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Trees on Canvas

July 15, 2009 by Chris

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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About Chris

Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...

Comments

  1. Michelle, Queen of Everything says

    July 15, 2009 at 1:43 am

    I love it! They came out really cute.

  2. Kelsee says

    July 15, 2009 at 1:44 am

    Way cute!!! Nice job!

  3. Girl with the Curlz says

    July 15, 2009 at 1:47 am

    Super cute!! I love them. Great job.

  4. Tamara says

    July 15, 2009 at 1:48 am

    I love those! Can you come over.

  5. Sandy Toes says

    July 15, 2009 at 1:50 am

    very cute !
    sandy toe

  6. Lacy says

    July 15, 2009 at 1:53 am

    Great idea! I love the colors.

  7. Sherrie says

    July 15, 2009 at 1:54 am

    They came out smashing! Sooo cute!
    Sherrie

  8. Lauren and Jon says

    July 15, 2009 at 1:59 am

    So cute!! What a great idea!

  9. Jodee Leader says

    July 15, 2009 at 2:00 am

    Those turned out sooo cute. I also love the colors!

  10. Hillcrest Acres says

    July 15, 2009 at 2:00 am

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

  11. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    July 15, 2009 at 2:00 am

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

  12. Bay says

    July 15, 2009 at 2:01 am

    Those are adorable! Love the creativity.

  13. Linda at Lime in the Coconut! says

    July 15, 2009 at 2:04 am

    Well, Dayum Girl…those are cute!

  14. Courtney says

    July 15, 2009 at 2:06 am

    They turned out adorable!

  15. Allison says

    July 15, 2009 at 2:08 am

    brilliant! you give me hope!

  16. Favors With Love says

    July 15, 2009 at 2:08 am

    Awe how cute! Great job!

  17. Patsy says

    July 15, 2009 at 2:10 am

    I love them! I may have to try that for my daughters room 🙂

  18. Tennille says

    July 15, 2009 at 2:15 am

    Too cute! Great job and very artsy:)

  19. Carrie says

    July 15, 2009 at 2:16 am

    Very cute I love the colors

  20. News Around The Blogs says

    July 15, 2009 at 2:18 am

    looks great! I'd buy em

  21. Zeemaid says

    July 15, 2009 at 2:26 am

    Those are adorable. What a neat idea!

  22. Linda says

    July 15, 2009 at 2:27 am

    Love it! Great job!
    Blessings

  23. Momma to Bug says

    July 15, 2009 at 2:39 am

    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

  24. Richella says

    July 15, 2009 at 2:40 am

    Not bad? Those are adorable! What a great inspiration!

  25. Jill says

    July 15, 2009 at 2:54 am

    Very cute!

  26. dotti white says

    July 15, 2009 at 2:55 am

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

  27. Jen~ Lipstick and Laundry says

    July 15, 2009 at 3:00 am

    SUPER DUPER cute! Love the colors!

  28. The Bargainista says

    July 15, 2009 at 3:00 am

    so cute! They look like pottery barn!!! 🙂

  29. Laurel @ Ducks in a Row says

    July 15, 2009 at 3:01 am

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

  30. Sarah @ Thrifty Decor Chick says

    July 15, 2009 at 3:05 am

    Adorable!!

  31. Rebecca says

    July 15, 2009 at 3:17 am

    They are sooooooo cute! Good job 🙂

  32. Kari says

    July 15, 2009 at 3:19 am

    Awesome!!!

  33. Becky says

    July 15, 2009 at 3:31 am

    Adorable! Great job and great idea.

  34. Parker Family says

    July 15, 2009 at 3:56 am

    ADORABLE! Seriously great job! I am so jealous!

  35. The Un-Organized Mom says

    July 15, 2009 at 4:03 am

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

  36. TanyaLea says

    July 15, 2009 at 4:27 am

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

  37. Melanie says

    July 15, 2009 at 4:47 am

    Love the paintings, love the colors!

  38. Misty says

    July 15, 2009 at 4:49 am

    So cute!

  39. jociegal says

    July 15, 2009 at 5:00 am

    These are fantastic! I feel inspired. Great job…and you gotta love Big Lots!

  40. Vindiciti says

    July 15, 2009 at 5:00 am

    Adorable! Sometimes simple speaks volumes.

  41. Emily Anne Leyland ( Art-n-Sewl) says

    July 15, 2009 at 5:05 am

    Those are adorable!! Good job woman!

  42. GINNA says

    July 15, 2009 at 6:00 am

    They are sooo cute! I love the one with the green trees.

  43. Centsational Girl says

    July 15, 2009 at 6:42 am

    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.

    🙂

  44. Miss Searles says

    July 15, 2009 at 7:34 am

    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

  45. A Bushel and Peck and Pigtails Paper Trails says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:01 am

    I Love these!

  46. the undomesticated wife says

    July 15, 2009 at 10:38 am

    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). 🙂

  47. Beth says

    July 15, 2009 at 11:20 am

    I love these! Thanks for sharing. I'm inspired to do some for my girl's room.

  48. kpmattingly says

    July 15, 2009 at 12:22 pm

    Very Cute! Great Job!

  49. 3XMom says

    July 15, 2009 at 12:35 pm

    so cute! Great job

  50. Victoria says

    July 15, 2009 at 1:00 pm

    Adorable!

  51. Astrid says

    July 15, 2009 at 1:06 pm

    Hey! Those are super cute!

  52. Hair Bows & Guitar Picks says

    July 15, 2009 at 1:25 pm

    I love it!

    Very, very cool. They came out great!

  53. Courtney Baker says

    July 15, 2009 at 1:32 pm

    Those are really cute. Great job!

  54. Melissa says

    July 15, 2009 at 1:35 pm

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

  55. A Touch of Country says

    July 15, 2009 at 2:04 pm

    great job! I'd hire you anytime!

  56. Denise @ Life on Stepping Stone Lane says

    July 15, 2009 at 2:06 pm

    Very cute!!

  57. Sara says

    July 15, 2009 at 2:10 pm

    These are great! and I bet they were fun to make, too:)

  58. Tonya says

    July 15, 2009 at 2:27 pm

    Those are really cute! I like 'em!

  59. Dawg Fan says

    July 15, 2009 at 2:35 pm

    Those are super cute! Great job!!

  60. Kristin says

    July 15, 2009 at 2:39 pm

    Those are so cute!

  61. Lyndsey says

    July 15, 2009 at 2:50 pm

    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.

  62. Diana says

    July 15, 2009 at 2:53 pm

    Wow, those are cute! You're more talented than you know!

  63. Danielle (Life with the Hewitt Family) says

    July 15, 2009 at 3:32 pm

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

  64. Lisa-Marie says

    July 15, 2009 at 5:34 pm

    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!

  65. Lisa-Marie says

    July 15, 2009 at 5:34 pm

    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. Ashley says

    July 15, 2009 at 6:13 pm

    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!!!

  67. Jennie says

    July 15, 2009 at 6:21 pm

    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!!!

  68. Jessica says

    July 15, 2009 at 7:43 pm

    Those look adorable!

  69. Kara says

    July 15, 2009 at 8:03 pm

    I think they turned out just darling!

  70. Robin says

    July 15, 2009 at 8:27 pm

    Cute! Very creative, nice job!

  71. Danielle and Clint says

    July 15, 2009 at 8:47 pm

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

  72. Ali says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:47 pm

    They are VERY cute! Not bad for 6 bucks at all!

  73. Jennifer Juniper says

    July 15, 2009 at 10:00 pm

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

  74. Buzzings of a Queen Bee! says

    July 15, 2009 at 10:01 pm

    Hello Pottery Barn! The canvases look so cute!
    Carrie

  75. sam enriquez says

    July 15, 2009 at 6:11 pm

    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?

  76. Kimm at Reinvented says

    July 16, 2009 at 1:37 am

    Those are ADORABLE. Perfect kids' room art. Simple and cheap!

  77. Molly says

    July 16, 2009 at 2:18 am

    Freakin' adorable! You should sell them!

  78. Jaclyn says

    July 16, 2009 at 6:58 am

    That is so cute!
    I gave you an award on my blog: http://madebyjaclyn.blogspot.com/

  79. Willow Decor: says

    July 16, 2009 at 8:35 am

    You make everything look so easy!
    Very cute!!
    xx-Gina

  80. artsyamy says

    July 16, 2009 at 9:18 am

    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)

  81. Jess says

    July 16, 2009 at 12:18 pm

    wow! so cute!!!! i love the pink and green!

  82. Lil' Woman says

    July 16, 2009 at 2:53 pm

    Very cute! 🙂

  83. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    July 16, 2009 at 3:31 pm

    Oh I love it! The colors are fantastic.

  84. Nicole @ BugaBoos says

    July 16, 2009 at 7:37 pm

    I seriously love this and want to try it! This is really cute!

  85. Sabrina says

    July 16, 2009 at 8:12 pm

    adorable.

  86. Kate says

    July 16, 2009 at 8:27 pm

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

  87. Becky says

    July 16, 2009 at 9:08 pm

    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.

  88. Kristen says

    July 16, 2009 at 10:39 pm

    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.

  89. Redelsperger Family says

    July 17, 2009 at 12:47 am

    These are soooooo cute! What a great idea!

  90. TheOldPostRoad says

    July 17, 2009 at 12:57 am

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

  91. Sharold says

    July 17, 2009 at 1:19 am

    Very very cute!!!!

  92. Nikki says

    July 17, 2009 at 1:53 am

    Very Cute!

  93. mary'smom says

    July 17, 2009 at 2:00 am

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

  94. Tausha says

    July 17, 2009 at 3:31 am

    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.

  95. Mandi says

    July 17, 2009 at 12:23 pm

    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!

  96. sara's art house says

    July 17, 2009 at 8:45 pm

    LOVE the paintings!!!!!

  97. Leanne says

    July 17, 2009 at 8:49 pm

    They turned out so cute. I bet your daughter will love them.

  98. UPrinting says

    July 17, 2009 at 10:38 pm

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

  99. Nellie's Cozy place says

    July 20, 2009 at 3:22 pm

    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

  100. The Scooper says

    July 20, 2009 at 3:24 pm

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

  101. Helen Joy says

    July 20, 2009 at 6:06 pm

    Super Super cute!

  102. Mel says

    July 20, 2009 at 6:14 pm

    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!

  103. Stacia Howard says

    July 21, 2009 at 8:49 am

    Oh, those are super cute!

  104. Jill says

    July 22, 2009 at 12:14 am

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

  105. Ashley @ Domestic Fashionista says

    July 22, 2009 at 4:34 am

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

  106. Megan says

    July 27, 2009 at 5:26 pm

    These are darling!

  107. Alejandra says

    July 29, 2009 at 9:10 pm

    Wow! These are waaaaay cute! You just gave me a wonderful idea!

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