During our frequent visits to the art store, I always find myself milling around the canvases. Shortly after, I of course have purchased whatever is on sale. It is usually a 2 for 1 deal that I am proud to bring home and stack up under my desk for a rainy day. I also have filing, computer work, etc. to do on rainy days, and it seems we have been in a drought for two+ years. Needless to say my canvases are starting to get in my way. :o). I just never can settle on what I want on my own walls. I just don't know why but I draw a blank every time I try to create something for myself.
After being tired of lazing around today, I decided to get it together and make something for my bathroom walls. I decided why not start with the interior walls that no one visits, but me. That way, if it looks bad, I won't have to be embarrassed.
I got a new Cameo Silhouette for my birthday and I haven't really played with it much since. I know that is crazy! So today is the Cameo's lucky day.
I pulled out two small canvases that I got for a total of $3.99 on sale. They will be perfect since my bathroom is not very spacious.
I painted the canvas with a color of my choice, #456 True Burgundy from Folk Art. Folk Art paint sales for between $0.97-$2.00 at your local Wally World. I can't remember the exact amount.
Once the canvas was dry, I used my Cameo to cut vinyl "No. 1" and "No. 2". Yes you guessed right! It is going right over my little potty too. I peeled the stickers and added them.
If you don't have a Silhouette or a Cricut, then you have choices. You can either print, press & trace, then paint in the outline left on the canvas. You can cut and mod podge (1/2 glue and 1/2 water) the letters and numbers on if you don't have a vinyl cutter. Another option would be to email your word document to your local vinyl or sign store and they will cut it for you at a low cost.
I also added some hot glue to the backside of a few mod accordion circles made from a previous post. You can access that here.
I hung them on the wall and tadah!!
It is simple, quick, and inexpensive! That is the best part. :o)
