This way to the garden! Every day more people are learning the joys of gardening. Why not combine your crafting hobby with your gardening hobby and create an eye-catching garden sign!
Instructions
Preparation Instructions
- Arrow Sign – Basecoat entire arrow sign Cinnamon and allow to dry. Sand smooth using fine grit sandpaper and reapply color.
- When dry, apply a liberal coat of FolkArt Crackle Medium to top of arrow sign. Allow to dry.
- Paint Vintage White liberally over dried crackle medium in a slip slap motion. Do not over stroke as crackling will immediately begin.
- Snail – basecoat body Classic Green and swirl on shell Fresh Foliage. Allow to dry.
Painting Instructions
- Arrow Sign – stencil “G A R D E N” Cardinal Red. Shade lower half of each letter Bark Brown.
- Paint Cardinal Red daisies along the base of the sign. Paint a Cinnamon dot for the daisy center. Accent with Classic Green grass and leaves.
- Snail – Paint Vintage White stripes on the neck.
- Highlight the swirl with Wicker White and shade with Classic Green.
- Accent with Cardinal Red polka dots.
- Paint a Bark Brown eye and Cardinal Red cheek and smile.
Finishing Instructions
- Paint the edge of the arrow sign a trim color of choice, Bark Brown, Cardinal Red, or Cinnamon.
- Attach the painted snail to the arrow sign using white craft glue.
