Summer is almost here!
This canvas door hanging
celebrates the season.
This is an easy project
with big graphic impact.
So, using a 16 x 20 inch canvas panel,
mark off 5 horizontal stripes, 4" each.
For the blue,
I mixed grey, blue, and white
Then I used the scraping technique -
using folded cardstock and dipping in the blue mix,
a puddle of grey, and a puddle of brown.
Then pressing down, drag the cardstock
across the stripe.
It will leave great layer dimension.
Keep layering until you get the look you want.
Then for the white stripe,
I used an off white and Craftsmart Suede
to dip and drag across canvas.
Here is a rough sample of my template:
Base paint the star red.
Dip cardstock in red and black
and drag across star.
Transfer lettering
and paint dark grey.
Now for grommets and ribbon
and
Your new summer sign is ready!
Really, you could use it for wall art too.
Maybe you can get one ready
for Memorial Weekend!
Happy Painting!
Deb
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Love this Deb!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great canvas! LOVE the red star technique!
ReplyDeleteI love all your ideas!
ReplyDeleteLove this! Another wonderful creation. Thanks for sharing the instructions!
ReplyDeleteSandi
Deb - cute, cute cute!! I think this idea would fit in between my front door and screen door. Will give it a try! Like the grommets and ribbon hanger.
ReplyDeleteJudy
So cute Deb - I love it!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love it!
ReplyDeleteVery cute idea! Curious what font you used for the lettering. It is perfect.
ReplyDeleteI used Housegrind font but changed it a bit.
ReplyDeleteI love your sign - that big red star packs a good punch.
ReplyDeleteI painted a sign last week and 2 more today. I am trying to use up old wood.
I love all your creations!
ReplyDeleteLove this! I am making one for my pool house door. I was looking for something unique and I have not been able to find anything fabulous. Thanks much. Cute blog ~ glad I stumbled your way! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so great, and fabulous tutorial too, thank you!
ReplyDeleteJenna
Very cool painting technique to get a vintage feel! Love it! pinning to remember
ReplyDeleteMy son's birthday is close to the 4th of July holiday so whenever I see a pretty patriotic thing like this, I always think of him! Such a great design!
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ReplyDeleteLoved it. Just finished I did not put any writing on it yet and freehanded the star. Thanks so much for sharing
ReplyDeleteHow did you transfer your image onto the canvas?
ReplyDeleteHi Stephanie -
ReplyDeleteRun a pencil over your lines on the back of the template. It's easy if you hold up to a window. Then lay template face down and press from the front with a pencil.
Enjoy your project!
Deb