a veil of silver in an irregular organic pattern adds interest to a simple shaped vase this super easy finish is created with the Soaping Technique

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

Design Master Sprays –COLORTOOL Spray, Mineral Blue, Metallic Colors Super Silver - pottery vase, dish soap, sea sponge, dish of water, paper towel, jewelry chain

TECHNIQUE

1. Basecoat vase with Mineral Blue by spraying in even parallel strokes, approximately 12” from surface. Let dry.
2. Make a solution with dish soap in a small amount of water. With the sponge, work up suds and apply them to the vase. IMMEDIATELY spray Super Silver over the suds. Wipe off excess moisture with paper towel to reveal an organic irregular pattern. For a demonstration of the technique view video l Soaping Technique

terra cotta gets glazed in rich color and silk blossoms are refreshed in color

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Spray - COLORTOOL Spray Basil, October Brown, Orange, Mess Master, Super Surface Sealer – small decorative terra cotta, silk flowers (orange poppies, white lilies), artificial foliage (grass, dusty miller), Stryofoam brand foam, newspapers, wire clippers

TECHNIQUE

1. On a protected area with layers of newspaper directly below the pot, spray the upper third of pot in October Brown. Then spray the lower two-thirds in Basil.
2. Heavily spray the pot with Mess Master, letting the excess blend into the color below. In desired areas reapply Mess Master to control blending. In some areas the terra cotta will start to show through. Let dry.
3. To enhance the color apply 2 coats of Super Surface Sealer, spraying approx. 12” from surface. Let dry.
4. To white flowers mist the blossom backside with Orange. Spray approx. 15” from surface to lightly apply the color. Turn blossom over and lightly mist the front of the blossom. Let dry.
5. Cut Styrofoam to snuggly fit in pot. Arrange poppies and lilies in a slice of the garden fashion as shown. Cover foam with grass then accent with dusty miller.

this simple method antiques the finish of bright hued ceramics

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

Design Master Spray – Home Décor Stain Pecan, Clear Finish Gloss – Blue and White Asian ceramic compote

TECHNIQUE

1. Prime ceramic surface with 1-2 light coats of Clear Finish Gloss. Let dry.
2. Spraying 20”- 24", mist the surface with Pecan. One light coat is generally suitable; however, additional coats will deepen the color and the antiquing effect.
3. Display fruits or flowers in compote.

Note: To antique any other surface simply skip the primer step. On high gloss surfaces the priming step helps adhere the color.

Hand-crafted greetings hold special sentiments

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays - COLORTOOL Spray October Brown, Home Décor Stain Pecan, Metallic Colors 14 KT Gold, Mess Master – 12" x 12" WorldWin® Double Mates™ cardstock, creamy cocoa – 8 1/2" x 11" handmade natural paper, 2" x 2 1/2" white cardstock, 12" x 12" Scrapbook Papers, My Mind's Eye™ confetti™ A Kaleidoscope Collection Paper: Surprise "Me and Mom" Floral & Surprise "Me and Mom" Circles, 2 1/2" x 2 3/4" metal or plastic photo frame, Sticker Quote K & Company Beyond Postmarks! card quotables sticker pads, 8" Length of 3/8" wide natural grosgrain ribbon, extra strength glue stick, 2 cotton swabs, newspapers

TECHNIQUE

1. Cut Creamy Cocoa Cardstock into 7" x 10" piece. Fold into 5" x 7" card. Cut remaining cardstock into 2" x 2 1/2" piece and set aside. Then cut floral paper into 4 3/4" x 6 3/4" piece, circle paper into 3 1/4" x 3 1/2" piece, and natural paper into 5" x 7" piece.
2. Using cotton swab dipped in water, wet edges of handmade paper. Tear edges, creating a 4 3/4" x 6 3/4" piece. Let dry. Use glue stick to attach handmade paper piece to front of card. Tear edges around floral and circle papers, tearing toward you. Cover work surface with newspapers in a well-ventilated area. Lightly spray papers with Pecan Home Décor Stain to give an antique look. Let dry.
3. Spray frame with 14 KT Gold spray. Let dry. Spray over Gold with October Brown. Spray small amount of Mess Master into cap of spray can. Dip cotton swab into Mess Master and lightly rub off October Brown from raised areas of frame to allow Gold to show through.
4. Use glue stick to attach floral paper on top of natural paper. Then attach circle paper to center of floral paper with glue stick. Glue 2" x 2 1/2" piece of cardstock to center of circle paper with glue stick.
5. Attach quote onto white cardstock. Cut ribbon into two 4" pieces. Loop ribbon into knot around each side of frame. Center frame over quote and attach with glue stick.

restyle a veneer chair in rich stain color

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Spray – Home Décor Stain Chestnut, Clear Finish Matte – wood veneer chair, sanding block, fine grade sandpaper, tack cloth, soft cloth or paper towel, latex glove, piece of notepaper

TECHNIQUE

1. Remove veneer sections from chair frame.
2. On previously finished wood, remove the finish by sanding then, clean the surface with tack cloth.
3. On a protected surface, spray Chestnut very close to surface to puddle stain on wood. With soft cloth or paper towel, wipe stain into wood following the grain. This step enhances the grain. (The stain has an approx. 2 minute open time. Work in sections, spraying only the area you have time to work. If stain becomes too dry to rub simply reapply more stain in that area.)
4. To even out and enhance the color, spray the stain approx. 12” from surface in even parallel strokes. Since the stain is translucent, additional coats will deepen the color. Apply as many coats needed to achieve the desired depth of color. (3 light coats used here) Let dry between coats.
5. For an ultra smooth finish, sand the stained surface with a piece of paper. This ultra-fine sanding removes any airborne imperfections that might have landed in the finish.
6. Protect the surface with 2 coats of Clear Finish Matte. Apply by spraying approx. 10”-12” from surface. Let dry between applications.

Easy to make ornaments with vintage appeal.

TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES

Design Master Sprays – Premium Metalic Spray Super Silver – wood heart cut outs, white wood snowflakes, Holiday red rub-on transfers, 12” red/green/white thin cord, hot glue gun and glue

TECHNIQUE

1. Spray wood hearts with Super Silver. Apply 2 coats to all sides of shapes. Let dry between coats.
2. Pierce wood with a nail to create a hole.
3. Apply rub on transfers to desired areas.
4. Adhere wood snowflakes in place.
5. Thread cord through holes and knot ends.

Easy to make ornaments with vintage appeal.

TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES

Design Master Sprays – Colortool Spray Ivory, Antique Gold, Glitter Spray Gold – wood oval and star cut outs, black holiday rub-on transfers, 1½ yd ½ ” soft green satin ribbon, hot glue gun and glue

TECHNIQUE

1. Spray a variety of the wood shapes with Ivory and Antique Gold. Apply 2 coats to all sides of shapes. Let dry between coats.
2. Glue shapes together in desired configurations.
3. Apply rub on transfer greetings in desired locations.
4. Spray all surfaces with Glitter Gold. Allow to dry.
5. Cut ribbon in lengths. Create a loop and glue ribbon to shapes leaving ends dangling loose.

Keepsake box and frame for winter gift giving.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays – COLORTOOL Spray Blue Sky, Premium Metallic Spray Super Silver – small papier mache box, fiber board frame, adhesive snowflake scrapbooking embellishment, snowflake rub-on transfers, 1 spool ¼" blue velvet ribbon, 1 spool ¼" zigzag aqua velvet ribbon, painters 1 ½" masking tape, water misting bottle, paper towel, glue

TECHNIQUE

Keepsake Box

1. On a protected surface spray the lid with Blue Sky. Apply 2-3 light coats. Let dry between coats.
2. Spray the box with 2 coats of Super Silver. Let dry thoroughly.
3. Temporarily place lid on box. Apply masking tape around the center of the exposed box. Remove lid. Ensure edges of tape is adhered to box.
4. Holding bottle about 15" away, mist all sides of box with water. Immediately spray with Blue Sky. Let set for 20 seconds then lightly dab/wipe moisture from surface with paper towel. Where water droplets were the paint is resisted and shows the underlying color in a mottled pattern. Let dry.
5. Apply rub-on snowflakes in random pattern on silver band and on box top.
6. Wrap edge of lid with velvet ribbon and glue in place.

Picture Frame

1. On a protected surface spray the frame with Blue Sky. Apply 3 light coats to all surfaces. Let dry between coats.
2. Holding bottle about 15" away, mist back of frame with water. Immediately spray with Super Silver. Let set for 20 seconds then lightly dab/wipe moisture from surface with paper towel. Where water droplets were the paint is resisted and shows the underlying color in a mottled pattern. Let dry. Turn frame over and repeat technique to front side. Let dry.
3. Wrap ribbon around edge of frame and glue in place.

Trend colors and fashionable hydrangeas take on a winter appeal in a bouquet suited for the whole holiday season.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays – Premium Metallic Spray 24KT Pure Gold, Glitter Spray Gold – wicker handled basket, Styrofoam Brand Foam block, 5 silk hydrangeas in lavender/purple hues, 2 artificial spruce branches, 1 pkg brown glass millimeter balls, 1 pkg purple glass millimeter balls, 6 peacock feather eyes, gold spool wire, 5 pine cones,1 bolt 1½" green/gold mesh holiday ribbon, wire clippers, glue gun & glue sticks, 6 wood picks, paper towel

TECHNIQUE

1. On a protected surface, spray basket with 24KT Pure Gold. Apply 2 light coats of color to all exterior surfaces. Let dry between coats.
2. Insert and secure Styrofoam to basket. Arrange floral elements in a mounded fashion.
3. Clip spruce stem into smaller sections. Insert into foam creating the outer dimension of design.
4. Remove several hydrangea leaves. Spray 24KT Pure Gold into crumpled paper towel and wipe over leaf surface. Re-spray into cellophane as needed. Let dry. This creates a gilded look on the foliage.
5. Spray hydrangeas with Glitter Gold. Let dry.
6. Cut hydrangea stems and insert in a mounded fashion into the foam.
7. Wire hydrangea leaves onto wooden picks and insert into foam or glue leaves into place.
8. Wire pine cones onto a wooden stick and insert in foam or glue cones into place.
9. Clip lengths of ribbon, arrange in a loop with a tail and secure in place.
10. Arrange millimeter balls and secure in place.
11. Tightly wrap gold wire around a short stem of the peacock eye. Leave a length of wire to attach to a wood pick. Insert the pick into the foam and let feather fall over bouquet.

EZ to make holiday plaque or large ornament for the Santa lover.

TOOLS AND TECHNIQUE

Design Master Sprays – COLORTOOL Spray Holiday Red, Brilliant Gold – 1 pkg 1" Styrofoam Brand Foam balls, 1 6x12x1 Styrofoam Brand Foam block, 1 6x1 Styrofoam Brand Foam heart, styrofoam cutter, 1 yd 1 ½" black velvet ribbon, self adhesive rhinestones,1 wood letter 'I', styrofoam glue

TECHNIQUE

1. On a protected surface spray the Styrofoam block and heart with Holiday Red. Hold the can 15" from the Styrofoam and spray in even parallel strokes. Apply 3 light coats to all sides and let dry between coats.
2. Spray wood 'I' with Brilliant Gold. When dry glue it to heart as shown.
3. Cut 1" Styrofoam balls in half. Arrange as shown and glue in place.
4. Glue the heart in place. If desired for additional support, stick straight pins through the backside of block and into overlapping heart.
5. Wrap velvet ribbon around center of block. Overlap ribbon on back and glue in place.
6. Adhere rhinestones to ribbon to create Santa's belt buckle.

Gift or storage boxes with a retro appeal

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays – Colortool Spray Olive Bright, Holiday Red, Premium Metallic Spray Super Silver, 24KT Pure Gold – 2 nesting papier mache boxes, painter’s 1 ½” masking tape, chipboard self-adhesive holiday tags, 1½ yds 1” red and green satin ribbon, glue

TECHNIQUE

Small Box

1. Spray the box top with Super Silver. Apply 2 coats. Let dry between coats. Set aside.
2. Spray the box bottom with Olive Bright. Apply 2-3 coats. Let dry between coats and thoroughly before next step.
3. Mask the bottom with tape creating a stripe pattern around the box. Trim the tape at the bottom edge of the box. Ensure the edges of the tape are firmly adhered to the box.
4. Spray the exposed area with Super Silver. Apply two coats and let dry.
5. Remove tape to expose stripe pattern.
6. Glue lengths of red ribbon to the top and bottom of the box. Adhere tags to top and bottom in desired areas.

Large Box

1. Repeat the process above using 24KT Pure Gold on box top. Base coat the bottom in Holiday Red with stripes in 24KT Pure Gold. Adhere green ribbon to the box top and bottom.

Simple techniques transform clear glass balls into metallic ornaments with a vintage feel.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays – COLORTOOL Spray Brilliant Gold, Antique Gold, Premium Metallic Spray Super Silver, 24KT Pure Gold – 4 large clear glass iridescent ornament balls, 4 small clear glass iridescent ornament balls, water misting bottle, paper towel, latex glove

TECHNIQUE

Small Ornaments

1. Remove ornament clips on top of glass balls.
2. Protect one hand with a latex glove.
3. Insert little finger on gloved hand into the opening of glass ornament. Holding bottle about 15" away, mist all sides of ornament with water. Immediately spray entire ball with Brilliant Gold. Let set for 20 seconds then lightly dab/wipe moisture from surface with paper towel. Where water droplets were the paint is resisted and shows the underlying color in a mottled pattern.
4. Remove from finger and let dry. Replace ornament clip.
5. Repeat technique using Super Silver and 24KT Pure Gold for an assortment of metallic hues.

Large Ornaments

1. Remove ornament clips on top of glass balls.
2. Spray 24KT Pure Gold into opening of glass ball. Roll ball in hands to let paint cover inside surfaces. Let ornament sit for a few minutes to dry. Twirl excess color around again and pour off any extra. Let thoroughly dry. Color will vary in opacity.
3. Replace ornament clip.
4. Repeat technique with Super Silver, Antique Gold and Brilliant Gold for assorted metallic hues.

Fun ornaments to create with kids

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays – COLORTOOL Spray Brilliant Gold – Styrofoam Brand Foam balls – various sizes, 3" & 4" shown here, chenille stems – red & green, white pearl headed pins, 1 bolt ½" holiday ribbon, wire clippers

TECHNIQUE

1. Insert the tip of a chenille stem into the Styrofoam balls. Hold onto this while spraying on color.
2. Holding the can 15" from the Styrofoam ball spray with Brilliant Gold. Rotate the ball to spray the whole surface. Apply two light coats. Let dry.
3. Discard the original chenille stem. Insert a fresh one into the same hole then wrap around the ball. At the end, bend the stem down and insert into the Styrofoam.
4. Insert another chenille stem at the end of the first one. Wrap it around the ball, laying it next to the first stem and insert its end into the ball.
5. Repeat this process in a desired pattern, overlapping stems and colors. Cut some stems into smaller pieces if desired.
6. Insert pearl pins into random joints of the chenille stems.
7. Cut an 8" piece of ribbon, fold it in half then secure ½" from the ends to the ball with 1 or 2 pearl pins.

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wooden tags become a unique expandable picture frame - a great gift for dad or grandparents

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

Design Master Spray – COLORTOOL Spray Dark Chocolate, Metallic Spray 14 KT Gold Spray, Mess Master – (3) 5" x 8" MDF hinged wood tags with holes, (3) 4" x 6" photos, (3) Making Memories® Brads any color, Elmer's®, 1/4" Thick Foam Board black on black, X-Acto® Gripster® Knife and Cutting Mat, Craft Bond™ Extra Strength Glue Stick, Craft Bond™Tacky Glue, spray bottle with water, paper towels, cotton swab, metal ruler, old newspapers

TECHNIQUE

Cover work surface with newspapers in a well-ventilated area. Lay tags flat onto newspapers. Start with one tag. Spray with 14 KT Gold. Let dry. Lightly spray water onto tag, allowing water to bead up on tag. (Different amounts of water will produce different size effects.) Lightly spray Dark Chocolate over water droplets. Blot off water and excess spray with paper towel. Repeat the spray-blot process until desired look is achieved. Follow this process for the hinges as well. Repeat with other tags.

Spray brads with 14KT Gold and then spray Dark Chocolate. Spray small amount of Mess Master into cap of spray can. Dip cotton swab into Mess Master and lightly rub off Dark Chocolate from raised areas on brads. This will allow Gold to show through. Let dry.

Assemble tag frame (if not already assembled.)

Place foam board on cutting mat. Use ruler and craft knife to measure and cut foam to size of photos.

Use glue stick to attach photos to foam board. Use tacky glue to glue foam board to tags. Insert brads into holes on tags.

an instant technique to add age and character to new baskets

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Spray – COLORTOOL Spray Blueberry, Navy, Mess Master – 2 natural baskets of choice, paper towel, latex glove, newspaper

TECHNIQUE

1. Protect area from overspray with newspaper.
2. Approximately 12" from the surface spray the baskets with Blueberry or Navy Blue in parallel, back and forth strokes. Apply 2 coats. Let dry between applications.
3. Wrap paper towel around index finger. Heavily spray tip with Mess Master then wipe sections of basket to remove sprayed color and reveal underlying color. Reapply Mess Master as needed to treat entire basket.

a classic glass urn is dressed in modern glam

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

Design Master Spray – Modern Metals Champagne Silver, 12” glass urn, painter’s masking tape, pearl and crystal beads, jewelry wire, clippers

TECHNIQUE

1. Apply tape in rings to mask the neck of the vase. Also apply tape to the inside rim of the vase, leaving most of the tape width exposed above the vase. Stuff opening with paper towel.
2. Spraying approximately 12” from surface apply 2 coats of Champagne Silver. The first coat will appear translucent.
3. When dry, remove masking tape.
4. String beads in desired patterns. Drape several strands around vase, tying wires together in same spot.

Project Tip: Any of the Modern Metals colors can be substituted in this project.

easy stencils create color blocks to embellish into halloween characters and muslin fabric strips are quickly mummified

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Jack-o-Lantern Pillow

Design Master Sprays - Colortool Sprays Orange – 1/2 yd natural duck cloth, 1 3/4 yd orange ball fringe, cream thread, polyester stuffing or pillow form, posterboard, exacto knife, thick black Sharpie pen, yellow glow dimensional paint, 2 black button, golden yellow embroidery floss, embroidery needle, scissors

Mummy Pillow

Design Master Sprays - Colortool Sprays Glossy Wood Tone – 1/2 yd natural duck cloth, 1 3/4 yd black ball fringe, cream thread, polyester stuffing or pillow form, 1/2 yd muslin, double stick fuseable web, 4 large black pom poms, scissors, iron

Monster Pillow

Design Master Sprays - Colortool Sprays Olive Bright – 1/2 yd natural duck cloth, 1 3/4 yd purple ball fringe, cream thread, polyester stuffing or pillow form, masking tape, black dimensional fabric paint, purple wireless chenille, embroidery needle, scissors

TECHNIQUE

Jack-o-Lantern Pillow

1. Cut two 17" squares from the duck cloth.
2. On a 18-20" square of posterboard sketch a pumpkin shape, sizing it to fit within a 15" square. Cut out the shape with an exacto knife to create a stencil.
3. Ready a flat painting area and protect from overspray with newspaper. Lay 1 piece of fabric on newspaper then place the pumpkin stencil centered on top of fabric. Ensure all fabric edges are masked.
4. Make sure the edges of the pumpkin stencil are flush to the fabric. If not, weight the posterboard down with weights such as rocks. Spray a light coat of Orange within the stencil. Let dry and reapply 1 or 2 more coats. Let thoroughly dry.
5. With the black Sharpie draw a stem, nose and jagged mouth. Fill in as needed.
6. Make large circles for eyes using the Yellow Glow dimensional paint. Let dry.
7. Attach black buttons with embroidery floss and highlight mouth with chain stitching.
8. Allowing for a 1/2" seam allowance, sew ball fringe to right side of painted fabric square. Place right sides of fabric together and stitch, leaving an 8" opening. Turn fabric inside out and stuff pillow. Stitch opening closed.

Mummy Pillow

1. Cut two 17" squares from the duck cloth.
2. Tear muslin into 1 1/4" strips. Spraying from approx. 18", mist the strips with Glossy Wood Tone. Irregularly spray some areas heavier than others. Let dry.
3. Iron the muslin strips.
4. To make an iron-on transfer of the mummy face, lay strips of the muslin in a slightly irregular fashion on a 15" square of fuseable web. Keeping in mind a rough shape of the head, cut a short strip for the top of the head and adhere/iron to webbing. Cut a second strip and place it next to the first slightly overlapping the edges. Fuse in place. Cut the next strip slightly longer and fuse in place next to the previous strip with one side crossing over the previous one. Repeat this process, alternating placement of strips, to create the full head. In areas where fabric overlaps place a small piece of webbing and fuse loose strip down.
5. Sketch the outline of a mummy head on fabric and cut out the shape.
6. To make eyes, glue 2 pom poms together on fabric for each eye. Fuse a strip of webbing to 2 strips of muslin. Place strips over eyes in an overlapping fashion and fuse into place. Trim length of strips.
7. Place mummy transfer on 1 piece of pillow fabric and fuse into place.
8. Allowing for a 1/2" seam allowance, sew ball fringe to right side of pillow square. Place right sides of fabric together and stitch, leaving an 8" opening. Turn fabric inside out and stuff pillow. Stitch opening closed.

Monster Pillow

1. Cut two 17" squares from the duck cloth.
2. With masking tape create a basic 14" square outline on the right-side of one fabric square. Tape off area for protruding knobs. Mask remaining exposed fabric edges with tape.
3. Ready a flat painting area and protect from overspray with newspaper.
4. Ensure all taped edges are adhered to fabric edges. Spray a light coat of Olive Bright on exposed fabric. Let dry and reapply 1 or 2 more coats. Let thoroughly dry.
5. With the black dimensional paint draw the hair, hairline and eyes on face. Fill in as needed. Let dry.
6. Thread needle with purple chenille and stich into fabric creating the nose, mouth and scars.
7. Allowing for a 1/2" seam allowance, sew ball fringe to right side of painted fabric square. Place right sides of fabric together and stitch, leaving an 8" opening. Turn fabric inside out and stuff pillow. Stitch opening closed.

a tinsel tree gets decorated in retro color

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays - COLORTOOL Spray Robin's Egg – one tabletop tinsel tree – 4" tall clay pot – small piece white Styrofoam brand foam – 3 rhinestone self-adhesive snowflakes – 3 clusters small opalescent glass millimeter balls – 1.5 yds ½" sheer red ribbon – glue/glue gun

TECHNIQUE

1. Apply 2 light coats of Robin's Egg to clay pot, spraying approx. 12" from surface. Let dry between coats
2. Adhere rhinestone snowflakes to pot.
3. Insert foam into pot. Secure with glue if necessary.
4. Remove stand from tree and insert stem into foam. Fluff boughs of tree then tuck and glue clear millimeter balls.
5. Weave ribbon garland throughout tree.

two spray colors are blended to create a vibrant new hue

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays - COLORTOOL Spray Basil, Olive Bright – tall narrow basket, liner, fresh floral foam, green preserved oak leaves, curly willow branches, fresh flowers (hydrangea, carnations, cocks comb, godetia), knife, wired wood picks

TECHNIQUE

1. Apply 2 light coats of Basil to basket, spraying approx. 12” from surface. Let dry.
2. Mist Olive Bright over base coated basket, spraying approx. 15” from surface. This light coat of color will blend with the Basil coat to create a vibrant green.
3. Soak floral foam and cut to fit basket liner.
4. Wire small clusters of leaves together with picks. Arrange as a collar around basket opening.
5. Insert curly willow in basket ends and intertwined the tips. Arrange blossoms in mounded fashion as shown.

a simple paint technique create a trend verdigris finish great for restyling accessories

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays - COLORTOOL Spray Robin's Egg, Hunter Green, Flat Black, Copper, Clear Finish Matte – picture frame, fine grade sand paper, water misting bottle, paper towel, newspaper

TECHNIQUE

1. Protect area from overspray with newspaper.
2. Remove the glass and backing from the frame. Lightly sand the surface if slick. Ensure frame is clean.
3. Base coat the frame with Copper by spraying approx. 12" from the surface, using parallel, back and forth strokes. Apply 2 light coats, let dry between coats.

4. From about 15" away, mist frame surface with water. Note: Different amounts of water will produce various sized water droplets thus different effects.

5. At random, spray Robin's Egg over water droplets. Dab or lightly wipe off moisture with a paper towel.

6. Repeat steps 4 & 5 twice using Hunter Green then Flat Black.
7. If the finish looks too uniform, repeat the mist-spray-dab process on areas with selected color.
8. If desired, apply a protective topcoat of Clear Finish Matte for added durability.

modern color and stylings renew a flea market find lamp

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Spray – Modern Metals Black Chrome – 1 pkg adhesive backed rhinestones, 1 ceramic lamp base (a flea market find shown), 1 lampshade (one shown from Target), painter’s tape, newspaper

TECHNIQUE

1. Protect area from overspray with newspaper.
2. Ensure lamp base is clean. Mask the electrical cord and fixture with tape.
3. Approximately 12" from the surface, spray the lamp base with Black Chrome in parallel, back and forth strokes. Apply 1 light coat which will appear translucent. Let dry. Apply a second coat. When dry, remove the masking tape.
4. Adhere rhinestones to decorate the lamp and lampshade.

Project Tip: For ease, set the lamp on an inexpensive turntable and rotate while spraying.

gathered grasses and floral elements make an autumn statement in special treated urn

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Spray - Metallic Spray Super Silver, Just For Flowers Fresh Green – large green glass urn, fresh floral foam, water misting bottle, paper towel, painter's tape, 6 chocolate glass ornaments, variety of fresh grasses, fresh flowers (green roses, gold dahlias, rosehips, chartreuse button pompons), wood picks, wire, glue/glue gun, knife

TECHNIQUE

1. Turn urn upside down. Adhere small pieces of tape to the lip where it meets the body of the urn. Firmly press edges to ensure adhesion. (Using small pieces creates a cleaner painted edge.) Mask the remaining area of the lip with strips of tape.
2. On a protected surface and urn placed upside down, mist water onto the urn. Apply approx. 15" from the surface. Different amounts of water will produce different sized water droplets, thus different effects.
3. Spray Super Silver over water droplets, applying approx. 12" away.
4. Dab or lightly wipe excess moisture away with paper towel revealing the green glass below. Let dry.
5. Soak floral foam then cut and fit into urn opening.
6. Glue tip of wood pick and insert into opening of glass ball ornaments. Let dry.
7. To opening roses, enhance their color with a misting of Fresh Green. For safe application, be sure to spray approx. 15" from blossom. Let dry.
8. Gather grasses in bundles, wire together then lay over foam. Pick in place.
9. Arrange remaining items in mounded fashion similarly to that shown.

an assortment of pots are unified in color with a simple technique

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays - COLORTOOL Spray Olive Bright – 2 black outdoor pots, 1 brown ceramic pot, blooming plants, soil

TECHNIQUE

1. Protect work area from overspray with newspaper.
2. From about 15", mist water onto the pot surface. Different amounts of water droplets will produce different sized water droplets, thus different effects.
3. In an even fashion, spray Olive Bright over water droplets.
4. Dab or lightly wipe excess moisture away with paper towel.
5. Repeat technique with another layer of color if finish needs tweaking to your desired look. Let dry.

simple paint technique personalize summer accessories in vibrant color

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

Design Master Sprays - COLORTOOL Spray Olive Bright, Robin's Egg, Deep Blue, Pottery Sealer – canvas cloth, unfinished wood tray, natural basket, terra cotta clay pot, column candle, glass hurricane globe, painter's tape, sand paper, water misting bottle

TECHNIQUE

table runner and napkins
1. Cut canvas cloth to desired sizes. Pull threads to create an even selvage.
2. Mask areas of cloth in bands to create a stripe pattern.
3. Spray unmasked areas with Olive Bright, applying in 2 light coats. Let dry between applications.
4. Remove tape to reveal stripes.

repurposed basket
1. Make sure basket is clean and dry.
2. Apply 2 light coats of Robin's Egg to surface, spraying approx. 12" from surface. Let dry between coats. If basket is old, it might be very dry and may require extra coats for coverage.

candle pot
1. Apply Deep Blue to terra cotta pot in 2 light coats. Let dry. Then apply 1-2 coats of Pottery Sealer.
2. Plug pot hole with tape then fill with sand. Arrange candle and hurricane for wind proof candlelight.

serving tray
1. Lightly sand unfinished wood tray and remove dust.
2. Apply two light coats of Robin's Egg to tray, spraying approx. 12" from surface. Let dry.
3. From about 15", mist water onto the tray surface. Different amounts of water will produce different sized water droplets, thus different effects.
4. In a slightly random fashion, spray Deep Blue over water droplets.
5. Dab or lightly wipe excess moisture away with paper towel.
6. Repeat technique with Robin's Egg or Deep Blue if finish needs tweaking to your desired look. Let dry.
7. Apply a protective topcoat of Clear Finish Gloss to enhance the color or Pottery Sealer for added durability.

a simple wiping technique adds style to the painted clay pot

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays - COLORTOOL Spray Basil, Prairie Grass, Vanilla, Metallic Spray Super Silver, Mess Master – 4" clay rose pots, paper towel, latex glove

TECHNIQUE

1. Basecoat pots with Super Silver, applying approx. 12" from surface. Let dry.
2. Apply 2 coats of Vanilla, Basil or Prairie Grass to individual pots. Let dry.
3. Wad paper towel around your index finger and spray Mess Master into tip. Then wipe away color in random areas of the pot. Vary how deep you remove the color, some areas down to the terra cotta, others just to the silver basecoat. Reapply Mess Master as needed to wipe all of pot.

Project Tip: Choose any topcoat colors to personalize your pots.

glass vase is stripped in gold to house found beach items

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays, Modern Metals Gold Lumina, Just For Flowers Daffodil – tall glass vase, painter's tape, 1 yellow fresh cymbidium orchid spray, 1 lavender cymbidium orchid spray, shells, glass pebbles

TECHNIQUE

1. Starting at the opening of the vase, mask a band of the vase with the tape.
2. Leave a band of the vase open to desired width. (this area will become gold)
3. Repeat striping pattern down the height of the vase.
4. Ensure edges of tape of securely adhered to vase.
5. Spray open bands of vase with Gold Lumina. Apply in two light coats. Let dry between coats. The first coat will look translucent but the second coat will fill in the color.
6. When dry, remove tape to reveal gold stripes.
7. Spray both orchid sprays with Daffodil. Apply by spraying approx. 15" from blossoms. Ensure the spraying distance for safe application on fresh flowers. On the yellow orchids, the color will be enhanced. On the lavender orchids, the color will be blending with the golden hues.
8. Place glass pebbles and shells in vase. Add water. Give fresh cut to orchids and arrange in vase.

Project Tip: For an easy application of spray, place the vase on a plastic turntable.

re-fashioned floral vases showcase succulents in a modern tablescape

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays - Modern Metals Black Chrome – 3 sq glass vases (a stock floral item often found at the flea market), 3 - 3” succulents, 1 small bag soil, 1 small bag natural pebbles, painter's tape, newspaper

TECHNIQUE

1. Protect area from overspray with newspaper.
2. Ensure vases are clean. Mask the top third of vase with masking tape.
3. Invert vase on protected area. Approximately 12" from the surface, spray the vase with Black Chrome in parallel, back and forth strokes. Apply 1 light coat which will appear translucent. Let dry. Apply a second coat. When dry, remove the masking tape.
4. Plant succulents in vase with the soil line below the paint line. Top dress with small natural pebbles.

Project Tip: For ease of application, set the vases on a plastic turntable and rotate while spraying. Modern Metals produces a scratch-resistant durable finish on hard surfaces, including glassware!

a collection of bright pots add cheer to outdoor summer festivities

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays - COLORTOOL Spray Olive Bright, Aspen Yellow, Robin's Egg, Pottery Sealer – 3 tall 4" terra cotta pots, white acrylic paint, paint brush, acrylic paint pens (white, black, yellow, green)

TECHNIQUE

1. Make sure pots are clean and dry.
2. Spray 2-3 light coats of Robin's Egg, Aspen Yellow and Olive Bright on individual pots, applying approx 10"-12" from surface. Let dry.
3. Protect with 2 light coats of Pottery Sealer. Let dry.
4. With paint pens draw partial daisy blossoms just under the rim on 2 sides of pots.
5. Paint stripes on lip of pot. Let dry then outline in black.
6. Plant pots with bloomers or fill with sand, candle and glass globe for outdoor lighting.

chatruese adds a vibrant accent to this summertime bouquet

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays - COLORTOOL Spray Olive Bright - natural basket, Stryrofoam® brand foam, wood picks, 6 – 4 silk white or light green hydrangea, 1 bolt ribbon - 1 ½” Retro Stripe in yellow/aqua, 3 artificial oranges, 3 artificial lemons, glue/glue gun, knife, wire clippers, newspaper

TECHNIQUE

1. Protect work area from overspray with newspaper. Shake can of Olive Bright vigorously. Lightly spray basket approx. 15"-18" from surface to add a translucent application of color. Let dry.
2. Lightly spray hydrangea blossoms with Olive Bright in the same manner. (Change white blooms to green or brighten light green ones.) Fluff florets and lightly mist again for more coverage.
3. Trim Styrofoam to fit basket with top slightly below basket rim.
4. Place ribbon around basket and through one handle. Tie in a simple shoestring fashion.
5. Clip leaves from stem. Cut hydrangea stems and insert into foam in a mounding fashion.
6. With knife cut a short slit into oranges and lemons. Insert a wood pick into fruit then arrange in bouquet, inserting pick into foam.
7. Glue or pick leaves into arrangement.

apply this unique blending tip to meld colors together in a rich glaze

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays – COLORTOOL Spray Basil, Hunter Green, Ivory, Clear Finish Gloss, Mess Master – unfinished terra cotta pot, newspapers

TECHNIQUE

1. On a protected area with layers of newspaper directly below the pot, randomly spray the pot in Hunter Green, Basil and Ivory. It will look like a mess, but the next step unifies the colors.
2. Heavily spray the pot with Mess Master, letting the excess blend into the various colors. In desired areas, reapply Mess Master to control blending. Can also spritz desired color in sections to create desired effect. In some areas, the terra cotta will start to show through. Let dry.
3. To enhance the color apply 2 coats of Clear Finish Gloss, spraying approx. 12” from surface. Let dry.

Project Tip: Select other colors and follow the Mess Master process to customize the finished look.

a simple paint technique transforms a red vase into a unique accessory

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays - Premium Metallics Super Silver - red glass vase, 10 fresh red mini gerbera daisies, 12 fresh red roses, knife, small bowl with dish soap, sea sponge, paper towel

TECHNIQUE

1. Make a soapy solution with dish soap in a small amount of water. With the sponge, work up a bunch of suds then apply them to the vase. IMMEDIATELY spray Super Silver over the suds.
2. Wipe off excess moisture with paper towel to reveal an irregular organic pattern. Let dry. Repeat step for more coverage if desired.
3. In water, arrange roses and gerbera daisies in vase.

a personalized a savings plan

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays - COLORTOOL Spray Prairie Grass - unfinished ceramic-like piggy bank, rub on transfers, adhesive backed rhinestones, black marker

TECHNIQUE

1. Spray two light coats of Prairie Grass to bank, applying approximately 12” from surface. Let dry.
2. Apply desired stickers and decorations. Use marker to make eyes.

color personalizes unfinised wood cases

TOOLS and MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays - COLORTOOL Sprays Olive Bright, Mandarin, Clear Finish Matte - unfinished wood boxes w/hardware, rub-on transfers, scrapbooking add ons, fine grade sandpaper, piece of paper

TECHNIQUE

1. Lightly sand wood and wipe clean.
2. Apply two light coats of Prairie Grass or Mandarin spraying approximately 12” from surface. Let dry between coats.
3. For an ultra smooth finish, sand the painted surface using an ordinary piece of paper to remove small impurities.
4. Apply two light coats of Clear Finish matte for added durability to finish.
5. Personalize with embellishments of your choice. Rub on transfers and scrapbooking items were used here.

Project Tip: Read and follow directions on can.

an opulent bouquet with blended flower hues and textured container dresses any special occassion

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays - ColorTEX any color, MODERNmetals Champagne Silver, Just For Flowers Tiger Lily - low rectangular ceramic container, fresh floral foam, fresh flowers (coral and orange gerbera daisies, plum mini callas, light yellow cymbidium orchids, waxflower, coral roses), knife, water tube picks, pearl wire from Smithers-Oasis

TECHNIQUE

1. Spray ColorTEX on side surfaces of ceramic container.
2. Apply 1-2 light coats of Champagne Silver spraying approximately 10-12” from surface. Let finish dry. ColorTEX takes 6-8 hours to dry thoroughly so prep the container before designing.
3. Soak floral foam and cut to fit container.
4. To blend flower hues, spray Tiger Lily on cymbidium orchids. Remember to spray fresh flowers 12"-15" from petals.
5. Arrange blossoms in a mounded fashion as shown. Use water tube picks for short stemmed orchid blossoms.
6. Accessorize with votive holders embellished with pearled wire.

Project Tip: Read and follow manufacturer's directions on individual products.

Add holiday twists to home decor accessories.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays - Crystal Frost, COLORTOOL Sprays Robin's Egg, ColorTEX FLURRY - clear glass ornaments, ribbon, ceramic container, branches, 12 white silk roses, berried foliage, permanent spruce foliage, silver millimeter balls, dry floral foam

TECHNIQUE

covered jar

1. Spray interior of jar with Crystal Frost. Let dry. Leave lid untreated for contrast.
2. Display ornaments. Add ribbon embellishment.

arrangement

1. Spray ceramic pot with two light coats of Robin's Egg. Apply approximately 12" from surface. Let dry.
2. Spray found branches with Flurry. Let dry.
3. Adhere dry floral foam into container. Arrange roses as shown.
4. Encase rose stems with branches. Arrange foliages and millimeters around base.

Recolor decorations for a fresh repurposed life. A tattered gold mache reindeer looks sparkling in a new coat. And a hydrangea bouquet gets refashioned for winter display.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays - Glue For Glitter, COLORTOOL Sprays ROSE HIP, COPPER, Just For Flowers WILD ROSE, Mess Master - gold reindeer, tin compote, lidded wicker basket, chocolate colored micro-glitter, silk green hydrangea blossoms, dried flower foam, chocolate colored millimeter balls, opalina crystals, water misting bottle, paper towel, wire clippers

TECHNIQUE

reindeer

1. Heavily spray reindeer with Glue for Glitter and immediately pour glitter over the adhesive. Lightly tap to remove excess glitter. Reapply adhesive in sections if needed. Layers of glitter can be applied for a rich result.
Project TIp: Pour glitter on reindeer over a large piece of paper. Excess glitter then can be funneled on the paper to be applied over reindeer again or poured back into container.

basket

1. Evenly spray basket and lid with Rose Hip. Let dry.
2. Heavily spray Mess Master into a paper towel then wipe over surface of basket to remove color. This technique enhances the woven texture and gives a color wash.

arrangement

1. Basecoat tin compote with two coats of Rose Hip. Let dry.
2. Turn compote upside down. Mist all four sides with water to form lots of droplets. Quickly spray Copper over the surface then dap or lightly wipe off moisture. The water resists the copper color to let the underlying color show through in a unique pattern.
3. Mist edges of green hydrangea with Wild Rose for a natural burnishing.
4. Accent some of the blossoms with opalina crystal applied with Glue for Glitter.
5. Insert dry floral foam into container. Arrange blossoms and millimeter balls in a mounded fashion.

A holiday project for Living or Giving. Use decorated boxes to display favored holiday items or to present fabulous gifts. A standard wreath becomes a snowy accent with a unique product.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays - COLORTOOL Sprays HOLIDAY RED, OLIVE BRIGHT ColorTEX Spray PEPPERMINT, FLURRY - paper mache box, white gift box, artificial wreath, various sized red glass ornaments/millimeter balls, hot glue/gun, ribbons

TECHNIQUE

red box

1. Spray Holiday Red in two light coats to top and bottom of mache box. Let dry.
2. Spray Peppermint to base of mache box. Let dry. ColorTEX is water based and will take longer to dry than Colortool Spray colors.
3. Embellish with ribbon.

green box

1. Spray 2 light coats of Olive Bright on white paperboard gift box. Let dry.
2. Embellish with ribbon.

wreath

1. Fluff wreath to shape.
2. Spray Flurry to top and sides of wreath. Apply in two fairly heavy coats. Let dry thoroughly for approximately 8 hours or overnight.
3. Glue red glass ornaments into boughs of wreath.

design by Susan Weisser
The starkness of a graphic silhouette is back in style --- in both fashion and home decor. This simple design demonstrates the dynamic power of color and shape.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays - COLORTOOL Sprays FLAT WHITE, OLIVE BRIGHT - white lotus bowl, 1/2 block lime green Oasis foam, 1 monstera leaf, 3 green cymbidiums, cardboard disc, 2 green chenille stems, Oasis floral adhesive

TECHNIQUE

1. Spraying approximately 15" from the surface, color the large monstera leaf with Flat White. For a lacquered look apply 3 light coats, allowing each coat to dry before applying the next.
2. Soak floral foam in water, cut to fit in bowl and trim to be flush with the top .
3. Landscape the monstera leaf by laying it across the top of the foam.
4. Spray both sides of a small cardboard disc with Olive Bright. Punch 2 holes in the center of the disc and thread with chenile stems.
5. Construct a composite flower with petals of 2 orchids, keeping the orchid throats to the side. Radiating from the cardboard disc, adhere orchid petals with the floral adhesive. Apply a second overlapping layer of petals. Glue the remaining orchid in center of composite petals. Adhere the extra throats to center of flower.
6. Place the composite cymbidium onto the leaf and pierce the leaf with ends of the chenille stem to insert into foam.

Project Tip: A cluster of the three cymbidium orchids inserted into the foam could be substituted for the composite styled blossom.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays - COLORTOOL Sprays MINERAL BLUE, CLEAR FINISH Matte - unfinished wood box - piece of paper - scrapbooking adhesive label packet - rub on transfers - 1 yd chocolate ribbon - hot glue

TECHNIQUE

1. Following directions on the can, spray the box in 2 light layers of Mineral Blue color. Let dry between coats.
2. Sand painted surface with a piece of paper (scratch paper or paper bag). Wipe surface clean. This make a nice final sand for presanded wood. Apply another coat of Mineral Blue. Let dry.
3. Topcoat box with Clear Finish Matte to enhance the color and add protection. If impurities get caught in the finish while spraying, sand again with a piece of paper as mentioned above and apply a final coat. Let dry.
4. Glue one end of ribbon to the center front of box. Wrap ribbon tightly around box and glue the loose end on top of the other. With a small length of ribbon and beginning in its center, tie a series of square knots the width of the ribbon. Glue the knots over the ribbon seam. Roll under the ribbon tails for a clean finish and glue in place.
5. Apply scrapbooking labels and transfers in desired locations.

Project Tip: Share this craft with the kids. Prepare the painted box ahead of time then allow their creativity to decorate!

design by Cathy Skraba

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays - COLORTOOL Sprays IVORY - 2 white, water resistant, decorative paper sleeves and one plastic pot from Cathy'sWraps - hole punch - exacto knife or scissors - circle template or small coin - painter's tape - glue gun - a curl of ribbon - one 4" plant (an 'Ivory Prince' Helleborus used here)

TECHNIQUE

1. Mask off stripes on one decorative sleeve.
2. Punch holes to make a pattern in the other.
3. Following directions on the can, spray each paper sleeve with Ivory. Let dry and remove the painters tape.
4. To create the scallop edge, draw a guide line about halfway down the sleeve using the top edge of striped sleeve. Place the coin along the arc, trace and repeat. Trim with scissors and glue ends together to form the collar.
5. Form the striped sleeve then slip it into the collar. Add ribbon.
6. Transplant flowers into the CathysWraps pot and wipe away any excess dirt. Nestle pot into sleeve.

Project Tip: Share this craft with the kids. Spray the sleeves ahead of time, provide some paper, glue, markers, crayons, stickers and whatnot then watch what happens. Cathy's Wraps available at http://www.cathyswraps.com

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays - COLORTOOL Spray ROBIN'S EGG, POTTERY SEALER - fiberglass or metal urn

TECHNIQUE

1. Make sure surface of urn is clean and dry.
2. Spray 2-3 light coats of Robin's Egg on urn. Let dry.
3. Protect the color with 1-2 light coats of Pottery Sealer. Let dry.

Encrusted with a thick coat of glaze, rustic antique pots from the Provence region of France have caught the attention of designers for many years. Imitate the warmth and character of these pots on modern day pottery with a few tricks using Design Master COLORTOOL Sprays.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays - COLORTOOL Sprays ALMOND, WALNUT WOOD TONE, MESS MASTER, SAFFRON, HUNTER GREEN (or desired colors), MASTER SHINE or DRESDEN CLEAR GLAZE - 4" terra cotta rose pot or terra cotta style of choice

TECHNIQUE

1. Spray two light coats of Almond over the lower 2/3rds of pot. Then with short bursts of spray, splatter paint in this area with Walnut Wood Tone.
2. Again with short bursts, spray this area with Mess Master to erratically blend colors together. Let dry.
3. Hold the bottom of the pot with the rim turned sideways. Disregarding the label directions, point the nozzle close to the rim and spray a heavy coat of Saffron or Hunter Green around the rim and slightly below. As paint runs begin, rotate the pot to create an irregular edge. Allow paint to set before placing it upright. Let dry.
4. Spray rimof pot heavily with Dresden Clear Glaze or triple thick Master Shine. Let drips run. For more control of drip pattern, hold pot as in step 3 and rotate to area desired for runs. Let dry.

To create the weathered look on pots to the right

1. Lightly spray Hunter Green just below the rim. Then spray Mess Master over this to disipate the color. Let dry.
2. At the base of the pots spray ColorTEX FLURRY to mimic salt accumulations.

Project Tip: To splatter color using an aerosol, push the spray tip forward while pressing down. Apply in short bursts. This will cause the spray to splatter. Normal application is to press straight down. MESS MASTER is the solvent to the sprays, it will blend the colors together.

design by Cathy Skraba

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays - COLORTOOL Sprays IVORY, OLIVE BRIGHT - 2 white, water resistant, decorative paper sleeves and one plastic pot from Cathy'sWraps - hole punch - exacto knife or scissors - circle template or small coin - glue gun - 1 1/2" width chartreuse ribbon - bunch of tulips

TECHNIQUE

1. Following directions on the can, spray one paper sleeve with Olive Bright the other with Ivory.
2. Punch holes in the ivory painted sleeve to create a dotted-swiss pattern. Use a circle template or small coin to create a scallop design at the bottom. Cut with an exacto knife or scissors.
3. Overylay the sleeves and nestle in the pot.
4. To make hanger, punch holes through both the soft plastic pot and the paper sleeves, using the perforated circles as a guide. Add ribbon and knot ends.
5. Tie a length of ribbon around the pot. Make a bow. Hot glue both to the Ivory sleeve.
6. Arrange flowers and celebrate May Day with friends, neighbors, teachers and co-workers!

Project Tip: Sweet, giftable home accent that can adapt to anytime of the year. Change flower selection to what's available in the garden. Cathy's Wraps available at http://www.cathyswraps.com

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Design Master Sprays - 24KT PURE GOLD, BRONZE, MESS MASTER - Hard Surfaced Container with a Relief Pattern, metal used here - 4 Artificial Spruce Sprays - 2 Silk Holly Sprays - 1 Silk Laurel Spray - Artifical Fruit Assortment of Yellow Pears, Oranges, Grape Clusters - Assorted Sizes Glass Ball Ornaments in Purple, Red, Burgundy, Bronze - Pine Cones - Stryrofoam - Wire Clippers - Wired Wood Picks - Hot Glue, Glue Gun - Latex Glove - Paper Towel

TECHNIQUE

1. Protect surrounding work area from overspray with newspaper. Spray container with 2 coats of Bronze. Let dry.
2. With the glove on your working hand, wrap paper towel around your index finger and spray Mess Master to saturate fingertip. Rub fingertip over relief pattern, wiping off paint to reveal the underlying color. Resaturate paper towel as needed to repeat process over the whole area.
3. Insert foam into container and secure.
4. Clip spruce sprays into smaller sections and insert into foam, designing the perimeters of your design all the way around. Attach a wired wooden pick to smaller spruce pieces to create stem length and insert where needed. Leave some smaller pieces for later to fill in holes.
5. Insert wooden pick into fruits and arrange in foam. Arrange the fruit, some pine cones and larger ornaments in a mounded fashion. To fasten ornaments in design, attach wood pick into their opening and secure with hot glue. Let dry and insert.
6. Guild holly leaves by closely spraying each leaf with 24KT Pure Gold then immediately, lightly wipe with paper towel while spray is still wet. This creates a streak of gold over the foliage. Trim holly sprays into desired sizes and insert into arrangement. Add wood picks to stems for additional length when needed or, attach smaller pieces with hot glue.
7. Clip laurel spray into smaller sections and insert into design.
8. Insert small red ornaments and more pine cones into design.
9. Fill in any small spaces with small greenery pieces.