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Painters Tape Canvas Art

Last week I shared this post over at BigD and Me.
Here it is again in case you missed it.
Painter's Tape Canvas Art


I know...I know...it doesn't look like a kid made this!
 With just a tiny bit of supervision and guidance---
and lots of play time in between steps---
my 9 year old really made this!


He's very proud of himself, too!
(Unlike my 10 year old daughter who hides when she sees the camera
-- fearing that I might post a picture of her!)

See just how simple this is...


Start with a piece of canvas board. 
You can find canvas board at your local craft store or art supply place. 
Look for sales or use coupons, canvas can be a bit pricey!
We found this 10in x 20in. piece for half off.
(If I'd been smarter, I would have bought out their stock at those prices!)
Any size of canvas board will work.


Now choose your colors!
I chose brown for the lines and my current favorite decorating colors:
turquoise, leaf green, north sea blue
and white (somehow the white didn't get into the picture?)
Inexpensive acrylic craft paint works perfectly.
(Or use any leftover paint you may already have.)



Cover your area with newspapers.
Using a foam brush, paint (or have your child paint) the entire canvas board with the line color of your choice.
We used a brown velvet color.

Now, wait about 30 minutes (go play), then paint a second coat.
(We only did 2 coats, but I think 3 would have been a bit better.)




After the board is completely dry (or playtime is over), it's time to tape.
Use painter's tape to make straight line shapes on the board.
(We used 1 inch wide Scotch 3M Blue Painter's Tape.)

The only rule is to keep the tape straight, don't try to curve the tape.
Make squares, rectangles, triangles, funky 4-sided shapes, etc.
Some shapes can be small, others can be over-sized.



Once you're happy with the taped design, press tape firmly.
Get out the line paint color again and lightly paint another coat.
This time paint especially along the edges of the tape.
(You can skip this step, but you'll be sorry!  Trust me!)
This extra step allows no colors to bleed through the tape.



Go play for 30 minutes while the board is drying.
(My son specifically asked that I posted this picture of him with his twisty balloon battle gear!)
To see more of our twisty balloon adventures click here.


Okay, back to our project.
It's time to get out those pretty colors!
We used a paper plate and a different foam brush for each color.

There are only two rules for this step.

Rule 1) Do not put the same color next to each other.
(You don't want a green square up against a green triangle.  Mix them up.)

Rule 2)  Paint a little out of the lines onto the tape. 
(Yep, you get to go out of the lines!)
Let first coat dry, paint second coat, let dry.
If you are still seeing your line color through the paint, do a third color coat.



After everything is dry...It's time!  It's time!
It's time to peel off the tape and see your creation!
Look at those perfect lines!


Can you believe it?  It's so beautiful!
Display it on your mantle for all to see!
You'll need to start taking orders for family Christmas gifts, now!
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Just so you don't think I'm some brillant crafting genius who thought this up myself...
This idea was um...borrowed from here.


My son attended art camp and came home with this creation.
I was completely blown away and had to know how he did this!
He loved teaching me all the steps...I'm just sharing the love!!  Enjoy!

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12 comments :

  1. Wow! You are right - I can not believe that a 9 year old did this! It turned out great!
    -Kelsey

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  2. BTW - I see that you are very close to 100 followers - I hope your planning a celebration!! I would be willing to host a giveaway for party printables from my ETSY shop or make a printable you can share with all of your readers!! Just let me know!! :)

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  3. That is Awesome!!! Such a cool & fun idea.

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  4. I love this!! What a great idea, and I also love that my soon to e 12 year old could do this!! Thanks for sharing :)

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  5. Hello, I came here through the Savvy HomeMade’s Blog. I liked what I saw and I've been getting follower! The work of his son was great! I always liked to make handicrafts with my daughter! I leave the invitation to visit my blog Criações em família e cia. ! (Family creations & co.). Marion

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  6. This is so awesome, and I love that my kids can and will do this! Tell your son he looks very cool in his balloon battle gear ;) Thanks for sharing and linking up with us!
    Britney
    www.jandmseyecandy.blogspot.com

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  7. Great idea. Can't wait to try with my kiddos!

    ~ Meredith From A Mother Seeking
    http://www.amotherseeking.com

    A Mother Seeking...



    P.S. Found you through Craft Maniac Monday
    This week on A Mother Seeking: I Created A Birdhouse Dream House

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  8. This is so cool! When I first saw it I thought it was painted on a piece of wood. My daughter who is 10 would love to make one of these!

    Thanks so much for linking up to my new party! I feel like the new kid at school...worried no one would play with me so thanks for playing!

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  9. This is beautiful. I will try it out in one of my paintings.

    We have a link-up party going on - Tea Time Thursdays @ Kreative Korner. I would really appreciate if you'd link up some of your awesome posts there. Hope to see you at the party.

    http://tanyaanurag.blogspot.com/2011/08/tea-time-thursdays-4.html

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  10. This looks like fun, looks easy, and is a great way to work color into any room. Well done! Thank you so much for linking your post up at Savvy HomeMade Monday!

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  11. Looks great! If a 9 year old can make such beautiful art maybe I can do it too! I might have to try this for my family room :)

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  12. What a fun idea! Love the way those colors pop. Isn't painter's tape a beautiful thing? :)

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