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The Stitching Scientist

    DIY Canvas Art

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    9 Aug

    Hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far! As you know, I am really into DIY projects. In my old historic house, I have a fireplace. It is not the most beautiful space and definitely need something eye catching to spice it up a bit. This weekend I had an hour to spare and decided to use an old canvas I have been using for background for my sewing projects to do a DIY art project. This idea is certainly not original. It is all over the Pinterest. I got my inspiration from whiletheysnooze. Turquoise is my favorite color and I thought, what better way than to pair it with some metallic gold paint. The canvas was $12 (after my 50% coupon from Michaels) and the paint was $3.50. So, it cost under $20 to do. It was a fun DIY canvas art for my daughter and I to do together. What do you guys think?

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    I don’t think it belongs over the fireplace as it is a very bold piece. It will be either hated or loved. I may move it to another space in the house that is not so visible. I have to say, I like how the pattern turned out. It may make for a cool looking fabric pattern for a bag. Not sure about it, really.

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    Even though, I am not so sure about this painting and how it fits into our space, I really enjoyed doing it! Painting is instant gratification and unlike sewing, you can’t go wrong. Whatever, you paint will be correct because it is your own interpretation. No seam ripping involved here:-)

    This painting measures 30×40″, cost $20 for the materials and took about an hour to make. Here are a few clips of the process.

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    Ahhh…blank space

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    Go outside and go crazy with your paint colors. Be random

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    Cut out painters tape and make a random pattern; zig-zag, herringbone, or just plain craziness. Whatever comes to mind:-)

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    Get spraying with your metallic gold paint! Let this baby dry for about 20 minutes.

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    Brag to your friends or on your blog like I did:-)

    Thanks for visiting,

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    Jajuana · 456 weeks ago

    Nice job! Love the colors and pattern.
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    Connie · 456 weeks ago

    I think it turned out great and looks very good where it is. Now I am inspired to do some painting.
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    Stitching.lady · 456 weeks ago

    I too think it suits over your fireplace. Great job!
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    love dyi · 456 weeks ago

    I love it!! I think it looks awesome with the fireplace. What you might want to do is try to add some of the color to your floor vase or move it somewhere else and find something to tie in the colors. Did I remember to say I love it?? I have a somewhat expensive and large painting over our couch with tans and gold. Our son in law said we needed bright color in the room and gave me some bright turquoise pillows. Then I decided the painted didn't match the rest of the room but it cost to much to just ditch it. I thought for a very long time then got real brave, watered down some turquoise acrylics and lightly stroked the original sheer drapes in the picture then added the same color to reflect off the clear vase on the table. Turned out great and it's still up on the wall. LOL Hubby was so happy I did it. Have a blessed day! Betty
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    Ursula · 456 weeks ago

    Love the brick element in the painting. It complements the fireplace. Turquoise is my all time favorite anway. Love everithing about it.
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    Kris · 456 weeks ago

    Great painting, and love it right where it is! I am not that creative, but follow directions/inspiration well -- so perhaps even I could do one of these?!!! Thanks for sharing :)
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    Janice · 456 weeks ago

    I really like it, great job! Now do a couple of smaller ones that coordinate and hang somewhere close to it!
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    Colleen · 455 weeks ago

    I think it is perfect! Please don't move it. It works well over the fireplace, which I think needs a statement piece and this is it! Great job and very inspiring.
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    United Insurance 19p · 452 weeks ago

    The painting has literally enhanced the beauty of the room as well as the fire place. Thanks for sharing the technique with us. I am sure it will help many of us to decor our surrounding.
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    Donna · 452 weeks ago

    It looks beautiful over our fireplace. Great colors!
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    What you might want to do is try to add some of the color to your floor vase or move it somewhere else and find something to tie in the colors. Did I remember to say I love it?? lucky patcher games list
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    instagram online · 399 weeks ago

    I love the idea!! Thank you for sharing the DIY! I think the hardest part is taping :D
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    exterior painting · 297 weeks ago

    Thank's for such a great idea's about canvas art . It's really awesome and very helpful for my business exterior painting Melbourne.
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