Wall Art Fun Stuff

Super cool idea i found off stumbleupon..

i'm quickly becoming obsessed.. maybe i should take a break from the internet...

Basically the idea is to use a paint-by-number as wall art..

Here are the steps... they're actually pretty basic

Step 1. Find a paint by number or vintage painting that you like, but not one you adore (since you'll be painting over most of the design). A damaged piece works great, or a print you aren't too crazy about or ever a duplicate piece, like mine.

Steps 2-3. Supplies needed: Artwork, Letter stickers (see 3 for the exact stickers I used. I purchased them at the art section of Michaels. You can also get them at hardware stores everywhere) White paint (in hindsight I would use spray paint, just a hint!), a paint brush and scissors.

Step 4. Cut out and plot out your design. I know it's an extra step to cut out each letter, but it's much easier to create nice spacing this way!

Step 5. Stick stickers. Place them as perfectly or imperfectly as you fancy!

Steps 6-8. Cover the entire art piece with a coat (or two) of white paint. I wish I would have used spray paint because my letters bled a tiny bit. Spray paint is preferable.

Step 9. Allow your paint to dry. I layed my piece on the front porch for an hour. Next, peel the letters off carefully.

Step 10. Yay! You did it. Enjoy your new piece of art! ♥

This idea was taken from "A Beautiful Mess".... here is her finished project:


Looks pretty awesome if you ask me :]

Here's the link from stumbleupon..

I really want to run to michaels now and pick up stuff to do this. Because let's face it. It's better than trying to learn Physical Chemistry.