Christmas Project 2017...

This year mom tried to get one passed me. I suppose she forgot I’m her daughter and nothing gets passed her daughters! It is simple, creative, and so meaningful to involve family.

This year’s Christmas project is a family present just for me. A collage to adorn one of my Dorm room walls. It was Mom’s idea to ensure I had a little piece of home & family with me.

Project Supplies can be purchased any Walmart, Hobby Lobby, or Michael's:

•    5x5 Canvas Panels
•    Acrylic Gesso 
•    Acrylic All Purpose Craft Paint
•    Paint brushes
•    Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic Coat
•    Your Imagination

Step 1:

Prime the canvas with Gesso. I coated my board with 2 coats (allowing 1^st coat to dry before adding another). I painted in one direction and then 2^nd coat in the opposite direction. This really helps with paint absorbing into the canvas and saves on the amount of paint you use.

Step 2:

It's all about your imagination. For my project, each family member painted something that would remind me of them or something about me. There's no right or wrong here people!

Step 3:

Once the canvas is dry, spray a coat of the Krylon Crystal Clear. This provides a permanent, protective gloss coating that will not yellow with age.

I can’t wait to see this thoughtful present displayed on my dorm room wall. It's still a work in progress with more family members joining in. I'm feeling the love people!