Snowman Candle Holder
Here's what I thought we would do for those who are finding time on their hands to do their projects now...
I will start a project on each of the projects offered to you and give basic starting information...
Will also make a thread for " 3rd Annual DG Christmas craft workshop - photo's only" where everyone can put their finished piece on so we can ohhh and ahhhh...
Is that ok?
yaaaay, maby this weekend
GREAT!!
Well then we'd best be posting some instructions..
REMEMBER: Rough front of each board is what you want to use..the roughness will give it character
Paints colors needed (acrylics) $$$ store brand ok
off white (white is fine if you can't get off white)
black
Burnt orange (not bright orange)
Dark Green
red/maroon
Step 1: Optional
Either stain the back and sides of each piece is you've stain just sitting around, now don't go purchase any, you could pick up a small acrylic paint container in brown, dilute slightly with a bit of water and brush to the back and sides... let dry!
****if you don't want a more rustic looking piece then jump ahead of the class..lol...and do the following...
Remember, if you've done step 1 then you want to basecoat front and edges trying NOT to yuk up the back which has either been stained or painted brown..lol
If you did not do the above step, then paint the front and backside of the snowman...
I know/I know, someone always says, but why, it's on the back and I'm hanging it and no one will see...don't care...finish it properly..lol..I'll be watching!
I would suggest placing the hat brim where you would like to see it, then removed and with pencil make a mark so that you know where the snowman ends and the hat starts...
BASECOAT:
Berries/Hat - red/maroon
Snowman - off white (more on the cream side for this project)
Hat brim - white
Nose - burnt orange
Holly leaves - dark green
Let dry completely and with sandpaper or palm sander sand those rough edges on the side I cut for you on ALL the pieces..you can even sand a bit on each piece for a more primitive look
happy thanksgiving
ok my question is the base for candle to sit on.
is that placed on the smooth side???????
I'd put it on the side that the side cuttings are on otherwise you'll not see that extra dimension...
And Thanksgiving to you and yours as well....
mine painted now going to stain the back.
ok here it is
and the back
oh ya finally got card done too lol
What a great job. On both the snowman and the card. Way to go!!!!!
thanks barb,
now to get to lumber yard and get wood lol
gosh darn it fil has piles of wood but its all fancy hardwoods
and all i get is, ummm your not using that wood for snowmen!
talk about party poopers :(
He needs to get the "Spirit"!!!!!
Liz, you've done wonders...he's adorable...and the card...wow..good going...
I've been up since 5:30 and all but for 1/2 hr. supper and a 10 minutes break which is almost over I've not stopped..most likely 2 or 3 more hours left before I can call it a night...tomorrow, again another workshop..big pieces for the girls to do..be glad when they are over...
Better not stop much longer or that will be the end of me..gab later..
oh thanks betty,
it was fun as always well got to get things ready for my garage sale next sat have fun with the girls.
Clapping hands Girl!!!
Big smiles too...You did great with snowman.
Woohoo good luck with the Garage sales!
LOL, FIL is too funny, hands on hips here, you could told him you could beat up the wood to make it look distressed.
ROFLOL, well better not FIL is too good to you.
Hiya Barb, glad you got hat figured out. How ya doing?
Betty, Ohhh, hope your having fun at workshop!!
