Heart Sign

This is a fun sign that can be super cute for Valentine's Day. The technique could be applied to a variety projects. It would also be fun to make one for the different holidays. For example, instead of a heart you could do a shamrock, a bunny, a pumpkin or a watermelon for August/September. Just to suggest a few ideas. The only thing you would need to do is change the stencil. The following steps will be for the heart.

Supplies:

Heart Stencil

White, Red, and Black Paint 

A Dry Stiff Bristle Brush ( I like the wooden handle ones you get at Home Depot for $2)

Sponge Paint Brush

Wooden Sign (mine is 11x11 purchased at the Wood Connection)

Valspar Antiquing Glaze (There is a picture below. It can be purchased at Lowe's For $10. You could use black paint instead if you don't antique stuff enough to make it worth the investment.You will achieve better results with the glaze.)

Step 1:

Paint the board white and let it dry.

Step2:

Follow in the instructions on the antiquing glaze. Focusing on the grooves. If you are using black paint use the the dry bristle brush to apply it. Do not put a lot of paint on the brush. You can  use a damp cloth to create the "smudging" effect. Let that dry completely.

Step 3:

Tape stencil down and paint the heart red.

Step 4: (optional)

Use the antiquing glaze or black paint to create a more rustic looking heart using the same technique you did on the white part of the board. Let it dry. Then you are done!