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A really simple way to make art for your house
This project can be done using tester pots of paint. This would be useful for a canvas you wanted to use in conjunction with a colour scheme in a room :)

Posted by Amie D. from Oxford, England, United Kingdom • Published See Amie D.'s 40 projects »
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  • How to decorate a canvas. Easy Canvas Art - Step 1
    Step 1

    First start off by blocking out the area you dont want to be painted with your masking tape. Its best if doing a pattern to use a ruler and pen to ensure its going to look equal.

  • How to decorate a canvas. Easy Canvas Art - Step 2
    Step 2

    This is what mine looked like once I had blocked it all out.

  • How to decorate a canvas. Easy Canvas Art - Step 3
    Step 3

    Take the time to smooth down all of the tape making sure it isn't sticking up anywhere :)

  • How to decorate a canvas. Easy Canvas Art - Step 4
    Step 4

    Start to apply your paint, moving away from the tape to minimise bleeding.

    It may even help to dab it on

  • How to decorate a canvas. Easy Canvas Art - Step 5
    Step 5

    Leave the paint to dry..................

  • How to decorate a canvas. Easy Canvas Art - Step 6
    Step 6

    ........and finally peel off all of the masking tape. Once you have done this should all be done.

    If you find some of your paint has bled just use some white paint (or paint of the colour of your background) to tidy it up :)

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Amie D.
Amie D. · Oxford, England, GB · 44 projects
Thanks. I love them because if you use emulsion tester pots they can easily be coordinated with rooms in your houses Happy
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Djamilah W.
Djamilah W.
That's awesome (:
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