It Really Is a Good Good Life

Happy Monday everyone!! I hope you all had a fabulous weekend and remembered to turn those clocks forward!  I think one less hour of sleep is a good trade off for 6 months of longer evenings!

I have been feeling a little bogged down lately with the bedroom makeover so I spent some time over the weekend working on a nice, easy, project.  I found this sign that I liked from Joss and Main and decided that I wanted something similar for my bedroom.  How I love projects that you can finish in an hour!

 I think we all need a little reminder every now and then that life really is good! I love canvas projects and always stock up on them when I find a good deal.  This one measures 12 x 12.  Sorry that I didn't take any pictures of the actual process but it is pretty straight forward.

1. Paint your canvas and distress the edges with sandpaper. 
2. Take a 12 x 12 sheet of scrapbook paper {mine is Echo Park}, trim it down slightly to leave a border around the canvas and use a corner punch on the edges to round them out {or just give them a little snip!}  Distress the edges of the scrapbook paper.  
3. Using my Silhouette, I printed out the wording on vinyl and used the negative space for my stencil.  You can always use regular stencils or freezer paper if you don't have a cutting machine.
4. Paint the letters and carefully remove the vinyl {I did not have any difficulty with it sticking to the paper}  Once the paint is dry you can lightly distress your letters.
5. Cut out a paper heart, distress the edges and glue into place.  Cut a 12 x 1 inch strip of the same paper, distress it, and attach close to the top of the canvas.  I then gave the whole thing a light sanding over the front.  Glue to the canvas using lots of glue.  If you have a brayer, turn your canvas over and roll the brayer over the back.
6. You can then seal it with Mod Podge but I prefer the look without. 

Now if you find some canvases for a good price, don't forget to snatch some up!  They are also great for photo projects! {The one that I made for myself can be found here}

{Those guys there are one of the main reasons to celebrate this good, good life!}

Statistically speaking, the Monday after the clocks go forward is the day of the year with the most car accidents.  So make sure to drink your coffee and pay a little extra attention when you are on the road!

Have a great day!


I linked up with Design Dazzle, Tidy Mom, The Shabby Nest, Oopsey Daisy, Tip Junkie, Home Stories A to Z, Polly Want a Crafter, Skip to my Lou, Under the Table and Dreaming, Ask Anna, The DIY Showoff, I Heart Naptime, Lolly Jane, Tatertots and Jello, Too Much Time on my Hands, 504 Main, 30 Handmade Days, Somewhat Simple, Delightful Order, Gluesticks, Lil Luna, My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia, Not Just a Housewife and A Bowl Full of Lemons.