Hi Kathy. Que pues? Love your site and books. Just as all of the other posts say, you are amazing and inspirational (not to mention so generous for sharing all of your creative ideas).
 
I am a first-year teacher in need of some therapeutic crafting and since I am a teacher and don't make a lot of dinero, I want to make X-mas gifts this year. However, I've never ventured into the crafting realm. I am very interested in making the "Matchless gift" shadow box ornament but since I'm a rookie, I'm wondering which type of paint do I use? Also, call me lame (well, actually don't, that wouldn't be nice) but I can't visualize the following instructions: "Take one of the panel pieces and cut it in half lengthwise and stack the pieces together. Cut along the vertical line, just enough to create a decorative edge. Repeat the process with the other panel, except cut horizontally instead of lengthwise."

Thanks for taking the time to read my email and I hope to hear from you soon.

Happy Holidays,
*marielouise*


Hi Marie!
You can use regular craft paint, I like Delta Ceramcoat brand the best. It goes on thick and is very creamy with excellent coverage. This week the bottles are on sale at Michaels for .69!. I'm so sorry the instructions for the project were shabby. Sometimes it is so hard to explain! Basically what you are doing is cutting the outer sleeve of the matchbox into strips, so you can glue them on the box part as little flaps - making it look like a retablo. The little strips add a frame-like element to the boxes. Hope this helps!!
Merry Christmas!
Kathy ;-)


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