What do you get when you add gold and glitter to an ampersand on canvas? You make Gold Glitter Ampersand Canvas Art, of course!
Okay, I have to say this is one of my favorites in our recent plethora of gold projects! I don’t know what it is about the lowly ampersand, but I just love it! Its shape, its presence. Love! Anyway, we figured we were glittering up a storm already, so why not create a little art too.
DIY Gold Glitter Ampersand Canvas Art
Supplies
- Canvas
- Gold craft paint
- Paint brush
- Gold marker
- Pencil
- Printout of large ampersand
- Mod Podge
- Gold glitter
Instructions
1. Cut out your printed ampersand (pick whatever font you want and print it to fit your canvas) and trace onto canvas.
2. Outline ampersand with gold marker.
3. Paint carefully inside your marker lines with gold paint. Let dry.
4. Apply glue/Mod Podge over gold painted ampersand.
5. Sprinkle with gold glitter. Press gently. Let dry.
6. Tap off excess glitter.
Now if you’re lucky enough you can find a pretty frame like the one in the photos to embellish your Gold Glitter Ampersand Canvas Art. I only got to borrow it from a friend because I still can’t find one that cool looking!
Do you like gold? Do you like ampersands? What about canvas art? Am I just being silly now? Won’t you join me? 🙂
xo,
Shannon
Shannon and Dean, I LOVE this!!! That frame is totally gorgeous, by the way, and the idea of the glitter ampersand is creative and cool! Pinning and sharing on my FB page today. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful weekend! 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing!!!
Love this project. The gold is just stunning, what a fun and whimsical addition to your home! Thanks for sharing! Pinning.
Whimsical…that’s why I love the ampersand! Thank you for pinning!
Oh I love the gold and the glitter! It’s so pretty!
Thank you, Chelsea! Gold + Glitter = <3
This is SO cute! I am loving the gold trend these days! Do you have any trouble with the gold flaking off? I popped over from Lil’ Luna–thanks for sharing!
~Abby =)
Hi Abby. If in not gentle with the canvas, as in if I bang it or shake it, yes the gold flakes off. But it doesn’t if it’s just hanging there or propped up. 🙂
How fun! I really love that frame too 🙂
I know! I so wish I could find one…instead of just borrowing one!
I’ve been obsessed with anything GOLD since last December! I had to pop over when it caught my eye from TT&J…I’m so loving this! Pinning for later inspiration 🙂
Awesome! Thanks, Christine!
Gorgeous! And it looks easy to do, If you get a chance, please link up to my Linky Party: http://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/2013/07/sunday-linky-17.html
Very easy!
This is such a simple and beautiful decorating piece! I love it!
Great idea. I think I may adapt it for a Christmas gift for my grandma!
That’s a great idea!