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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
· FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Bright Baby Pink, 2 oz.
· FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Pumpkin, 2 oz.
· FolkArt ® Painting Stencils - Large - Filigree Heart
· FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Hot Pink, 2 oz.
· 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.
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