Paisley Letter

Dress up any wall letter with layers of paisley shapes. Create a Paisley Letter and hang it up on your wall - this is one of the best DIY wall hangings out there. This is a great craft for beginners. Create a DIY wall decoration that you can hang on your wall with pride. This would look great n a young girl's bedroom and would turn her bedroom into a personal haven. While you're at in, make a few letter and give them away as a housewarming or birthday gift. The personalization will really touch people's hearts. Also, be sure to experiment with fun scrapbook papers and switch up the prints as much as possible.
 

Materials:

• DecoArt Laurie Speltz's Instant Images IIT01 - 3/4 in. Flat Brush
• DecoArt Laurie Speltz's Instant Images  IIP02 - Paisley Pocket Template
• DecoArt Laurie Speltz's Instant Images  IIT05 - 1 Short Liner Brush
• DecoArt Laurie Speltz's Instant Images  IIT06 - 3/8 in. Duo Tool
• DecoArt Laurie Speltz's Instant Images  IIT07 - 1/4 in. Duo Tool
• Americana Acrylics DA184 - French Vanilla
• Americana Acrylics DA228 - Bright Orange
• Americana Acrylics DA269 - Foliage Green
• Assorted scrapbook papers
• Permanent ink pen
• Adhesives
• Wooden letter

Instructions:

1. Cut scrapbook paper to fit letter.
    
2. Attach scrapbook paper to letter.
    
3. Base letter with Foliage Green.
    
4. Layer paisley shapes with Bright Orange and French Vanilla. Let dry between layers and/or coats of color.
    
5. Add dots, hearts, and doodles with stylus.
    
6. Outline and embellish with permanent ink pens.

Helpful Hint:

• Refer to template and tool packages for additional information on template and tool usage and techniques.