By Sassy Crafter, October 2008

If you’re looking for some affordable new art to hang on your wall, look no further than your napkin drawer. A number of manufacturers are making paper napkins that are so beautiful they’re almost art. All you need to do is attach a napkin to a canvas, add a few finishing touches and you’ll have a new masterpiece.
What you need:
Napkin
Canvas
Paint
Paintbrush
Scissors
Gel medium
Embellishments

What to do:
1. Artsy gift stores and galleries often stock unique cocktail napkins, so look there for a napkin that suits your artistic taste. Then, visit your local art supply store and buy a canvas that’s slightly bigger than your napkin. If you’d like to pay homage to Andy Warhol, you can repeat four images on one canvas—just buy a larger canvas.
2. Paint the edges of the canvas using a color that coordinates with the napkin and let dry. Trim the napkin to fit the canvas and attach using gel medium. Then, add a topcoat of gel medium.
3. Attach a few embellishments to add depth and texture—a used postage stamp, a few beads to act as a necklace and earrings, and a word from a vintage dictionary.
4. You’re done! Hang your new art on the wall, and enjoy.

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