Wooden Book Stash Box
Posted by DecoArt on May 27th 2020
A wooden box, painted with Americana Decor® Chalky Finish™, becomes the perfect place for Dad's important stuff.
SUPPLIES
- stylus or pencil
- tracing & transfer paper
- small and medium brushes
- wooden book box
INSTRUCTIONS
- Use a medium brush to paint the wooden book box cover and spine in Serene. Let dry.
- Mix (1) part Serene with (1) part Lamp Black. Use a small brush to randomly dry-brush throughout the book. (See photo for placement.) Let dry. Save this color mix for the next two steps.
- Trace and transfer the provided pattern to the box cover. Use a small brush to paint in the same color mix from the previous step. Let dry.
- Select a font of your choice for "Dad's Stache" (or freehand if you wish). Paint the letters on the spine of the book in the same color mix.
- Use a small brush to add shadows in Lamp Black. Let dry. Use a small brush to add accents in 24K Gold. (See photo for placement.) Use a medium brush to seal the sides and inside of box with DuraClear Matte Varnish.
- "Stache" things inside!