Lucky the Dog

Lucky, the Dog

Instructions

I first painted the plaque, with more than one color of spray paint, because it is easiest and has a good outcome. I assembled items as shown in photo and using craft glue to securely affix, especially the large dog to the plaque. The dog was originally a golden lab and I painted him with acrylic paint, as a black lab with some golden markings, like my husband's dog, Lucky. Twenty four hours ...
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Difficulty:

Category: Other

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Whimsical, Casual, Cute

Materials

Made materials bought at craft store: oval plaque, 'sculpture' of dog, large and small, Stickers of type face and dog foot prints. Mod Podge decoupage.

What was your inspiration?

'Lucky' is my husband's beloved black lab - mix

What are you most proud of?

My husband seemed to like the Father's Day present and keeps it on his dresser. I really like to decoupage, that is 'my way'. I assemble items with a certain subject in mind and then 'decoupage' into a whole project, you might say.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Think the project through thoroughly from start to finish, first. Make sure have all items with you when starting project. Nice to be doing a project based on something you really care about. I am a novice with decoupage and like to sometimes slather 'it' on and have even.used my own recipe of water to glue conglomeration. I am now educating myself more on the subject but what I have done so far looks acceptable. Obviously no runs and drips allowed on projects of decoupage, be tidy. No excessively shiney surfaces for me.