I love going junking
so I can
find pieces to add
to
my stash to paint
I found this wood tray at a thrift shop a long time ago.
I finally decided on a design to paint on it!
Today I would like to show you a design
by
called
PEPPERMINT STIX
that I have painted
My palette for this project
Lamp Black, Snow White, Tomatoe Red, Cranberry Wine, Tangelo Orange, Leaf Green, Avocado, Olive Green, Black Green, Warm White, Cadium Red, Rockwood Red
Speciality Paint
Finish
I use the matte finish to complete my project .
It also comes in Satin and Gloss.
Let's Paint!!
I mixed equal parts of Americana Gesso with Lamp Black for my initial basecoat.
I applied with a 2" foam roller.
When dry I applied a second coat with Lamp Black again using a 2" foam roller.
I used WHITE graphite paper to transfer my design to the tray.
I began by first painting in the evergreens in the background of the design
I used painters tape to tape off the peppermint stix one at a time to paint.
I used a small wedge cosmetic sponge to "paint" the peppermint stix using Snow White.
Now for the FUN part!
Lets add some STRIPES!
STRIPES
require
a
STEADY HAND and GOOD EYE !!!
It's one thing that is getting harder and harder for me to do!
I've added shading to my peppermint stix's.
I am now adding the holly and berries on top of design
I decided to add some
peppermints and holly vine
to the upper and lower corners
of
the tray
I used a CIRCLE template
and
a wedge cosmetic sponge with Snow White to base in the
peppermints
in the corners of my design
I added 2 coats of
GLAMOUR DUST Ice Crystal
to all my peppermints
to make them
SPARKLE !
I painted the rim of the tray with
Tomatoe Red
for
contrast
I finished my piece with several coats
of
Americana Dura Clear Matte Varnish
I hope you have enjoyed watching me paint
Peppermint Stix
"Each day is a new canvas to paint upon.
Make sure your picture is full of life and happiness,
and
at the end of the day you don't look at it
and
wish you had painted something different."
~Author Unknown
GLAMOUR DUST Ice Crystal
to all my peppermints
to make them
SPARKLE !
I painted the rim of the tray with
Tomatoe Red
for
contrast
I finished my piece with several coats
of
Americana Dura Clear Matte Varnish
I hope you have enjoyed watching me paint
Peppermint Stix
This pattern can be found
at
Lonna's Strokes of Art
Deco Art provided me with the paints to complete this project as part of their
Helping Artist
and
Blogger Outreach Programs
Thank you Deco Art for the opportunity to use your products!
You can read my
Deco Art Blogger Profile
Happy Painting!
Lynn
"Each day is a new canvas to paint upon.
Make sure your picture is full of life and happiness,
and
at the end of the day you don't look at it
and
wish you had painted something different."
~Author Unknown
That came out beautifully and the perfect piece for the tray.
ReplyDeleteBill made me a noodle board for my stove, but I am just antiquing it, still need to sand the first coat.
Debbie
Wow! You have transformed that old tray into a Christmas heirloom. What a talented girl you are!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for visiting my blog and for following me back. I truly appreciate the encouragement and support.
Have a sweet and creative day.
Connie :)
Your very welcome Connie!
DeleteBeautiful! Wow! Nice job!
ReplyDeleteD
Thank you Dee!
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