Cherry Blossom Silhouettes

Materials Needed

• Paint, acrylic + paintbrush
• Canvas
• Printout of design
• Wax paper
• Painter's tape
• Scissors
• Spray paint
• Krylon finishing spray

1. Using acrylic paint, I created a pink wash. I also sprinkled some salt on before it dried to create a 'starry' effect. Let dry completely. This will be the color of the design that shows through

NOTE: steps 2-4 could be replaced with stickers, but I couldn't find any for the design I wanted

2.  Tape desired design to wax paper with waxier side facing out (not against the paper)

3. Cover the waxier side of the wax paper with painters tape, making sure the entire design is covered 

4. Carefully cut out your design, creating a painters tape sticker-stencil 

 

5.  Peel tape stencil off of wax paper and apply to canvas as desired. I also taped off the edges of the canvas.

 6. Spray paint over entire canvas. Allow to dry completely.

7. Peel off tape stencil. Finish with Krylon spray to add protective coating. 

This would also look cool with lights behind it, especially if you use an opaque top coat so that only the design would light up