Homemade Christmas Ornaments

"Snowman Measuring Cup"

Submitted by Mary Lynn Parson

I have enclosed a picture of a snowman face painted on an old tin measuring cup.  A coat of flat white spray paint is my basecoat.  I use the Wal-Mart brand of white flat paint.  For the details, I use Deco-Art acrylic paint found at most craft stores.

I use black paint for eyes, and mouth and eyebrows.   Rosy cheeks are dry brushed on with a soft stencil brush and a soft pink paint.   Highlights are given to eyes and cheeks with white.   The nose is burnt orange, and I highlight that by dry brushing across the top of the nose with white.  A tip is to use the end of your paint brush, dip into a pool of paint, and individually dot the eyes and the mouth.  Allow to dry, then spray lightly with a clear matte sealer spray.  

At this point, I apply antiquing with a soft rag, and wipe off with another clean soft rag.  Dry, then spray again with the sealer, this achieves the soft, aged look.  Tie on a homespun tie and hang on your tree!  I have a special tree in the kitchen for all my old utensils turned into snowmen!

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