Easy DIY Art Collection

Lately I've been needing more geometric art pieces to compliment the pieces I already own. I love painting groupings, but it's difficult to group several detailed pieces. These simple, patterned art pieces are the perfect solution for accenting your own handmade pieces or your favorite prints and paintings from Etsy! 

I made two super simple pieces and one that has more of a focal point. Each of these pieces costs less than $12 to make and under 30 minutes to complete! Here are the details... 

1. Supplies Needed: Canvas (I used a 12x12 square), painters tape, acrylic paint and a paint brush. 2. Tape vertical stripes across the entire canvas. 3. When painting taped off stripes it's always smart to brush the edges with white paint before using your color. If you do this most of the bleed will be white and your lines will be much more crisp and professional! 4. Apply two coats or colored paint. Allow to dry and remove tape slowly. Touch up any imperfect edges with colored paint and a small brush. 

This canvas only took 15 minutes to create (plus drying time). It cost less than $12 for the supplies needed. (actually much less for me because I buy all of my canvas on sale) This pieces is great for a large scale focal pieces, like above a fire place. I also love the stripe canvas as an accent piece. This piece is great for pairing because it adds pattern to your group without needing to be the focal point. 

1. Supplies Needed: Canvas (I used a 12x12 square), paint and a circle sponge. 2. Dip your sponge in paint and practice a few dots on scratch paper. Twist your sponge as you make each impression. 3. Fill the canvas with dots. You can keep them in rows of fill the canvas without rhyme or reason. 4. Allow the dots to dry completely. 

This is the simplest painting ever! It can be completed in just five minutes. Similar to the stripe painting above, it looks great paired with more complex, illustrated pieces. You can add a pop of color and pattern with this easy canvas. 

1. Supplies Needed: Canvas (I used 8x10), acrylic paint, newspaper, ModPodge, foam brush, paint brush. 2. Use ModPodge to adhere newspaper to the front of the canvas. Cover the sides of the canvas with newspaper, use ModPodge to seal down the corners. 3-4. Use a smaller paint brush with black paint to freehand a quote across the front of the canvas. I like to lightly draw my phrase (as seen in step 4) and then add more paint to each letter. 

This canvas is a little bit more of a focal point, but still looks great when paired with illustrated or patterned pieces! Sometimes a little phrase is all you need to complete a collection.

Here are some ideas for using these simple art pieces in your home.... 1. Experiment with size and scale. Simple pieces look amazing in larger sizes! 2. Pair your simple handmade pieces with collected favorites from Etsy or friends and family. 3. Choose colors that compliment and accent your art collection and room decor! 

XO. elsie 

Comments

[Kerry]

I love this idea! I've been collecting pieces of art for groupings on my walls, and these will be the perfect finishing touch. I might even try making a larger canvas to fill a big blank space.

Also, I have to thank you for everything you do here. I'm pretty new to your blog, and I can't get enough of it! Both of you have been such an inspiration to me over the past couple of months. I've made so many great things, and my home is starting to feel like it's my own now. I also just started an art journal, and today I found some fantastic pieces for my home at a thrift store. Thank you so much for the inspiration.

[Otter Mei]

Oh these are nice. I love the one with the picture and the words. So cute!

[sherry]

It's such a cute but easy diy to make!
And also cheap:P gonna try it out!

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[LesliMarie]

Coll DIY art on a budget! My gave is the striped one.

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[grace]

i absolutely adore the "life is beautiful" diy. so great.

grace
http://herumbrella.com

[Tara Joy]

These are adorable! I'm going to have to do this to make my dorm room more home-y feeling!

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[Miss K]

Great to set your creativity free.

[Sarah]

This is so great. Especially like you said where you already have some signature pieces and you just need some other art to pair it with. This is so easy to do it's almost not fair lol.

- Sarah
agirlintransit.blogspot.com

[luisella]

You have always great ideas! thnaks for sharing!
xoxo Luisella

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[vivik]

I love the simplicity of these pieces! Great DIY's once again, elsie! :)

[Taylor]

Immediately after I saw this I thought they would be great for my dorm room this fall! Easy + cheap, the perfect combo for a college student. :)

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[Andrea]

I LOVE your Blog! It is so original I love all your DIY ideas and crafts!! Thanks for awesome reads!!

[Chloe Jacqueline]

These are soooo adorable! I cannot wait to try it out! =)

[Adry]

Love this idea!! Will make this a summer project :)
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[Alice C.]

Love them! Gonna work on some DIYs this weekend :)

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[Tegan @ Teganias Thoughts]

These are gorgeous. So easy to do as well!

Tegan
www.teganiasthoughts.blogspot.com xx

[Julia]

I love how easy that is. I might need to borrow my mom's painting tools..

Julia
http://fightoff-yourdemons.blogspot.de

[nicole]

Your diy are always amazing! And new graphic layout too!

Lovely Idea

[flower child vintage]

ooooh i have GOT to try this!

[Jessica]

Elsie, you are wildly imaginative and positively inspiring! I love your e-courses too by the way. I've now started my own blog after going thru your course! :)

<3
Jessica
www.onceuponacakery.ca