Declare your love on a raw wood sign with a faux-carved heart, made with Americana® Acrylics.

SUPPLIES

• liner brush
• fine-grit sandpaper
• heart template
• wooden skewer
• pencil
• masking tape
• wood board
• 3/4" flat brush

INSTRUCTIONS

NOTES:

If you prefer, use a sign rather than the wood board, just paint it first with a light color.

1. Find a piece of raw wood to work on. (Any size, your preference.)

2. Lightly sand and seal the wood surface with Gloss Decou-Page. (TIP: Any clear varnish or other type of Decou-Page will work as well.) Allow to dry. If needed, lightly sand again.

3. Cut out a heart to trace onto the board.

4. Tape off the raw edges of the board with masking tape.

5. With a flat brush, paint one brush-stroke of Burnt Sienna onto the board.

6. With a wooden skewer or toothpick, scrape lines into the wet paint. (This sgraffito technique will give you the "wood" look.)

7. Continue to work in sections until you cover the board. (Leaving out the heart shape gives the board the look of a heart carved in the wood.) Allow to dry.

8. Remove the masking tape.

9. Using a liner brush, paint initials into the heart. Allow to dry. Add any embellishments that you want to personalize.

10. The board makes an easy DIY to give as an anniversary gift or to any loved one.

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