How about another black and white Halloween decor craft today? I think my Halloween vignette is all done now, and I’m happy to show it off all finished to you soon. This little sign/plaque/whatever you want to call it adds a bit of fun to the display, and it cost me a whole dollar to make using craft supplies I had on hand.
It started off with a black plastic tray that I found at the dollar store. I thought it looked like it could maybe work as a frame, and right away I knew I wanted to try gilding some of those skulls on the border.
I painted the inside of the tray white using matte craft paint and a brush. It took a couple coats. Then I gilded two of the skulls using metal leaf. (See more about how to gild here.) I finished it off by painting a swirly “boo” using a round brush and black acrylic paint. I freehanded the lettering, but did do a couple practice sketches on a piece of paper first. If you feel uncomfortable painting freehanded, you could use a stencil or vinyl lettering.
That’s it. A quick little piece of Halloween decor.
Linking up at some of my favorite parties.
You are a gilding goddess. I've got to try my hands at it. <br />Question. You don't mention using any sealer. In your experience, do you think it's unnecessary? Are there certain situations where it should be used? I'm always a fan of reducing the number of steps in a project 😛
Those plates are so cute, I love them too..I am using them as chargers, whenever I change the post for a new one, love the way you made one skeleton gold, it is so smart to paint the center white like it is a plate…Yay…Phyllis
This plate is SO amazing! Can't believe you free-formed the "Boo"! Super-duper cute! And for only a $1!! (p.s. found you @ the Sew Can Do linky party!)
Love the plate and your vignette is fabulous. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
I just wanted to let you know that I featured your wonderful project on homework. Thanks so much for sharing it on The Inspiration Board. Have a great weekend!<br /><br />carolyn<br />homework &<br />DETAILS
Love!! You are seriously rocking the gilding 🙂 I am featuring these tomorrow on Tell Me Tuesday:)
As a huge Harry Potter fan and lover of all things black and white, I absolutely ADORE this! Hope you'll drop by my place on Friday and share this at my weekly link party.
What a transformation and I love that it's from the dollar store! Awesome Project! I am featuring these on my blog tomorrow 🙂 Thank you for linking up to Get Your DIY On! Have a great Saturday!<br /><br />Mandy @ The Hankful House Blog<br /><br />