could bleed or worse after they have been covered with the accents. Regular dye inks will NOT work for this application.
2. Using a circle paper punch the correct size for your bottle caps punch out stamped images and pattern paper.
3. Adhere stamped & pattern paper circles to the inside well of each bottle cap using a dab of one of the Accents (remember all 4 may be used as a liquid adhesive!).
4. Fill each bottle cap with various Accents. Set aside and let dry. Remember dry times will vary depending on amount of Accents used, temperature and humidity. I like to leave my bottle caps over night so I'm sure not to mess them up...trust me on this, I was in a hurry, stuck my finger in one to test it after just a couple hours and had to make another because of it ;) LOL!!!
5. While your bottle caps are drying you can prepare your frame. If it is unfinished you're ready to go. If you are re purposing an old or painted frame it's a good idea to give it a good sanding. Paint the edges (both inside the frame and out) with Acrylic Dabbers. For this example I used Denim. You may also choose to paint one half of the frame as I did in the example. Let dry.
6. Once the paint has dried, it's time to attach the pattern paper to the face of the frame. Apply one of the Accents mediums to the section of the frame that you would like covered in pattern paper. For the example I put pattern paper on the left & bottom sides of the paper leaving the top & right side paint exposed. To attach, place the frame on the wrong side of your pattern paper. Flip the frame over and smooth out any air bubbles. Let dry.
7. After the adhesive has dried, take an exacto knife and rough trim around the inside and outside edges of the frame. Don't worry if it's not perfect, we're going to take care of that in the next step.
8. Using a medium grit sand paper, sand all edges of the frame/pattern paper. Next sand any exposed painted areas. This step helps cover any cutting issues and adds a worn, well-loved feel to the finished product.
9. Time to map out the bottle caps. This is very important. You will want to determine the position of each bottle cap before you begin to attach the caps to the frame. If you are using multiple pattern paper designs, stamps & Accents, it could get tricky.
10. Once you are satisfied with your bottle cap lay-out attach each bottle cap to the frame using E-6000 or your favorite adhesive. Attach letters at this time as well and let dry!

Contest time!!

So, now that you've seen how to make the frame here is your chance to win some bottle caps to make your own Bottle Cap/Accent frame! To win, all you have to do is post a comment here or on Friday's post all about Accents and I will choose a random winner on Wednesday!

Good Luck & Happy Stampin!