Today, we are celebrating
Saint Patrick's day!
and as it is customary to wear something green on this day, I will be wearing this wood Green Hat Lapel Pin that I painted using my "DecoArt" acrylic paints...
Here are the supplies used: wood pieces, acrylic "DecoArt" paints, "Metallics" acrylic paint in green and glitter!
I bought these wood shapes at Michael's (retailer store for Arts and Crafts here in the USA)...
I base coat the entire pieces with cream paint "buttermilk", added some green around
and draw roughly with a white charcoal pen the shamrocks (3 heart shapes with a stem) using a small round brush #2
used 3 different greens to give shades and depth, add scrolls
to the big scroll I added silver glitter on the edge (with a glue pen, add glitter, shake excess and let dry..same process as if it was on paper for a card)
close up of the shamrocks...
TIP:
when covering a large area, I place the paint directly onto my piece on the center!
Then with the brush I distribute evenly the paint all over.
This avoids putting paint on the palette and you are making sure that you are covering the entire piece evenly!
I give 2 to 3 coats for good coverage, let dry and glue a pin (photo above supplies) on the back to be used as a lapel pin!
I added some dots and more white glitter around the scrolls and the edge of the hat using the glue pen.
Finish By giving 3 coats of clear "DecoArt" Varnish (satin), the glitter will not come off and it protects the painted pin.
if you do not want to use it as a lapel pin, here it is another idea...
(wood frame from Michael's)
This project is a fun one to make and also a good idea for a gift.
They are quite easy and quick to paint as they are small...
To see more fun cards and projects for this day;
Click on: St. Patrick's Posts
Thanks for the visit and
Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
SUPPLIES
This is absolutely gorgeous!! I love this!! You decorated it perfectly!! I wish I had one to wear today!! Happy St. Patrick's Day!! :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
Happy St. Patricks Day!
ReplyDeleteLove this little pin you have made, beautifully painted.
Lorraine
Hi Bibiana,
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning little hat. You have made the Irish proud with this little fella, gorgeous piece of Art work.
Happy St. Patrick's day.
Love & Hugs
Jacquie J xxx
http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/
Superbe! Bises
ReplyDeletethis is just lovely! I absolutely adore your style and even though I'm not Irish...I love how your sweet project turned out! Happy St. Patrick's Day to you! :)
ReplyDeletetravail très minutieux pour un final superbe ! bravo !
ReplyDeleteThat hat pin is adorable, love it.
ReplyDeleteReally special Well done .........Lis
ReplyDeletethat is so pretty, love all your wonderful detail work!!
ReplyDeleteTu parles d'une belle surprise que ce chapeau de farfadet ! Il argrémente si bien la façade de ta carte! Wow !
ReplyDeleteTrop belle cette broche ! Et elle finit en superbe décoration ! Bravo ! Bises
ReplyDeleteThis is such a pretty creation, such a special little hat, love it, hugs Carole Z X
ReplyDeleteI love your St Patricks day pin, the perfect colour and the edging of glitter just finishes it off beautifully.
ReplyDeleteHugs Erika. x
So super cute!!!
ReplyDelete