Valentine's Day decor doesn't have to be something you display only once a year. Designer Donna is on our blog with a wooden decor project you'll want to have hanging up long after Valentine's Day is over.
Time: 1 ½ hours
Level: intermediate
Size: 12” x 16”
Here's what you need:
- Glue Dots® Advanced Strength adhesive (I used the Double-Sided Sheets, but you can also use the Dispenser)
- Wood (I used two 12" x 16" piece of plywood)
- Paint (I used Americana/Deco Art's Buttermilk, Tuscan Red, Moon Yellow, Indian Turquoise, and Dark Chocolate)
- Letters
- Hinges
- Numbers
- Jig Saw
- Table Saw
- Sand Paper
- Spray Varnish (I used Krylon Matte)
Here's what you do:
- Draw a heart shape out on plywood and cut out with the jig saw.
- Cut heart into slats on table saw. Sand any areas as needed.
- Paint 12” x 16” piece using Deco Art Buttermilk arcrylic paint. Do not paint inside of the area where the heart will go.
- Paint each of the slats of the heart a different color and allow to dry. Apply additional coats as needed.
- This step is optional. I used Dark Chocolate paint that was watered down to stain the wood. Wipe on and then wipe off. Let dry.
- Adhere wood heart to 12” x 16” using Advanced Strength adhesive. Be sure to press firmly on the wood for a strong, secure bond.
- Tip: For faster application, use the dispenser listed in the supply list above.
- Add embellishments as desired and use a spray varnish to seal.
I used Tim Holtz Grungboard collection for the letters, numbers and hinges, but you can find similar products at a local store.
You can find materials to make this project, including Glue Dots Advanced Strength Dispenser, at:
~Donna