Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Turning Blank Canvas into Memories

With the seasons changing I find myself seeking projects to do inside. I brainstorm fun creations for the kids and my family to enjoy all year round and not just holiday or season related. 

We have plenty of room in our new house for new decor and many of the walls remain a blank canvas awaiting a new masterpiece created with love and memories built around us. 

What better way to turn your house into a home then filling it with hand-crafted artwork made by those who will enjoy it the most, your little family!

I have selected just a few pieces to share with you all. My hope is it will spark your creativity and give you a few ideas for turning your blank canvas into memorable family masterpieces!

These are very basic, easy, DIY ideas... But hey everyone needs to start somewhere!

We filled this blank canvas with love, our family handprints... Memorable and colorful!

            Family Hand Print Canvas

Family came to town, all the kids needed their time occupied... So what better way to enjoy company and have everyone leave a piece of them, mounted on the wall for all to see, then these cute painted canvas.. Individually designed by each family member.

          Playroom Canvas Paintings

My room decor is a combo of Paris, Love and Marilyn Monroe. I turned this blank canvas into artwork for my room. Marilyn Monroe prints modge podged and painted to match the red and black theme. (Photo quality STINKS!)

      Marilyn Monroe Prints on Canvas
            **Marilyn Monroe Quote Printable

This next link is not my own, however, it is a great how-to for what I recreated. I wish I had pictures of my own creations but they were given as gifts once I completed this project (before my blogging days!) Crayons on canvas is super easy and fun to create!

                  Crayons on Canvas

The last project was also SUPER easy! 12x12" canvas...edges painted black and 12x12" scrapbook paper modge podged to create simple artwork for ANY room!

       Scrapbook Paper Canvas Decor

I'm sure the more experienced, crafty readers are saying DUH! But there are a select few that don't have a clue where to start. They need ideas to get their creative gears a movin' and that's where I come in! I, too, needed motivation and inspiration before I became a craftaholic!

So get started! Create memories with those kiddos because those times will be gone before you know it! Do you have memories hanging on your walls?! You will now!


Sunday, September 15, 2013

Easiest DIY Wreath EVER

Last week I took advantage of the 50% off sale at Hobby Lobby. I purchased TONS of cute things for several up and coming projects. I'm super excited!

The first project was a VERY EASY Fall Wreath! 


Project time: 30 minutes

Materials needed:

4" Burlap Ribbon 

2 single stem Burlap Sunflowers

10" Wreath

3" Chipboard letter

Glitter of choice

Modge Podge

Hot glue & gun


Note: pictured above is orange and tan burlap, I ended up only using the orange.

First, I cut approximately an 18-20" piece of burlap ribbon and tied a normal bow


Next, I covered my chipboard letter "C" in gold glitter using Modge Podge. 

Very simple.. Paint Modge Podge onto entire surface of letter and dip in glitter..


I then cut the stems down on my burlap sunflowers to approximately 1 1/2"

I just stuck the stem into the wreath and applied a small bead of glue on the back of the wreath to secure the stem to the wreath.

Last, I secured the bow and letter to the wreath using a little glue and DONE!


EASY, right?!

Cost: less than $15!