My Favorite Number

I used to dream

about living at the lake.

About five years ago

we bought a lot

but we weren't ready

to live there full time yet.

But I knew it would happen someday.

So while I was waiting

to live at Lot 22

I made a big canvas to remind me of it.

I wanted something big and graphic

and kind of reminded me of

an old football jersey.

To get the old worn jersey look

the most important tool is an old chip brush.

You can see more about this dry brush

application that I did on this Route 66 Sign.

Use darker colors to shade at the bottom

and at the right of the numbers.

I even darkened the shading at the

bottom right corner of the canvas.

I also used a dry brush white.

Because I used yard canvas

I could just turn under the edges and glue.

Then I added grommets to the top.

You can see how I did that here.

Since this is canvas by the yard you will just

cut a hole rather than drill.

Dry brush areas around the numbers and letters.

Now I have my canvas hanging on the

wall above my sofa.

You can see it from the lake when you're in the boat.

But while I was still living in my home before this

I kept my favorite number hanging

as a reminder of the future.

I clipped lake pictures all around it

so that it was a dream board.

I think it would be fun to make a canvas

with your kid's sports jersey number

and hang sport pics all around.

It could be great in a boys or girls bedroom.

So it can be your favorite number

or jersey art....

big and bold impact.

I'm loving summer,

but, wow, have I been busy!

Are you like me?

I want to make time for projects

but have the pull of so many

great summer activities.

Hope you're enjoying yours!

Thanks for taking the time to stop.

Appreciate it, Deb

Linking to:     Saturday:       Funky Junk Interiors

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