Harry Potter Canvas Subway Art

I just finished this project last night. I have to say I love how it turned out! We are huge Harry Potter fans in this house, so, after finding a similar idea online (it was a digital print found HERE on etsy) I decided to make it into a canvas subway art project for my sons room. I used a 16x20 canvas. I mixed gesso and a tiny amount of light tan acrylic paint to prepare the background surface. I wanted it to look a little "aged", so I made it look a bit streaky. I even used my fingers and rubbed some of the tan color around the edges. I let it dry completely, and then started to place the vinyl lettering on. If you've ever tried putting vinyl on canvas, it's a pain. The gesso really helps in giving the vinyl a little more to adhere to. That's the best way I can describe it. :)

I printed the vinyl in three colors. The chocolate brown was done in one piece, the tan and burgundy were printed out and then placed on in separate pieces. I sealed the entire canvas with a good coating of matte mod podge. I may add a little more of an "aged" look to the edges, but for now, I am in love with it! I'm pretty sure my son is going to love seeing it hanging on his bedroom wall!

You are my sunshine

My brothers little girl, Ava, was diagnosed with a brain stem tumor at the age of 3. She is a little miracle child. She is adorable. She is precious. She is an angel.

I made this canvas for her, as well as another one for a fund raiser they had. I cut the paper to 12' widths, and then mod podged them onto the canvas. I applied the vinyl, and then distressed the edges with an antiqued pink color. I then put another coat of mod podge, in satin finish, to seal everything. So adorable....just like Ava.

I heard her singing this song one morning, and when I peaked into the room, she was running her fingers along the words as she sang.

Ava...you are MY sunshine. You make me happy when skies are grey. You will never know dear, how much I LOVE YOU!

"In this House" - Pre-Designed Subway Art

I absolutely LOVE subway art and if I could get away with putting it up ALL over my home, I would. I also LOVE reading this because ... it's so true! I love my family and whenever we read these reminders, we all smile! I'm in the process of printing this out, so once it's on my wall, I will post that picture as well. (colors and size can be customized...feel free to email for more info)

Subway Art for Keurig Coffee/Hot Chocolate Machines

I've been staring at this spot on my Keurig coffee machine for months now, and I've finally come up with what I think is a pretty darn cute subway art design. Although we basically make hot chocolate with this, it was fun to use all those fun words that you may see in your favourite coffee shop. Since most machines are different sizes, custom orders are welcomed!

More Subway Art - Family Rules and Manners

I love love love these!
They look great on a shelf, counter,
leaning against a wall, anywhere really!

Valentines Subway Art

Subway Art - another favorite thing I have become addicted to. This is the second class project I'm offering on Jan 22nd and 29th. Finished size is 12x12.

Vinyl lettering on canvas!

I admit, I'm addicted to Mod Podge. There are soooo many fun projects that can be done with this amazing stuff. This was a class that I had taught, a few years ago, and it has been a HUGE success. Pinned more times than I can imagine. How I made it: I bought an 11x14 canvas at the dollar store. I cut various papers to size, making sure they fit before fixing them permanently. If I was going to paint the canvas, do that first. I wanted the edges to be white. Using a satin mod podge, I glued the strips of paper down, one at a time. I made sure to press them down really well, getting as many bubbles out as possible so it layed flat. I printed out the vinyl words with my cutter, and then placed them on the papers. I put another coat of mod podge on top of the entire project. You can always embellish with ribbons, washi tape, buttons, etc. etc. All personal preference!