Well I have been busy doing some projects lately but not good about posting them...but here is my latest!
We have very high ceilings in out entryway and I have been wanting to put something on my bare cream walls. While looking at Pinterest I saw a blog that used scrap book paper on pieces of wood to make artwork. I thought canvas would work the same, so I took my 40% off coupon to Michaels and picked up a seven pack of 12 by 12 square canvas.
It is SUPER simple and could work in any room.
Of course it took me a while to pick out my paper...because there are sooooooo many choices!!! Once I had my scrap book pages I chose a paint color that complimented them and painted the edges of the white canvas. (Yes I used my mixing bowls as drying racks)
Once dry I put a glob of modge podge and spread it out evenly on the canvas.
I then put the scrap book paper on the canvas and smoothed it out. As you can see, the paper wrinkled but I liked that way that it turned out. If you don't like the way that looks, use less Modge Podge....I tend to always think more is better!
I let them dry overnight and then spread a little watered down paint on the edges to smooth out the transition from the paper to canvas. I also put a thin layer of Modge Podge over the front of the paper too. It gives it a little sheen. As you see below I completed six of these and hung them up using Command strips so I didn't have to add more holes to the walls.
Now I need to find an entry table and new rug and I can reveal the entry way makeover.
Stay tuned!!!
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