25.10.14

The Easiest Craft Ever


Want an easy craft to brighten your home?  I found these kickin' prints on Etsy.  Dark Island City has some awesome prints of cities on maps & dictionaries and these lovelies are $10 each!  I just love them.  I thought about going international, but I decided to stick continental since we already have tons of Paris & London items in the home.  They're different, I love supporting "small businesses" (or etsy crafters), and sometimes I want something you can't get at Target (not that I am hatin' or anything).

The easiest craft part?  Since they're 8 1/2 x 11, they don't fit the normal frame size (8 x 10).  Michaels, Hobby Lobby, and other craft stores sell all sorts of canvas sizes, particularly 9 x 12.  Add some mod podge and a brush and you have all you need!

I start with putting a little mod podge on the canvas and place the print.

I then cover the print so it sticks on the canvas and it gives it a little sheen.


Ta-Da!  Now I have a lined staircase!

36 comments:

  1. This is so cute!!!! :)

    Layla xx

    www.sprinklesofstyle.co.uk

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  2. Wow, those prints are really beautiful!

    Courtney ~ Sartorial Sidelines

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  3. Whoa!!! That's so cool. I've been wanting to get some images of Paris up on our walls, so this is perfect. Thank you Sarah!!

    Daisy | Simplicity Relished

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  4. Love this! I'm going to have to try this! Have a great weekend!

    Mel
    http://girlandthepolkadot.blogspot.com/

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      - Sarah :)

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  6. Wow dear adore the DIY
    I have a new look on my blog; come visit!
    Kisses from Miami,
    Borka
    www.chicfashionworld.com

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  7. That's such a cool idea! I love how it came out! :D
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  8. Stunning post. ;-)
    Lovely greets and have a nice sunday...

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    1. Thank you! Hope you come by again :)

      - Sarah :)

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  9. This is such an interesting idea - I love the final product!!

    - Deniz
    www.dressedupdeniz.com

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  10. These are definitely a cool idea! I always want to do some DIY but then I get lazy haha. I would love to check out some of the maps! Thanks for the idea. Looks easy enough (for me that is)!

    Denise
    www.fashionloveletters.com

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  11. Great ideas!! Looks so easy!
    Xo, Wendy Watson from College Cheese

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  12. Wow, this is indeed a great idea and it looks really so easy that even I must be able to do this :)
    xx from Germany/Bavaria, Rena

    www.dressedwithsoul.com

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  13. i love these, it would look so great in my house, I will definitely have to invest!

    http://heytheregood-looking.blogspot.co.uk/

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  14. I totally agree with you with your love of Etsy prints, there are so many fantastic ones out there that can turn into beautiful pieces of artwork for your walls. This craft looks super easy too.
    -Alex
    www.monstermisa.blogspot.com

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  15. Wow this is really awesome! Nice post! Have a nice week!
    xx
    cvetybaby.com
    Bloglovin
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  16. Una idea genial!!!
    Besos

    http://cocoolook.blogspot.com.es/

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  17. Love the vintage feel of these! :)
    xo Erin
    www.winkandatwirl.com

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  18. This looks like a craft that I can handle! Love it and thanks for the inspiration ;)
    charity
    lifeafterbaseball.net

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  19. I loves good easy craft and this turned out too cute!!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeatsoles.blogspot.com

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  20. Super cool craft idea! Thank you for sharing!
    xo, Jane
    http://www.fitfabfunmom.com

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      - Sarah :)

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  22. Cool DIY project I really like it!
    Kisses Emina

    Blog: www.fashionbyemina.blogspot.com
    Instagram: http://instagram.com/eminamasovic
    Bloglovin: https://www.bloglovin.com/blog/12856043

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  23. Love this idea so much. Such a perfect, easy DIY.

    xx 365hangers

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  24. This is such an awesome idea! I need to keep this in mind for the holidays!

    http://www.betheplebeian.com/

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  25. This is such a clever idea!

    God bless,
    XO, Claire
    Http://www.littlemissfashionqueen.blogspot.com

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  26. Those are cute and lovely! I always have problems with 8.5X11 items, sometimes I can get away with trimming them, but otherwise I'm never quite sure what to do. Great solution!

    http://howtomakehome.blogspot.com

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  27. Love this, it looks so pretty!

    oh and, I just stumbled upon your blog and it's lovely!

    Elizabeth, www.moonlightgoodbyes.blogspot.com

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    1. Oh thank you so much, Elizabeth - I hope you come back :)

      - Sarah :)

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