Time.. where is the time to be creative?
- You’re on Pinterest looking at all these pretty pictures of word art, motivational and inspirational quote art.
- You’re on YouTube watching other people making their word art.
- You’re on a ton of Facebook groups with so much activity, that it just sucks the time and energy out of you, when all you want is create.
- You’re inspired and motivated by THE IDEA of making art, but when you think about all you have to prepare, buy and setup, you say ” I don’t have time right now, I’ll do it some other day”.
But “some other day” never seems to show up.
What if YOU just need a bit of focused inspiration to get you creating your own custom art that’s quick and easy?
What if YOU were able to create a piece of art where you could experiment with minimal effort?
If I could show you how to create a small piece of word art that can be totally customized to what you like, with the skills you have, in under 30 minutes, would you try it?
Ready to Try This?
Here is what I used:
Substrate: Book of Backgrounds #46 (you can use any background, even a magazine page, newspaper… anything)
Palette:
DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics
- Phthalo Blue (PB15:2) – DMFA23
- Transparent Red Iron Oxide (PR101) – DMFA41
- Titanium White (PW6) – DMFA39
DecoArt Metallic Lustre – Iced Espresso – ML06C
Mediums: DecoArt Media Matte Medium – DMM20
Stencil: DecoArt Americana Decor: Live – ADS308
Collage Material: a paper napkin
Brushes: stencil or bristle brush and a flat synthetic brush
General Supplies:
- water container
- palette paper
- paper towels/baby wipes
Alternatives are listed below the video.
Hints of Gold Texture
Use a Favourite Napkin
Word Art Based on Inspirational Quotes
Here are some alternatives that you can use:
- Substrate: you can use tissue box cardboard, food packaging…anything that’s sturdy with some type of pattern on it
- Paint: use any blue and red that’s transparent – here’s a blog post on “how to make paint transparent without using water.”
- Matte Medium: collage medium or transparent school glue
- Napkin: magazine page or digital print found online – you can find the most amazing napkins at the $ store
- Stencil: use your computer to print a quote, cut it out and use the cutout as your own stencil, or use the cutout pieces and glue that onto your substrate
It’s not about using the exact same things that I am.
- use what you have
- use your favourite things
- take a break from social media for 30 minutes to create a piece of art that will bring you joy
I have a question for you...
If I gave this word art to you, who would you give it to? Please share in the comments below.
I would give this to my daughter, who i love beyond words. She is not my daughter by birth, but she is my daughter through love. I tell the story on your youtube channel comments. There are no words to describe the love we have for each other, I am her Mommy, and she is my babygirl.
Thank you for sharing Heidi
My very best friend, Nano!
Thanks Maggie
I would give this to Jayne…She has the biggest and kindest heart!! She helps everybody… she is love beyond words and im so glad shes my best friend!!!
Thank you Pauline
I would give it to my granddaughter. She has such a loving, giving heart. She is a budding artist at the age of 9 and loves to create all types of art. We enjoy creating things together.
That is so amazing Heather, I always love hearing about young artists and about the people like you that support their creativity.
I really love this and would give this to my hubby
thanks for sharing Tora! I think I’ll be doing another one for a man.. Allison gave me the idea…totally stealing it from her 😉
I would give this to my 11 year old grand daughter. When she was a baby I babysat while her mom worked. Then about 4 years ago because of job change they moved about 3 hours from me. She is a creative spirit like me. The only one that I share this part of me, so it makes us close. Thank goodness for facetime LOL So antway have a wonderful day.
Sue
Thank you Sue, it’s inspiring to see a connection like that. Ava is also 3 hours away from me and when she knows I’m visiting, she has her art supplies all ready, excited to get started 🙂
To my daughter … she is just 19 and has her whole life and first love still ahead of her and want her live her life with no hesitation and enjoy every aspect it has to give. ?
That sound absolutely wonderful Sabine!
I would give this to my daughter. Her own little daughters are sick, one has pneumonia, and her dog passed away last week! She has had rotten luck lately lol. Thank you Gisele!
I’m so sorry to hear about that.. sending good thoughts her way.