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October 15, 2012

Ombre Kitchen Wall Art Tutorial

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Today, I’m sharing an easy way to make customized wall art for your kitchen! This Ombre Kitchen Wall Art can be made in any color or size to complement your space and it is relatively easy.

 

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I would love to start my kitchen makeover within the next few months (crossing my fingers) and these canvases fit right in with my new look. Both modern, clean yet fun. I have this long and narrow wall in our kitchen that is a little awkward. It’s been bare for years and I’m happy to say it is now full of personality!

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Ready to make your own?

 Tutorial

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Supplies Needed:

– 3 10″ X 10″ canvases

– Kitchen artwork stencils (can be made on Silhouette, Cricut, etc)

– Paint + white paint for ombre effect

– Paint brush

– Spray adhesive (optional)

 

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Start by making your stencils. I used my Silhouette Cameo and purchased this set of graphics for my wall art and cut them out onto vinyl.

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Remove the baking from the vinyl and adhere the images onto the canvases. I used the spray adhesive to help tack down a few areas that didn’t adhere as well.

Paint over the vinyl and let it dry overnight.

How did I create my ombre paint?  I used left over paint from my newly painted living room. It is called ‘Storm by Valspar’. To create the ombre effect, I placed the paint into three different cups. I kept the first cup the original color, the second I added a little white to lighten it and the third I added even more white and mixed. You may need to add additional white until you get the shades you want.

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Once the paint is dry, gentle peel off the vinyl. I noticed some paint had bled through my stencil, more than I would have liked, so I took a very fine paint brush and colored in each image using white paint. My plan was to keep them white anyway and this way the lines were extra crisp and clean. I painted two coats on each image and let them dry.

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This project is quick and easy and can make such a statement in your kitchen.

 This post was originally shown on I {Heart} Nap Time.

About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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Comments

  1. Heather M says

    October 15, 2012 at 7:32 am

    These are great! Love the ombre effect. I wish I had a Silhouette Cameo.

    Reply
  2. Nancy at maddalee says

    October 15, 2012 at 10:04 am

    These are so fun, Taryn…love the color! What great news that this is the start of a kitchen re-do! Exciting and challenging at the same time, love it!

    Reply
  3. Molly Branstetter says

    October 15, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    I love this! Have a great week!

    Reply
  4. Megan says

    October 15, 2012 at 6:10 pm

    What a great idea for wall decor! They look great and I love the look of them. Megan

    Reply
  5. Hilani-Handmade by Hilani says

    October 15, 2012 at 7:14 pm

    Ya, this is pretty awesome, but I’m not surprised. :D

    Reply
  6. Jenn says

    October 15, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    These came out great!

    Reply
  7. JaneEllen says

    October 15, 2012 at 7:25 pm

    Gotta love that art. What a great project, looks fairly easy and economical at same time. Good luck on your kitchen makeover.
    I don’t have a silhouette but will figure something out to substitute the images similiar to what you used. Think somewhere i have some stamps in those kind of shapes I could use. Now to find them in the dreaded shed. Lately I seem to be using alot of my old stuff, never thought I would again but saved them anyway.

    Reply
  8. Tori says

    October 15, 2012 at 8:03 pm

    Voted for you!! Taryn you are great no matter what!!

    Reply
  9. Glutenfreebloganista (Tori) says

    October 15, 2012 at 8:05 pm

    Love it!

    Reply
  10. Holly Lefevre says

    October 15, 2012 at 10:41 pm

    This is so fun…Love this kitchen art!

    Reply
  11. [email protected] Accessories says

    October 16, 2012 at 4:40 am

    I like your creativity. This is very cheap and any kind of design you want you can make
    it using the few stuff.

    Reply
  12. Kim @ Sand & Sisal says

    October 16, 2012 at 5:50 am

    I really love this idea! It’s simple, graphic, and looks great!

    Reply
  13. Maria says

    October 16, 2012 at 6:27 am

    Oh how beautiful!!!! Love your kitchen art, especially the whisk picture!

    Reply
  14. Amanda @ Bullfrogs and Bulldogs says

    October 16, 2012 at 7:35 am

    I love this Taryn! What a fun thing to add to your kitchen. I just got a Silhouette for my birthday and it’s been so fun looking at all the stencil options. I am super excited to create something. You’ve giving me some more inspiration!

    Reply
  15. Chelsea @ Making Home Base says

    October 16, 2012 at 8:34 am

    Taryn, I love this wall art. I love the ombre and I love that you can easily do this for any room in house! Thanks for the inspiration :)

    Reply
  16. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

    October 16, 2012 at 9:33 am

    This is gorgeous and it just gave me a fantastic idea of our basement bar! Thanks for the tutorial {and the idea!}

    Reply
  17. Jill Flory says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    Very cute!

    Reply
  18. Bianca says

    October 16, 2012 at 7:59 pm

    Fun and nice kind of kitchen art I really like it Thanks a lot for sharing with us..

    Reply
  19. Tina from A Few Pretty Things says

    October 17, 2012 at 3:38 am

    I love your style, so simple and clean and yet so cute. I came here from Lil’ Luna.

    Reply
  20. Clydia says

    October 17, 2012 at 8:01 am

    Very cute!

    Reply
  21. Jess says

    October 17, 2012 at 8:52 am

    This is SUPER cute! Definitely going to try this!

    Reply
  22. Desiree says

    October 17, 2012 at 6:45 pm

    Super cute! Love it!

    Reply
  23. Liz Fourez says

    October 18, 2012 at 7:12 am

    Looks great! Love the simple, fresh look and of course the ombre effect!

    Love Always,
    Liz @ Love Grows Wild

    Reply
  24. Mel says

    October 18, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    These are very cute! I will be doing my kitchen soon, I love kitchen art :)

    Reply
  25. Allyson @ All Our Days says

    October 19, 2012 at 4:54 am

    These turned out SO CUTE!

    We’d love for you to share this post at our Finished Friday Linky.

    Reply
  26. [email protected] This Top That says

    October 19, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    what great art. such a creative idea.

    Reply
  27. Mekenzie @ Interiors By Kenz says

    October 19, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Found your blog via Whipperberry. LOVE the ombre art! It’s so subtle and fun! Your blog looks great. Come by ibk and say hi any time :)

    Reply
  28. Carissa says

    October 19, 2012 at 4:23 pm

    so fun and creative and yet another reason for me to get a cameo! new follower of your adorable blog!

    Reply
  29. Jenni S. says

    October 19, 2012 at 10:56 pm

    I love these! They turned out so cute. I have to make a set like these to go next to my desk… obviously, less kitchen-y… Pinning!

    Reply
  30. Anne says

    October 20, 2012 at 7:19 pm

    Such a great idea! Love how this turned out.

    Reply
  31. malia says

    October 20, 2012 at 8:33 pm

    Looks beautiful Taryn, GREAT idea!

    Reply
  32. TidyMom says

    October 21, 2012 at 1:35 pm

    I LOVE these Taryn!!

    Thanks for linking up! I featured your post in my wrap up http://tidymom.net/2012/12-diy-projects/

    Have a great rest of the weekend!

    Reply
  33. Marie says

    October 21, 2012 at 9:51 pm

    Super cute!! I love the kitchen tool images!

    Reply
  34. Chrissy says

    October 23, 2012 at 5:07 pm

    So cute! I may have to copy :) Modern yet sophisticated art for the kitchen!

    Chrissy
    http://www.everydaywiththejays.blogspot.com

    Reply
  35. Amanda Dolechek says

    October 23, 2012 at 6:06 pm

    What a fun idea to decorate a kitchen! I like the simplicity of it. Yet another reason why I need a Cricut…

    Stopping by from The Shabby Nest link party :)

    Reply
  36. Lura says

    October 23, 2012 at 6:38 pm

    I wonder why the stencils didn’t create a straight line…I’ve never had a problem. You did an amazing job! I:love it.

    Lura
    x

    Reply
  37. [email protected] Sew Can Do says

    October 26, 2012 at 9:38 am

    Love how simple and clever this is! Would be thrilled to have you link this up to my Craftastic party – I always pin my favorites:)

    Reply
  38. [email protected] Design for Living says

    October 26, 2012 at 11:37 am

    Love this- adding to my DIY board on pinterest!

    Reply
  39. Jenn/Rook No. 17 says

    October 28, 2012 at 10:17 am

    Taryn, these are absolutely beautiful! Love the images and the ombre gradation. Elegant and artful!

    Reply
  40. Janet says

    January 12, 2013 at 9:12 am

    Brilliant :)

    Reply
  41. Lindsay LaRowe says

    January 14, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    This is adorable and such a great idea! I have 3 ideas for the edges that bled:
    1. Instead of waiting for it to dry, just peel it right off. when it’s still wet, it won’t chip off.
    2. Spray paint: quick, easy, and typically doesn’t bleed through
    3. Permanent Adhesive Vinyl: Amazon offers a 27 sheet pack in multiple colors for less than $20. Just cut w/silhouette, Peel, and stick. No paint needed! http://www.amazon.com/12-Assorted-Permanent-Adhesive-Backed-Cutters/dp/B0034CHHV6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1358199020&sr=8-2&keywords=permanent+adhesive+vinyl

    Happy Crafting!

    Reply
    • juliawithag says

      July 11, 2015 at 10:43 am

      Lindsay, see my reply below. I think it’s much more effective. Give it a try and tell me how it goes.

      Reply
  42. Becky @ preparingforpeanut.com says

    January 17, 2013 at 10:43 am

    SO cute. I am doing something like this for my son’s room using a rhino, elephant, and giraffe (his fav animals). I think it would also be super cute with three different types of dinosaurs! Thanks for sharing

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  43. juliawithag says

    July 11, 2015 at 10:41 am

    Taryn,

    Very cute! May I give you and your readers a bit of advice? (Someone may have already.) After you put the vinyl down, and BEFORE you paint the top color coat, paint the canvas white, or at least, paint around the edges of the vinyl with white paint. That way, the white paint will ooze under the vinyl, onto the white background of the image, and seal the edges. When you go to paint with the colored paint (top coat), it won’t ooze under the vinyl to create with wobbly paint effect. Then you don’t have to go back and do the edges of your design, and the paint will look more consistent. Keep up the good work!

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