I spent a good part of my childhood decoupaging. So I was pretty excited when I found a DIY project with tissue paper.
Unlike decoupage, this DIY project uses water instead of Mod Podge.
I saw the idea on Pinterest and was directed back to the Fiskars website, where they listed it as a DIY project for kids.
While I can see the merit of that, I don’t think this should be limited to kids. It’s quick and easy, and you could make so many options with it!
Let me tell you, punching tissue paper with a paper punch is not easy. Punch several sheets of tissue at once, and keep some scissors handy, because you’ll have to do some trimming. I also don’t recommend curvy shapes, because it will be impossible to get them to turn out.
Once you have the shapes and colors you want, you simply use a foam brush and apply water to the canvas.
I recommend adding little bits at a time, because it dries quickly.
Here’s where I discovered I went wrong.
According to the directions, the tissue paper should have been bleeding quite a bit by this point.
Mine wasn’t doing that.
I looked at the directions again and realized I had gotten the wrong tissue paper. I got regular wrapping tissue paper rather than art tissue paper.
I kept going with the project, though, and I’m pretty happy with the result.
Rather than getting something super bold and bright, I got a softer, more marble-y look that I love.
But I wanted to add a little something extra, so I printed out S&C (for Sean and Caitlin) on paper, cut out the letters, and traced them with a gold paint marker.
I first laid the cut-out letters on the canvas to see where I wanted them. Then I put down the outlines and traced around them.
Once I had the outlines down, I was good to fill in the rest with the gold paint.
I’m so happy with how it turned out! It definitely wasn’t what I was imagining, but I think it will fit really well with our apartment. Plus I love having something that’s so specific to us.
Plus, it goes looks great between my Valentine’s Day flower and a nice canvas photo of us.
What would you put on your canvas?
this is so cute!!! I love how it turned out!
Thank you! 🙂 So do I! I’m brainstorming what else I can do like it because it was so easy!
I think it looks really, really good! I know you were kind of debating how to go about doing this, but I’m glad it took an unexpected turn because it’s totally light and airy and I really dig it with the gold!
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Thanks! I’m really happy with how it turned out. Our apartment is already pretty dark, so it’s nice to have something to brighten it up.
I really like the subtle, almost ombre effect you achieved. Super cute with the initials!!
Thank you! I like it too. Not what I was expecting, but I love it! 🙂
Wow! This turned out really great! I’m all thumbs with that kind of thing, but I love seeing how other people do crafty type things!
Hah! Well this one is really easy if you want to get your feet wet. 🙂
I LOVE this! So stunning!
Thank you!!
I like how yours turned out! What a fun idea!
Thank you! I’m really happy with it too 🙂
Turned out great! I love that honeycomb shape!
Thank you! I keep seeing it all over the place, so I have a feeling it’s going to catch on elsewhere too.
this looks so cool!
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Thanks so much, Danielle!
Love this! I love painting and am always looking for new things to try! Looks great.
Thanks, Aisha! I really appreciate it 🙂
This is so cute! I wish I was this creative & talented, I really love the finished product!
Thanks, Sara! I’m happy with it, too. 🙂
What a great idea, I’ve never seen this before!
Thanks! I’m really happy with how it turned out!
Ok, that is super cool!
Thank you! 🙂
This is such a cute idea! I would have never thought of doing this!
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