I wanted to jazz up my mantle this year. So I've been a busy little elf. I took the Nester's advice and created a garland (more to come). But I really needed something with height to go ON the mantle.
I started with a 24" x 30" painters canvas, on sale at Michaels. I chose a fun green acrylic paint(Folk Art brand 'forest moss') and began making large brush strokes:
Then I used my artistic finesse (snicker) and very expensive tools...
It was a quick project. I am sure I could have made it much more exact by tracing a font from the computer; but I, well um, didn't.
I really wanted something that would honor the true meaning of Christmas:
3 bottles of acrylic paint
3 bottles of acrylic paint1 sharpie
painters canvas
New mantle for Christmas: priceless
Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see your Nester inspired garland.
Very nice! Love the colors you chose. It really makes a statement!
ReplyDeleteI love it!!! It looks great and perfect would be boring! I love the tidbits I can see of your garland!!!!!
ReplyDeleteoh.my.goodness. That is just perfect! What a precious way to honor our King of Kings and Lord of Lords! :o) Thank you for sharing your creation! I may very well copy you!! Have a nice day.
ReplyDeleteSincerely ~ Tricia Anne
Oh my goodness..I just love this!!!!!! Love it!!!! So pretty!!!!
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What a fantastic project! Jackie
ReplyDeleteGretchen, I love this! I may have to copy this idea if you don't mind! :)
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It is beautiful! I wish I had any amount of creativity!
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGosh I meant to ask do you have an etsy shop?...I would love to buy something like this.
ReplyDeleteGirl, your an artist! That looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it! There's no way I could do that. What color green did you use? It's the perfect shade.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, and what a great idea!
ReplyDeleteYou are so creative. I love that your project is something that displays the truth of Christmas and your heart to honor Him during this time of year.
ReplyDeleteI am doing my Nester garland now...well, not this exact minute, but minutes ago and yes, height is an issue. I don't have anything large enough to fit over all of my stuff. :) I had to keep it on the mantle a little bit because it kept falling and I already but a few nails in it. I love it, but yes, I need your AMAZING creation!!
ReplyDeleteI love this, I love this, I lvoe this! Soooo true..and a great way to honor him! We like to make a birthday cake for Jesus right before. You are sooo inspiring...great job! Cherry
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Very creative. The words are powerful also and always a good reminder of what Christmas is all about!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! You make it sound simple to do. I may have to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear about your Thanksgiving. What wonderful memories.
This is absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat looks great! I don't like my handwriting, so I could never try it.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see your garland.
What a wonderful way to and beauty to your home at the same time remembering the real reason for the season- Christ
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas
Love this project, even I can attempt this!!! Can't wait to try it! Oh, and I am just a tad bit jealous that you are in the mountains - coming from Idaho I do miss the winter - but we try to get up near Marion and Grandfather Mountain and Blowing Rock every quarter or so.
ReplyDeleteCool project!
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