last night on cool2craft, i showed my shortcuts for staining and embellishing a cute little wooden box (it was from walnut hollow, but i think it's discontinued). this box comes unstained - i just spritzed it all over with memories mist spray ink (pale ale color) to give it a nice warm caramel color.
i made mosaic tiles with cool2cast plaster (so quick and easy!) then dabbed them with a couple colors of adirondack alcohol inks. four tiles fit perfectly inside the recessed lid with just a little hot glue. easy peasy!