Wednesday, August 10, 2011

{diy confetti art}

 


Recently I needed to buy a frame for a gift and I conveniently found it at Aaron Brothers during their 5 cent sale. Which meant I was able to pick up a 24 inch square box canvas along with the frame I needed for free!  I was originally thinking I might mount some photos on it using this previous post as inspiration.  Instead I was inspired by some Kate Spade dinnerware - see above.  I picked up some metallic gold cardstock and glitter paper then used my 2-inch circle punch to create the confetti.  I placed it haphazardly around the white canvas and secured it with spray adhesive.





This entire project took me maybe 15 minutes!  It would look even better if I had taken the time to paint the canvas since our walls are white and a little color would have made it pop more.  This would make a great gift for someone's birthday; I would love to see it as multicolored confetti on an even bigger canvas!





by Natalie at 10:10 AM
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55 comments:

  1. RAGDOLL-August 10, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    cute idea!!

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  2. Stephanie August 10, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    LOVE this idea!! I am beyond obsessed with the kate spade gold polka-dot dishes (crossing my fingers they are still available when it comes time to register for my wedding!). I have to do this project before summer is over - thanks :)

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  3. NatalieAugust 10, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Stephanie- you have to send me pictures if you do it!! <3

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  4. katie joAugust 10, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Awesome! love this project!

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  5. SarahAugust 10, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    I love this! Making your own wall art is the best. I want to try a long rectangle canvas and confetti maybe to match our living room couch/pillows/chairs ensemble. Great idea!

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  6. ashley nicole catherineAugust 10, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    love it!! thanks for stopping by my blog today. love yours!
    xo

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  7. Clementine & OliveAugust 16, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Fantastic blog!! I just came across it today. I can't wait to share this!

    www.runninginheelswithtwins.blogspot.com

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  8. CarolynAugust 21, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    I found this on pinterest and just did a series of three of them for over my fireplace! I used silver on white, they're so pretty! Great idea!

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  9. kate @ undeniable styleAugust 28, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Super cute idea - also found via pinterest. Think I'm going to do a painted canvas with gold circles. Would love to see how the piece works with the rest of your space!

    xo,
    kate
    undeniable style

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  10. GloriaAugust 30, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    This is such a cute idea! I think it would look amazing supersized, on a white wall :-)

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  11. Nicole TragerAugust 31, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Omg- I have been looking for a budget diy modern art for a large canvas for my dinning room.. this is totally it!!! I think I am going to do a huge multi colored confetti this weekend!!!

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  12. Nicole TragerAugust 31, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Did you spray the canvas and then stick the dots on, or did you stick the dots in position and spray over them?

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  13. NatalieAugust 31, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Hi Nicole,

    I laid out newspaper and put all the "dots" upside down and sprayed them with the spray adhesive. Then placed them randomly around the canvas. The spray adhesive wont dry immediately but if you want to take your time placing them then I would spray 4 or 5 at a time and then place.

    Hope that helps!

    <3 natalie

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    1. AnonymousJune 15, 2012 at 3:46 PM

      I wish I would have read this yesterday lol...I sprayed the entire canvas :( and my dots are lifting because I didn't want to over load the canvas with glue...perhaps I will add some glitter dust for texture and reglue my dots.

      Thank you for the inspiring art :)

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  14. Nicole TragerSeptember 1, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Perfect.. thanks so much!! looking forward to doing it this weekend.

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  15. Ashley ASeptember 18, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Doing this right now! Painting the canvases a robins egg blue (to match the opposite wall) and using gold dots!

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  16. NatalieSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Ashley! Please send me pictures of the finished product I would LOVE to see them!

    <3 Natalie

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  17. Amanda @ Frills and FrolicSeptember 29, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    I love your project so much! I featured your DIY project in my Kate Spade Twirl round up - thanks for sharing!

    Amanda

    http://frillsandfrolic.blogspot.com

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  18. Jenn @ Peas and CrayonsOctober 2, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Ohmygosh love it! I've always drooled over the kate spade plates and def will be making this to get my fix! <3 Thanks girl! You're genius!

    xoxo
    jenn

    ps: SO GLAD I found your bloggy!

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  19. AnonymousOctober 2, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    i love this! so simple but stunning. it reminds me of sephora's sparkly gold nail polish too.

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  20. Emily ROctober 2, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    You inspired me to make a 36x40 one for my room using gold, copper sequin, and silver sequin dots. Thanks for the idea!

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  21. Tanya from Dans le LakehouseOctober 6, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    First time visiting your blog! I LOVE this project. So simple, but so fun & graphic. Going to check out your other DIY's . . .

    Tanya from
    dans-le-townhouse.blogspot.com

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  22. SydneyOctober 7, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    wow! that is amazing! Love it!

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  23. Sarah RoadsOctober 9, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    This is genius. How simple and clever. I will be trying. Thanks

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  24. MonicaOctober 25, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    i think i have to try this for sure!

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  25. Blue Dog BelleOctober 26, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Natalie! I love this so much. I just did 2 for my bedroom. I did 3 golds(one matte, one shiny, and one sparkly). They turned out so great. Graphic and modern yet delicate and feminine at the same time. I love your blog. You really have a fabulous place! I only hope mine can look as good one day!

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  26. Tamra {ever swoon}October 29, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Fantastic idea!!! I'm totally doing this for my office!

    xo btw I have a boston terrier too, aren't they the best!

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  27. SueNovember 14, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    I am new to crafting so please bare with me. In the pictures above (#2 & #3) there appears to be another circle under the glitter/gold cardstock, does it come like that or are we supposed to add another layer of cardstock?

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  28. Corrie AnneNovember 16, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    I love that! I'm crazy for it! I want to try that!

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  29. SaraDecember 31, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Hi! I just wanted to tell you I just did this and posted some photos of it on my blog! I love it, thanks for the idea!!!

    http://buckleyjournal.blogspot.com/2011/12/master-bedroom-tour.html

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  30. Rhiannon BosseJanuary 4, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    How cute is this?! I love me some confetti :)

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  31. ErinJanuary 8, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    Hmmmmmmm..... I was thinking about just framing about 12 different pieces of scrapbook paper over my bed as a headboard. But now I think I might just get 3 larger canvases and use the paper to make dots on all three. THANKS FOR THE IDEA!!!

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  32. Nicole TragerJanuary 8, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    Hey I know it has been a while, but I wanted to link you to the pictures of my finished canvas.. I did a big one with multi color dots and linked your blog's tutorial! Thanks so much for the idea http://baking4therapy.blogspot.com/2012/01/jonathan-adler-dinning-room-on-budget.html

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  33. JayFebruary 21, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    Would you want to seal it with Mod Podge?

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  34. kate xxFebruary 29, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    Fabulous idea! love it! :) x

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  35. christiMarch 10, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    Great project idea! Can't wait to try it!

    -Christi at theartcake.com, an art blog

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  36. AnonymousMarch 17, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    I love this idea!!! I have done one with black and silver (sparkle, flat & metallic). My mom loved it so much I did 2 for my mom in browns, beiges and golds!
    Thanks for the DIY project!

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  37. LisaMarch 21, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    I don't normally embark on DIY projects, but this is easy enough that I think I can do it myself. I can't wait! Love the design ... thanks to Pinterest for leading me your way!

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  38. Colleen DowneyMarch 24, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    Hello! I saw your idea on Pinterest and thought I would give it a try. I made one on a 24" X 24" piece of canvas...with lots more circles. I am actually going to auction it off at the 2012 JDRF Charity Event this year. I thought it would might just raise money to find a cure for kids with diabetes. Thank you for your creative inspiration. This was so easy and fun to make. Check it out: http://pinterest.com/pin/256423772503415375/

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  39. RobinMay 13, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    Is that a paper punch of some kind? Never have seen that before!!! Where did ya get that there thang? :o)

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  40. AnonymousAugust 6, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    I am having a hard time finding a large circle hole punch like that.

    Suggestions where I can get one?

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    1. Natalie XanthakisAugust 6, 2012 at 5:39 PM

      Hi Jennifer Farris,

      here is one that works great!

      http://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-Lever-Punch-X-Large-Circle/dp/B003F83G64/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1312988970&sr=8-4

      Hope that helps!

      <3 Natalie

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  41. Designology InteriorsAugust 8, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    Love that idea!

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  42. Lisa { Mom Wife Design Life Blog}October 24, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    Adore this idea! I am going to have to try this! Looks so Kate Spade

    xox
    www.showeredwithdesign.blogspot.com

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  43. AnonymousDecember 19, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    I found this project on pinterest, and just made my own version! It came out great.
    You can check it out on my blog if you want.

    http://korylaughingalltheway.com/2012/12/18/diy-confetti-art/

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  44. AnzouyaFebruary 9, 2013 at 1:26 AM

    I love it! I've tried something similar recently, but I used different colored stickers. The result was quite interesting. If you want to take a look here:
    http://www.anzouya.com/2012/09/a-different-kind-of-painting.html

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  45. MomasaurusFebruary 19, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    Love this, I'm going to repost on my blog, Momasaurus.com, this week. Thanks for the inspiration, very creative!

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  46. Jenn @ What You Make ItFebruary 22, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    This is gorgeous! I can't help but hop on the gold trend. It looks great and so easy!

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  47. NinaFebruary 28, 2013 at 2:50 AM

    What a nice picture. I love the golden glitter dots. The preparation seems to be easy but it looks beautiful.

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  48. Jim ThomsonApril 12, 2013 at 3:27 AM

    I was looking for a DIY canvas making idea and come across this post, you have shared a great post with us, i enjoyed it, many thanks for sharing this great diy confetti art..

    Inmost tips to procure stunning canvas prints

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  49. AnonymousJuly 13, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    I love this!!

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  50. UnknownDecember 6, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    This weekend I will be looking for shiny card and a canvas so I can make one too! Really great idea!

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  51. UnknownDecember 28, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    I love this! So cute! Thanks for the idea!

    Abby
    Thepreppycoxswain.blogspot.com

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  52. UnknownJanuary 14, 2014 at 2:19 AM

    I loved the simplicity of this. When my sister mentioned that she wanted gold dots in her daughters room, I had to give it a try for myself..... http://colouranddust.blogspot.com/2014/01/golden.html

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