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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”.

IMG_6188 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.

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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. 

IMG_6193 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!

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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.

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  10. Very cute. I can't wait to see the photos of them hanging in your daughter's room.

  11. Not bad at all! They are too cute! Can't wait to see how they look in the room.

  24. 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

  27. You are amazing! Those are so very cute—hope your daughter loves them, too!

  30. Not bad at all – they look like they came straight out of the PB Catalog.

  36. Oh my gosh these are adorable!! Canvas for $3!!! Great Price!! I've got to see if we have some here!

  37. VERY NICE!!! …looks like something you'd purchase at PBK for a much higher price! I think you are Martha Stewart in the rising!! 🙂

  44. 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.

    🙂

  47. 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). 🙂

  55. You are one crafty diva! No WAY I would've guessed those only cost you $6! Good job, great project!

  62. 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.

  64. Cute! What a fun project! I can't wait to see them on display in her room.

  65. 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!

  66. 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!

  68. 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!!!

  69. 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!!!

  73. Original art work is the best kind! Much more personal. Very cute designs 🙂

  75. You got a good deal on those canvases, they would be $10 at Michaels! Very cute artwork, it beats a preframed thing any day 🙂

  87. LOVE,LOVE,LOVE it! I am leaving right now to go and buy some canvas for me to try! Thanks for sharing.

  88. 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.

  89. 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.

  91. Great Job! It "just" takes that first step to realize how much you can accomplish!

  94. I love your paintings. The simplicity of the designs is wonderful. Cannot wait to see them in your daughter's room.

  95. 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.

  96. 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!

  99. They actually came out nice. Just perfect for your kids' room. And you are very creative indeed. 🙂

  100. 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

  101. LOVE THIS IDEA!!! Looks like something you'd buy out of Pottery Barn for $50 a canvas. So clever!

  103. 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!

  105. turned out so cute! canvases of that size for $3?! what?! So sorry that our big lots closed.

  106. Oh my goodness…these are absolutely adorable! You did a wonderful job!

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