To make a wavy line

1.Draw gentle curves lightly on the wall with chalk. You can wipe away the chalk if you don't like the layout and redraw until you are happy.Don't make the curves too tight as it will be difficult to bend the tape to shape.

2.Begin sticking the tape to the wall following your lines and coaxing the tape gently into shape around the curves.

3. Where there are little creases in the tape, flatten them down to stop paint from seeping under the tape

4. Now create a colour wash or cloud effect in your chosen colours, following the siple instructions included with the kit.
Always wipe the paint away from the masking tape rather than into it and avoid having paint bleeding underneath the tape.
Have a look at some of the colours on the left. These would look lovely with the heart and butterfly cut outs.

Click here to buy a colorwash kit direct from the supplier

5. Allow the paint to dry before gently removing the tape to reveal the wavy line.

Alternatively, you could also paint another co-ordinating colour above your tape. When you remove the tape you will have a thin line dividing the two colours. Use wider tape for a wider line.

6. Now take your butterfly and heart cutouts and apply the butterflies to the high and low points of the line. Arrange the hearts and flowers in a pleasing group to create a focal point above the head of the bed/crib or other area you may like to highlight.
You're done!
Stand back and admire.
Impressive isn't it?
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