Recently in local craft fairs and online I've seen some cute shapes set to the background of chevron and thought to myself, "I need to do this for Texas!"
So, I decided to use supplies I already had lying around the house to create this adorable state painting for our guest bathroom.
Supplies you'll need:
-canvas
-three colors of paint (I chose to make Texas white and the background darker with blue and grey. I recommend choosing one neutral for your background like grey or tan and one color to pop)
-painter's tape
-paintbrushes
-an outline of your state to trace (google images is great for this)
-scissors
Step 1: Print your state outline and cut it out
Step 2: Use the painter's tape to create the chevron look
Step 3: Paint one of your background colors in the untaped areas of the canvas and let it dry
Step 4: Remove the painter's tape and carefully paint the other background colors in the remaining blank canvas & let that dry
Step 5: Line the state shape up on the canvas where you want it and use a pencil to lightly trace the outline, then use a smaller brush to carefully paint the state. Be sure to do a few coats of paint if your state is white so the background colors don't show through.
Step 6: Hang and enjoy!
My husband decided to surprise me by making me a corresponding state of Missouri to hang next to the Texas I made (we are from Texas and currently live in Missouri, so we have called both states home). He measured out and lined up the chevron in the Missouri background so that it continues the Texas lines.
I love it and it's just so easy to make!
Happy crafting,
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