Just in case you thought paint by numbers was something set aside only for kids. That is no longer true! Did you know that we can create gorgeous large scale artwork for the house using a simple and nostalgic technique? Harness your inner 8 years old and letβs get a painting by the number because paint by numbers for adults is a real thing! And the result is pretty great.
Donβt forget to go to Hobby Lobby and order your supplies before you get started. Below is a list of supplies that you will need.
Okay so letβs talk DIY paint by number for a second. This project is a perfect starting point for making your own artwork for the house. You will print the template we give you and follow along to create a similar style artwork. But, hereβs the thing.. Thereβs no reason to stress about not getting paint by numbers to project perfectly.
In factβ¦
Itβs often what happens outside the lines that we end up loving the best.
So get excited about this project and create a custom piece of artwork, large or small to fit any wall you might want to.
Paint By Numbers For Adults
To create this fun DIY paint by numbers for adults large scale artwork you will need:
- Poster printables
- Paint
- Paintbrush
- Paint markers
- Printer
DIY paint by number
1. To make the DIY paint by numbers for adults project youβll start first with printing the posters. The large ones we sent to staples to be printed as engineering prints. The smaller one we used our at-home printer. You can download the printable files right here to get started.
2. Okay, now itβs time to paint by numbers! Are you ready?? Going by the guide you just printed out, paint in the spaces with paint. With the larger pieces, we used a small brush and acrylic paints. With the smaller print, we use paint pens so we could fill in the smaller spaces easier. Use whatever is easiest and fun!
*A quick paint by number tricks I learned along the way. You can totally change the colors to match whatever your space might need. Just go to the guide and cross out whatever colors you donβt want and add in the ones you do.
Bam!
New paint by numbers guide that will be more aligned with your own personal style.
3. Hang your one of kind of pieces of artwork to brighten up a wall, a mantel or any space that needs an impact of color.
I love using these frames from Target to hang our large scale artwork of all kinds. They are really affordable and have a thick substantial look to them, that shows off the paint by numbers art we just created or any type of artwork beautifully. See the frames also in the living room and holding my favorite NV posters in the dining room.
Although Iβm a big fan of our template and graphic paint by numbers for adults artwork β especially the heart, that one is hanging in our master bedroom and looks so pretty!
But, itβs a concept you can take and do so much with.
Create your own DIY paint by number template with any black and white graphic and go to town creating artwork that looks well above your artistic pay grade. ;)
If you run out of supplies go to Hobby Lobby and order your supplies before you do your next project. Happy painting!
(Photography Β©A Subtle Revelry by Ashlyn Savannah Photo).
PS. Still in the painting mood? Try paint stamping with celery for another easy DIY art project.
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Wineen Swart
December 10, 2019 at 3:03 amHi, I cannot seem to find the link for the printables. Would love to paint these!
Wineen Swart
December 10, 2019 at 9:29 amHi, I would really like to paint these two. Could you please send me the link? I canβt find it on the website.
Thank you in advance
Wineen Swart
January 13, 2020 at 6:44 amHi, any chance of getting the links for the paint by numbers? I would really love to make these for my walls, but cannot seem to find the link in the article? Please let me know! Thank you in advance!