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Silly Santa Plaque

Check out this holly-jolly Silly Santa Plaque craft for a festive dose of happiness at the holidays. Have fun and relax with this simple and imaginative project.

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At a Glance:

#1958 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Jamaican Sea, 2 oz. - 320

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Magenta, 2 oz. - 412

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Engine Red, 2 oz. - 436

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Yellow Citron, 2 oz. - 503

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Calypso Sky, 2 oz. - 524

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Grass Green, 2 oz. - 644

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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F/A ACRYLIC SEALER - MATTE 12 OZ.

Number Needed: 1 $9.99
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Wicker White, 2 oz. - 901

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

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instructions

Other Supplies

7" x 9" octagonal plaque, Paintbrushes: large flat, small flat, small round, Black permanent ink marker, Graphite paper, Sandpaper, 1 yard of ribbon (for hanger), Staple gun or glue gun

Instructions

  1. Sand the plaque to remove any rough edges. Basecoat front of plaque Jamaican Sea and rest of plaque Wicker White. Let dry. Sand lightly then apply second coat of each color.
  2. Transfer the pattern to the plaque.
  3. Paint Santa’s coat and hat Engine Red; gloves and pants, Yellow Citron; and face, Portrait Light.
  4. Use Calypso Sky to paint Santa's eyes and the swirl border. Use Wicker White to make a second swirl, loosely offset of the first.
  5. Paint pant stripes Grass Green.
  6. Paint boots Licorice. Let dry.
  7. Carefully outline painted design using a black permanent ink marker.
  8. Finish with Matte Acrylic Sealer.
  9. Staple or glue ribbon to back of plaque.

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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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