This cowgirl won't get the blues with this western-themed stenciled wall plaque.

SUPPLIES

• water container
• palette or plastic plate
• paper towels
• 2" flat brush
• 2" chip brush
• #10 flat brush
• craft glue
• cosmetic sponge
• stick-on rhinestones
• #1 round brush
• wooden stars
• wooden plaque

INSTRUCTIONS

NOTES:

Let dry completely between painting steps.

1. Use a 2" flat brush and load with Burlap to basecoat the entire plaque. Rinse brush. Let completely dry.

2. Use a 2" chip brush and Burnt Umber and wipe off the excess on a paper towel. Dry-brush the plaque vertically to look like weathered wood. With the same brush, paint the edges. Rinse brush.

3. Use the Saloon Between the Lines Stencil for a word of your choice. Load a cosmetic sponge with Coral Blush and lightly pounce on each letter to spell the word or name. Remove and wash the stencil.

4. Use a #1 round brush and Burnt Umber to outline each letter. Rinse brush.

5. Use a #10 flat brush and Coral Blush to paint three stars. Rinse brush. Use the same brush and Burnt Umber to paint the other three stars. Rinse brush.

6. Use a craft glue to adhere the stars where you want them.

7. Use stick-on rhinestones to glam up the sign more.

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