Monday, October 14, 2013

19 Days of Homemade Gifts ~ Day 14 ~ Wise Men Still Seek Him


Christmas Art

Today’s gift is perfect for a teacher, friend, or family member and simple enough to make that your kiddos can do it.
You will need:
Hard Canvas (Wal-Mart sells them in 3 packs)
Mod Podge
Paint Brush
Wrapping Paper or Scrapbook Paper
Ribbon
Die cut letters/design or stickers to write your Christmas message
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Cut paper, I used wrapping paper, 1/2 an inch larger than your canvas on all sides. 
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Apply a thin coat of Mod Podge to the entire from of the canvas.
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Lay paper on top and smooth out any wrinkles.
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Flip the canvas over and cut into the overhanging paper at each corner.
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Fold the overhanging paper down and apply Mod Podge.
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Place your Christmas message and Mod Podge it down.
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Apply several Coats of Mod Podge allowing each to dry in-between.

Hot glue ribbon to the back top corners and it is ready to be hung.

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Charity

Day 1 ~ Salt Dough Ornaments
Day 2 ~ Silent Night, Holy Night Pillow
Day 3 ~ Sentimental Penny Keychain
Day 4 ~ Cookie Sheet Chalkboard
Day 5 ~ Duct Tape Composition Notebook
Day 6 ~ Bible Bookmark
Day 7 ~ Bible Notebook
Day 8 ~ Embellished Mittens
Day 9 ~ Bike Wheel Memo Board
Day 10 ~ Recipe Art
Day 11 ~ Chalkboard Coasters
Day 12 ~ Peppermint Bark
Day 13 ~ Pennant Banner Clipboard











1 comment:

Richard C. Lambert said...

Today’s gift is perfect for a teacher, friend, or family member and simple enough to make that your kiddos can do it.how to use machine embroidery thread