Happy 4th of the July! How has your summer been going so far? Have you traveled anywhere exotic or fun? If you are planning a trip or have already gone somewhere, make sure you document your travels. We don’t mean just snapping a few photos on your iPhone, we’re talking about creating a unique canvas.
A canvas can allow you to get as creative you’d like. It is very similar to creating a scrapbook, in that you add all types of colors, embellishments, and images. To inspire you to create your own canvas this summer, check out this project designed by Julie Lewis. This canvas combines painting and decoupaging, to make an inspirational and fun statement about travel. A list of supplies and the instructions to create this project can be found below. Where have you traveled, or plan to travel to this summer? We’d love to know.
- Mod Podge ® 7 Piece Tool Kit
- Mod Podge ® Podgeable Paper Flip Books – Travel
- FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors – Ocean Cruise, 2 oz.
- FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors – Light Blue, 2 oz.
- FolkArt ® Metallics – Pure Gold, 2 oz.
- FolkArt ® Metallics – Copper, 2 oz.
- Mod Podge ® Dimensional Magic, 2 oz.
- Mod Podge ® Dimensional Magic – Glitter Gold, 2 oz.
- Mod Podge ® Matte, 16 oz.
- Mod Podge ® Craft Glue, 2 oz.
Instructions
- Paint large canvas Ocean Cruise and small one Light Blue.
- Use liner brush to paint corner designs on large canvas. Use opposite end of paintbrush to create Pure Gold dots.
- Cut out images and letters from flip book.
- Apply images to canvases referring to bottle instructions. Place wax paper over placed paper and squeegee to remove excess glue. Repeat with letters and car. (Place book or hard object under canvas to provide structure when using squeegee.)
- Use clear Dimensional Magic over letters and gold glitter to accent travel posters on small canvas.
- Glue small canvas to larger one and then glue charm as shown.
