Hot Mess Canvas Part 1

If any of you are like me, my painting art skills are seriously lacking. I could paint a cow and people would probably think it was a rabbit. If you are looking for a crafty painting project that requires no art skills whatsoever, the HOT MESS canvas is just for you! First step is to visit your local craft store and purchase a white canvas, at least 4 different acrylic paint colors of your choice, a brush, mod podge, a roll of vinly, contact paper, and a cricut machine. Next step is to cover the entire canvas in all the paint colors like a crazy person...

I know this may seem crazy... but trust me the messier the better. Now you need to design an image or words on your cricut design space and cut out your vinyl. 

In case you do not have a cricut machine you can instead... wait.... no no no, you need a cricut machine in your life, so if you do not have one go buy one immediately. Once your machine finishes the cut of your vinyl you then transfer it to your contact paper and attach it to your painted canvas. 

The white coat you see over the image is Mod Podge, this is a clear drying glue like material that helps the final coat of paint over the top stop from bleeding into the image outlines. 

Mod Podge is used for just about every craft project ever. You can use a hair dryer so speed up the drying process. Check back for Hot Mess Canvas Part 2 to see the rest of the steps in this project.