Yesterday I shared some quick, DIY spray paint artwork for the 4th of July.
Today I am sharing another patriotic artwork project that I did at the same time, (since I had the Cricut machine out and all…)
I have to thank Michele at The Scrap Shoppe for the inspiration.
This was super easy.
1. I grabbed my seasonal artwork,
2. Flipped it over and painted the wood with a pearlized white acrylic paint.
3. Cut out adhesive letters using contact paper and my Cricut.
4. Adhered the letters after employing my favorite letter placement technique: The Eyeball Method.
When the letters were adhered to the board, I sprayed it with a turquoise paint.
I wanted to highlight the word because, so I decided to use a pop of red to create a “banner” for it. By painting over the top of the adhesive letters, it makes the banner look like it’s behind the text once the letters are removed. (You can see other examples of this technique HERE at Halloween and HERE at Christmas time)
The next step is to peel off the letters.
When all was said and done, I thought it needed a little bit of black, so I simply grabbed a Sharpie and outlined my sad, free-hand little banner. (I never, ever claimed to be an artist, by the way.)
Any how, this was quick, easy and I like that I can re-use the other side of a seasonal art project.
Do you ever make your decor do “double-duty”…?
SueAnn Lommler says
July 3, 2012 at 12:48 PMLove you piece…..and well said.
Hugs
SUeAnn
gillian luce says
July 3, 2012 at 1:55 PMWow Vivienne-this sign {just like your other one} is amazing! I really like the bold use of colors with the blue and red. Thanks for sharing girl! 🙂
Michele {The Scrap Shoppe} says
July 3, 2012 at 2:30 PMIts beautiful, Viv! They both are. Thanks so much for the shout out! That’s one of my favorite patriotic phrases. 🙂 Happy 4th!!
MiMi says
July 3, 2012 at 6:29 PMOH! I love this one most of all!
Johnnie says
July 3, 2012 at 8:05 PMThis is a great quote for the 4th. I wish I had made a printable with it. Next year.
xoxo
Johnnie
Four Marrs and One Venus says
July 3, 2012 at 9:14 PMThis is an super great idea lady! Thank you so very much– Happy 4th!!
Katie says
July 3, 2012 at 11:43 PMlove this sign Viv! I’ve yet to make signs using my cricut.
Bliss says
July 4, 2012 at 2:21 PMPinned.
~Bliss~
Laura/Pet Scribbles says
July 4, 2012 at 5:37 PMThis is very pretty, and I like the “different” blue in the red, white, and blue. But I mostly had to leave a comment because when I got to #4, I was so excited that I was about to learn a special technique for letter placement… I literally laughed out loud at your “method” used!
Ashley says
July 5, 2012 at 11:15 PMVery cool technique!
Lori says
July 5, 2012 at 11:18 PMYou have been pinned. Saw you at Debbies.
Pam - @diy Design Fanatic says
July 5, 2012 at 11:48 PMI shared this on facebook the other day and now am pinning it. Stopping by from Debbiedoos and Fox Hollow Cottage pin party.
Jo says
July 6, 2012 at 12:08 AMYou have been pinned saw you at Debbiedoos,love this sign,and soooo true too.
Eclectically Vintage says
July 7, 2012 at 6:29 PMAh, the old eyeball method – my favorite! I’m not a measuring kind of gal! Love the sentiment – hope you had an amazing 4th! (and glad you got your yo-yo’s)!!
Kelly
Jeniver says
July 8, 2012 at 1:19 AMLove it! Artist you are!!! Making art with what you have. Thank you for the ideas. One more great way to use my Cricut!
Have a blessed July and thank you for honoring the Brave who serve us!
Jeniver