Mod Podge Photo Transfer Canvas

Mod Podge Photo Transfer Canvas
I love collecting and making accessories to decorate my ladder shelf (which I still haven't stained). So when I had the opportunity to try out Mod Podge's new Photo Transfer Medium I came up with the perfect idea to make small canvas art to add to the shelf.
Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium
This new product is so easy to use and allows you to transfer a photo or image onto any surface!

What you need:
-Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium (you can find this at Michael's )
-Art Canvas (I used a 6"x6" canvas)
-Sponge
-Printed Image
-Mod Podge Gloss-Lustre
-Craft Paint
Mod Podge Photo Transfer Canvas
Find an image you would like to transfer or design one using Photoshop. I had a few different art inspirations in mind when I designed this image.  

Edit your image and size it to fit your canvas. If there is any text make sure to reverse it.
Mod Podge Photo Transfer Canvas
Now you need to print the image.  I highly recommend you get it printed at Office Depot or Kinkos because toner copies work best. Trust me, I first tried the transfer using a copy I printed from my ink-jet printer and it did not turn out so well. I also want to mention that you can not use an actual photo or an image printed on photo paper. It must be printed on regular paper.
Mod Podge Photo Transfer Canvas
Once you have the printed copy, cut it out to fit the size of your canvas. Then completely cover the image with the transfer medium using a sponge.  Make sure to apply it generously.
Mod Podge Photo Transfer Canvas
Immediately after applying the medium, carefully smooth it over the canvas.
Mod Podge Photo Transfer Canvas
Wait 24 hours then take a wet sponge and wet the paper. Now start rubbing the paper away to reveal your transferred image! I rubbed more than needed because I wanted it to look a little distressed.
Mod Podge Photo Transfer Canvas
Wait for it to dry then rub off any leftover paper fuzz.
Mod Podge's Gloss Lustre
Brush on Mod Podge's Gloss Lustre to give the canvas a subtle glossy finish.
Mod Podge Photo Transfer Canvas
Now all you have to do is paint the edge of the canvas. I played around with different color options and decided on a light gray.
Mod Podge Photo Transfer Canvas
Mod Podge Photo Transfer Canvas
Mod Podge Photo Transfer Canvas
Mod Podge Photo Transfer Canvas
Easy art projects are the best!

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Coffee Table Styling

A few months ago I shared how my dad and I made a reclaimed pallet coffee table for my living area.  Since then I have made several changes to the decor and now I am finally satisfied enough to share the current styling.

I hope this inspires you to mix up your own coffee table decor!
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Coffee Table Styling    www.adorbymelissa.com

Happy Valentine's Day

I usually make Jake's Valentine gift and card but this year I had a different plan. I accessorized his nightstand with masculine accents that fit his personality.

Nightstand accessories

Geek ring dish
Jake is a self proclaimed "geek" so when I saw this cute little handmade dish at a shop in Atlanta, I thought it would be the perfect thing to hold his wedding ring.
Geek ring dish
This print from Le Petit Elefant is so sweet and so us!
Clink illustration print
For Jake's card this year I found a vintage Batman Valentine card from 1980 on eBay. He loved it!
Vintage Batman Valentine's Day card
I hope everyone is having a wonderful Valentine's Day!

A Little Valentine Craft

I found this sweet little craft idea in the February issue of Country Living and thought that it was too cute and easy not to try! 

All you need is white feathers, alphabet stamps, and an ink pad.  Just stamp on a Valentine related message and you will have perfect table decor for a sweet Valentine's Day breakfast with your love.

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Valentine Feather Craft   www.adorbymelissa.com

Coffee Station

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Jake and I love our coffee time in the morning so I decided to simplify the routine and have everything conveniently within reach. I wanted to set up a cute coffee station as cheaply as I could, so I went World Market!
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Coffee Station    www.adorbymelissa.com
Contents of my station:
1. Wire 3-Tier Glass Drying Rack (My bff helped me find this beauty, thanks Natalie!)
2. Creamer  
4. Whitewash Rattan Square Charger (Online they are sold in a set of 4, but you can get 1 for $8 in the store)
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How cute does that little creamer look holding my spoons!
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 Another new addition to my kitchen are these old bread boards I found at the thrift store recently.
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I have been obsessed with bread boards lately! So when I saw these at my fav thrift store I snatched them up for just a few dollars!
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DIY Pallet Art

Pallet wall art perfect for Valentine's Day!
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DIY Pallet Art    www.adorbymelissa.com
Since I had pallet boards left over from other projects, I decided to let nothing go to waste and made wall decor for our office.  
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First I cut the boards so they would be about the same length.  Then to connect all the boards, I screwed a board lengthwise to the back. 
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I wanted the wood to show through so I whitewashed the boards.  To do this, dilute ivory paint with water until you are satisfied with the consistency (I had an extra piece of wood to practice on). Then brush on a few coats to get your desired coverage.
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For the lettering I made stencils by printing the letters I needed on cardstock and carefully cutting them out.
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Now all I had to do was trace the letters on the boards and fill in with gray and red paint.
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Then I brushed on a little more whitewash to distress the lettering a little.
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DIY Pallet Art    www.adorbymelissa.com
DIY Pallet Art    www.adorbymelissa.com
The office is slowly coming together!
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Budget Friendly Wall Decor

I have been looking for ideas for a budget friendly option to decorate the empty wall in my dining area since we moved in to our new home.  So when I found these inexpensive frames and mats at Hobby Lobby, I thought of the perfect thing!

Framed egg print wall!
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Egg Prints   www.adorbymelissa.com

$5 Green Tree Gallery 8"x10" wall frame (Hobby Lobby)
$2 Ivory pre-cut mat (Hobby Lobby)
$0 Egg print downloads (Vintage Printable)

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Egg Prints   www.adorbymelissa.com
Egg Prints   www.adorbymelissa.com