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Love is Homespun Angel
From the Angels Among Us Collection
Country Corner Crafts 2000
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MATERIALS REQUIRED:
- Wood of your choice, ½” is recommended.
- Fast acting adhesive - hot glue gun, expoxy, etc.
- Sandpaper
- Acrylic paints in shades of Hunter Green, Burgundy, Flesh, Tan, Black, Dusty Rose.
- Fine black liner pen for facial details, stitches and lettering.
- Spanish Moss for hair
- Fabric scraps for patches and bow,and country buttons if desired.
- 19 gauge wire for hanger.
- Raffia for bow.
- Antiquing medium of your choice, if desired.
- Varnish.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Trace patterns onto wood, cut out, drill any necessary holes, and sand well.
- Paint all pieces as shown, or in your choice of colors.
- Apply checkerboard pattern to the sign board using a stencil or see TIPS for directions to make your own stamp.
- Allow pieces to dry thoroughly.
- Sand along all edges very well, and also lightly along all other surfaces to achieve an aged appearance.
- Using a fine black pen, add the eyes and lettering details. (Make sure the pen is waterproof and will not smudge!)
- Smudge Dusty Rose for cheeks using fingertip.
- Glue all pieces together, referring to the pattern for proper placement.
- Varnish entire project and allow sufficient drying time.
- Use the antiquing medium to enhance the rustic look, and add another coat of varnish to seal.
- Attach a wire hanger through holes.
- Add frayed fabric bows, moss hair, patches and country button accents.
That’s it! A nice touch anywhere in your country home!
Country Corner Crafts 2000