Every few weeks I work on a project for my town's Free Art Friday. A few weeks ago, I made a note that the first Friday in February would be FAF day, but hardly made any plans to work on anything. With the deadline looming, I made an art supply run and wandered around Michaels for inspiration.
When I'm trying to come up with an idea for free art I have a few criteria: small, inexpensive, transportable, and easily created multiples. This way more people can find and enjoy the art.
I found these small birch tags in the wood section. I got two packs of twenty and a pack of 50 magnets.
When I'm trying to come up with an idea for free art I have a few criteria: small, inexpensive, transportable, and easily created multiples. This way more people can find and enjoy the art.
I found these small birch tags in the wood section. I got two packs of twenty and a pack of 50 magnets.
Armed with my trusty tube of E6000, I got to gluing.
*Please note: I usually work in my studio but this afternoon I was waiting on a very important delivery. I decided to work at the kitchen table that faces the southwest and the bright setting sun was coming in through the windows.
Using a paint pen to add some blue dots. All random, just filling in the space.
Adding another layer of color.
I used a Sharpie marker to draw hearts over the painted dots. When all of that dried, I brushed on a coat of Mod Podge to seal in the design. Voilà! Little love magnets.
Cute art that doesn't break the bank!
It's going to be pretty fun setting these up around town!
*I am not a Michaels affiliate. I get no compensation from clicks on the links. Just wanted to show exactly what I bought.*
