Embossed Bird Cage Tag
Project #13159
Get this vintage inspired look with Textured Impressions Embossing Folders and these easy-to-follow instructions. What a fabulous way to add textural detail to your creations.
Artist: Beth Reames, Sizzix
Themes: Animals, House & Home, Seasons
Other Supplies: Patterned Paper, Copper Wire (24 gauge), Ink, Netting, Pearl Beads, Pliers, Ribbon, Sanding Block
Die-cut a Tag out of patterned paper. Emboss the Tag using the Birdcage embossing folder. Lightly buff with a sanding block to highlight the raised designs. Distress raised designs and edges of Tag using a variety of inks. Finish by embellishing with a bird's nest with eggs (made from copper wire and pearl beads), ribbon and netting.
To make the Bird's Nest: use long 24 gauge wire and wrap, coil and twist it on itself at intervals. Secure the pearls in place with additional pieces of wire.










