"F" is for Fall

Spell out the colors and images of fall with Instant Images and Americana Acrylics.

DecoArt Products Required
Laurie Speltz's Instant Images
• IIJ06 - Pumpkins & Vines Journal Template
• IIT06 - 3/8 in. Duo Tool
• IIT07 - 1/4 in. Duo Tool

Americana Acrylics
• DAO65 - Dark Chocolate
• DA228 - Bright Orange
• DA230 - Festive Green
• DA259 - Cocoa
• DA265 - Tuscan Red
• DA269 - Foliage Green
• DA273 - Saffron Yellow

Americana Spray Sealers
• DAS13 - Americana Matte Spray

Supplies
• 3/4" flat brush
• #0 liner brush
• Water container
• Palette or plastic plate
• Paper towels
• Micron Pen 01

Surfaces
• Wooden letter "F"

Instructions
Allow to dry between steps.
1. Use 3/4" flat brush and Foliage Green to basecoat letter.
2. Use Instant Images Template B to do Cocoa vines and acorns. Pounce multiple colors for small leaves. Add cluster of leaves in center section. To achieve multi-colored leaves, pounce one color on one side, adding second color on opposite side. Position acorn overlay and pounce in Dark Chocolate.
3. Use Template C to stencil "FALL" with Tuscan Red and Bright Orange.
4. Use stylus and Tuscan Red to make dip-dot heart on first letter.
5. Use stylus and Saffron Yellow to dot letters.
6. Use Micron pen to outline leaves and vines and to add swirl details.
7. Use liner brush and Cocoa to cross-hatch acorn caps.
8. Seal with Americana Matte Spray Sealer.

Helpful Hint
Add this festive letter to fall wreath or centerpiece. It also looks great on shelf or inside shadow box.