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Welcome Fall Plaque

Say hello to the fall season with this adorable fall plaque. Paint with the fall colors for a festive addition to your home decor.

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At a Glance:

#4223 Skill Level: Intermediate Time:
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supplies

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Forest Moss, 2 oz. - 527

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Turner's Yellow, 2 oz. - 679

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Pure Orange, 2 oz. - 628

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Wicker White, 2 oz. - 901

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Hot Saffron, 2 oz. - 4660

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Clover, 2 oz. - 923

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Licorice, 2 oz. - 938

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Burnt Sienna, 2 oz. - 943

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Fresh Foliage, 2 oz. - 954

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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Mod Podge ® Matte, 8 oz. - CS11301

Number Needed: 1 $7.49
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instructions

Other Supplies

3/4" Flat brush, #8 Flat brush, #6 Flat brush, Liner brush Wood Plaque, 1.5" Plaid ribbon - 4 yard spool, Transfer paper, Pencil, Sandpaper, Paraffin wax, Assorted buttons, Hot glue, Fine point black permanent marker

Instructions


1.       Using the large flat brush, paint plaque Turners Yellow.  Let dry.
2.       Rub edges of the plaque with paraffin wax, and brush excess was off with brush or soft cloth.
3.       Re-paint the plaque Forest Moss.  When dry, lightly sand the edges of the plaque until the Turners Yellow color shows through in spots.
4.       Transfer patterns to front of plaque.
5.       Fill in the designs as shown in photo, with appropriate colors.
6.       Side-load the wet #6 flat brush with Turners Yellow and highlight the pumpkins.  Repeat step on pumpkin stem.
7.       Water down Wicker White and use the liner brush to outline the birds wing.
8.       Water down Licorice and use the liner brush to paint the words on the top of the plaque.
9.       Use an old, stiff, stencil brush with watered down Burnt Sienna to lightly spatter the entire project.
10.   Outline all parts of the design with the fine point black permanent marker.
11.   Seal the project with Mod Podge.
12.   Braid the ribbon to make the hanger.  Knot braid at both ends and hot glue to the back of the plaque on either side.
13.   Tie a small bow with the ribbon and attach it to the hanger with the hot glue.
14.   Attach buttons to the bottom of the plaque and the bow on the hanger with hot glue, also.

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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.

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