~Be Mine~ free pattern from Dea's Crafty Creations

Free Pattern for you

Compliments of
ŠDeanne Burton

Dea's Crafty Creations

http://dcrafts.com

You will need...
Paintbrushes
Wooden heart (see below for pattern)
Sandpaper
Graphic paper
Stylus
Paints: Delta Ceramcoat-
~color of your choice
~White
Black Permanent Pen-Micron Pigma OR Sharpie Ultra Fine Pen
Jute OR Wire- about 18-20 inches
Pliers- if you choose wire to hang the heart
Krylon Matte Finish Spray
Drill

Here we go!
*any words in RED, see below for definitions of terms.
1. Cut out wood and sand.
2. Base coat the sign the color of your choice, let dry .
3.Trace lettering OR do it free-hand. Paint lettering on with WHITE.
4. Use your stylus to place dots around the edge of the heart.
5. Add a name and the "XO" with a Black Permanent Pen (optional).
6. Finish it with matte finish spray.
7. Drill two small holes at the top of the heart and add the jute or wire. (whatever you choose to use)

*I ALWAYS paint the back of my paintings. It gives it a "finished" look and I actually feel better knowing it's painted. How many of you have picked up something and, first thing, turn it over? Well, that's why I paint the backside of all my paintings!

It's ready to display!

Definitions of WORDS in RED

BASE COAT- to apply the base color to the wood. Some projects will require the whole project to be base coated. Some will need only parts to be base coated.

FINISH- coating your project with a protective varnish. Matte spray gives a better finish than a glossy spray.

TRACE-Put graphite paper between the wood and the cutout pattern pieces and draw around lines that are necessary only for the base coating. Once base coating is done and paint is dry, then trace any other lines you will need to add the details.