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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.