Coffee. Caffeine. Java.
It's not morning in my house until my first cup o' Joe. After that, you can try talking to me; however, you'll be better off waiting until I've had my second round of caffeine. OK, now I see you. Good morning! Oh, you want to have an interactive discussion? In that case, pass the coffee pot so I can fill my mug one more time.
If you are also a caffeine addict, or know someone who is, then this altered canvas project is perfect. I call it "Three Cups of Coffee."
This project starts with three [printed] canvasses I found in the $1 bins at Michael's (before they raised their prices to $1.50--what nerve!). Each canvas measures approximately 6" x 6" square.
I painted the canvas sides and front (1" in on all edges) in French Roast and Mocha tones. I wanted to go with a coffee theme, so it was easy to choose my color palette.
Once the paint was dry, I Mod Podged my paper (cut just slightly smaller than the canvas) onto the front of the canvas.
I used coordinating coffee-theme paper on the other two canvasses as well. After the Mod Podge dries, embellish away! Here is what I did:
Canvas #1
"Caution HOT Beverage" punched from a coffee cup sleeve, using my tab punch, fastened with two brads; paint chip sample collaged on top of a Peet's gift card; coffee cup images stamped on printed paper, cut out and collaged on top of paint sample; a wooden numeral "3" that I painted, finishing it off with a small chipboard tag painted, stamped and edged with liquid chalk, and tied on with hemp.
Canvas #2
Embellishments include coffee bean linen ribbon, stacked buttons, a Starbucks gift card, flower transparency and a beautiful vintage floral button. (I have been saving this piece for years!!) Check out the detail on this exquisite treasure.
Canvas #3
Embellished with strips of coordinating paper (used on first two canvasses), "The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf" gift card, a metal corner, Prima flowers topped with a clear rhinestone, and a clock transparency that I collaged right on top of the word "coffee break."
And my other treasure is a vintage silver spoon, which I picked up in an antique store many months ago.
I used Mod Podge and my hot glue gun to adhere everything, and made sure to give each finished canvas a final sealing of Mod Podge.
And that's it! What's great about this three-piece set is you can arrange them on a wall in many ways: horizontal, vertical or on a diagonal.
You could even stand them up on small easels.
Now that I've finished this blog post, I am craving a delicious latte.
Make mine with low fat milk, an extra shot of espresso and thick foam please! Now where did I put my gift cards?
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