Easy Holiday Décor With Art Foamies – Patti Hodder

HELLO ARTISTS! I’m excited to share ideas for quick and easy Holiday décor. These techniques can be translated into other celebrations just by changing up the colors or stamps used. This year I was going for a denim / country scheme. I wanted a soft, aged look. Hope you enjoy!

Art Foamies used:

• Ann Butler | Hexes 2 | Foam Stamps - Set of 6
• Ann Butler | Rails 2 | Foam Stamps - Set of 4

Additional Supplies:

• Acrylic Paints – colors you choose
• Cotton Stockings
• Cotton Gift Bags
• Glass Votive Holders
• GAC 9000 by Golden
• Folk Art Glass Primer
• Stamp Buddy
• Cotton stockings and bags came in white; I dyed a denim blue using RIT dye.

COTTON STOCKINGS:

Mix Golden GAC 9000 with acrylic paint (50/50 mix). Apply acrylic paint to one of the rail stamps using a Stamp Buddy. Stamp onto stocking in whichever pattern you choose. Using same technique, use one of the hexes shapes and cover stocking completely. Leave the toe part unstamped. When completely dry heat set with iron.

COTTON GIFT BAGS

Same application as cotton stockings. These little gift bags are perfect for filling with candy or jewelry!!

GLASS VOTIVE HOLDERS

Clean off votive holders with soap and water and then with some rubbing alcohol. Apply a thin coat of glass primer and let dry. Apply paint to a stamp buddy and then on to the art foamie. Since the foam is flexible, wrap around glass as you apply pressure. The votive holder I used is smaller than the stamp so you will get only a portion of the design. Let dry completely to avoid smudging.

I used battery operated candles, but anything can be used in these glass holders like faux snow with trees or candies.

Hope you see some techniques you would like to try. Best wishes for a happy and healthy Holiday Season. 

Patti

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