April 25, 2013

Paint Chip Flower

Since I talked about adventuring with paint last week, I thought I'd show you a fun (easy) project to use up leftover (acrylic) paint.

1. Paint the background, keeping similar colors spaced out around the canvas board. 
2. Let the rest of the paint dry into chips and peel them off.
3. Trim the paint chips into pedals and leaves. 
4. Arrange them how you want on the board. 
5. Use gel medium to glue them down for a fun mixed media piece. (Sorry I ran out of gel medium so I  didn't get mine glued down)
6. Finish it off by painting a stem and embellishments.

This could make a sweet Mother's Day present.

Did you have any adventures in painting this week?


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36 comments :

  1. froebelsternchenApril 26, 2013 at 12:06 AM

    just AMAZING!

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  2. Tracey FKApril 26, 2013 at 12:49 AM

    gorgeous colours and a great fun project... love the photographs as well... they make the whole project look so inviting...xx

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  3. Helen CampbellApril 26, 2013 at 1:04 AM

    What fun, and a great way to use up the leftover paint.

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  4. UnknownApril 26, 2013 at 4:33 AM

    very nice tutorial...love ur art!
    hugs

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  5. www.dorissdaughter.comApril 26, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    What a great idea! I love this, it is so creative and a wonderful way to use all that dried up paint!

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    1. Catherine DentonApril 26, 2013 at 10:29 AM

      It was fun and easy. May do more of this! Thanks! :)

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  6. AnonymousApril 26, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    So you made some paint skin flowers, what a marvelous idea! Happy PPF

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  7. IvyApril 26, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Love all the color and texture! HPPF!

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  8. sharonApril 26, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Amazing way to use leftover paint, thanks.

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  9. DianneApril 26, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    I really love the photos of the process...yummy colors flowing together! happy PPF!

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    1. Catherine DentonApril 26, 2013 at 10:32 AM

      Thank you, Dianne! These are some of my favorite colors. :)

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  10. Mary C. NasserApril 26, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    What a creative project with left over paint, Catherine!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  11. Tam HessApril 26, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    Great work, I love the process! Such bright paint colors! Thanks for sharing your work :) Hugs and Happy Paint Party Friday!

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    1. Catherine DentonApril 26, 2013 at 4:17 PM

      I'm a little addicted to these colors, Tam, you can probably tell. :)

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  12. ErikaApril 26, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    I love your Colors and thanks for your tut :)
    Happy PPF
    Erika

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  13. AnnabelleApril 26, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    No waste and great recycling project! Daisies are such a happy flower and will fit in beautifully anywhere you place them. Thanks for sharing this lovely project with us.

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  14. NettyApril 26, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    I wish my paint chips were large enough to use like this, it looks fab Catherine, hugs Annette x

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    1. Catherine DentonApril 26, 2013 at 7:00 PM

      Maybe yours could be little ladybugs or tiny stars, Netty. :)

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  15. LunaApril 26, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    Beautiful! I really love this idea, Catherine!

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  16. GigglesApril 27, 2013 at 5:04 AM

    Very interesting project!! I see so many possibilities with these chips! Nice colors!

    Hugs Giggles

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  17. EVAApril 27, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    How cool! What a great way to reuse.

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  18. UnknownApril 27, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    what a fun way to use up leftover paint!

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  19. Joy MurrayApril 27, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    Fabulous use of left over paint. I love the versatility of acrylics. I took time to read your "About" link, what a lovely sentiment and goal for this blog. Keep sharing your stories :)

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  20. heartsjoyMay 6, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    HOW Adorable!! Love this idea! :)

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  21. heartsjoyMay 6, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    HOW Adorable!! Love this idea! :)

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