PAINT IT SNOWY

Digitally design before you paint by using your image editing program.  
I use Adobe Photoshop. 

Use a tape measure to get the height and width measurements to size your digital canvas

Create a white layer over the background and a duplicate layer of your background image  

I chose a blue color overlay but you can change this to anything you'd like to suit your design

I always save a copy of each design layer I may want to use for future projects!

I also created a cardinal and a Santa design before deciding to use this scenic for my project

Digital designing allows you to group elements so you easily position them any way you'd like.

I prefer to use my line art as a guide, but you can transfer directly onto your prepped surface.

Make sure you remove any dirt or rust areas with steel wool before priming with your basecoat.

I'll most likely be using this finished project as a small centerpiece filled with holiday greens.  However, I also might fill it with cocoa mix, chocolates and coffee treats for gift giving.  Whatever I finally use it for, I know it's a treasure that will serve up some smiles!