🌙 Love You to the Moon & Back: A Sparkly Valentine Project

Hi friends! 💕 Amanda Dillon of Mettle Modern Design is sharing a sweet Valentine project that mixes stenciling, subtle paint layers, reflective glass, and resin for a truly special keepsake.

This project uses the brand new “I Love You to the Moon and Back” 8×10 stencil from Essential Stencil and shows how a simple design can become a dimensional, sparkly statement piece.

Table of Contents

• Materials
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Helpful Tips from Amanda

Materials Used

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep the Board

Start by staining your 9×12" board using a sponge and white stain. Be sure to include the sides. Blow-dry to speed up drying.

Once dry, lightly sand the surface to smooth everything out.

2. Stencil the Moon

Position the stencil slightly off-center. Using a stencil brush, fill in only the moon with off-white paint. This subtle layer helps define the moon without overpowering it.

3. Add the Wording

Reposition the stencil on the opposite side, leaving space between the moon and text. Fill in “to the moon” using grey paint.

Using the same brush, apply black paint to the remaining words. Add a second coat if needed.

Fill in the stars with grey paint and allow everything to dry completely.

4. Add Glass & Resin

Place reflective platinum stained glass pieces inside the moon for a dimensional sparkle.

Mix your resin for about 3 minutes. Drizzle over the moon and board, then gently spread with a spatula to cover evenly.

5. Final Touches

Once the resin has cured, place a beach or summer figurine beside the moon for a relaxed coastal feel.

And here’s the final reveal:

Helpful Tips from Amanda

Ready to create your own version? The I Love You to the Moon and Back stencil is part of the newest Valentine release and pairs beautifully with glass, paint, or simple farmhouse finishes.

Shop the stencil and brushes now and make something meaningful this Valentine’s season. 💕