How to create garden fable decorations by riikka

Create Garden Fable Decorations by Riikka

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Start by coloring the Paintables image with Oil Pastels. Use the Brush Set or a water brush for blending.

Start by coloring the Paintables image with Oil Pastels. Use the Brush Set or a water brush for blending.

Cut the images out. Psst: You don't have to be too precise.

Cut the images out. Psst: You don't have to be too precise.

Adhere the houses to stencil packaging (or other stiff cardstock) with Soft Matte Gel. Add ribbon and jute trim between the two paper layers as shown.

Adhere the houses to stencil packaging (or other stiff cardstock) with Soft Matte Gel. Add ribbon and jute trim between the two paper layers as shown.

Cut the house outlines out - be careful not to cut the ribbon, nor Jute Trim! Then adhere the metal embellishments in place using 3D Gel.

Cut the house outlines out - be careful not to cut the ribbon, nor Jute Trim! Then adhere the metal embellishments in place using 3D Gel.

Soften the look of the metal embellishments with White Gesso. Use a "dry brush" technique for shabby-chic results. Just dip your brush in gesso & wipe most off on a piece of paper.

Soften the look of the metal embellishments with White Gesso. Use a "dry brush" technique for shabby-chic results. Just dip your brush in gesso & wipe most off on a piece of paper.

Finish the decorations with a piece from the Lace Trim, some flowers and Royal Menagerie crystals. To get a softer look add some Jute Trim and thread in the mix as well.

Finish the decorations with a piece from the Lace Trim, some flowers and Royal Menagerie crystals. To get a softer look add some Jute Trim and thread in the mix as well.

  • 814175 – Paintables Secret Garden
  • 583545 – Metals for Wood Plaque 8
  • 583569 – Metals for Wood Plaque 10
  • 583552 – Metals for Wood Plaque 9
  • 961734 – Heavy Gesso White
  • 961428 – Soft Matte Gel
  • 814328 – Oil Pastels
  • 961602 – Glitter Set Ebony and Ivory
  • 583347 – Royal Menagerie Caroline
  • PE – Cream Pink Mulberry Roses
  • 582326 – Royal Menagerie SIIC
  • 583026 – Lace Trim Plumeria
  • 576943 – Sage Jute Trim
  • 962760 – Brush Set