Project: Love Birds

This project is a great way to loosen up with color and texture.  It can be repeated using any style or subject manner

Here is your pattern pdf:  Love Birds PDF

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Video 1: Decoupage background techniques (9:35)
Video 2: Adding color to background (13:13)
Video 3: Adding texture using stamps, texture foam (16:32)
Video 4:  Spatter paint, stenciling (9:58)
Video 5: Wings, floating color, line work and details (13:06)
Video 6: Finishing details: adding leaves, floating color (11:23)

I love playing with these new tools.  You can find so many things in your house that can make marks or patterns to use with projects like these.  It is a good reason to clean out cabinets and drawers.  Have fun!