No, I can’t. I can, however, draw a straight line (with a ruler) and some circles (with cans). I found these little canvases at Big Lots for $3.00 each and thought, “What the heck”.
I’m redoing my daughter’s room, and these retro trees fit perfectly. Lucky for me, the simple lines of these trees were easy for me to do.
I used some different sized cups, tins, etc. (whatever I could find) to make an outline for these circles. Then, I just filled them in with a paint brush.
For all the little circles, I used round sponge brushes I bought at the craft store. They are, perhaps, one of the best purchases I’ve ever made. They’re so easy to use, and it seems like I’m always painting a circle somewhere!
Okay, so it’s not Van Gogh by any means, but they’ll look really cute in her room! Once they’re up and on display, I’ll show you! Not bad for $6.00, I guess.
Michelle, Queen of Everything says
I love it! They came out really cute.
Kelsee says
Way cute!!! Nice job!
Girl with the Curlz says
Super cute!! I love them. Great job.
Tamara says
I love those! Can you come over.
Sandy Toes says
very cute !
sandy toe
Lacy says
Great idea! I love the colors.
Sherrie says
They came out smashing! Sooo cute!
Sherrie
Lauren and Jon says
So cute!! What a great idea!
Jodee Leader says
Those turned out sooo cute. I also love the colors!
Hillcrest Acres says
Very cute. I can't wait to see the photos of them hanging in your daughter's room.
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
Not bad at all! They are too cute! Can't wait to see how they look in the room.
Bay says
Those are adorable! Love the creativity.
Linda at Lime in the Coconut! says
Well, Dayum Girl…those are cute!
Courtney says
They turned out adorable!
Allison says
brilliant! you give me hope!
Favors With Love says
Awe how cute! Great job!
Patsy says
I love them! I may have to try that for my daughters room 🙂
Tennille says
Too cute! Great job and very artsy:)
Carrie says
Very cute I love the colors
News Around The Blogs says
looks great! I'd buy em
Zeemaid says
Those are adorable. What a neat idea!
Linda says
Love it! Great job!
Blessings
Momma to Bug says
Great job! I was trying to make wall art on my own for the new baby's nursery and all I could come up with was framing scrapbook paper 🙁 Although I am reusing frames that I painted and will be hanging them with ribbon so that is creative, right?
-Desiree
Richella says
Not bad? Those are adorable! What a great inspiration!
Jill says
Very cute!
dotti white says
You are amazing! Those are so very cute—hope your daughter loves them, too!
Jen~ Lipstick and Laundry says
SUPER DUPER cute! Love the colors!
The Bargainista says
so cute! They look like pottery barn!!! 🙂
Laurel @ Ducks in a Row says
Not bad at all – they look like they came straight out of the PB Catalog.
Sarah @ Thrifty Decor Chick says
Adorable!!
Rebecca says
They are sooooooo cute! Good job 🙂
Kari says
Awesome!!!
Becky says
Adorable! Great job and great idea.
Parker Family says
ADORABLE! Seriously great job! I am so jealous!
The Un-Organized Mom says
Oh my gosh these are adorable!! Canvas for $3!!! Great Price!! I've got to see if we have some here!
TanyaLea says
VERY NICE!!! …looks like something you'd purchase at PBK for a much higher price! I think you are Martha Stewart in the rising!! 🙂
Melanie says
Love the paintings, love the colors!
Misty says
So cute!
jociegal says
These are fantastic! I feel inspired. Great job…and you gotta love Big Lots!
Vindiciti says
Adorable! Sometimes simple speaks volumes.
Emily Anne Leyland ( Art-n-Sewl) says
Those are adorable!! Good job woman!
GINNA says
They are sooo cute! I love the one with the green trees.
Centsational Girl says
Not bad? They're perfect ! I love your color choices, and they both balance each other perfectly in style and proportion.
Move over Pottery Barn, there's a new gal in town.
🙂
Miss Searles says
They look really nice!!
Just so you know…
I've linked back to you on my blog about being on a "spending freeze" :-s
Hope thats ok?
Miss Searles
http://www.misssearles.co.uk
xxx
A Bushel and Peck and Pigtails Paper Trails says
I Love these!
the undomesticated wife says
Cute! And I agree, the cheapy brushes are always so much better than the expensive ones (unless you're doing watercolor or something like that of course). 🙂
Beth says
I love these! Thanks for sharing. I'm inspired to do some for my girl's room.
kpmattingly says
Very Cute! Great Job!
3XMom says
so cute! Great job
Victoria says
Adorable!
Astrid says
Hey! Those are super cute!
Hair Bows & Guitar Picks says
I love it!
Very, very cool. They came out great!
Courtney Baker says
Those are really cute. Great job!
Melissa says
You are one crafty diva! No WAY I would've guessed those only cost you $6! Good job, great project!
A Touch of Country says
great job! I'd hire you anytime!
Denise @ Life on Stepping Stone Lane says
Very cute!!
Sara says
These are great! and I bet they were fun to make, too:)
Tonya says
Those are really cute! I like 'em!
Dawg Fan says
Those are super cute! Great job!!
Kristin says
Those are so cute!
Lyndsey says
I love them. I have been wanting to do something like that. I have several questions…like what colors did you use?? and did you paint the canvas first??? Thanks for you wonderful project. I may copy you in a sense if I can.
Diana says
Wow, those are cute! You're more talented than you know!
Danielle (Life with the Hewitt Family) says
Cute! What a fun project! I can't wait to see them on display in her room.
Lisa-Marie says
They are V cute! The colours are lovely and girly, and there is a nice geometric aspect to the trees! I'm sure your daughter will love them!
Lisa-Marie says
They are V cute! The colours are lovely and girly, and there is a nice geometric aspect to the trees! I'm sure your daughter will love them!
Ashley says
Soo… this blog is why I love blogging. You are full of all kinds of great ideas!! I've been absent recently and am just 'getting my feet in the water' again. Love all the things you've been up to, especially with the 4th! Come visit me for some BIG news!!!
Jennie says
OMG, those are GREAT!!!! they look very Pottery Barn Kids or Land of Nod… if you had just shown them to us and not told us where they came from, we would have never known… BRAVO!!!
Jessica says
Those look adorable!
Kara says
I think they turned out just darling!
Robin says
Cute! Very creative, nice job!
Danielle and Clint says
Original art work is the best kind! Much more personal. Very cute designs 🙂
Ali says
They are VERY cute! Not bad for 6 bucks at all!
Jennifer Juniper says
You got a good deal on those canvases, they would be $10 at Michaels! Very cute artwork, it beats a preframed thing any day 🙂
Buzzings of a Queen Bee! says
Hello Pottery Barn! The canvases look so cute!
Carrie
sam enriquez says
Your Arts and Crafts Projects here are amazing! How is it that you can be so artsy without drawing a straight line with no ruler?
Kimm at Reinvented says
Those are ADORABLE. Perfect kids' room art. Simple and cheap!
Molly says
Freakin' adorable! You should sell them!
Jaclyn says
That is so cute!
I gave you an award on my blog: http://madebyjaclyn.blogspot.com/
Willow Decor: says
You make everything look so easy!
Very cute!!
xx-Gina
artsyamy says
Props on the great paintings! How were you planning to hang them? Have you thought of ribbon? I saw this http://www.flickr.com/photos/dudadaze/3507144161/ and thought that might be fun for a girls room. As Mom to one dear Son, I never get to do anything with pink or ribbon. ;0)
Jess says
wow! so cute!!!! i love the pink and green!
Lil' Woman says
Very cute! 🙂
Laura Ingalls Gunn says
Oh I love it! The colors are fantastic.
Nicole @ BugaBoos says
I seriously love this and want to try it! This is really cute!
Sabrina says
adorable.
Kate says
LOVE,LOVE,LOVE it! I am leaving right now to go and buy some canvas for me to try! Thanks for sharing.
Becky says
Now see … I'd NEVER buy a canvas because I would think I could never really do anything with it. I can't paint either. But look at that! Cute as can be. And I bet they are perfect for your daughter's room.
Kristen says
SO cute!! I need to fix my bloglines – you never show up anymore. Didn't want you to think I was ignoring you Oprah – I know you are my money "tree." Get it, you painted "trees," get it? By the way, I have a cold so the drugs are making me think I'm funny when I'm not. -Gayle.
Redelsperger Family says
These are soooooo cute! What a great idea!
TheOldPostRoad says
Great Job! It "just" takes that first step to realize how much you can accomplish!
Sharold says
Very very cute!!!!
Nikki says
Very Cute!
mary'smom says
I love your paintings. The simplicity of the designs is wonderful. Cannot wait to see them in your daughter's room.
Tausha says
I love them! I was just watching a color splash episode on hgtv and he was talking about how all of us can paint a picture. I was skeptical but after seeing yours-I'm thinking maybe! I have a wall in my master that needs something and I don't know what. Maybe I will venture. We'll see.
Mandi says
They look better than okay, they're fantastic, and completely unique, which is the best part of all. For $6 you can't even buy a picture frame. Great job!
sara's art house says
LOVE the paintings!!!!!
Leanne says
They turned out so cute. I bet your daughter will love them.
UPrinting says
They actually came out nice. Just perfect for your kids' room. And you are very creative indeed. 🙂
Nellie's Cozy place says
Hi Just a Girl,
This is my first visit and I came
over from a link from Kimba. I think your trees are adorable, and so clever. I am sure your daughter will also love that mommy
made them just for her.
Keep up the good work. I always say where there is a Will, there is a way to make your home beautiful.
Blessings, Nellie
The Scooper says
LOVE THIS IDEA!!! Looks like something you'd buy out of Pottery Barn for $50 a canvas. So clever!
Helen Joy says
Super Super cute!
Mel says
Those are so cute! They look like something you'd find in a children's boutique….love them! And I'm lovin' the price too!
Stacia Howard says
Oh, those are super cute!
Jill says
turned out so cute! canvases of that size for $3?! what?! So sorry that our big lots closed.
Ashley @ Domestic Fashionista says
Oh my goodness…these are absolutely adorable! You did a wonderful job!
Megan says
These are darling!
Alejandra says
Wow! These are waaaaay cute! You just gave me a wonderful idea!