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    Naptime Project :: Easy Gold Lettered Canvas Art

    August 28, 2014 by Ashley Mayes 8 Comments

    What do you do when you have a free nap time, an extra blank canvas and gold leaf? Make a simple wall quote art piece of course. =)

    SimpleandEasy Canvas Art Tutorial with Words by Bigger Than The Three Of Us

    I've been a lover of quotes and saying ever since I can remember. Actually, I'm quite a bookworm and have been since I was little so that's probably where the quotes and sayings love came in. I even have a Pinterest Board with Quotes if you like that sort of thing. But, awhile back I pinned the saying "Eat Well Travel Often." I have no idea who said it or where it came from but it is so us. Seriously, that couldn't describe Luke and I any better. Anyways, I decided that a simple canvas with that saying would be perfect for our *just* completed gallery wall.

    Follow along if you'd like:

    1. Grab a canvas, gold leaf (or other paint), and paint brush.

    2. Print your lettering out on regular paper. Make sure to size it appropriate for your canvas.

    3. Tape to the back of the canvas.

     

    Tape Printout to the back of canvas for art

     

    4. Place the canvas in front of a window so that you can see your template shining through. Use a pen to outline your letters.


    Use a window to trace letters for canvas art

    5. Take your backing off and you have your letters on the front.

    Lettered Canvas Art Before Gold Leaf

    6. Use gold leaf or paint and fill in your letters.

    Use Gold Leaf to Make Canvas Art by Bigger Than The Three Of Us

     

    I surprised Luke by doing this, because I'm definitely not the artist in the family nor do I have a steady hand. But, if I can do it then so can you. Get creative and just make something. It feels good, trust me.

    SimpleandEasy Canvas Art Tutorial with Words by Bigger Than The Three Of Us

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    1. [email protected]

      August 28, 2014 at 8:04 am

      Love it! It's the perfect little art for me and my theme right now 😉

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        August 29, 2014 at 7:47 am

        Ha! Yep. Thanks Julia.

        Reply
    2. Jennifer @ Brave New Home

      August 28, 2014 at 6:18 pm

      Love this quote! I use that same technique to trace on my canvases.

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        August 29, 2014 at 7:47 am

        It's a great (free) technique!

        Reply
    3. pat

      September 06, 2014 at 2:46 pm

      Totally off-subject, so sorry, but where did the blue bath rug in your home tour bath come from? Whimsical !

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        September 15, 2014 at 9:39 am

        It came from World Market.

        Reply
    4. pat

      September 06, 2014 at 2:48 pm

      Where does the round blue rug in your bath come from, please? Sorry it's off-subject.

      Reply

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