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Color Block Painting

Painting a canvas using color blocking techniques creates DIY wall art you can hang anywhere. Personalize the color block art with your favorite saying, too!

Ages: 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up, Adult

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Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

  • Canvas
  • Painters Tape

Steps

  • Step 1

    Place painter’s tape onto canvas in a geometric pattern.

  • Step 2

    Paint canvas with complementary colors to create color block design. Dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 3

    Remove painter’s tape to reveal design.

  • Step 4

    Add an inspirational quote or phrase to the empty spaces of the canvas using markers.

  • Step 5

    Hang color block canvas art to display!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

  • Add multiple coats of paint for more concentrated color.
  • Design multiple canvases with different patterns to create a gallery wall.

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