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Taylor Swift Valentine's Day Box Taylor Swift Valentine's Day Box

Taylor Swift Valentine's Day Box

By: Karah Shea

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Project #17376 Skill Level: Beginner
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Apple Barrel ® Spring Colors 16pc Paint Kit with Mod Podge Gloss - 96425

Apple Barrel ® Spring Colors 16pc Paint Kit with Mod Podge Gloss - 96425

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Plaid ® Wood Surfaces - Wood Slice Ornaments, 4 pc.- 63505

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Folkart ® Brush Sets - Artist Variety Set, 10 pc. - 50536

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Plaid ® Surfaces - Wood Turnings Doll Heads - 19083

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Other Supplies

  • Scissors
  • Craft knife
  • Shoe box
  • Choice of twine
  • Hot glue
  • Choice of letters printed on paper
  • Pencil
  • Choice of twine

instructions

  1. Use the craft knife and cut a small rectangular hole in the top of the shoe box.
  2. Use a paint brush and paint 2-3 coats of White on the entire shoe box.
  3. Allow drying time.
  4. Use a sponge and dab Cameo Pink, Pale Daffodil, and Blue Bonnet on the entire box, creating a “cloud-like” effect.
  5. Allow drying time.
  6. Take the Wood Slice Ornaments and cut the string off with scissors.
  7. Paint one side of the Wooden Slice with White.
  8. Allow drying time.
  9. Use a pencil and your choice of letters printed on paper, and trace the Wooden Slice on top of a single letter.
  10. Use scissors to cut the traced Wooden Slice out.
  11. Use the Mod Podge Gloss found in the kit and Mod Podge the cut out letter on the painted side of the Wooden Slice.
  12. Allow drying time.
  13. Repeat steps 6-12 as needed.
  14. Use a brush and paint the Wood Turnings Doll Heads with Cameo Pink, Pale Daffodil, Blue Bonnet, and Petunia Purple.
  15. Allow drying time.
  16. Heat up the hot glue.
  17. Take your choice of twine and cut off a piece the length of the front of the box.
  18. Using the hot glue, glue the finished Wooden Slices onto the cut twine and in between each slice, string a painted Wood Turning Doll Head.
  19. Allow drying time.
  20. Hot glue the finished twine onto the front of the box.
  21. Allow drying time.

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How should I care for my paint brushes to make them last longer and ensure better performance?
Proper cleaning and care makes brushes last longer and perform better. Wood and paper are hardest on brushes and will tend to make your brushes wear faster.
  1. Thoroughly rinse the brush with water, using the grid at the bottom on the Brush Basin®.
  2. Squeeze Brush Plus® brush cleaner or FolkArt® Brush Cleaner & Conditioner into the bristles and work it in with your fingers all the way to the ferrule. Rinse with water. Repeat if needed.
  3. After you have cleaned your brushes, use Brush Plus or FolkArt® Brush Cleaner & Conditioner to resize them. Work it in back and forth to get enough cleaner into the bristles to reshape them.
  4. Pull the bristles between your fingers to re-shape a chisel. With a flat brush you may need to do this a couple of times for the medium to start to set up.
  5. Make sure that your bristles are not touching a surface when drying.
  6. Store brushes with bristles upright in a cup or brush caddy.
Here are some other tips for making your brushes last longer.
  • Don't allow paint to dry in your brush.
  • As you paint, occasionally rinse the bristles with water.
  • Store brushes in the Brush Basin® or in a container that allows brushes to retain their form and be separated from each other.
How should I clean my decorative painting brushes?
Proper cleaning and care of brushes will not only make them last longer but also make them perform as they were designed to perform.
  1. Thoroughly clean the brush with water using the grid in the bottom of the Brush Basin®.
  2. Squeeze a small amount of Brush Plus Cleaner & Conditioner onto your brush.
  3. Place the brush scrubber in the palm of your hand, choose the correct height of scrubber teeth for your brush, then move the brush back and forth under the running water until the water runs clear.
  4. After cleaning, apply a small amount of Brush Plus Cleaner & Conditioner and reshape using your thumb and forefinger. Store with bristles upright in a cup or brush caddy.
More brush tips:
  • Do not allow paint to dry in the brush.
  • As you paint, rinse bristles out occasionally with water.
  • Store the brush upright in the Brush Basin® or in a container that will allow the brushes to retain their form and to be separate from one another.
Should I clean my brush when I am switching colors?
Yes, it is advisable to clean your paintbrush when changing colors as well as after each painting session.

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