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“Be Your Own Kind of Beautiful” Sign

By: Jessie Pniewski

Make someone's day with this thoughtful stenciled sign featuring an uplifting message.

At a Glance:

Project #15197 Skill Level: Intermediate Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • Apple Barrel Logo
supplies

Apple Barrel ® Colors - White, 2 oz. - 20503

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Apple Barrel ® Colors - Lavender Sachet, 2 oz. - 21893

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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A/B CRANBERRY 2 OZ.

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Elephant Gray, 2 oz. - 4470E

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Banana, 2 oz. - 20219

Number Needed: 1 $0.99 $0.85
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Purple Pansy, 2 oz. - 21488

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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FolkArt ® Stencil Value Packs - Phrases, 12" x 12" - 31564E

Number Needed: 1 $13.49
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Folkart ® Brush Sets - Artist Variety Set, 10 pc. - 50536

Number Needed: 1 $8.99
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Plaid ® Wood Surfaces - Plaques - Rectangle, Large - 96295

Number Needed: 1 $6.99
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instructions

Other Supplies

  • FolkArt Long Handled Stencil Brush Set, #50614E
  • Stencil tape
  • Scissors
  • Water basin
  • Paper plates
  • Paper towels

Instructions

  1. Using a flat brush, basecoat the plaque in Lavender Sachet. Let dry.
  2. Using scissors, cut apart the words of the “Be Your Own Kind of Beautiful” stencil.
  3. Place the words, centered, on the plaque and use stencil tape to hold them in place.
  4. Using a ½” stencil brush, stencil the words in White. Let dry.
  5. Using the end of a brush handle, paint small dots around the outside of the words in White and Banana.
  6. Using a small detail brush, paint the openings of the letters using Elephant Gray, Cranberry and Purple Pansy. Let dry.
  7. Using a liner brush, paint thin stripes around the outside of the plaque using White. See project photo for reference.

Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.

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