Meredith found a project and thought it would be perfect for my playroom. As soon as I saw it I totally agreed! Check this out:
Begin with a blank canvas. The one I used is approximately 20X24 and I decided to do two of them to flank a window.
Next choose some scrapbook paper. I found this fantastic set at JoAnn's for half price. The colors were perfect for my playroom. I also knew that I could use any of the papers and they would all go together if they came from the same stack!
Decide how many circles you want on the canvas and then trace circles to fit that size. Mine worked out to be 3X4, 12 circles total. I chose 12 sheets of paper and cut two circles out of each one.
The finished circles
Circles arranged on canvas
I chose a color in the scrapbook papers that I loved and mixed some paints together to come up with a perfect Martha Stewart blue. It was slightly lighter than the blue in the papers and looked great with all of the colors. I then painted the entire canvas.
The circles arranged on the blue canvas in the final order. On the second canvas I rearranged the circles in a different order. In order to have them evenly spaced I just figured out that there needed to be 1 1/4 inch in between each circle so I just measured as I glued them down.
Decoupage the circles on to the canvas using ModPodge. Hint: The best result I found for a smooth, even finish is to completely coat the back of the paper with mod podge, then completely coat the circle area on the canvas as well. Wait a few seconds and apply the two together. Smooth over well. This will allow all edges to lay very flat.
The finished product hanging on the wall in my playroom.
The two canvases hung in the playroom(Sorry the lighting in the picture is terrible but there was a bad glare coming through the window)
This would be an awesome project to do with your children. Mine are a little too young for that but I'm sure some kids would have a blast helping. I am contemplating making different pieces for each of my kids rooms!
This would be an awesome project to do with your children. Mine are a little too young for that but I'm sure some kids would have a blast helping. I am contemplating making different pieces for each of my kids rooms!
Check out this link for our inspiration:
http://www.remodelingthislife.com/2008/08/29/diy-wall-art/
http://www.remodelingthislife.com/2008/08/29/diy-wall-art/
19 comments:
Very Cute! This looks like something even I could do...lol
I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! I have been wondering what to do on my boys' huge bedroom wall. Theirs is a sports-theme room (well, they have bedspreads, that's about it). I am envisioning sports-ball paper circles. I think even non-crafty me could handle this project! Thanks for the idea - I'll let you know how it goes!
LOVE IT!
Danika, make sure you post your boy's room so we can link it back!!!
I love it!! Thanks for linking to my post! Yours looks really great!! They are so fun and easy to make!
emily@remodeling this life
Very clever idea girls! You know I go through a LOT of canvas around here...it makes a great awning too!
I love the choice of paper colors you used!
~Misti
I love it! It looks like a fun, easy project.
I really like that. It is easy yet what an impact it makes. Thank you for sharing a great project for nice Art Work.
Jennifer
LOVE IT!!! You two need your own tv show!
I love that! Cute and simple- and somewhat cheap I bet. Thanks so much for sharing!
What a fun and easy project, I love it! I'll be linking.
Found you via One Pretty Thing. What a great project! I would try this with vintage fabric scraps or with circles cut out of my girls' artwork. Thank you for the inspiration!
Hey there! I posted a link to this one in my Friday Favorites too!
Well isn't that just the cutest thing EVER!!!!! Darling.
Should have asked this before... Do you suppose this would work with fabric? Or would it be too lumpy. I have TONS of scrap fabric.
love this idea! thanks for the inspiration....this would work great for my daughters room!
Oh. My. Cuteness. I love it! Thanks for the idea! You are so crafty!
A great idea that I will be sharing and hopefully using with some of those papers I can't part with. Thank you for sharing!
I want to do this for my playroom!! Glad I found you...now a follower!
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