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Re: I finished my Nutcrackers.....

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@Kachina624 

I know you said you see them now but I wanted to post again using your method incase they disappear again and to practice

 

 

 

 

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Re: I finished my Nutcrackers.....

@Kachina624 

 

Could you see my last posting of pictures, just checking to make sure I did it right....I followed your instructions.

Thanks!

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Re: I finished my Nutcrackers.....

Those turned out beautiful! I like the simple rustic look as well. I don't have any nutcrackers as I seem to collect Angels and Smowmen. 😊

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@GingerHead.  Perfect!  On the last photo.

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Re: I finished my Nutcrackers.....

@GingerHead Nice job on the nutcrackers and an A for effort on your posting of pics, I don't even attempt it, LOL!    I have that same type of wooden bowl on my dining room table with pine cones, little sprigs of red berries and red candle!  We have simlar tastes Smiley Happy

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Re: I finished my Nutcrackers.....

Very nice job--and really a unique thing to do instead of full color --I like it!! 

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Re: I finished my Nutcrackers.....

They look great.  

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@LindaSal 

 

  Well, it's been an ordeal (posting pictures) I tell ya! haha

I need things explained over and over kinda like a 2 year old, especially when it come to technology and computers!

 

 That's neat that you have the same type of wooden bowl on your table. I love that little dough bowl, it's my forever centerpiece that I change up depending on the season. I was thinking about posting pictures of my changing bowl decor....if I do you gotta learn how to post yours too!

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Re: I finished my Nutcrackers.....

Thanks so much for the link and letting me know.  They look great!  Forgot to ask, what stain/color did you use?  Thanks!Heart

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@IlliniGirl88 

 

I used a watered down latex paint, it's a brownish grey color I got as a sample from Home Depot as the base coat (bee tobacco).

 

  Then I used a darker brown acrylic to add shadow in the crevices and then I dry brushed with a light beige color acrylic to pick up the details.....

 

 

 

 

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