by Debby Forshey-Choma Adding different techniques, however simple or detailed to backgrounds or on top of a finished design, adds interest to the design. The background is a supporting part of the design but keep it in the background; don’t overdue. Surface: 2 – Square Cutout w/frame (4-1/2” square; w/2-1/2” unattached frame) #SKU: 20-1221 available through www.vikingwoodcrafts.com Paints: DecoArt® Americana Acrylics: DA364 Aloe DA157 Black Green DA172 Black Plum DA257

by Debby Forshey-Choma Surface Source: 3 – Frame Kit, Diamond Snowflake Ornaments (5” over-all diameter; 3” opening) #SKU: 207-0529 and 3 – Snowflake, Tahoe Embellishments (1-1/4”) #SKU: 207-0049 available through www.VikingWoodcrafts.com DecoArt® Americana Acrylics: DA042 Baby Blue DA163 Honey Brown DA366 Periwinkle DA161 Graphite DA034 Lavender DA01 Snow White DA132 Hauser Medium Green DA251 Melon DA385 Warm Sunset DA219 Heritage B

by Debby Forshey-Choma Adding different techniques, however simple or detailed to backgrounds or on top of a finished design, adds interest to the design. The background is a supporting part of the design, but keep it in the background; don’t overdo it. Surface: Square Wood Plaque (8” x 8” x ½” deep) #SKU: 20-11529 available through www.vikingwoodcrafts.com DecoArt® Americana Acrylics: available through www.DecoArt.com DA166 Deep Midnight Blue DA200 Primary Blue DA169 Tomato

by Debby Forshey-Choma Pussy Willows (Salix discolor) is another plant that is rarely thought of as a wildflower. It is an attractive member of the willow family. In many areas, they signal the arrival of spring by producing furry catkins even before it produces leaves. Pussy Willow shoots are picked just as the buds expand in the Spring and can last indefinitely once dried. Pussy Willows range widely through Canada, the northeast, and in the Midwest, growing along streams in

by Debby Forshey-Choma Adding different techniques, however simple or detailed, to backgrounds, adds interest to the design. SURFACE: 3 – Gift Tags, Old Fashioned (4-1/2” x 2-3/4”) #SKU: 207-0599 www.vikingwoodcrafts.com PAINTS: DecoArt® Americana Acrylics www.DecoArt.com Black Plum 172 Deep Midnight Blue 166 Warm Sunset 385 Bleached Sand 257 Grey Sky 111

by Debby Forshey-Choma Adding different techniques, however simple or detailed to backgrounds, adds interest to the design. Royal Brushes are available through www.RoyalBrush.com #1360 – sm, med Debby Forshey's Texture brushes #4160 – 5/8 Majestic angular #1400 – ½ SG White Blending mop #4170 – 8 Majestic filbert #3080 – 1 Oval Wash Combo #4585 – 20/0, 5/0, 0 Majestic liners #4150 – 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 Majestic shaders #4700 – 3/4 Majestic glaze wash DecoArt Americana Acrylics avai

by Debby Forshey-Choma Adding different techniques, however simple or detailed to backgrounds, adds interest to the design. Surface Source Plaque, w/3 coasters (8-1/2” x 19” back board; 4-1/2” x 4-1/2” squares) #SKU: 20-11652 available through www.vikingwoodcrafts.com DecoArt Americana Acrylics available through www.DecoArt.com Avocado DA052 Light Avocado DA106 Soft Black DA155 Baby Blue DA042 Marigold DA194 Tomato Red DA169 Black Plum DA172 Raw Sienna DA093 Warm Sunset DA385