Craft Yourself a Love Note by Dawn M. Cardona

Beginner | 22 min 51 sec

Craft Yourself a Love Note
Overview 00:32
Materials and making your note22:19

Taught by Dawn M. Cardona

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Take the time to tell yourself something sweet and craft youself a love note. Artist and Children's book illustrator Dawn M. Cardona has chosen "Stretch and Grow" as her message, a phrase that her father used to say to her and her brother almost every single morning growing up. Dawn encourages you to choose your own inspirational words and leads you through some paper piecing, a great stash buster for all your lovely paper scraps. The result is a special artwork that will remind you of your uplifting message every day.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Paper cutter
Scissors
Craft needle or awl
Craft knife or X-Acto
Cutting mat
Pencil
Paint brush
White gouache
Water cup with water
Slow and fast-drying glue, such as Yes Paste or PVA Glue
Gelli plate and brayer
Various papers, such as vintage, found, cardstock, and painted (see Dawn's Make Painted Papers for Art Making)
Bristol paper, 9" x 12", 2 sheets
Printed letters in preferred font - regular printer paper works fine
Wet paper towel (optional)
Silicone spatula (optional)