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STEP 4
Stick the letters on your canvas.
STEP 5
Using a paintbrush that is at least 2-inches wide, paint the entire surface. Opt for a paint color that will contrast the color palette of your backdrop in order to make your letters legible. A small $2 bottle of off-white acrylic paint from Wal-Mart called “Linen� helps make the bold letters stand out. Brush lightly over the letters to leave a muted silhouette of the image still visible, or completely mask the background image by lathering on thick layers of paint.
STEP 6
Allow the paint to dry. Thicker paint layers require a longer wait.
STEP 7
Carefully and slowly peel the stickers off your image to unveil the beautiful patches of colors your letters have become. You have now created an authentic, customized piece of art, suitable for any drab dorm or apartment wall that needs some sprucing up. As a finishing touch, display your work in a frame with dramatic molding to add a little vintage flare to your space. Another option is to hole punch the top two corners of your wall art and use ribbon or twine to hang it on a nail. Customized quote and lyric art is a simple, fun and quick way to exercise your creativity and display a message you feel strongly about. This DIY is a good activity to do with friends, make as gifts or do during a study break. Channel your inner artist and get inspired! n
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