"This Way" Outdoor Halloween Sign
Posted by DecoArt on Oct 27th 2015
This Halloween directional sign will lead the way for trick-or-treaters.
SUPPLIES
- paper towels
- transfer paper
- E6000 glue
- pencil
- #3 round brush
- tape
- #0 liner brush
- 1" foam brush
- embellishments of choice
- wooden sign
- printed images
INSTRUCTIONS
NOTES:
Let dry completely between painting steps.
- Wipe down the sign thoroughly with a damp paper towel.
- Paint each section of the sign with a different color, alternating light with dark colors. Shown from top to bottom: Petunia Purple, Pumpkin, Wrought Iron Black, Fiesta Yellow, Citrus Green, and Antique Mum.
- Trace and transfer the provided lettering patterns to the sign using the transfer paper.
- Using a liner and #3 round brush, paint in the lettering. (Refer to photo for color placement.)
- Using Woodland Brown, dry-brush the edges of the sign to create a distressed look.
- Using E6000 Glue, adhere embellishments of your choice onto the sign.
- Cut out images of your choice and use Americana Outdoor Decou-Page to adhere them onto the sign.. Apply decorative tape and rhinestones as desired. (Refer to final project photo for placement.)