"Be Brave" Stenciled Mixed Media Journal Page

"Be Brave" Stenciled Mixed Media Journal Page

Posted by DecoArt on Apr 26th 2016

Self-motivate with an inspired journal page using DecoArt Media® Fluid Acrylics.

SUPPLIES

    • palette or plastic plate
    • 1" flat brush
    • #4 round brush
    • cosmetic sponge
    • tissue paper
    • small polka dot stencil
    • journal page

    INSTRUCTIONS

    NOTES:

    Let dry completely between painting steps.

    1. Using a 1" flat brush, coat the entire journal page in Green Gold.
    2. Apply Matte Medium to a small area for tissue paper. Apply pieces of tissue paper and apply another layer of Matte Medium on top. Repeat until the desired look is achieved.
    3. Position the Motivation stencil as desired. Using a cosmetic sponge, apply Burnt Umber.
    4. Create a 2:1 mix of Green Gold and Burnt Umber. Randomly stencil on polka dots using the mix and straight Green Gold color.
    5. Using a #4 round brush, randomly outline circles using Titanium White.