DIY: Canvas Word Art

This Christmas, I wanted to make more DIY gifts to make items more meaningful and keep my budget reasonable.  One idea I came across was the perfect gift for my best friend.  I found this wall art inspiration on Jess Lively's blog.  She repurposed an old canvas painting to display a cute phrase in trendy font.  I took this idea and ran with it, especially because the words chosen are my best friend's wedding song!

What you need: A canvas in the size of your choice (I found mine on sale at Michael's), paint brushes (I already had on hand), and acrylic paint in your preferred colors.  I chose a deep teal and a light moss green.  I also got a slightly off-white color to fix edges and mistakes.

Find your font choice, I used "Tall, Dark, and Handsome" which I downloaded for free online.  Print out the words/letters you want, cut, and trace onto the canvas.  Then, just fill in the letters (or, paint all around the letters if you want a background color) with the acrylic paint.

I love how the canvas turned out! My friend loved it too :)

Project Apartment: Gettin' Artsy

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As I start to think about outfitting my Chicago flat, I've been envisioning lots and lots of fun wall hangings.  No, not tapestries and posters like in college, but some fun art pieces instead.  I love the idea of hanging a bunch of framed pictures, a few prints from etsy or 20x200, all pulled together with some pieces I am planning to make myself.  Here are some of my favorite sources of my inspiration!

This print of a polaroid is understated and lovely.  I love the retro feel, paired with the black and white tones.

Travel inspiration always makes for great wall art.  This vintage map was actually a tourist map depicting all the new tourist traps in Paris in 1900! 

A new take on maps, this beautiful print depicts Istanbul in a way that draws to mind the chaos and business of the city.  A fun way for SLR to remember our recent trip abroad!

I am in love with these bicycles! The color and spunk of the drawings are too fun.  

How about some words of wisdom? I think this print gives just the right inspiration to live simply and happily. 

And of course, there needs to be some Fleetwood Mac somewhere in here.  Loving this Etsy print featuring lyrics from SLR's favorite band.

Have you found any art pieces lately that you are loving? We can't wait to create some of our own! More on that to come :)

Color Bomb

A little art to color your Thursday: from Alberto Seveso's A Due Colori.  Ink and water photographs.

Sunday Morning Coffee Art

Good morning! Happy Sunday! Here are some beyond fabulous print designs by Ashley Goldberg to enjoy with your morning coffee. And if you're looking for a fun oldies mix for your Sunday, this one is sure to do the trick.

Have a relaxing and productive Sunday.