Instructions for creating a dramatic Sophisticated Favours™ box decorated with stenciled filigree. Quick & Easy with no painting skills required. Ideal for New Year's gatherings, weddings, dinner parties, office events and more where a touch of class is desired!  This box uses the "Royal Curves" stencil from Rebecca's Petite & Elegant stencil collection.   Review the supply list carefully; many of the necessary items are available here on www.rebeccabaer.com.

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Simple painted holly accents enhance gilded stenciling on this exquisite Sophisticated Favours™ box.  Perfect for a small gift or to decorate the place settings at a holiday party.  For a year-round design replace the holly with a trailing vine.  This box uses the "Artisan Tile" stencil from Rebecca's Petite & Elegant stencil collection. Review the supply list carefully; many of the necessary items are available here on www.rebeccabaer.com.

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Hand painted accents in tones of rose and sage are further enhanced with delicately stenciled details on this charming note card. Add the touches of gold and multi-hued leafing and you have the perfect way to show someone that you care. Review the supply list carefully; many of the necessary items are available here on www.rebeccabaer.com

Sophisticated Favours™ box decorated with sparkling pastel strokework that is stenciled and embossed. Quick & Easy with no painting skills required. Ideal for tea parties, mother-daughter banquets, wedding or baby showers, receptions and more! Sophisticated Favours™ boxes. Review the supply list carefully; many of the necessary items are available here on www.rebeccabaer.com

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Sophisticated Favours box design featuring a touch of variegated red gilding combined with easy bittersweet. A charming design that is perfect for all of your fall celebrations. Sophisticated Favours™ boxes. Review the supply list carefully; many of the necessary items are available here on rebeccabaer.com

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Sophisticated Favours™ boxes are available pre-cut in a variety of colors making them ideal when larger quantities are needed. Brides and party givers often desire beautiful handmade favours for their guests but lack the time or skills necessary to create such items. Use ideas found here or create some of your own to assemble a picture portfolio of designs that you are able to offer. Visit with wedding planners and party goods stores in your local area and offer your services to create unique, upscale wedding and party favours for a fee. Sophisticated Favours™ boxes.

A classic look with understated elegance. A crisp gold monogram enhanced by a touch of stenciled scrollwork. Ideal for anniversary celebrations, bridal showers, dinner parties and, of course, weddings! Contributed by Kathryn Fowler. Sophisticated Favours™ boxes. Review the supply list carefully; many of the necessary items are available here on www.rebeccabaer.com

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Give a favorite lamp a romantic new look with an easy gilded lampshade. Review the supply list carefully; many of the necessary items are available here on www.rebeccabaer.com

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I am excited to be able to recommend a newly developed, superior quality brush for drybrushing. This brush, the Crescent, is like no other.

*Shape* It’s unique shape, a full bodied, tapered arc allows you to drybrush broad areas using the flat of the brush while also enabling you to access the most minute spaces by simply turning the brush on it’s side. The gently tapered tip reduces the occurrence of harsh lines and permits you to work closer to the perimeter of an object without creating a hazy edge.

*Size* There are currently just four sizes because one Crescent does the work of several sizes of round brushes requiring you to switch less often.

*Content* The Crescent brush is composed of a unique combination of golden taklon and firm natural white bristles. This hair combination provides the perfect suppleness and flexibility to apply paint readily without allowing excess contact with the surface.

*Handles* Crescent brushes are made with acrylic handles, no swelling, loose ferrules or peeling paint. The first word to come to mind when using the Crescent brush is *Fabulous!*

Because drybrushes are used without water, acrylic paint may start to dry and clump in the smaller brushes (1/8”-1/4”) if used for any length of time. To keep paint from drying and to help extend the life of your brush, load the brush first with Deco Art’s Canvas Gel. Wipe excess gel from the brush and proceed as usual.

For several years I have been using brushes that are a blend of natural and synthetic hair. Early in my painting experience, all of the brushes that I was using were either 100% natural or 100% synthetic. There were qualities that I liked in each. The synthetic bristles offered the strength that I need to direct any stroke in the desired direction, while the natural bristles carried the necessary load to follow through without running out of paint. The natural hair helps the brush to glide along the surface while the synthetic hair allows the brushes to retain their chisel edges and fine points which are necessary for producing our finest artwork. Mixtique™ brushes by Loew Cornell are a blend of natural and synthetic hair, which offer the best of both worlds. With my inclination towards the use of lettering in my designs, a blended lettering brush is paramount; LC’s 8100 series is the right brush for the job. If you have not tried a blended angular for floating you may want to acquire one (I suggest a 1/2”). If you need a new round or liner you may want to give the blended variety a try and nothing beats a blended lettering brush.

If you have never floated using a blended brush, conduct the following experiment: First load a 1/2” synthetic angle as you would for floating. Then load a 1/2” blended angular the same way. Stroke each brush on a sheet of palette paper and you will be able to feel the difference. For ease of manipulation I prefer to use Easy Float in the water basin.

A variety of stencil brushes are acceptable for use with my stencils but I find that, due to the intricate nature of the stencils, an exceptionally tightly packed brush or one with an absolutely flat end do not work well because they will not enter the fine openings. I’ve tried quite a few and have determined the Loew Cornell 1150 series to work well. The sizes currently available are 1/2” and larger. The large sizes (1-1/4” to 1-1/2”) are ideal for filling in the all over background stencils. I prefer specific size identification over a numbering system for stencil brushes because this allows a clearer assessment of the brushes necessary compared to what you have available. Typically when a specific size is listed, i.e. 1/2”, any reasonably close size is suitable, i.e. 1/2”-3/4”.

Chantilly Lace (ST-109) or Chantilly Lace Extended (ST-1093)
How can you know which one is right for you?  Both offer the same lace background but there are several differences between the two.  To enable you to make an informed decision, we have put together this comparison chart to help you choose.

Create this charming card, with the look of stained glass, in a matter of minutes!  Gilded stamping combined with Fantasy Film and a touch of sparkle make this project simply irresistible.

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Show your circle of friends just how important they are in your life!  A fabulous stencil combined with variegated red leafing and a touch of pearlescent black glitter make this project an all around delight.

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Create this eye-catching all-occasion card   featuring a striking glazed tile backed by a shimmering swath of fantasy film!  Variegated
black leafing, fantasy film & fibers along with a touch of glitter combine with Rebecca’s glossy stenciling gel to give this card sophisticated style.

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