color pour | american crafts

You guys!  I tried something NEW today!  Something I have never done before.  It's been a LONG time since I attempted something 100% completely new and foreign and out of my comfort zone. But it was SO MUCH FUN!

Have you heard of "pour art?"  Apparently it's a big new trend...and I had no idea it was a thing!  American Crafts gave me the fun opportunity of trying out their new "color pour" kits (available at JoAnn Craft Stores) and I'm so glad they did!

It's so easy and fun - I'm planning on picking up more kits from JoAnn's so I can make more projects with my kids!  Here's a little peek at the process:

I chose to work on my projects outside - because I wasn't sure how messy it would be.  I laid out a trash bag on the table, then used some little plastic cups to hold up my blank canvas.

It's important to prop up the canvas off the table so the paint can drip off the edges.

After my canvas was prepped, it was time to get the paint ready! This was so easy - simply pour paint into a plastic cup!  I chose to use all four colors from my kit.  Color 1:

Color 2:

Color 3:

And Color 4:

After my paint cup was full, it was time to add it to my canvas.  I was a little nervous, but I just went for it - and dumped it out!

Next, I picked up the canvas (I should have worn plastic gloves) and tilted it from side to side to the paint could "slide" around and cover the entire canvas! After the canvas was covered, I opted to add some glitter (there are lots of fun options available in the kits).

And then I left it alone to dry:

This is also when I decided that I was having so much fun, I wanted to do it again! So I mixed up another cup of paint!

Here's the end result for my first canvas:

And my second canvas:

I love how different they are!  And I can't wait to do it again!

Thanks to American Crafts for giving me the opportunity to work with their new Color Pour system!  Now it's your turn - try it!!  I bet you'll have as much fun as I did!!