Sunday, August 8, 2010

Easy Art Project

I had been trying to figure out what to do with a canvas I had partially painted.  I knew I wanted to hang it in the playroom but didn't know how to finish it.  Then it hit me - decoupage!!  I had never done it so this was quite an experiment.  It would either work, or I would ruin the canvas.



I had some leftover fabric from the playroom curtains.  I love the curtain fabric.  It's so bright and fun with its retro-looking zinnia-like flowers.  So I decided to repeat that flower theme in the artwork. 



I cut out a variety of flowers from the fabric and placed them on the canvas.





Then I used Mod Podge to paste on the flowers and then covered the entire canvas with a thin layer.  I used high gloss so my mediocre job I did cutting the flowers would be less noticeable than if I had used the matte finish.  The Mod Podge goes on white and dries clear, which is nice to be able to see when it is dry.  Although it's a little stinky - so beware!





Now we have fun and colorful playroom artwork that was so easy!!



For more great projects, visit Susan at Between Naps on the Porch.

6 comments:

  1. Love this! I've been thinking about doing something on a canvas with paint and decoupage. You've inspired me! Love the colors too.

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  2. This was a great idea...love how it turned out - so bright and cheery

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  3. Lovely & very creative. I think it came out wonderful. Great as a tutorial also.
    Sooo, please do come and link it up at our site so our readers can find you also. They'll love this as much as I do: http://www.finecraftguild.com/diy-tutorial-linky-party-9/

    (ps this is a weekly linky for DIY CRAFT tutorials, so you can come back each Wednesday with some good creative instruction... :-)

    Looking forward to featuring you soon!
    Rose

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  4. Love the color combos! This turned out great!

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  5. Super cute! This looks like something I would make. Love it!

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