Hanging Hearts Frame

Carol Duvall Show : Episode CDS-1319 -- More Projects »
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Figure A

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Figure B

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Figure C

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Figure D

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Figure E

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Figure F
Designed by Grace Taormina.

Materials:

5" x 6" thin wood rectangle frame
2 small 3" x 3-3/4" wood frames
1" x 2" Wood Primitive hearts
Rubber Stampede stamps:
- A2661E hearts & flowers vase
- A2550C sunflower pot
- A2549C pot of love
Delta background stencils:
- scroll
- polka dots
- harlequin
Delta Ceramcoat acrylic paints:
- #2506 black
- #2481 fuchsia
- #2091 GP purple
- #2489 lime green
- #2504 yellow
- #2505 white
Delta acrylic thinner
Delta satin finish varnish
masking tape
wedge sponge
small paintbrushes
paper plate
water
small drill
colored wire
assorted beads
needle-nose pliers
ribbon

Steps:

1. Paint rectangle frame with assorted paint colors (figure A).

2. Position stencil on frame. Use wedge sponge to apply acrylic paint to stencil (figure B).

3. Use the wedge sponge to apply black acrylic paint to the rubber stamp.

4. Stamp the frame, re-inking the stamp after each impression (figure C). Allow paint to dry.

5. Paint in stamped images by mixing a small amount of acrylic paint with acrylic thinner (figure D).

6. Paint wood heart shapes with acrylic paint (figure E). Allow to dry before stamping with black paint.

7. Paint images in with acrylic paint thinned with acrylic thinner.

8. Drill holes at the bottom of the rectangle frame. Drill a hole at the top of each heart.

9. Clean and varnish frames and wood hearts. Fasten the hearts to the bottom of the frames with wire and beads (figure F).

10. Drill a hole at the top of the frame to create a hanging loop with wire. Embellish with beads as desired.

11. Use hot glue to adhere ribbon bow to frame. Adhere pictures to back of frames with tape. Cover with blank paper if desired.

Resources
stencils, acrylic paints & mediums - Delta
Delta Creative
Website: www.deltacreative.com

rubber stamps
Delta Creative, Inc.
Website: www.deltacreative.com

wood craft supplies
Lara's Crafts
Fort Worth, TX
US
Toll Free Phone: 800-232-5272
E-mail: info@larascrafts.com
Website: www.larascrafts.com
Guests
Grace Taormina
Vice President of Product and Creative Development, Rubber Stampede
Website: www.deltacreative.com
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