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Asian Lantern Origami Box

From JuliaAndrus.com ©2007

Origami Box
Box Top

This project uses stamped images from our “Asian Serenity” and “Asian Décor” stamp collections.

Finished Sample Size: 4” x 4”

SUPPLIES

Asian Serenity Stamp Set
Asian Décor Stamp Set
cardstock
(glossy, black, gold)
Perfect Pearls (gold)
Perfect Medium
Perfect Ink Refresher
UTEE
(jade colors; Recipe on www.schmoozewithsuze.com )
Archival Inks (black)
Distress Inks (scattered straw, tea dye)
embellishments (ribbon, beads, tassel, gem)
adhesive (Pioneer, tacky glue)
heat gun

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1. Stamp image repeatedly onto glossy cardstock with Perfect Medium. Apply inks over images and gently rub with a paper towel. Fold origami box according to instructions. Stamp image around the edges of the box top.

Step 2. Melt UTEE in a square shape, while it’s still hot stamp image into UTEE. *TIP* Before stamping into the UTEE stamp into Perfect Medium to help release the stamp. Once the UTEE is hard, but still warm, rub with Perfect Pearls. Glue it onto gold cardstock.

Step 3. Create luminous leather paper. Tear a square and glue to the top of box. Tie ribbons, beads, and tassel around the box. Glue the UTEE square to the top of the box over the ribbon.