Tussie Mussie

I was challenged to make a tussie mussie with IOD inlays. Since I have several old metal funnels around, I thought that would be the perfect base! You can use a metal or plastic funnel for this project. They are inexpensive to buy and come in many sizes, but chances are you have an old one lying around too!

I wanted a softer look, so I added a fun gathered fabric to m tussie mussie. This was the perfect way to incorporate the paint inlays as well. You could just apply the paint inlay onto the funnel with wet paint if you prefer.

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Alternative ideas

• Use a plastic funnel or metal funnel
• Use the funnel surface for paint inlays instead of fabric
• Us a patterned fabric instead of painted, inlay fabric
• Use any ribbon, chains, or charms for the bottom of the tussie mussie
• Use real, fresh, dried, or synthetic flowers. Or try paper or other bouquets!
• Try different trimmings moulds, embellishment moulds, or no mould at all
• Mix up which colors you use
• Try different wipe-back layer colors
• Use one solid color of paint rather than wiping back for accent
• Use a colored clay instead of painting it

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