Last year I made a wreath for Autism Awareness Day. Well, the post was a big hit so I decided to craft again for this year's date. It's fun to do and way cheaper than buying something pre-made.
All materials I used were either found around the house or purchased for less than $10 at Walmart.
Feel free to mix up your design and get creative. Artwork is just like children; no two are alike and that's what makes life interesting!
Materials:
12x12 burlap canvas for $5 at Walmart:
Blue butterfly off-brand tape for $1 at Walmart:
Blue ribbon for $1 each at Walmart:
Blue shimmery stringed sequins for $1 at Walmart:
Mod Podge I already had at home:
Scrap fabric I already had (I think it was part of a handkerchief from Hobby Lobby):
I also used scissors, a silver permanent marker, hot glue gun and glue sticks and a black permanent marker.
Here we go!
Step 1: I used the silver marker and drew two "a"'s on my scrap fabric and cut them out:
I glued the cut out fabric onto the canvas and wrote the rest of the words in black permanent marker:
I went over the letters in marker a few times to make them show up better:
I glued a strip of the ribbon and sequins to the top and the bottom of the canvas:
I glued the blue tape all around the canvas to protect it and for some extra pizazz. I want this to last more than one year, so I glued the tape down:
Here is the canvas with the tape glued around the edges:
I took my blue ribbon and doubled it over several times to make a super easy bow:
I then glued the ribbon bow to the corner:
I put a thick coat of Mod Podge on the finished canvas to protect it while it's outside:
Completely covered with Mod Podge:
I hope you enjoyed my little craft and are inspired to create something to Light It Up Blue on April 2nd!!
Much love,
Boog's Mommy
