06
DEC 2016
miniature
art
mixed
media
holiday theme
Guess what? we get to make another miniature art project!
This design is super simple and you can change out just a couple of things to make it for any type of theme.
Although it’s for the holidays, you can:
- change up St. Nick for another focal point
- change the Rhinestone stars to tiny beads, sequins, buttons or dots of paint
- print out your own quote using your favourite font on card stock.
- don’t have white gesso, use white paint
- don’t have black gesso, use black paint or mix up a blue and brown for Chromatic Black (black made with colour)
Want a good place to get free fonts, check out the supply list below.
Baby It’s Cold Outside
Miniature Art Project
Here’s What You’ll Need
Surface:
- Minimum 90 lb watercolour paper, card stock or chipboard cut to desired size.
Paint Palette:
- DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics
- Burnt Sienna – DMFA02
- Phthalo Blue – DMFA23
- Primary Magenta – DMFA29
- Translucent White – DMFA40
Prep and Mediums
- DecoArt Media Matte Medium – DMM20
- DecoArt Media White Gesso – DMM18
- DecoArt Media Black Gesso – DMM19
Tools and Accessories
- DecoArt Application and Texture Tools – DAS221
- Americana Dual Sided Pouncers – DABK19
- Americana Glass Stencil Daubers – DABK21
Stencils
- Americana Mixed Media Stencil: Dangles – ASMM26
Brushes
- Royal Majestic Brushes
- 3/4″ Wash – R4700
- #10 & 12 Shader – R4150
- Clear Choice Stencil Brushes
- 1/4″ White Bristle Dome – 1113
Specialty Items
- Rhinestone Stars
- Quote
- Vintage Photo
- Note: feel free to substitute and use what you have
General Supplies:
- Royal Brush Square Brush Basin – RD325
- Unstick Reusable Arts and Crafts Sheet
- Mister Bottle Filled with Water
- Paper Towels
- Baby, Kitchen Wipes or Kitchen cloths (for dry rub application)
- Heat Gun
- Scissors
- Tweezers
- Hot Glue Gun
Manufacturers
- DecoArt and Americana – DecoArt.com
- Royal Brush – RoyalBrush.com
- Unstick – Unstick.ca
- Vintage Photo from The Graphics Fairy
Free Fonts
Depending on when you are reading this blog post, it’s always a good idea to check out the terms at any free resource site.
- Font Squirrel – my favourite
- 1001 Free Fonts
- DaFont
Ready to Make This?
What did you think?
What type of projects could you create based on this video lesson? I was thinking a bookmark would be nice. What about you? please share your thoughts in the comments below.
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