Canvas Wall Hanging

Philippians 4:6


This is a very simple but cute way to display sayings on canvases. I saw it at this site and was inspired:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/67249789/be-anxious-for-nothing-8-by-10-print?ref=v1_other_1











I recently purchased a bulk of 8x10 in canvases on sale at my local craft store, on sale for about $1.50 each. I also found Acrylic paint in the color "Neon Pink" for $0.59. these two were the only real cost of this project.











I painted the pink paint on with a large brush and since it dries fast as it soaks into the canvas material, it won't apply as a solid color, hence the color texture shown.













Next, I used a pencil and a straight edge or a ruler to draw 5 different lengths of lines from almost the top to the bottom. This is the starter for the stems of the flowers.

Then I also drew with the pencil the dandelion heads and daisy heads.

Next I wrote out in pencil the verse i had chosen to use.
Light pencil lines make it easy to find where to draw without having to free-hand draw or write.








Using a thin-line black permanent marker, outline the pencil lines on the verse and the flowers.











...and voila! You now have a simple to make reminder for you or someone you care about, that God gives us reason to put our worrying aside.












Different verses would be fitting with this same border and color.
Also, for further inspiration I would recommend the site that inspired this project: www.etsy.com

Thanks for reading!
-LisaNicole

Painted Silhouette Deer-Great gift idea!

Painted Silhouette Deer



This was such a fun idea! It wasn't mine originally.
I saw it at:
http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2011/02/diy-deer-head-silhouette-wall-art-decor.html









I made 3 for my 3 cousins who are avid hunters. I was very pleased at how they turned out. I hope you enjoy! :)



To start with, I purchased an 8x10 in. cheapo canvas (available at craft stores for a couple bucks)



Then I searched silhouette deer head pictures on the internet and printed off some of my favorite ones in a low quality (to save ink) and cut them out.









Next, choose a backround color in acrylic paint. I used a blue for the sky by simply mixing dark blue, light blue and white.
On another one (shown at the bottom), I used a tan color to make it look like wood behind the silhouette.













Trace right onto the dried paint on the canvas. It doesn't take the acrylic paint very long to dry, so that makes it easier.






















Pencil traced.












Outline along the pencil lines with a thin brush and black paint. Fill in as you go if you'd like.














Use a second coat of paint to make the black as dark as possible.

I also put black paint for the ground and painted on blades of grass with the black paint.













There are so many options with this concept. different back rounds, different scenes. different sizes.



Other ideas I have for painted silhouettes are a ballet dancer, horses, trees, birds, a couple dancing, etc..
Thank you for reading this! I hope it is helpful! :) -LisaNicole