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Monday, April 16, 2012

DIY Burlap Farm Art

***Before I begin, don't forget that the "Cowgirl Up!" linky party starts right here, Monday nights at 8:30 central time! Link up once...show up on 4 blogs.***

I am sharing this at Laurie Anna's "Farmhouse Friday" party♥


A few weeks ago I ordered 2 little burlap "canvases" online. They were about 6 dollars each, or maybe it was 6 for both. I can't recall, but they were pretty cheap. This morning I thought I'd experiment with them. This project it so quick and easy! And how can you beat artwork for under $10?






I did the cow and font freehand. I'm very impatient. I'm sure you could use a stencil or print out a silhouette to trace if you wanted. I should have drawn it out with chalk first. That way I could have brushed off any mistakes first. I used brownish oil paint with liquin mixed in to thin it out. I'd imagine any paint...or even markers, might work too. 










 I ran a piece of cream colored satin ribbon through the back like this to create a hanger...







And that is all there is to it! 





♥Linsey







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24 comments:

  1. AshleyApril 16, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    Ah, I think this is really cute. I'm just starting to warm up to the whole burlap thing, and this has be leaning towards the "love it" direction!

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  2. The Decorating DiariesApril 16, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    Super cute. You are very talented to do that free hand.

    Janet

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  3. Carlene @ Organized ClutterApril 16, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    Really cute burlap canvas cow. I'm really impressed that you free handed it!

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  4. Vickie @ Ranger 911April 16, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    Very cute. I'm just picturing myself freehand painting with OIL paints. I'm afraid I would end up with an aardvark. :@

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  5. Princess KateApril 16, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    This is really cute. Not sure what I would end up with if I tried to paint with oils either. Probably a pregnant aardvark. I might try it tho as a subway art thingy. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. Michele M./ Finch RestApril 16, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    Linsey,

    You are so danged clever, girl.

    And that is FREEHAND? Holy smokes I could never EVER do that.

    I love that cow art. Now if you do it for a bird silouette you may have to just sell it to me.....lol!

    Have a wonderful week. Hugs.

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  7. Blondie's JournalApril 16, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    This is so cute and I'd love to try it. Where did you find the burlap canvases? Wonderful job, especially the font! :)

    XO,
    Janie

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  8. chateau chicApril 16, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    So cute! And yes, an artist like you can paint freehand and it looks great.
    Mary Alice

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  9. AnneApril 16, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    Love this piece of artwork.Looks perfect on your cabinet.
    Anne

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  10. Samm SpanglerApril 16, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    Couple Things:
    1. I can NOT believe you did that cow freehand... you have a future in farm animal drawings, my friend.
    2. Where oh WHERE did you find burlap canvases online?
    3. I came over from Knick of Time... your post had me at "Burlap"

    Samm
    www.LittleHouseintheBigD.com

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  11. Tina@WhatWeKeepApril 16, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    I have no talent in the freehand dept!
    It turned out really cute. :)
    Are your paintings in your shop?

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  12. Shabby chic SandyApril 16, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    That looks great--now I want to try something like that!

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  13. Taylor-AnnApril 16, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    This is to stinking cute. What a great job. I would love it if you showed it off at my new linky party @ Kampenlane.com.

    I can't wait to see what else you create.

    ~Taylor

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  14. Sharon @ mrshinesclassApril 16, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    I love the rustic, farmhouse look of this project. Very impressive freehand! I would have had to trash mine if I tried freehand.

    sharon @ mrs. hines class

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  15. Anita at Cedar Hill April 16, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    Oh yeah, it's just that simple, just draw a cow freehand, ha, ha!! I do want to start drawing again, and hope I have some time this summer.

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  16. ℳartina @ Northern NestingApril 16, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    Oh my gosh Linsey that is super cute!! LOVE IT!

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  17. Miss Gracie's HouseApril 16, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    WAY cute!
    Rene'

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  18. UnknownApril 16, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    Freehand?? Seriously - that is so amazing - you are really an artiste - vs. a crafter (not that there's anything wrong with us crafters...). I love it - and the font, too.

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  19. PamelaApril 17, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    That looks great Linsey! You are so talented. I would have to have a stencil or something of the sort. Really love this though!:)

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  20. Amy KinserApril 17, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    You did a great job! Love your cow and love the burlap canvas. So nice visiting with you.

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  21. GailApril 20, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    How cute and it looks great hanging from your cabinet! Enjoy your weekend, Gail

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  22. micheleApril 23, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    simply lovely!

    hope you'll visit and follow soon!

    smiles to you.

    michele

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  23. AnonymousApril 23, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    Now if I could draw a cow like yours I would do it freehand too. Absolutely charming and so is your blog. I am so happy to find it and The CowGirl Up party. I am a follower now and will be joining the party tonight. So looking forward to it. xo

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  24. Custom ComfortsApril 23, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    You are a great artist if you did that without a stencil or anything. It looks great!
    Cindy

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