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Young House Love » Crafting & Art » Summer Pinterest Challenge: Making Acrylic Art

| By Sherry Petersik | July 10, 2012 | 212 Comments

Summer Pinterest Challenge: Making Acrylic Art

It’s Tuesday the 10th… so it’s time to share this season’s (completely unofficial) Pinterest Challenge (not sponsored by Pinterest or anyone else, just dreamed up by Katie to make us stop pinning and start doing). Cue the choir of glue-gun-wielding angels!

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I actually tried my hand at painting, just because I thought it would be fun to get back into. Other than this painting that I did a while back, I haven’t painted much beyond walls, accessories, and furniture for the last decade or so. Are my Pinterest challenge paintings going to land me an art opening anytime soon? Not on your life. Haha. But it was so much fun and I found spots for them all over the house – and I really do smile when I see them. The best part is that I got to spend two great evenings messing around with Christmas art supplies from John that sat unused in my closet for over six months. I really hope I stick with it, because painting is totally my idea of a good time.

As per the rules, I took inspiration (or Pintspiration, har-har) from the projects that I linked up with in last Tuesday’s post and did my own spin. Here’s a recap of them for ya:

  1. Fabric by John Robshaw reminded me of the geometric doodles that my dad used to make.
  2. Clara painted this with reckless abandon (more on that here) and I’ve always loved it.
  3. This is a cool DIY art project that I saw on Pinterest (she actually used a toothpaste lid). You can read all about it here.
  4. I asked Kristen at KFD Designs to make sure she was ok with me pinning her art. Thankfully she didn’t mind at all (she does commissioned art for anyone who wants to get this look – and as for me, I loved using her as my muse, haha).
  5. This was a DIY art project that was actually done for a Pinterest Challenge with us. So I thought that was awesome that our little challenge inspired her to make something, and in turn her result inspired me.
  6. This is a watercolor card project, but the happy colors and rough imperfect strokes are so charming.

*As for other places that I’ve found art inspiration – Michelle Armas is unparalleled (seriously, total girl crush) and this post about making abstract art over on Oh Happy Day had me pumped to paint. But enough jibber jabber – here’s the painting play-by-play:

My first painting adventure began after Clara went to bed for the night around 8pm. I got out my little set of acrylics (by Reeves) and my small canvases (which I got for a dollar each) with my Christmas gift card to Main Art Supply here in Richmond.

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About twenty minutes later I had this:

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I thought pretty hard about the colors I included (I love the red & coral with the green, yellow, and blue) but I tried not to think too much about the way I applied them. I literally just dabbed things on in a few spots, moved to another color and applied that, repeat, repeat, repeat. Sometimes I dragged the brush to make things look smoother and more blended while other times I did more of a dab-dab-dab application.

I actually really liked how this came out and immediately wished it was about ten times the size. Oh well, starting small was less intimidating, so I guess it worked out for me (and I can always have this blown up 300% at Kinkos on nice paper and then just frame it with a thick mat in a giant frame).

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The next painting wasn’t one I loved as much as my first (maybe that was beginner’s luck?) but I didn’t hate it. I think I just connected with the colors in the first painting more, so it was a good lesson in taking my time with the colors I used instead of rushing to fill up the canvas. Painting is apparently a marathon, not a sprint.

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In the end it was sweet in its own way. And at only 4 x 6″  it’s hardly a giant commitment.

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Then I moved on from my canvas-wrapped boards to an actual 5 x 5″ canvas (it’s much chunkier and more substantial) and this time I went loosey goosey with it.

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My entire technique was dab-dab-dab for this guy. It’s kinda water-lillies-esque to me, which I don’t think is a bad thing (love me some Monet) and the small streaks of coral and bright pops of turquoise make me happy. Once again I’m learning the color choice totally makes or breaks things in my mind.

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After they all dried overnight, I studied the hallway frame wall for a spot to add them. We love switching things up on that wall, so the two thin canvas-wrapped-boards just got popped into existing frames (in place of an Ikea print and a postcard I had previously framed). See them up in the top left corner?

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Still like this guy the best. Totally beginners luck. I took the glass out of this frame (it was too thick for it to fit) but the green one fit behind the glass, so I left it in for that one.

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The thicker 5 x 5″ canvas found a spot on the other frame wall (top right).

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Would you like fries turquoise smears with that?

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Now I’m about to scare you. I laid out two larger canvas boards (8 x 11) that were $2 each and decided to photograph all the “phases” they went through. Things always start out realllllly ugly. Exhibit A:

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I tend to just build and build until I get somewhere totally different. Looking back at these pictures I wonder if I should have stopped here. At the time it felt really unfinished, but I like them now. Haha.

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Then I ended up here by adding a lot of white and dabbing and streaking things around. I totally should have stopped here. I love that little bright red heart hiding in the canvas on the right (the one peeking through from behind the white in the bottom left corner).

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These paintings (and photographing the stages) taught me a nice lesson. Know when to stop! Haha. I kept noodling and they ended up here. I have a pretty strong preference for the paintings above these to the paintings below, but now I know. Take a breath every now and then and see if you’re just painting because it’s fun or actually making a positive improvement. Lesson learned.

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Thankfully I don’t totally hate where I ended up. In person they have a really fun neon greeny-yellow color in them that makes them feel modern & happy. And it’s nice to know that I can always paint over them (that’s the beauty of paint and $2 canvas boards – zero commitment).

I also knew they’d look more finished when I framed them, so John and I actually DIYed two chunky wood frames (John will be back this afternoon with all those details – and you can do it without a Kreg Jig or any major tools for that matter – yay!). I originally planned to hang them in the office, but the stenciled walls competed, so we ended up liking them most in the kitchen. Best of all – no holes in the wall (just 3M picture hanging velcro strips for the one over the stove). Easy to do, and undo!

Kitchen Art Hung

Speaking of the one above the stove, don’t worry about that getting splattered. I went to Lowe’s and got a $3 piece of acrylic that I slipped in front of the painting to keep it wipeable (so it’s protected from rogue spaghetti sauce splatters).

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It’s funny how many things I’ve held over the stove only to decide they didn’t really work, yet this homemade painting with a homemade frame seems to slip right in. Dare I say it was meant to be? At least for now until I get a wild hair and decide to paint over them again- haha. I’ll keep you posted for sure!

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So that’s how it all went down. As for the money stuff, here’s a little budget breakdown:

  • $11 – for the five canvases and the paint brush that I used (purchased at a local art shop called Main Street Art Supply)
  • $16 – for the set of 24-pack of acrylic paints by Reeves (also from Main Street Art Supply)
  • $0 – two homemade frames <–made from scrap wood and supplies we had on hand – more on that process this afternoon!
  • $0 – two more already owned frames for the smaller flat canvases in the hallway
  • $3 – piece of acrylic from Lowe’s to protect the canvas over the stove from splatters
  • Total: $30 (for five painted canvases – four of which are framed – which averages to $6 per piece)

Oh and if you call the art supplies a holiday present (since they were purchased six months ago with a Christmas gift card), I actually didn’t spend any money on this Pinterest challenge – just used things that we had like scrap wood, and inexpensive canvases and paint (other than the $3 piece of acrylic). Cheap people like me like looking at things this way. Haha.

Don’t forget to check in on Katie, Kate, and Michelle to see what amaaaaazing projects they whipped up (they’ll be sharing theirs sometime today as well)!

Pinterest Challenge Faces

And now here’s the part where we invite you to share all of the fun Pinterest Challenge projects that you guys have tackled in the last week (right along with us, well at least virtually with us). If you’ve already blogged about it, just:

  1. click on the blue “Add Your Link” button with the odd cartoon head at the bottom of this post (you might have to do some scrolling, depending how many projects are added)
  2. add a link to your specific blog post about your project in the url field (not your home page)
  3. where it says “name” write a descriptive name for your project (ex: “Painted Canvases”) as opposed to your actual name
  4. we’d also love if you could quickly link back over to our project posts within your own (here’s Katie’s, Kate’s, Michelle’s, and ours) – it’s also nice to link to your inspiration project on Pinterest as well as to directly link to the original project/site, just so they get some love too.

And if you’d rather just link over to your project in the comment section, feel free to do that – or even add a link to a free photo sharing site like Flickr with your pics if you don’t have a blog (remember to set the gallery to public so we can all see it). We can’t wait to see what you’ve been up to!



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Comments

  1. Avatar for Kristen @ Popcorn on the StoveKristen @ Popcorn on the Stove says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:29 am

    I always like custom art. These paintings turned out great! The mini square canvas reminds me of Monet (they kind of look like tulips!).

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  2. Avatar for Amanda @ Serenity NowAmanda @ Serenity Now says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:30 am

    I love how your artwork turned out! You all are so good at incorporating color. :) Thank you so much for hosting! I linked up a recipe I’ve been wanting to try– chocolate and peanut butter. :)

    Reply
  3. Avatar for annabelvitaannabelvita says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:33 am

    I think the little hit of coral is just what your kitchen needed! Love!
    I made my first (nearly) complete dress! I’m totally in love with it. http://annabelvita.com/2012/07/10/amazing-fit-simplicity-1800-dress/

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      July 10, 2012 at 10:35 am

      So pretty!

      xo,
      s

  4. Avatar for MayaMaya says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:33 am

    Looks great!! I would love to see a long shot of the kitchen, because from this view it seems like this totally supplies a missing piece to the whole room.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      July 10, 2012 at 10:35 am

      We’ll have to share more pics soon! It’s great to finally have something over the stove!

      xo,
      s

  5. Avatar for Melanie @ Mailbox JourneyMelanie @ Mailbox Journey says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:33 am

    I really, really, really love the art for above the stove. It just makes me smile! I can’t wait to check out all of the projects that everyone is linking up as well. :) I always find new blogs to read thru this pinterest challenge.

    Life kind of got the best of me this past week, so I wasn’t able to do a project, but I started a link party for those that were in the same boat as me, so if anyone didn’t get to participate but has old projects to link up, they can head on over to the Pin Wild Link Party

    I can’t wait until the Pinterest Challenge comes around again, so I can participate. :) It’s always a blast.

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  6. Avatar for JenWoodhouse.comJenWoodhouse.com says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:34 am

    Yay!!! Hoorah hoorah shish boom bah! It’s here!

    Reply
  7. Avatar for Karah @ thespacebetweenblogKarah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:35 am

    WOW, so fun to see your process. I am so much a trial and error approach as well. But, you actually know what you’re doing … haha, I don’t have any idea, and sometimes have more luck than others. I, too, loved the little heart peeking through and I really like the thick, block canvas. Thanks for the party. :)

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  8. Avatar for michaelamichaela says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:36 am

    The artwork looks great! The colors are so pretty. And clearly a $30 project is always awesome (mine was free which I was THRILLED about!) Thanks for hosting :) Can’t wait to check out more projects!

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  9. Avatar for LauraLaura says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:36 am

    I would actually 100% buy the painting that’s over your oven. Love it!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      July 10, 2012 at 10:36 am

      Aw thanks Laura! You’re sweet!

      xo,
      s

  10. Avatar for Wendy - Old Town HomeWendy - Old Town Home says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:36 am

    Ohhh. Love the new chunky frame over your stove. We’ll definitely have to give that a try. Thanks!

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  11. Avatar for KatieKatie says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:36 am

    I love the first one. The colors are awesome!

    Do I remember seeing a post one time where you did a little tour of what’s in your hallway frame collage? I thought I did but I can’t find it. If it exists would you link it for me? If I’m a complete nutter and just made that up, please disregard :-)

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      July 10, 2012 at 10:43 am

      Is it this one? Hope it helps!

      https://www.younghouselove.com/its-done-and-we-heart-it/

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for KatieKatie says

      July 10, 2012 at 10:45 am

      That’s it! Thanks :-)

  12. Avatar for ChelseaChelsea says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:37 am

    LOVE LOVE LOVE these!! And Kristen from KFD Designs is so uber-talented, everything she does is fantastic!

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  13. Avatar for AmyAmy says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:37 am

    I think you mean Monet, not VanGogh :-)

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      July 10, 2012 at 10:41 am

      Duh, yes! Haha.

      xo,
      s

  14. Avatar for Tanya from Dans le TownhouseTanya from Dans le Townhouse says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:38 am

    Thanks for hosting this Pinterest Party again! Woot. Happy to get off my duff and do something!

    Your art looks great! I’m such a fan of homemade art – it adds such personality to a space. And your paintings are so vibrant and perfect for your home.

    I made a simple black and white painting awhile ago (another Pinterest-inspired project):

    http://dans-le-townhouse.blogspot.ca/2012/02/simple-but-striking-diy-painting.html

    And it took me two round of painting (love that you can paint over acrylic) to get a bedroom triptych I love:

    http://dans-le-townhouse.blogspot.ca/2012/03/diy-paintings-revamped.html

    I love adding these DIY’d pieces to my space.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      July 10, 2012 at 10:43 am

      Loving all the projects everyone! Thanks for sharing!

      xo,
      s

  15. Avatar for linda (burlap+blue)linda (burlap+blue) says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:38 am

    Love these! I linked up canvas art as well…such a low-risk, high-impact craft! I also love how the hint of neon gives them such a modern feel!Will remember that for my next canvas project-you’ve encouraged me to go bigger next time! xoxo

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  16. Avatar for Pamela @ Pink Hammers & Sippy CupsPamela @ Pink Hammers & Sippy Cups says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:39 am

    Thanks for hosting this amazing party guys!! I love love love your paintings Sherry! I actually really like how the one on the left turned out at the very end (the one not hung on the stove), it reminds me of coral and the colours are just fabulous!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      July 10, 2012 at 10:39 am

      Aw thanks Pamela!

      xo,
      s

  17. Avatar for TeriTeri says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:39 am

    I am loving the 2nd to the last one you did. The one that is in your kitchen now, over the shelf. LOVE it, it reminds me of a piece of coral…I love to paint, in fact, I still love to color…give me some crayons and I’m a happy soul :)

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  18. Avatar for robin @ our semi organicliferobin @ our semi organiclife says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:39 am

    This is totally dorky but… today is a fun day because of this! I love checking out other people’s ideas and fun projects!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      July 10, 2012 at 10:41 am

      Yay! Us too! Dorks for life. Haha.

      xo,
      s

  19. Avatar for Mrs MMrs M says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:39 am

    Would love a long shot of how the kitchen looks with the art! I love it close up!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      July 10, 2012 at 10:40 am

      We’ll have to share those soon!

      xo,
      s

  20. Avatar for Alicia BurressAlicia Burress says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:39 am

    Very cute! And so excited to participate in the challenge this time!

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  21. Avatar for Erin @ His & HersErin @ His & Hers says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:40 am

    DIY art is the best! We made a custom frame our of old chair rail just a week ago. It took longer than we thought but was worth not spending $160 for a custom frame at the craft store. (Insane how expensive they are!) Yours looks great!

    Thank you for hosting! I linked up my first ever solo power tool project. I even surprised myself. :)

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  22. Avatar for GwendolynGwendolyn says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:40 am

    Wow, these turned out great! I actually really like the final stage of the last two (the largest ones)! Very nice!

    Gotta say it though, water lillies would be Monet, not Van Gogh. hehe, no worries. :)

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      July 10, 2012 at 10:42 am

      Haha, yes, just fixed that. Morning brain fart. Don’t tell my art history prof! Haha.

      xo,
      s

  23. Avatar for Angie @ The Country Chic CottageAngie @ The Country Chic Cottage says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:41 am

    Thanks for hosting this great challenge! It sure got me up and actually working on some of my pins! :) I linked one up….plus have another going up tonight on my blog! :) LOL! Awesome paintings. :)

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  24. Avatar for Jess @ Little House. Big Heart.Jess @ Little House. Big Heart. says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:41 am

    I love them! They look very Monet-esque. If you squint at them, you could almost convince yourself that they’re paintings of flowers or a landscape.

    And I have to disagree on the last ones… I love how they ended up!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      July 10, 2012 at 10:41 am

      Aw thanks Jess!

      xo,
      s

  25. Avatar for Seth & ToniSeth & Toni says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:42 am

    Love the custom art!! Very cool and adds a personal touch! So fun! Nice work :-).

    We had a blast with this challenge! Thx for hosting again!

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  26. Avatar for JackieJackie says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:42 am

    You are a true artist! I love both pieces! Thanks for hosting this link party…I am sure I will be glued to it all morning checking out everyone’s projects.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      July 10, 2012 at 10:44 am

      Aw thanks Jackie! You’re so sweet.

      xo,
      s

  27. Avatar for Crystal @ 29 Rue HouseCrystal @ 29 Rue House says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:42 am

    Such a nice job Sherry!! I like them all but I especially like the first one, the water lilies-esque one and the white frame totally makes that painting work it (Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman style) over the stove! Thanks for hosting this and getting me inspired to some diy wall art of my own!
    http://29ruehouse.blogspot.com/2012/07/periodic-table-wall-art.html

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  28. Avatar for StephanieStephanie says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:42 am

    These came out great, Sherry. I really love the one on the left of the last 2 that you did. It looks like really pretty abstract flowers. I would totally buy that and hang it up.

    I didn’t do anything for this Pinterest Challenge but I think I’ll have to join the next one. And now I’m going to stalk as many links as I can.

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  29. Avatar for Karen FKaren F says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:43 am

    nice job, Sherry! I majored in fine arts in college and, like you, haven’t picked up a paint brush in ages. When we bought our house, I actually thought our attic would make a great art studio, but I never followed through on that. All of that to say, thanks for the inspiration! I think your paintings turned out great. I’d love to see a further-back shot of the kitchen (say, from the peninsula) with the painting above the stove – I bet it looks awesome.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      July 10, 2012 at 10:44 am

      Yes, we’ll have to share some long views of the room soon!

      xo,
      s

  30. Avatar for Missy G.Missy G. says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:43 am

    So loverly! My favorite is actually the one up top of your kitchen shelves that you can’t see as much, haha! Seems like maybe it was your least favorite? That’s the awesome part about art, though: beauty is in the eye of the beholder. :)

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      July 10, 2012 at 10:47 am

      Haha- yeah, it was cute but not cute enough not to put my mugs in front of it. Haha. Function first!

      xo,
      s

  31. Avatar for Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication[email protected] says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:44 am

    Love your art! It looks awesome! I was missing one little supply and totally didnt get to finish my Challenge project, but hopefully I’ll finish it up and post it tomorrow! :)

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  32. Avatar for Pam @ Simple DetailsPam @ Simple Details says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:44 am

    Abstracts look SO simple, but there is definitely and art to it, yours are fab and the kitchen is stylin’!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      July 10, 2012 at 10:48 am

      Aw thanks Pam! I promise I had no idea what I was doing!

      xo,
      s

  33. Avatar for RebeccaRebecca says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:45 am

    Wish I had a blog so I could link up. I made a a flag cake for the 4th. It was a big hit!

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  34. Avatar for cassie {hi sugarplum}cassie {hi sugarplum} says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:47 am

    Those are really great, Sherry! you’ve inspired me to dig my set of paints out of the closet. You may have just birthed a new Etsy shop! ;) Thanks for the party and challenge…I had a ball hosting it with you guys last time, and fun being a participant (less pressure!) this time! :) xo

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      July 10, 2012 at 10:48 am

      Aw, thanks Cassie! You’re so sweet.

      xo,
      s

  35. Avatar for Seth & ToniSeth & Toni says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:47 am

    Love the artwork, such a nice personal touch to your home!  

    We had a blast with our project!  Thanks so much for hosting this again!  

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  36. Avatar for TracyTracy says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:49 am

    I don’t have a blog or a Pinterest board, so I might have to set up a flickr account.

    I lucked into a fun canvas paint project a few weeks ago. I was spray-painting something (wicker paper-plate holders) and my kids noticed that the cardboard underneath ended up with a neat pattern. We happened to have some 11×17 blank wrapped canvases and multiple colors of spray paint…

    The results were better than I expected!

    Next we’ll be trying the layered watercolor look :-)

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    • Avatar for Meg @ Revamp HomegoodsMeg @ Revamp Homegoods says

      July 10, 2012 at 12:23 pm

      Tracy, this project sounds amazing! Would love to see it.

  37. Avatar for ChristinaChristina says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:50 am

    This challenge was such good timing–I’ve had a bag of art supplies sitting in the corner for months that I just haven’t gotten around to using, but I finally got my act together over the weekend and made these gelatin prints. All of the supplies together cost less than $20, and they look surprisingly good, considering I don’t think of myself as artistic AT ALL. Seriously, put a paintbrush in my hands and a canvas in front of me, and I just wouldn’t know what to do.

    Your art over the stove also makes me realize I have space for the same, as well as over my sink. Maybe I’ll do another round of printing this weekend!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      July 10, 2012 at 10:51 am

      Fun!

      xo,
      s

  38. Avatar for SkittleSkittle says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:51 am

    I finished a Pinterest inspired dresser makeover project a few weeks ago that was featured over on Worthing Court.

    http://worthingcourt.blogspot.com/2012/06/awesome-diy-revamped-dresser.html

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      July 10, 2012 at 10:51 am

      Love all the projects guys! Thanks for sharing!

      xo,
      s

  39. Avatar for ChrystalChrystal says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:51 am

    I love these! Its fun to see the phases in the last set. I love the next to last phase, but I think the end product is really cool too. I have been totally wanting to give this a shot, and its fun to see it in action. Maybe I’ll actually get around to trying my hand soon.

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  40. Avatar for danielledanielle says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:52 am

    i think they turned out great – i really like how the last two came out – I like them a lot better than the version with more white – that wouldn’t have done anything for your kitchen so you were right to keep going!

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  41. Avatar for LaurenLauren says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:52 am

    I always love blues and greens, but I really love the look of the one above your stove!

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  42. Avatar for Erin @ The Great IndoorsErin @ The Great Indoors says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:52 am

    Love the colors in all of these! I’m so bad at making abstract things because I’m too much of a perfectionist. I’ll have to try my hand at it again. :-)

    Thanks for hosting another fun challenge!

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  43. Avatar for ElisaElisa says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:53 am

    These are great! An Abstract Expressionist in the making! And of course, the beauty of paint — you can just paint over it. Hah. And I have to say, your stove piece probably plays quite nicely with the swimming lady?

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      July 10, 2012 at 10:58 am

      Yes, actually they kinda go! Haha.

      xo,
      s

  44. Avatar for AmberAmber says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:53 am

    Hi guys! It has been some time since I have last commented on here. Just had to say that I love your paintings, Sherry! I love the one that looks like water lillis. Also, one of the last ones remind me of hydrangeas. So pretty.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      July 10, 2012 at 10:58 am

      Aw thanks Amber! You guys are so sweet! I’m hardly a real artist but I love the love! Haha.

      xo,
      s

  45. Avatar for EllenEllen says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:54 am

    That first one almost looks like an Ikat pattern to me! Pretty!

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  46. Avatar for carmelcarmel says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:55 am

    WOW – I wish you would sell these! Your artwork is amazing!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      July 10, 2012 at 10:57 am

      Aw thanks Carmel. That’s so sweet of you to say!

      xo,
      s

  47. Avatar for Laura@JourneyChic[email protected] says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:55 am

    Good for you for trying! My first attempt at my own “Monet” was a large-scale piece for above our fireplace and I wish I’d started small. You’ve inspired me to give it another go with a few small canvases that I have laying around. Love your first attempt and the one above your stove – so pretty!

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    • Avatar for Gabriella @ Our Life In ActionGabriella @ Our Life In Action says

      July 10, 2012 at 11:15 am

      Very pretty and they look like so much fun!

      P.S. – It felt like Christmas this morning. I got up raced down the stairs published my post and then have been waiting anxiously (the ants-in-my-pants-can’t-sit-still kind of waiting) for the unveiling to begin. This was/is so much fun.

      Thanks for hosting! I’m already making plans for the next round. :-D

  48. Avatar for Lisa @ Paintbrush & ScrewdriverLisa @ Paintbrush & Screwdriver says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:56 am

    My project was something I found on your blog a while back – silver painted seashells.

    Thanks for hosting!

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  49. Avatar for AllynAllyn says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:57 am

    So fun! My super sweet guy bought me an easel for Valentine’s Day. Like you, it’s been about a decade since I painted, but I used to love it. I really just need to dive back in and experiment and have fun.

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  50. Avatar for AmandaAmanda says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:58 am

    I love it! I have a canvas hanging around that I’ve been meaning to paint but I just haven’t gotten around to it – this is totally inspiring me! I have a feeling I’m going to give it a whirl sometime this week!

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