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Time Required :
Over an hour
Intermediate
Intermediate
You're somewhat experienced with the skills necessary to complete this project, but you haven't mastered all the elements, yet.

butterfly tryptich wall art

This beautiful tryptich will flow across your wall! Customise it to match your décor or flip the canvases vertical to fit your space.
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Print Project

Step 1

Insert a push pin to each corner on the back of all three canvases.

Step 2

Lay the canvases onto your covered work surface so they are side-by-side.

Step 3

Fully coat the top and sides of all three canvases with a coat of white Fluid Art Ready-To-Pour Acrylic™ paint.

Step 4

Pour each of the other paints into individual cups. Start with True Blue paint and pour it horizontally over all three canvases in one fluid motion. Next, add Deep Turquoise, using the same motion.
TIP: You can go over, under and on top of the blue paint.

Step 5

Next, add Tropical Blue paint as you added previous paints in Step 4.

Step 6

Now, use your hair dryer with the concentrator attachment to gently move the paint as desired.
TIP: Be sure to use the cool setting so that the paint doesn't dry too quickly. You can also blow air from your mouth, through a straw, to move the paint. You will get a bit more control this way.

Step 7

Once you are happy with your painting, let it dry overnight.

Step 8

For the butterflies, click here for the design in Cricut® Design Space™.
TIP: If you want to make any changes to the design, click ‘Customise’ at the bottom of the screen and it will move the design into your canvas. Use the edit tools in the tool bar and then click ‘Make It’ in the upper right corner of your screen.

Step 9

Click ‘Continue’ in the lower right corner of your screen.
TIP: If you want multiple cuts of your design, before you click ‘Continue’, change the quantity in the upper left corner of your screen.

Step 10

Place a piece of cardstock onto your cutting mat, select your material and load your mat into your Cricut® machine. Follow prompts to cut your design.

Step 11

Unload your mat and gently remove the cardstock. Remove any pieces left around or within the cutout and discard.

Step 12

Use hot glue to attach your butterflies to your painting.
TIP: To make them more dimensional, gently bend the wings at the body of the butterfly.

Step 13

Finally, remove the push pins from the back of your canvas.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    4" Mini Dual Temperature Glue Sticks by Ashland®

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    $4.99
    • Color: Clear
    • Size: 0.28" x 4"
    • Count: 18
    • Color: Clear
    • Size: 0.28" x 4"
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    • Size: 0.28" x 4"
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    DecoArt® Fluid Art Ready-to-Pour Acrylic™ Paint, 8oz.

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    $9.49
    • Color: Deep Turquoise
    • Size: 8 oz
    • Color: Deep Turquoise
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    DecoArt® Fluid Art Ready-to-Pour Acrylic™ Paint, 8oz.

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    $9.49
    • Color: Tropical Blue
    • Size: 8 oz
    • Color: Tropical Blue
    • Size: 8 oz
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    • Color: Tropical Blue
    • Size: 8 oz
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    926203319
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    DecoArt® Fluid Art Ready-to-Pour Acrylic™ Paint, 8oz.

    Item # 10622544 
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    $9.49
    • Color: True Blue
    • Size: 8 oz
    • Color: True Blue
    • Size: 8 oz
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    • Color: True Blue
    • Size: 8 oz
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    DecoArt® Fluid Art Ready-To-Pour Acrylic™ Paint, 16oz.

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    $16.99
    • Color: White
    • Size: 16 oz
    • Color: White
    • Size: 16 oz
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    • Size: 16 oz
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    Necessities™ 6-Piece Super Value Canvas Pack By Artist's Loft™

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    8.5" x 11" Foil Cardstock Paper by Recollections™, 25 Sheets

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    • Color: Gold
    • Size: 8.5" x 11"
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Tools
Tools
 
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    2" Foam Brush Set by Craft Smart®

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    Cricut Maker® 3 - Ultimate Smart Cutting Machine with Adaptive Tool System™

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    Mini Low Temperature Glue Gun by Ashland®

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    $4.99
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Disposable Cups
  • Plastic Gloves
  • Table Covering
  • Push Pins
  • Hair Dryer with Concentrator Attachment
Instructions
Step 1

Insert a push pin to each corner on the back of all three canvases.

Step 2

Lay the canvases onto your covered work surface so they are side-by-side.

Step 3

Fully coat the top and sides of all three canvases with a coat of white Fluid Art Ready-To-Pour Acrylic™ paint.

Step 4

Pour each of the other paints into individual cups. Start with True Blue paint and pour it horizontally over all three canvases in one fluid motion. Next, add Deep Turquoise, using the same motion.
TIP: You can go over, under and on top of the blue paint.

Step 5

Next, add Tropical Blue paint as you added previous paints in Step 4.

Step 6

Now, use your hair dryer with the concentrator attachment to gently move the paint as desired.
TIP: Be sure to use the cool setting so that the paint doesn't dry too quickly. You can also blow air from your mouth, through a straw, to move the paint. You will get a bit more control this way.

Step 7

Once you are happy with your painting, let it dry overnight.

Step 8

For the butterflies, click here for the design in Cricut® Design Space™.
TIP: If you want to make any changes to the design, click ‘Customise’ at the bottom of the screen and it will move the design into your canvas. Use the edit tools in the tool bar and then click ‘Make It’ in the upper right corner of your screen.

Step 9

Click ‘Continue’ in the lower right corner of your screen.
TIP: If you want multiple cuts of your design, before you click ‘Continue’, change the quantity in the upper left corner of your screen.

Step 10

Place a piece of cardstock onto your cutting mat, select your material and load your mat into your Cricut® machine. Follow prompts to cut your design.

Step 11

Unload your mat and gently remove the cardstock. Remove any pieces left around or within the cutout and discard.

Step 12

Use hot glue to attach your butterflies to your painting.
TIP: To make them more dimensional, gently bend the wings at the body of the butterfly.

Step 13

Finally, remove the push pins from the back of your canvas.

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels

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