Hometown Canvas Art

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Recently, I took part in a Valentine Exchange with some bloggers. I got matched up with Jennifer over at Finding My Way in Texas.  Jennifer told me that she was from Canada, but was now living in Texas. And she was getting married! So of course I wanted to make her something that symbolized where she is from and where her husband is from. I've seen these made all over the internet, so I thought I would make my own. 
I used vinyl on my Silhouette Cameo machine to create Texas and Ontario. I made sure that when it cut out the State\Province that it would also cut out a heart located where they were from. Once I had the cut outs, I put them on a canvas and painted over them. When they were dry, I pulled off the vinyl and I was finished. 
This was so fun and easy to make and I already have some more of these projects up my sleeve for friends and family. 







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K and/or K said…
LOVE LOVE LOVE! So fun!!

Family, eh? As in Chiang Mai and St. Paul? Hint hint! :-)
February 22, 2012 at 1:55 PM
Kristina P. said…
I wish you were at my wedding.
February 22, 2012 at 4:08 PM
Cassie Bustamante said…
goes to show you should always read before you look at the picture, because i was looking at it and i was like "well, i know that is texas, but what is that other state?" yeah, i am not so good with geography! ;) i went back and read though.... what a great idea!!! and so cute!
February 22, 2012 at 4:12 PM
Michelle @ Teagan's Travels said…
This SO cool and I am so wanting a Cameo!! Until I get one I'll live through you lucky ones with a-mazing ideas!

Wanted to let you know I featured your beautiful Valentine's Clothespin wreath on my linky party this week! Would love if you'd grab my "featured" button and post more cool projects !

http://teaganstravels.blogspot.com/2012/02/destination-inspiration-linky-party-3.html

Thanks, Michelle@Teagan's Travels
February 22, 2012 at 5:28 PM
Unknown said…
what a fun exchange! i love your canvas...makes me want to MAKE somethng :)
February 22, 2012 at 5:39 PM
Jennifer Salter said…
I love my art! Its hanging on my wall right over my desk. Thanks a million!
February 22, 2012 at 6:44 PM
Unknown said…
Please, please, please let me know if you do another exchange. I want to try one, but I'm not hip to the blogs.
February 22, 2012 at 8:02 PM
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