(1) Sand the entire surface of the cigar tin and wipe away residue with a damp cloth.

(2) Dab on Espresso, Sandal and Lake Mist paints to base coat all surfaces of the tin, inside and out.  Let dry.

(3) Apply Faux Mosaic Grout to the top of the tin lid using a foam paintbrush.  Paint with small strokes and flip the brush back and forth as you add the grout.  Use a pouncing motion for added texture before the grout dries. Clean brush with water before grout dries. Let the grout dry completely.

(4) Dab on Sandal, Lake Mist and Juniper paints randomly across the surface of the dried grout.

(5) Use a Mini Mister filled with water to spritz the painted surface and use a square of Cut n’ Dry Foam to blend the paints together across the entire surface of the lid.  Set aside to dry.

(6) Select your themed beach phrase stickers to be used as the “faux tiles”.

(7) Lay out your stickers on the dried textured surface first to determine placement, and then glue them down.  Leave a two and one half inch by three and one quarter inch space in the center of the lid to add a wallet-sized photo later on.  Leave some spaces in select spots to add some small seashells later on as well.  When you are pleased with the sticker placement, use a thin coat of Faux Mosaic Glue on both the grouted surface and on the back of each sticker. Place each “faux tile” down and smooth with the brush. Work small sections at a time so that the glue does not set faster than the tiles are applied.  Be sure the glue is on top and under the tiles and decoupage the stickers to the surface.  Apply a light coat of the glue over the entire surface to bond the images.  Allow time to dry well to a matte finish. 

(8) Apply the Glaze to all of the sticker phrases.  Outline each piece before filling in the center.  Pop any air bubbles immediately with a pin.  Allow to dry to a clear and shiny finish. 

(9) Apply additional coats of Glaze as desired to add additional dimension.  Be sure to allow each coat to dry thoroughly before adding the next coat of glaze.

(10) When the glaze is dry add photo to the center of the lid then add a circular word sticker in one corner with foam tape and glaze the sticker.

(11) Fill in open areas with small seashells, attaching them using the glaze as an adhesive.  Leave the tin to dry completely.

(12) On the inside of the lid, use foam stamps to stamp the word “Beach” using Sandal, Lake Mist and Espresso Paint Dabbers.

(13) Cut a four and one quarter inch by four and three quarter inch rectangle of patterned paper.  Round the edges and use a square of Cut n’ Dry foam to ink the edges with Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink.   Use the Faux Mosaic Glue to decoupage the paper into the bottom of the tin.  Let dry.

(14) Use a square of Cut n’ Dry Foam to ink the edges of several photos cropped to three and one half inch by four and one half inch using Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink.  Add a themed beach sticker to each photo.

(15) Cut a strip of patterned paper seven and one half inch by three quarter inch. Cut a strip of brown cardstock seven and one half inch by one inch; ink the edges of the strips with Brushed Corduroy and Cut n’ Dry Foam.   Layer the patterned paper centered over the cardstock and adhere.  Fold the strip around the stack of photos and adhere the ends to make a simple band.  Tie bits of jute around the band.

(16) Use Cut n’ Dry Foam to ink the edges of a small shipping tag with Brushed Corduroy ink.  Swipe the tag with the Sandal and Lake Mist Paint Dabbers.  Let dry and add a Summer sticker.  Tie the tag onto the photo band with jute.  Add the banded photos to the tin to complete the project.