Well, I ran to Big Lots and bought a $5.00 canvas board and painted the sides black.
There was a moment there when I was painting the sides black when I thought to myself "I wonder if the paint will stick to this?" It's a painter's canvas, Pam. Yes, it will accept paint!
I proceeded to Mod Podge one of the calendar images to it.
Oh, so badly.
Wow, this puts a wrinkle on my calendar page turned piece of art idea!
I have a feeling that I should have allowed the project to dry between me adhering the page to the canvas and my coating the top.
Shoot! (blogging term for $#*@!)
I may just hang this one in my cave of an office where it's so dark you won't be able to tell it is less than perfect.
Can you believe I have not picked out my new cell phone yet? My son was off school for two days because he was sick and now I have the dreaded crud, so that has thrown a wrench in my shopping plans. I may go back to bed right now and skip my Friday estate sale shopping plans also. Ugh! Who has time for being sick?
I tried this technique once with a poster and a canvas. It was a disaster! I think the paper was too thick. Old calendars just can't be thrown away though! Such great images!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame. Such a good idea too.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! And my kids would love to do this.
ReplyDeleteI'n lovin' my new lens by the way.
Your Friend, m.
Pam, good try:). It's a beautiful page, now I know what not to do. If it were me I'd hang it and tell everyone that's what I meant to do, it's supposed to look like that! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
I did this too with the map in my son's room, it is very wrinkley, but I just told myself it made it more vintage. ;) I love the pic.
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I have had crafting disasters too. Throw it away and try again. Although the one you made does have a certain charm. Please rest, take care of yourself. So sorry you're feeling sick. Hope you're better soon. Take care.
ReplyDeleteOh I make a disaster every week on something. Try again and feel better soon. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteI tried this once and it turned out a disaster also. I don't think it had anything to do with the paint. I think the paper is too thick for decopating and especially in one big piece. Wish I knew the answer...I didn't try it again!
ReplyDeletePam -- I think I like the wrinkle look. Hang it and just act like you planned for it to be like that :)
ReplyDeleteBTW, I LOVE Lang calendars and have my own stash of years past editions :)
Have a great weekend!
Blessings!
Gail
So funny, Pam! Its happened to me, too...the paper is so thick. Wonder what would happen if you did let it dry first? Oh well, you can think about it while you rest up...kidding....hope you are feeling better soon! Curl up with Pinterest...
ReplyDeleteGet better soon and I always appreciate your honesty. I never attempted heavier paper with Mod Podge. I agree with everyone. The wrinkle look isn't too bad and I'm glad you are hanging onto your work of "art"!!
ReplyDeleteWho knows maybe wrinkle art will be a new trend?! It's still pretty in it's own way. Hope you feel well soon and have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteI think my local Goodwill has an entire aisle dedicated to my craft projects gone wrong.
ReplyDeleteI hope you feel better soon.
Awh, I'm sorry that happened. I'm going to think on this one, I think I know a solution. Don't hold your breath though...that is if you can with the crud. Feel better soon Pam!
ReplyDeleteNext time,you can do one of two things to avoid the wrinkles.You can either try to split the paper so it's not so thick...or use a spray on adhesive instead of Mod Podge. Sorry you're sick.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to say that you art work will NOT be eligible for our Blog Of The Month Modge Podge Award!-Bwhahahahaha- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteSuch a clever idea! Me, not too artistic- so I give them to the Art teacher at school for her students to copy in drawing class.
ReplyDeleteI still like it Pam. Nothing like a little
ReplyDeletetrial and error!! I had to laugh this am at your
comment. That's me to a T. Black thumb Liz!! In
the trash they will go. Then, silly me will shop
for more. Ha, Ha. You must be feeling sick!!
Get Well Soon:)
xxx Liz
It looks fine I save calendars too but this year I chose the pages
ReplyDeleteI like and put them with my scrapbook papers for using on caft projects
or for art projects at school.
Melinda
You could do what my mother does with the calendars we buy her. Save them until the dates fall on the right days again and ignore the year. Waste not, want not?
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