DIY: PINTEREST INSPIRED MR. & MRS. SIGNS

I used to have floral decals over the bed for about two years, but they were too colourful for my liking and one day I just removed them, assuming I will find something to replace them with. I, however, did not realize how difficult that task would be! At first I wanted a starburst mirror, then I wanted a Juju hat, then I wanted some abstract art. I simply couldn't decided what I really wanted above the bed so sadly that wall sat blank for two more years.

Until one day.. I found this image on Pinterest. I loved the simplicity, the monochromatic theme, and subtle romantic feel of it. In other words, I finally found it! And best of all it was so easy to make..and I love a good DIY. 

So here we go folks..simple and modern above the bed art!

1. Two framed 16"x20" canvas from Michael's
2. I made large Mr. and Mrs. signs on Windows Office and printed them in "landscape mode"
3. Tape the printed sign to the back of the Canvas using any tape you have, make sure to centre it (I left 11.5 cm above and below the sign and 3cm on each side)
4. & 5. Trace the shape

6. &7. Trace both signs
8. Spray paint with "Pearl Mist" Paint from Home Depot
[Essentially you can use any colour you like! I like the Pearl mist as it has pearly shine, with micro glitter effect. I needed two coats. Let the canvas completely dry, about an hour or two minimum, or give a day to be safe]

9. Trace the shape carefully with the Goldleaf Pen (I got mine from Michael's)
10. Voila! That's it..Pretty good huh! White and Gold are all the rage right now!

[This is when things got tricky. I would like to say that was the finished product, but I wanted to replicate the real thing so I carried on with the next step]

11. I used an artist's Pen to trace over the Gold, this pen is very dense in colour and gives you full control of the movements. If you make any mistakes it is very forgiving.

I am quite happy with it, and husband approves too!

DIY: GOLD LEAFING CANDLE VOTIVE

I am a big DIYer (is that a word?!), but anyway I do enjoy creating new fun decorative things, and even love vamping up old stuff and make it trendy. So today's DIY is simple and easy, and to be honest I was even surprised how well it turned out.

First of all materials:

1. Cleaned out candle jar, can be clear or any colour!

2. Gold leafing Pen, I got mine form Michael's

3. Tape, can be any tape that not heavy duty, I just happened to use what I had laying around

Step 1: Tape the jar in a triangular fashion

Step 2: Use the Gold Leaf pen just as a marker (but be sure to press the tip a few times to release the inc)

Step 3:  Let the jar dry for about half hour, and then do another coat

Step 3: Repeat if necessary, I did some touch ups after the second coat dried up, or do a full third coat

Step 4: Carefully remove the tape

Voila! Enjoy a brand new Gold Leafed Candle jar!

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