Hi guys! Today is the second Thrift Store Decor Upcycle! I’ve teamed up with 19 of my favorite bloggers for a monthly challenge to make something fantastic out of something thrifted!
I found these two watercolor canvases and thought they would be perfect to makeover. The canvases were in great shape and the hardware was almost new.
Lately I’ve been addicted to blue and and orange everything, just take a look at my blog colors this Spring. So when I saw these pics I knew I could add some colorful paint to perk these guys up. Let’s do a makeover!!
Orange Navy Wall Art Makeover
Supplies:
- Thrift store canvases
- Acrylic paint: White, navy blue, coral, steel (grey) blue
- Paint brushes
Instructions:
Paint all the white areas first with two coasts of white paint to brighten the background.
I followed the pattern that was already on the canvases and added coral & blue randomly in the pattern. Touch up with baby wipes when needed. Let it dry and you are ready to hang!
I hung them over my hall tree to brighten up my entryway for summer and they came out so fun. I love the color pop when you walk in the door! Who knew those two dingy pic’s could look so amazing!
Now let’s check out what the other bloggers made over!
Here’s the low down~
I’ve paired up with 19 other talented ladies to bring you a monthly Thrift Store Decor Upcycle Challenge. Each month we will create a new home decor piece from an item(s) we’ve found at a thrift store, yard sale, resale shop etc. There is no budget or specific theme so we are free to let our creativity run wild!
Meet the Hosts
Amanda | The Kolb Corner Chelc| Inside the Fox Den
Erlene | My Pinterventures Kim | Made in a Day Sara | Twelve on Main
Debra | Shoppe No. 5 Shirley | Intelligent Domestications
Marie | DIY Adulation Lindsay | Crazy Organized Michelle | Our Crafty Mom
Julie | Live From Julie’s House Dru | Polka Dot Poplars
Maureen | Red Cottage Chronicles Pili | Sweet Things Channell | Hobnail House
Colleen | Life on Kaydeross Creek Ann | Duct Tape and Denim
Paula | Virginia Sweet Pea Sherry | Savvy Apron Stacy | Anastasia Vintage
You can also follow our board on Pinterest for more upcycled decor inspiration!
What have you made over lately that came out great? I’d love to hear about it!
Check out more of my upcycles~
DIY Geometric Painted Pineapple
LOVE FREEBIES?
So clever to use the print that was already there. Love the new modern look of the canvases.
Thanks so much Erlene!
Great project! I admit the hat and bag really visually drew me in, though…. 🙂 Must try an epicycle myself.
Also just wanted to point out your image misspells the word “upcycle” and says “upcyce” instead.
I am such a ditz Thanks for letting me know. It’s been there all weekend, yuck. Thanks for the sweet comments.
Kim
What a smart way to get inexpensive canvases for your art. I love how your paintings turned out!
Very cool & unique art! Love it!
What a fun idea. I like how it is a quick and easy way to perk up the house.
You made it look so easy! I love that you simply repainted the design rather than start from scratch. My mantra is work smarter, not harder. Orange is a fun color for summer!
These canvases really brighten up your room for spring. It’s great that the pattern on them was one that you liked so that you could simply paint over it.
I love your art and I love that you used thrift store canvases because that saves money! Your wall looks great!