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Haven Swag Challenge DIY Art

Easy DIY Art – Haven Swag Challenge

Haven Swag Challenge - DIY art

Every year, I come back from the Haven Conference with a ton of swag – a.k.a. stuff the vendors give us. Some of it are things like water bottles (which we use still four years later) and others are things like tools (my favorite kind of swag).  Some of the stuff has made it’s way into my permanent bag of tricks (like the Ryobi battery powered brad nailer that I won at one of the classes), while other things have been snatched away by my kids (the Behr bears) or my husband (measuring tapes, massive hammers, etc) when I walk in the door.

Haven Swag Challenge 2016 - DIY art

 

This year, I’m teaming up with a bunch of other bloggers to show how we used the swag we got at this year’s Haven Conference. I’ve used quite a bit of my swag for various projects, but this one is my favorite.

We have one wall in the house that needs a long, but still fairly wide, piece of art. I haven’t been able to find one that I liked, so I decided to make one. I wanted an abstract painting for the space – mostly because I can’t draw or paint anything recognizable myself. 😛  I used some leftover paint I already had in my stockpile, a navy and gray, and also pulled out turquoise (FolkArt Cascade) and a Decor Art metallic paint that I was given at Haven.

I had looked at thrift stores for canvases I could paint over, but nothing was the right size – or price.  Then the other day Michaels was having 70% off their big canvases. So instead of $35, I paid around $10 for this Artist Loft 24″x48″ canvas.

Haven Swag Challenge DIY Art

I started with just using a two inch angled brush, since I would be covering a lot of area. Using back and forth motions only, I painted areas with the navy (Heirloom China by Clark and Kensington).

Haven Swag Challenge DIY Art

Then filled in more space with the gray (silver screen by Sherwin Williams).  I kept it pretty loose, just brushing it on with big swipes.

Haven Swag Challenge 2016 - DIY Art

Then I dipped just the tip into the turquoise (Cascade by FolkArt Home Decor) and put a few lines in throughout the painting, blending it into the still wet gray.

Haven Swag Challenge 2016 - DIY Art

I used just a little of the DecoArt Americana DECOR metallic Sterling Silver on the edges between the navy and gray. And finally, I went back with the navy because it had seemed to get too washed out.

Then I stood back and looked at what I had… Haven Swag Challenge 2016 - DIY Art

I decided to add a bit more gray and blend the colors… but I didn’t take a photo of that because that’s when I started to obsess and keep touching it up. Does that happen to anyone else? You just keep changing and adding to it at the end until you physically have to restrain yourself from touching it anymore? Me – all the time. I have to learn to just walk away.

Haven Swag Challenge - DIY Art

And finally, I got it up on the wall. I still think it could be a little larger for the space. What do you think?

DIY Art - painting- bar cart - navy

It’s not a masterpiece by any means, but for roughly 11 bucks and swag paint, I don’t think it’s too shabby.

Now, go check out the other projects!

Eliesa

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Comments

  1. Kim @Hunt & Host says

    September 21, 2016 at 9:49 am

    I think it turned out fabulous! Such a great way to add big impact for little $$

    Reply
    • A Pinterest Addict says

      September 21, 2016 at 9:54 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Lori says

    September 21, 2016 at 1:57 pm

    Awesome! I need to make one!!

    Reply
  3. Scottie says

    September 21, 2016 at 5:45 pm

    I LOVE it!! Totally gorgeous and super peaceful!

    Reply
    • A Pinterest Addict says

      September 21, 2016 at 8:26 pm

      Thanks Scottie! ?

      Reply
  4. Gail Wilson says

    September 21, 2016 at 7:32 pm

    Eliesa,

    I’m no expert by any means, but I think your new canvas looks fabulous in your space. Yes, I too tend to “keep going” instead of stepping back and leaving well enough alone.

    I hope it lives out a very long life on this wall, and down the road??? It’s just paint! 🙂

    gailg

    Reply
    • A Pinterest Addict says

      September 21, 2016 at 8:25 pm

      Thanks Gail! I figure I can always prime it and start over! That is the very best part about paint 🙂

      Reply
  5. Leilani says

    September 22, 2016 at 1:07 am

    Love blue hues! What a genius way to paint.

    Reply
  6. kandice kullmann says

    September 22, 2016 at 5:08 am

    hey you!! This is so pretty!! Love it!

    Reply
  7. Stephanie @ Casa Watkins Living says

    September 22, 2016 at 8:06 pm

    How cool is that! Love the idea of using all the swag. Beautiful art and love that it’s blue!!

    Reply
  8. Sunny says

    October 16, 2016 at 8:04 am

    Your canvas is in perfect proportions for that space hun!! Beautiful colours too!!!

    Reply

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    November 28, 2016 at 5:31 am

    […] weeks ago, I bought some canvases at Michael’s for 70% off, but so far had only used one for this painting. I was itching for something to do a few days ago, so I decided to pull out another one and go to […]

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