I love the symbolism of the cardinal. It reminds me to remember. To remember special times and love ones, and during this time of the year, I think we all do a little reminiscing. So I thought this would a perfect project for December.

This project is super easy and comes together fast. I love the process of putting the birdhouse together, really making it almost 3D and giving it some depth and texture with the Crackle Paint and Texture Sand.

Have fun creating and I hope your winter season is filled with love and laughter.



DecoArt products needed:
DecoArt Media Matte Medium 
DecoArt Media Crackle Paint
DecoArt Media Texture Sand Paste
DecoArt Media Gesso
DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics - Cobalt Teal Hue
DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics - Burnt Umber
DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics - Cerulean Blue
DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics - Primary Cyan
DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics - Viridian Green Hue
DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics - Sap Green
DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics - Burnt Sienna
DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics - Quinacridone Gold
Americana Glazing Medium 


Other supplies needed: 
11x14 MDF board
Scrap paper, an image of a cardinal, and a sketch of a birdhouse
Graphite paper
Charcoal pencil
Small pointed brush
1/4 and 1/2 flat brush
Shawn Petite Stencils (pinecones and evergreen and berries)