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How to Create an Angelic Shrine using Perfect Paints: Day 10 of 12 Days of Christmas

Hello everyone – Cheryl here! As the holiday season approaches, I find myself immersed in the magic and joy that Christmas brings. For me, the essence of this time of year is intertwined with cherished gatherings of family and friends, the warm glow of decorations illuminating our home, the delightful aromas wafting from the kitchen, and the joy of crafting heartfelt gifts. One of my most treasured passions is creating unique shrines from various materials, including metal, paper, and wood. These little masterpieces are more than just decorations; they hold stories and memories that enrich our celebrations. Today, I'm excited to share my process as I decorate a special small shrine that will adorn our Christmas tree. Join me as we infuse our holiday spirit using Perfect Paints into this creative endeavor!


Finished Christmas Shrine by Cheryl Mezzetti using Perfect Paints
Finished Christmas Shrine by Cheryl Mezzetti

Supplies used

Wooden Shrine

vintage small postcard - I printed off one from the internet

Small stencil - i u sed Tim holtz small stencil

Small poinsettia ephemera and Holiday Greeting

Small piece of white ribbon

3/4 circle for top of shrine or punch out a 3/4" circle from cardstock


Instructions

  1. Paint the wings with halo - let dry.

To begin paint the wings using Halo SMA
Paint the wings with Halo SMA - let dry

2. Using a palette knife, add organic sugar and doves wing through the stenil to the painted wings - let dry.

Add Polishing plaster using a stencil to the wings when dry
Using a palette knife add organic sugar and doves wing through a stencil to the wings - let dry.

  3. Paint the top of the shrine using Bright Gold. Let dry

Paint the top of the shrine with bright gold SMA and let dry
Paint the top of the shrine bright gold - let dry

4. Add a small amount of Red Wagon to your matt, spray with water. Add a coat of the red wagon over the bright gold to give it a red tint. let dry


Add some red wagon and mix with water and paint the top of the shrine
Add some red wagon SMA to your matt and spray with water. Paint the red over the bright gold to give it a bit of red tint.

  1. Paint the front arch using Rainstorm and vintage patina. I added the colors to my matt and sprayed with a little water to help the colors blend on the wood. Let dry


Paint the front of the shrine with rainstorm and vintage patina. let dry
Paint the front arch using Rainstorm and Vintage Patina - let dry

6. Adhere postcard behind the arch and trim away the excess.

Adhere the postcard image behind the shrine using glue
Adhere the postcard behind the arch.

7. From coordinating cardstock cut a 3/4" circle and adhere to top of shrine as shown. Add a sentiment and diecut element to the bottom. Glue all pieces together and let dry.


Add a 3/4" circle to the top of the shrine and glue all the pieces together
Glue a 3/4" circle to top of shrine. Add a sentiment and diecut to the bottom of shrine. Glue all pieces together and let dry.

Add a ribbon to hang the ornament.  Add a sentiment and embellishment to the bottom of the shrine.
Finished Christmas Shrine

Only 2 more days of Christmas projects! Be sure to check back tomorrow.


~ Cheryl

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