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Red Heart Frame

A fun-to-make frame, perfect for gift-giving! Make-It Mosaics™ makes it easy.

Designed by Nancy Hamby for Plaid Enterprises®

  
Project #:
e04221
  
 
 Crafting Time: 2 hours plus dry time
 Skill Level:
 1 being the easiest
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Pattern Required
Download the pattern file (.pdf)
 
  • Wood Frame, 11 x 12 - inches
  • Plaid® Make-it Mosaics™ Tile Nippers
  • Plaid® Make-it Mosaics™ Tile Adhesive
  • Plaid® Make-it Mosaics™ Grout
  • Plaid® Make-it Mosaics™ Ceramic Tile Pack, Red, 2
  • Plaid® Make-it Mosaics™ Ceramic Tile Pack, White, 2
  • Plaid® Make-it Mosaics™ Ceramic Tile Pack Black, 1
  • Plaid® Make-it Mosaics™ Marble Pack Red, 1
  • Plaid® Folk Art® Acrylic Paint, Licorice
  • Paintbrush
  • Plaid® Make-it Mosaics™Sponge
  • Soft Cloth
  • Pencil
  • Transfer Paper

Cost of each project will vary depending on materials used.

Due to the seasonal nature of some merchandise, actual availability of some products pictured may vary.
 
     Using transfer paper, trace pattern on face of frame.
 
     Position whole black tiles on frame (refer to photo and pattern for placement); glue to frame with adhesive.
 
     Position four whole red tiles on top and bottom of frame to create diamond medallion designs. Position four red tiles and one red marble (in the middle) to create stripes as shown (refer to photo and pattern for placement); glue to frame with adhesive.
 
     Using nippers, break several red tiles. Position whole red tiles and tile pieces in corner to form hearts (refer to photo and pattern for placement); glue to frame with adhesive.
 
     Using nippers, break several white tiles. Position whole white tiles and tile pieces to fill in background area around black stripes, red stripes and hearts, placing approximately 1/8 - inch apart. When complete, glue tiles in place with tile adhesive. Let dry completely.
 
     Mix grout according to package directions; spread over tiled design and press in between tiles spaces with sponge. Wipe excess grout with damp sponge; double-check that grout is even, rework as needed while wet. Clear all grout from surface of tiles.
 
     Let mosaic design dry 24 hours; polish tiles with a dry soft cloth.
 
     Paint edge of frame Licorice; let dry.
Tip:

Refer to photo to complete project.
 
The information on this instruction sheet is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed. Quantities and selections may vary at each store. Michaels® Stores, Inc. disclaims all liability from any injury to anyone undertaking the construction of this project as a result of improper safety precautions. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, MSI disclaims any liability for untoward results. © 2009 MSI.
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