Sunday, January 20, 2013

Wooden Hearts Wreath







Aloha Crafters ~

Today's Idea & Inspiration is a wreath perfect for Valentine's Day. This is a different use for those scrapbooking Valentine supplies in your stash; or a fun reason to purchase more.

Supplies:

  • Red Pine Work Wreath (30132493)
  • White/Clear Mesh (30104485)
  • Bowdabra (30075356)
  • Red Crafter's Acrylic Paint (30020802)
  • Titanium White Basics Paint (30094441)
  • Bag of Wooden Turning Hearts (77614875)
  • MSC All Over Petal Heart Punch (30123975)
  • MSC All Over Heartbeat Punch (30123974)
  • Tweed Pattern Stamp (30138985)
  • Arrow Background Stamp (30139029)
  • Heart Background Stamp (30139027)
  • Amore Stamp (30139031)
  • Love Stamp (30139032)
  • Sending Love Stamp (30139035)
  • Red Ribbon of choice
  • Scrap Paper or blank stencil plastic
  • Adhesive of choice
  • Paintbrush of choice
  • Paintpan of choice
  • Varnish of choice
  • Paint tape of choice




Instructions:
  1. Using Red Pine Work Wreath & Mesh create wreath (see previous blogs for how to) 
  2. Wrap Wreath with Red Ribbon
  3. Using the Bowdabra make 6-8 Bows
  4. Using Red Paint, paint wooden hearts
  5. After hearts are dry, spread white paint in a paintpan, use to apply to stamps, stamp hearts
  6. Using MSC punches, make stencils, use to stencil hearts
  7. For Plaid heart, tape off with painting tape
  8. After hearts are thoroughly dry, varnish if desired
  9. Adhere bows & wooden hearts to wreath as desired
Happy Crafting!

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