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The supplies I used:
Piece of wood slightly bigger than desired print size
Fine grit sandpaper
Step 1:
I went onto Canva, where you can find loads of free paintings and pictures, and started searching for the perfect prints. I typed in "winter paintings" to get these pictures. I printed out about five different ons, so I'll be using them throughout my house.
Step 2:
Step 2:
Here's another cute painting I'm using in my powder room. I took each painting and brushed on strokes of Mod-Podge. Doing this made it look more like a painting, rather than just a print. Wait for this to dry.
Step 3:
Step 3:
I cut the picture about 1" shorter than the piece of wood, leaving an approximate border of 1/2" on each side.
Step 4:
Step 4:
I used Mod-Podge to secure the paper onto the wood. Making sure it went to every edge and corner. Then waited for it to dry and harden.
Step 5:
Step 5:
I then used the fine grit sandpaper and roughed up the corners and edges. This is optional, but I like the rustic feel it gives.
Step 6:
Step 6:
I then added Rub 'n Buff in antique gold onto the edges. This can be done with paint or stain as well.
And here's the finished piece!
As I said, I made a few of these and they will be found throughout my house this Christmas. Another one I added to this shelf are these pine trees. I love this one, since it's more subdued and looks a lot more like a painting.
Close up you can see the brush strokes of the Mod-Podge so they look more like paintings, but far away with the roughing of the edges, it gives it a better appearance than just a picture on wood.
I have a ton of Christmas DIYs and crafts coming up! Be sure to check back often as I will be sharing my full home room tours as well! Decorating for Christmas is finally done over here, now I just need to find the time to share with you!
And here's the finished piece!
As I said, I made a few of these and they will be found throughout my house this Christmas. Another one I added to this shelf are these pine trees. I love this one, since it's more subdued and looks a lot more like a painting.
Close up you can see the brush strokes of the Mod-Podge so they look more like paintings, but far away with the roughing of the edges, it gives it a better appearance than just a picture on wood.
I have a ton of Christmas DIYs and crafts coming up! Be sure to check back often as I will be sharing my full home room tours as well! Decorating for Christmas is finally done over here, now I just need to find the time to share with you!
Not into this whole diy thing? Just want to buy one? I have a few recommendations! I actually just bought a couple myself :)
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I was wondering where you purchased your white Santa mugs, please.
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