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Sunday, December 15, 2013

DIY Wood Grain Wrapping Paper

 

Alright Martha Stewart lovers…here’s a great way to add a special something to your Christmas wrappings. I made this wrapping paper last year and it was an instant favorite.

Materials Needed:

-Martha Stewart wood grainer tool (available in the paint dept @ home depot)

-Latex house paint or tempera paint

-Large brush/water cup

(Optional: Martha Stewart glazes…)

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Step One: Paint a large section with color. It can be a little watered down or a little thick and goopy.

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Use wood grainer tool to drag through the paint, slightly rocking the tool as you pull downward.

 

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Work quickly so the paint doesn’t dry, painting chunks at a time.

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Repeat process until paper is filled. This year I experimented with some different colors in tempera and latex enamel paints.

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The brown paper above to the right, is with the martha stewart glaze…vintage gold and it looks amazing and sparkly.

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On this last example, I just squirted paint directly onto the paper, spread it out with the brush and then used the wood grainer.

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