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SURFACE
MDF Chippendale Plaque, 9" x 15" (22.86 x 38.10 cm),
Flourish Topper, laser cut 2" (5 cm)
PALETTE
DECOART AMERICANA ACRYLICS
Bahama Blue Blue Violet Cadmium Yellow Dioxazine Purple Festive Green
Orange Flame Peacock Teal
Snow (Titanium) White Sour Apple
DECOART GLAMOUR DUST GLITTER PAINT
Aqua
Emerald
Limelight
DECOART GLAMOUR DUST GLITTER Gold
Purple Passion Sapphire Blue Turquoise Sparkle
BRUSHES
DECOART AMERICANA No. 4 stencil brush
LA CORNEILLE
No. 4 ultra round ROYAL FUSION
Series 3170, nos. 8 & 12 filbert 1" wash
10/0 liner
SUPPLIES
Basic painting supplies (page 96) DecoArt Media Matte Medium Foam roller, 2" (5 cm)
Laser cut wood hearts
Rhinestones, crystal, in various sizes Stencils: Spirited
Super Tacky Glue Transfer paper, white
SOURCES
n La Corneille Ultra Round 4, #LCO7020-4 is available from www.thebrushguys.com.
n Chippendale Plaque, size medium, #WDSF172_1; 2" Flourish Topper, #EMBL031; the 2" foam roller set, #TOOL212; and the Royal Fusion Brushes, also known as Patty’s Favorite Dry Brush, #BRSS034_6 and BR034_8 are available at www.creativeartslifestyle.com;
(740) 441-1564.
n Urban Ink Personally Yours, Spirited Stencil
#201503 and Americana Accessories Stencil Brush Set, #DABK20-K as well as Americana and Glamour Dust paints, Glamour Dust Glitter and DecoArt Media Matte Medium used in this project are all available at www.decoart.com.
n Rhinestones and laser cut hearts are available from your local craft store.
Years ago I started drawing what I called loopy flowers for some of my fabric designs. They were all in the daisy style. I liked the movement and fun, carefree mood they inspired. I began wondering if I could use the same style for other designs and my “Loopy Iris” and “Loopy Butterfly” were born!
A NOTE ABOUT IRIS FLOWERS
The top petals are attached to the stem at the center of the flower; they grow out, up and around then bend back toward the center. The bottom petals also grow out from the center, but they bend down. A small petal is peeking in between the top petals, and furry beards trail from the center down the bottom petals; these are the stamens of an iris.
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