DIY Wood Panel Photo Clip Frame

Hello all,  Happy October!

Super excited to be sharing this little project with you. 

This time around rather than creating in my journal I opted to create on a wood blank that I purchased at dollar tree ~ as we all know stencils are for more than just paper!

I love showcasing family photos, pieces of art or perhaps a poem or even a reminder note. 

This little clip frame is perfect on the shelf of my studio and makes a great little gift.

For this project I used two different stencils, acrylic ink and acrylic paints.

I love painted layers and will go through the various steps of achieving this look and adding depth to your art pieces.

The end result should be light and dreamy ~ remember to use a light tough when applying paint.

The Process:

• Using the gel plate, add your choice paint color ~ I love white because it pops!
• Apply the stencil and cover it with white tissue paper ~ gently rub the entire surface and pull
• Set aside and we will incorporate later

• Cover the wood panel with an old book page using a glue stick. I found this to be the easiest and most effective method
• Trim off any excess paper 
• Apply matte medium to entire surface and allow to dry completely ~ this will seal the paper and prep it for the paint application

• With a spray bottle spray some of the surface and add a small amount of acrylic ink ~ I tend to add a small amount of water first to allow for movement ~
• Spray some more water on to the ink and start moving the wood panel in various directions to get those gorgeous drips
• Once satisfied dry completely 

• Using your stencil  cover the wood panel and with a cosmetic sponge apply the first layer or acrylic paint ~ I am using black.  *do not overload the sponge 
• remove the stencil and allow to dry
  
  
  
  

• With a piece of tape secure your wood piece to your work surface
• Tape out any portions of the stencil you DO NOT want to use (not so pretty but it works)
• Tape down the stencil ( only on one side) to your work surface ( this will ensure that we layer over the exact same portion of the stencil design)
• Start with your first layer of acrylic paint ~ apply a small amount with a cosmetic sponge and very light pounces 
• For this project I started with the lightest color first and will continue to add darker hues 

• Continue with the second layer adding a darker shade ~ I started in the center and moved outwards
• Stop three quarters of the way allowing the first layer to be visible

• Lifting the tape relocate the stencil to another part of the panel, overlapping just a tad.
• With the same technique as above ~ use the lighter shade only
• If you are working on a larger substrate you will need to do this several times

• For the final stenciled layer I used the initial stencil and lightly added paint ( to various parts using transparent oxide yellow~ once again small amount of paint and very light pouncing motion

• Remember that tissue paper ~ go grab it tear it up and with your matte medium find a home for it on your project 
• I also added lines and marks with my white gel pen and a pencil

• Apply matte medium to the entire surface and allow to dry
• Add a clip and some ribbons  and voila!
• Alternatively holes can be punched with a hole punch add some rope and hang.

I look forward to seeing your projects ~ ENJOY

Have a Happy Arty Day !!!

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Supply List:

Stencils:

• Buenos Aires #L456     https://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-buenos-aires-large-nathalie-kalbach-p/l456.htm
• Blooming Where Planted #L449 https://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-blooming-where-planted-cecilia-swatton-p/l449.htm

Gel Press Plate   https://gelpress.com/product/10802/

Acrylic Paint

• white
• light pink
• dark pink
• black
• transparent oxide yellow

Acrylic Ink:

• DR~Sepia

Wood panel

Old book paper

Tissue Paper

Matte Medium

Cosmetic Sponges

Heat Tool

Clip

Fabric or Ribbons