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project 2 / a finger painting.

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This project was inspired by a post on Black Eiffel last week. I loved Yolanda Sanchez's beautiful paintings so much and though they looked a bit like finger paintings. (Amazing ones.)

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I had a large canvas and I painted it completely yellow. After it dried, I added finger painted swipes in five colors over and over until the canvas was full. Seriously so simple. And it fits perfectly in our guest bathroom that was in serious need of some color.

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26projectslogo This is project 2 of 26.

I am attempting to tackle 26 personal craft projects before I turn 27 on 02.22.12. You can follow my progress here on the blog, on pinterest or on flickr.

See project 1.

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20 responses to “project 2 / a finger painting.”

  1. October Bishop Avatar
    October Bishop

    ohh project 2 is beautiful and i love the styling. Your photography always looks so fresh, like it should be featured in a interiors magazine!
    That print would make an amazing fabric print. Think of the clothes you could make from it. I’m thinking a summer tunic in cotton!

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  2. Jenny Nicole Avatar
    Jenny Nicole

    I really love this painting! Gorgeous!

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  3. Erica Avatar
    Erica

    Ooo, I second that this should be made into a fabric!!! Looks great! 🙂

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  4. Joanne Avatar
    Joanne

    What an awesome project!! Really cool…

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  5. krys72599 Avatar
    krys72599

    LOVE this idea!
    I always look at photos (like the ones you referred us to at Black Eiffel) and think, “BOY, I wish I could do that!”
    YOU look at it and think, “Hey, maybe I can do that!”
    And then you do.
    Consider yourself inspiration – I think I’m going to try it on a smaller scale this weekend!! Will post a link if I do!!!

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  6. Em Avatar
    Em

    i LOVE this!!
    i actually just bought a cheap canvas myself (and i am no painter)- i saw this and wanted to attempt to recreate it::
    http://www.thimblythings.com/2011/02/17/decorating-on-my-mind/
    but i love your one even more!! we’ll see how it goes. 🙂 maybe i’ll do both!
    ps- do you mind sharing what paints you are using? (forgive me if this is a repeat question)

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  7. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    just cheapo craft paint. I think they are 49 cents at michaels. 🙂

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  8. LizzyM Avatar
    LizzyM

    LOVE the colors you used. Our bathroom needs some color, too, and this is a wonderful idea. I might just have to give it a try!

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  9. Brianna Avatar
    Brianna

    You should turn that into a fabric using Spoonflower. It would be amazing.

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  10. Patricia Avatar
    Patricia

    Fun colors ~ so bright & cheerful!

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  11. Katie Anne Avatar
    Katie Anne

    Spotted your headboard on a blog I follow! http://tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com/2011/02/chevron-crush-20-chevron-project-ideas.html

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  12. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    fun! thanks for sharing!

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  13. Michelle Clement Avatar
    Michelle Clement

    Pretty, pretty! 🙂 Love the color combination!

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  14. breanne Avatar
    breanne

    simply fabulous! wish you could come here and decorate my house!!

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  15. Lorna Avatar
    Lorna

    Oh this is awesome, looks amazing and really achievable. I love your craft projects so much. Looking forward to the next installment.

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  16. Toni Avatar
    Toni

    Very cool. I’m super into painting right now so this is right up my alley!

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  17. Rachel Avatar
    Rachel

    That is so cool! I love the final product and it looks like it was so much fun to make! I’ll be spreading the word about this project if you don’t mind.

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  18. tiffany Avatar
    tiffany

    I saw this project earlier in the week woke up today FRANTIC to find it again. So glad I did, it’s my kinda art and going in my master bath when done. Much more budget friendly for me than fancy pants Yolanda Sanchez (her work is beautiful but expensive for my pockets)..

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  19. Katie L Cavanaugh (Mrs. C) Avatar
    Katie L Cavanaugh (Mrs. C)

    I love this and what a great idea for your birthday. I turn 27 on 2/28/12 so maybe I should think of a similar idea grin. Home decorating would help as we just moved overseas and I keep looking around at boxes sighing.

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  20. bathroom stores liverpool Avatar
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    Awesome !! lovely and interesting painting it is. I can make it easily because you shared a best way to make it.

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