The owner of the shop that I am putting a few pieces in asked me to paint a large frame she had. The frame had a large landscape oil painting in it. I immediately knew it would be cool as some type of "made in Michigan" sign for her shop of all Michigan artists . She loved the idea.
I grabbed a Michigan map from a local rest stop. I cut the state out and inked the map to age it.
I added vinyl letters on the canvas and spray painted over the whole canvas. While the vinyl was still on I also painted and distressed the frame. I also added a light wash of black glaze.
After it dried, I removed the vinyl letters. The resulting letters almost look like camouflage from the natural image underneath. I mod-podged the map on top. Lastly, I added a thin layer of tea stain glaze to blend it all together and hide the mod podge strokes.
I can't wait to see this in the shop! May 1st is the grand opening!
Got any map art or furniture? I'd love to see it!
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I love this! I need to do something with a Montana map. My only other map project is this one: http://redhenhome.blogspot.com/2011/06/new-direction.html
It's time for another!
Not only great looking but also a great statement!
That look really cool Kristin! Beautiful!
Thanks for linking up this week - so glad you were here!
Stacey of Embracing Change
ohhhh my gosh oh my gosh this is SO perfect! I ADORE your final look! I SO want one!!!! And I am so so so going to try to do a couple of these with my home state (WI) and Michigan because of my time spent there (which I loved!) Yayyy thanks for the inspiration and for linking up!
Jaime from crafty scrappy happy
Hi! Visiting from crafty scrappy happy. I absolutely love this! My husband is from Michigan and we lived there together for some time. Very beautiful! Did you use a silhouette or cricut to cut this out?
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