With the Jewish New Year for the trees, Tu B'Shevat coming up this Sunday night I thought I'd revamp some of my painted milk cartons to go with the new ones covered in hearts. I had almost forgotten how many graffiti hearts projects I've done, so it is a good thing there is an archives here to remind me! I have not painted in a while, so I've been covering milk cartons with layers and layers of hearts as a warm up, and it also turns out to be oh so relaxing and quite addicting! And best of all they are sure to put a smile on everyone's face, promise! So cover a milk carton in hearts, and another with whimsical blooming heart trees and enjoy!
- milk or juice cartons, washed out
- gesso (if you like) I didn't use it this time
- acrylic paint in 4 colors plus white
- paint pens and possibly a black sharpie
How To:
Fortunately I've got lots of posts to help you out, and do read them as layering little hearts is not quite as easy as it looks, enjoy!
How To Paint Hearts On A Gift Box
How To Practice Graffiti Hearts In Your Sketchbook
How To Take Your Hearts Painting To Another Look
Ah yes, and just by the way, it turns out that Swedish Dala horses look great with these milk cartons, in this case an unfinished one picked up at the factory in Dalarna!