Comments on: Use stencils to create a custom art piece

By: kay*

kay* — Wed, 12 May 2010 22:10:12 +0000

it looks awesome! so glad you did it
(and thanks for the blog love!)

By: Maggie

Maggie — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 22:00:36 +0000

Hey Heidi!

The canvas is the most expensive part, so I’d totally scoop one up for 50% off! I used acrylic paints, and you’re right; I mixed red and white to get those different shades of pink. I also picked up a few paint brushes in different sizes. Don’t get the cheapest (they’ll shed, maybe on the wet paint) but there’s no reason to get the most expensive either. They sell paint trays for mixing, but I just use leftover paper party plates. Good luck! Send me pics if you want when you’re done and I’ll post them!

xoxo Maggie

By: Heidi

Heidi — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:44:38 +0000

Maggie…what type of paints did you use for this project? I’m currently toying with the idea of doing one myself (I LOVE the look of them, but am juggling with where it might fit into my apartment’s decor), and was interested in a few more details about supplies as I’ve never canvas painted before. By the picture, I’m judging that you mixed red and white to make your three variations of pink, correct? Canvasses are 50% off at the craft store I work at this week, so I think I’m going to cave and buy!

By: Jackie

Jackie — Fri, 29 May 2009 22:22:24 +0000

I’ve been wanting to do this DIY forever but have never gotten around to it. Yours looks great- love the pink. It’s the perfect pop of color for your space.

By: Kotori

Kotori — Thu, 28 May 2009 13:13:31 +0000

This turned out great – I love this idea. Yours turned out great!

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 28 May 2009 02:42:09 +0000

Looks great! I have to listen to some old faves and find a lyric to do!

By: Camila

Camila — Thu, 28 May 2009 02:21:24 +0000

Wow it looks great! I have canvas, stencils and paint just waiting for me in my office to get started on this project. I hope to start it tomorrow. Let’s see how it goes!

Yay how exciting that we are matched up for the simple delights swap!

By: Amber

Amber — Thu, 28 May 2009 01:02:26 +0000

Fun! Aaron and I are moving in together this summer and I’ve been trying to determine how we should decorate to suit us both. Great inspiration!

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 27 May 2009 22:36:23 +0000

Love it, Mags! I’m glad you found a quote to use. You’ve inspired me to try a project myself!

By: Michele

Michele — Wed, 27 May 2009 22:34:56 +0000

Maggie you are so creative! This is a great idea and it turned out beautifully (and I trust you that it’s not “Barbie pink”) haha. I am totally going to do this in my home – thanks for the inspiration!