Happy Valentine’s Day! We
hope this day of love is filled lots of love and sweet treats. Even though
Valentine’s Day takes place on February 14th, you can still use this
holiday as a theme for your craft projects anytime of the year. Share love all
year round, and incorporate it into your craft projects. Take this heart side
table. Here is a perfect example of how you can incorporate the feeling and
theme of Valentine’s Day into an everyday item. This side table was created
using FolkArt paints and FolkArt stencils. It would look great in a little girl’s
room, and feel free to change up the colors on this project. With this side
table you can add a little love to any room.
PLAID Supplies
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FolkArt ® Acrylic
Colors - Bright Baby Pink, 2 oz.
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FolkArt ® Acrylic
Colors - Pumpkin, 2 oz.
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FolkArt ® Painting
Stencils - Large - Filigree Heart
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FolkArt ® Acrylic
Colors - Hot Pink, 2 oz.
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FolkArt ® Acrylic
Colors - Wicker White, 2 oz.
Other Supplies
Wood nightstand
Sandpaper
3/8" Stencil brush
Stencil adhesive
1” Foam applicator
Foam plate
Paper towels
Ruler
Pencil
Instructions
1.
Basecoat sides and
front of nightstand Wicker White; paint top Hot Pink using 1” foam applicator;
allow to dry. Sand rough areas using sandpaper. Reapply basecoat.
If desired, trim edges in complementary colors.
2.
When top is dry,
measure and mark lightly with pencil the center vertically and
horizontally.
3.
Dip brush into Wicker
White; wipe on paper towel to remove excess.
4.
Position stencil on
surface using horizontal and vertical marks as guidelines to create even spacing;
hold stencil in place using stencil adhesive.
5.
Begin stenciling in a
circular motion by placing bristles on an uncut area of the stencil. Move
brush gradually into an opening of the stencil.
6.
Reposition stencil;
continue stenciling until all four repeats have been stenciled.
7.
Clean up with mild
soap and water.