exhibit a: thanks ryan seacrest
while my enthusiasm about crafts is not nearly as significant as literally peeing yourself over an Olympic three-peat, i'm willing to let go a bit and just enjoy making a mess in a different way. cut to me: buying canvas and finally busting out those 6 months worth of magazine subscriptions that i never read but were too cheap not to purchase on amazon. fabulous.
crafty necessities {yields: 1 one-of-a-kind decor}
canvas, in a size of your choice
acrylic paint, in a color or colors of your choice
magazine clippings
modge podge
letter stickers {i would recommend using vinyl letters, as the stickers proved problematic}
i did find this marvelous idea on pinterest over at southern belle soul, and she had some cute ideas for variations on this project also. however {because i apparently can't read and shop at hobby lobby at the same time} i went rogue and did not use vinyl lettering as suggested, so please do that if you attempt this...
start by cutting out random, colorful scraps from your magazines. i tended to gravitate towards patterns and words. {hindsight tip: the smaller the scrap the better, you will get more variety on your lettering!}
working slowly, modge podge the canvas and arrange the scraps to cover it entirely, then modge podge over the scraps. i had to go over it a few times to get the scraps to stay flat. be strategic about your placement in regards to where you will be placing your letters.
i used the most advanced of tools {a ruler} to space out my wording on the canvas, and applied the stickers
paint over it in whatever amount of thickness you prefer; i wanted the scraps to show through, so i did one layer of paint. let it dry completely.
peel the stickers off {carefully} and boom, instant art !
