Every once in a while a Crate and Barrel catalog comes to my door. And while I don’t normally fall in love with many of their pieces (or their prices), I did happen upon this image while perusing their wares…
Step 1: Collect your supplies. I had some sale canvas’ from Ben Franklin that I knew would be perfect for this project. I also gathered three wallpaper samples that I wanted to use for the backgrounds.
Step 2: If using stapled canvas’, hot glue a length of ribbon around each canvas. No staples to deal with? You can choose to still use the ribbon for color/contrast, or you can paint your canvas’ edges.
Step 3: Using your choice of medium–paint, wallpaper, or scrapbook paper, cover your canvases. I used wallpaper and liked having the subtle design in the background, though I think three canvases in three different solid colors would look great as well.
Step 5: If you are good with a paintbrush, feel free to go ahead and paint in your designs. I, on the other hand, am not. So, for me, the easiest next step was tracing my sketches with a black scrapbooking marker. A sharpie would also work well. Then, taking black paint, fill in your outlines…
Those canvases look GREAT! I'm also loving the new paint on the corner shelf!
This looks so good! I am confused-Is it wallpaper in the background-where did you get it because I love the subtle colors and patterns.
Fantastic! I just might try a version of that in my kitchen. I'm looking for something to fill an empty wall, and I absolutely love anything with birds and branches, especially silhouettes.
I love that you used wallpaper samples. Fantastic idea!
They look great! I will be doing something similar for my baby's nursery.
These are great! I think this is going on my ever-growing to do list. Thanks so much for sharing!
I just love it! You made it sound like I could do it….we'll see. I'm going to try tomorrow.
Your bird canvases came out great!! Isn't it a wonderful feeling when you can make something you see in a catalogue for a fraction of the price?? And it makes them personal, which is pretty special
Kelly @ DesignTies
These turned out soooo pretty! I love them paired with your plates. Thanks for sharing.
Very, very pretty! I have a thing for birds lately and I'm just so in love with this look!
Jeanine
I love your project!!! I've seen this motif on a couple of project but never felt I could duplicate them. I can't draw a straight line but I think maybe I could copy what you've done here!! Thanks so much for the idea and for stopping by my blog!!
Love the colors! Looks great!
I love your creation!
That's very beautiful and serene looking. I love the colors. You brought a bit of outside indoors.
These look great! Good job!
Hi, Thank you for sharing, what a great tutorial, love the idea of using wallpaper and scrapbook paper. Fabulous!!
Stopping by from BNOP. I have recently done some garden centerpieces with birds and also a bird jar project. Stop by if you get a chance.
Hugz,
Kim
wow, this is really cute!! what a great project
This idea is great I know plenty of people who would love this as a gift. I already have too much wall art…
Thanks for the commetn on my blog as well, hope to see some of your cards in the future. I'm your newest follower!
What a great, easy idea! I love you blog btw, definitely following!
Love the art and really loving your sofa slipcover…did you do it??
Great job! Just beautiful!
They turned out great! Good going!!!
smiles, alice
Gorgeous!!! I love those!!
Very creative and cute!
wow these are gorgeous! wonderful job!
Very pretty!
Great job – I'm laughing b/c I've actually been gearing up to do the same thing (inspired by the same C&B tiles) with larger canvases for my sunroom! Thanks for the tip on the marker outline.
Hello sweet Linda – I'm a new follower to your fabulous blog via Met Monday (catching up on last week!). Love your birdie canvases! They look beautiful on the wall with the plates. Great job.
Thank you for sharing. I'd love for you to come by and visit me – I'm having a giveaway!
http://emmacallsmemama.com/2010/05/bff-giveaway/
Blessings,
Marie
Great job! Where did you get the wallpaper samples? This is going in my To Do file!
Fabulous. I have stolen your idea, and made these with beautiful forest green burlap and dollar store bird decals.
Love your stuff!