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Doily quote print canvas

Simple canvas for home decor or nursery decorating.

Material

1 Canvas (of your preferred size)
2+ Acrylic paint (at least two colours - I used yellow and white)
1 Paint brush
2+ Variety of paper doily's (TIP: I picked up some of mine at coffee shops and cafes when they use them to beautify your plate under your cuppa - just tuck it into your handbag before it gets any spills on it.)
1 Alphabet stamps and ink pad

Method

Paint your canvas in your desired base colour. I did mine in a pale canary yellow.
Once the base coat is dry place a doily on the canvas and carefully paint contrasting colour over the whole patterned area of the doily (please note that I didn't paint over the edge of the doily, however I have used a small brush on other attempts (not photographed here) to sponge around the edge of the doily which gave a nice effect.
Carefully peel up the doily and place in another spot and repeat step 2.
Using different sized and patterned doily's place them around your canvas until you get the desired look for your canvas (TIP: don't use each doily more than twice without allowing it to dry off as the paper gets very delicate when wet with paint and can tear. I put them aside and used a different one while it dried out).
Once you are happy with the doily pattern put the canvas aside to dry. Using alphabet stamps and an ink pad, print your quote onto the canvas.

P.S. The quote I used (in case you can't read it) is: Before you were born we dreamed of you, we imagined you, we prayed for you. Now that you're here we hope for you, we love you, we thank God for you - source unknown. I made this as a gift for a friends nursery.

Notes

This project could also working using scraps of lace to print with.

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This project was posted by:

- mom150983
- 04 Aug 2015
  2:51 pm

29 Comments
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- - mom19782016 said
  - 18 Oct 2020
    10:20 am
It makes a very pretty pattern

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- - mom462038 said
  - 18 Apr 2020
    5:51 pm
This would be so tricky to get right, one slip and you’ve smudged it all and wrecked it. Does give a pretty result if done successfully

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- - mom129591 said
  - 11 Aug 2019
    12:02 am
What a lovely project here! Thank you for sharing it.

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- - mom19782016 said
  - 22 May 2019
    8:33 am
Dolieys are so great for craft ideas and this one is no exception

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- - mom81879 said
  - 26 Jun 2018
    8:43 am
After watching a couple on House Rules this year use daily positive affirmations, I am intrigued. They would be ideal for this project

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- - Stef said
  - 23 Feb 2017
    9:31 am
I love making canvas artwork..this has given me an idea for a future project! Thanks!
- kjgarner replied
  
  18 Jun 2018 , 10:35 pm
  All the different quotes you can have
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- - mom111059 said
  - 29 Sep 2016
    10:16 pm
This would make a lovely keepsake. Thank you.

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- - mom111059 said
  - 13 Aug 2016
    4:27 pm
How unique. A very special artwork. Thank you for sharing your idea and photo

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- - Mummytoabeautifulprincess said
  - 05 Jan 2016
    1:00 pm
I was looking for something lovely to make as part of a wedding gift for a good friend. This looks perfect! Thank you!
- kjgarner replied
  
  17 Jun 2018 , 9:30 pm
  You could use it for many things
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- - mom62624 said
  - 29 Nov 2015
    10:03 am
This is a beautifully heartfelt idea; thanks for sharing!.

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- - mom109229 said
  - 30 Sep 2015
    11:15 am
A really brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing!

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- - dannsbuild said
  - 12 Sep 2015
    8:23 pm
It looks so great! Thanks so much for sharing!
- mom150983 replied
  
  14 Sep 2015 , 4:49 pm
  My pleasure happy crafting to you
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- - mom152736 said
  - 31 Aug 2015
    9:35 pm
Gooood job done. Keep it up

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- - mom152736 said
  - 30 Aug 2015
    11:03 pm
This is great. Well Done!!!
- mom150983 replied
  
  01 Sep 2015 , 10:48 pm
  Thank you for your kind comments
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- - ashblonde said
  - 30 Aug 2015
    2:59 pm
What a lovely homemade gift for baby shower! Thanks for this idea!
- mom150983 replied
  
  31 Aug 2015 , 3:32 am
  And it can be personalized which makes it so special
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- - Naomi said
  - 28 Aug 2015
    8:46 pm
Wow what an awesome background. I love new ways to do home art. Great excuse to go out for coffee too
- mom150983 replied
  
  30 Aug 2015 , 7:15 am
  As if an excuse is ever needed!
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- - mom93821 said
  - 28 Aug 2015
    8:09 pm
Thanks for sharing this pretty project – well done!
- mom150983 replied
  
  31 Aug 2015 , 3:37 pm
  I am so glad you like it
  - mom93821 replied
    
    31 Aug 2015 , 9:59 pm
    
    Will take this project on board as I do love it!
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- - mom94125 said
  - 25 Aug 2015
    4:14 pm
oh this is beautiful! wow! i really like it and you can make it so personal
- mom150983 replied
  
  26 Aug 2015 , 4:15 pm
  Thanks it looks really great too.have fun crafing
  - mom93821 replied
    
    29 Aug 2015 , 6:30 am
    
    Crafting is always fun and always a good time.
  - mom94125 replied
    
    29 Aug 2015 , 3:01 pm
    
    thankyou! i sure will. i hope to see more great ideas from you
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