Sweet Dreams Nightlight

Sweet Dreams Nightlight

Posted by DecoArt on Sep 15th 2014

This clever nightlight is made with a glass block, Christmas lights, and Americana® Gloss Enamels.

SUPPLIES

    • water container
    • palette or plastic plate
    • paper towels
    • rubbing alcohol
    • scissors
    • #3 round brush
    • Contac® paper
    • Sharpie® marker
    • cosmetic sponge
    • square glass block
    • foam paint roller
    • white Christmas lights

    INSTRUCTIONS

    NOTES:

    Let dry completely between painting steps.

    1. Trace the patterns onto Contac® paper with a marker.
    2. Use scissors to cut out the patterns.
    3. Clean the glass block with rubbing alcohol and paper towels. Let dry completely.
    4. Place the Contac® paper cutouts onto the glass block. Press down firmly, making sure there are no air bubbles or raised areas.
    5. On a plate or palette, pour True Blue and Calypso Blue and roll the foam roller around in them. Roll the roller onto the glass block front.
    6. Remove the Contac® paper cutouts.
    7. Use a cosmetic sponge dipped in White to dab in the clouds, stars, and moon.
    8. Dip another sponge in Bright Yellow and dab over the moon.
    9. Use a #3 round dipped brush in Black to paint the words “Sweet Dreams.”
    10. Add Christmas lights to inside of the glass block.

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    "sweet Dreams" Pattern