moroccan mosaic

This week we are showcasing the letter "M" for the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge.There's a multitude of ways to interpret this theme. Being that my name is Michelle, I had many marvelous ideas. For my project, I chose to create a Moroccan Mosaic Box. This box is now home my vintage Amber Brooch that was given to me by my Mother.

The inspiration for this box was from the Tim Holtz die cut strip that you see at the base of the box.  I've always thought there there was a Moroccan influence there that I wanted to further explore. 

The mosaic tiles were made by embossing a foil sheet and adding metallic distress paint. The foil sheet was cut into strips and then the strips were cut into many squares. I adhered the tiles with Wendy Vecchi Gold Embossing Paste.

Not only did the paste secure the tiles in place, it also gave the box a wonderfully warm glow.

What will you create for the "M" challenge? Show us your work by linking your project to the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Each week we randomly choose a participant to receive a $50 gift voucher to Simon Says Stamp. Your project could also be chosen to be featured in our Designer Spotlight. This is where we showcase our favorite entries.

Do you remember how you learned about the letter "M"?

I do!