Ever since I discovered Pinterest I’ve become consumed with DIY projects. I can’t tell you the countless projects I’ve re-pinned, knowing that I’ll never have the time (or patience) for them; I’m not exactly the creative type. Of the few projects I’ve actually attempted so far, this one is my favorite. When my husband and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary, I wanted to give him something thoughtful and creative. Since the first anniversary is traditionally known as the “paper anniversary,” I knew this project would be perfect. Here’s how to turn your wedding song into art.
What You Need
1. A canvas in the size you want
2. A frame to fit your canvas
3. Mod Podge in a matte finish (FYI before this project I didn’t even know what
Mod Podge was, but it’s basically a craft glue)
4. A foam brush
5. A tea bag steeped in some water
Step 1: Download the sheet music for your wedding song. I bought mine (Michael Buble’s version of “The Way You Look Tonight”) from here.
Step 2: Your sheet music will be printed on a few sheets of paper, so cut each line and tape the pieces together in a layout that is proportionate to your canvas size (this will be important for step 3, when you enlarge the print to your desired size).
Step 3: Have your layout enlarged to your desired size. I had mine done at Kinko’s for a size of 16 x 20 (I ended up trimming the edge).
Step 4: The fun part. Place your enlarged sheet on something that will absorb liquid (I just used towels). To give your paper that antique feel, steep a teabag in water for a few minutes. Then use the bag as a “brush” across your paper and allow to dry.
Step 5: Once dry, glue your paper down to your canvas with your Mod Podge and foam brush.
Step 6: In order to get the canvas to fit into my decorative frame, I (i.e., my husband) removed the canvas from its wood frame so that all I was left with was just the canvas itself. Place into your frame and now you have your own unique piece of art!
{Project found here}
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