You & Me Technique Sheet

Design courtesy of Bisque Imports

This is a great Valentine's Day project for that special someone that you love!

MATERIALS

1856 7 Inch Square Frame
RAA-5110 Cadmium Red
RAA-5118 Naples Yellow
RAA-5120 Mars Black

SUPPLIES

TCW156s Mini Cosmic Swirl - 6" x 6"
Assorted Paintbrushes
Fabric
Glitter
Hot Glue Gun
Paint Dotters
Scissors
Sharpie
Sponge
Water

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. Lightly wipe ware with a damp sponge to prepare surface for painting.

2. Mix two parts Naples Yellow to one part Cadmium Red to create a base coat for the frame.

3. Mix one part Naples Yellow to two parts Cadium Red. Place template onto frame and dab gently with a paint dotter.

4. Lightly dust glitter onto frame and let dry.

5. While frame is drying, you can create the rosettes. Cut a 12" x 1" strip of fabric and tie the end in a knot. Twist fabric in a circular motion and secure every couple of twists with a dot of hot glue. Continue this process until done.

6. Create a smaller rosette with a 8 by 1 inch strip of fabric. Repeat step 5.

7. Sketch a large banner with a Sharpie on the top right corner of the frame. Fill in with Naples Yellow.

8. Using the Sharpie, draw a 2.5" banner below the photo opening and fill in with Naples Yellow.

9. Outline both banners and add text with Mars Black and a Detail Liner. On the top banner add the anniversary of the two lovebirds, or any other sweet message you would like. Fill in the second banner with You + Me or the couples' name.

10. Using a paint dotter, paint the inside and outside of edges of the frame in Mars Black.

11. Hot Glue the rosettes down onto the bottom left corner of the frame.