I came up with this little favor idea for a wedding (or shower!) for Project Wedding. It is really affordable if you have access to someone with art skills. I really loved how they turned out. See how to do it and all my sources right over here. A special thanks to Vivian Lee for assisting me on this (and to Paul for helping me with the paintings.)
All photos by Oh Happy Day
CourtneyOutLoud
October 3, 2011
I love it – who doesn’t love art with a meaning!
Kersey
October 3, 2011
These are perfect! So pretty.
brittni
October 3, 2011
very cool. i did something like this for my wedding a couple of years ago (but they were framed paper pieces not canvas) and it was a big hit. love the paintings.
-brittni
Mel {The Oceanside Bride}
October 3, 2011
Love this! So creative!!
Roshni
October 3, 2011
I’m tempted to leave my office right now and run to Aaron Brother’s to pick up a box full of tiny canvases! What a wonderful idea!
elise's pieces
October 3, 2011
Seriously adorable! I love it.
Kristen
October 3, 2011
I am so happy that I am invited to this wedding. That totally made my day!
Mrs. W
October 3, 2011
So cute. This would be such a great idea for any shower!!
Loren
October 3, 2011
LOVE this idea. Also think it could be really cute with tiny paintings of the centerpieces. So you’d know which table you were at if there is assigned seating.
Amy
October 3, 2011
I love this idea, so fun!
Becky
October 3, 2011
So cute! I’m a sucker for all things tiny.
Amanda
October 3, 2011
So adorable! I think it could also look cute with handmade tiles instead of canvases!
Manding
October 3, 2011
omg how adorable ! i’m glad my sisters didn’t know about how adorable these favors were before i started on their 400+ wedding favors ! 😉
ps, http://amandamantes.blogspot.com !
Ashlea Walter
October 3, 2011
This makes me think that it would be really cool to paint a LARGE, abstract canvas, cut it into smaller pieces to stretch onto small frames. hmmmmm. What do you think?
amanda
October 3, 2011
Such a cute idea.
natalie @ The SoHo
October 3, 2011
I’m a fan of anything in miniature form, but this is just beyond! Love this idea!
rhiannon
October 3, 2011
adorable!!
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Lisa p
October 3, 2011
These are gorgeous!
Emily
October 3, 2011
So cute! I normally want to leave my wedding favors at the table – these I would gladly take home!
Pink Design
October 3, 2011
Mini canvas!! perfect for mi… a mini artist.. not because I’m small but because of how little things i can do in terms of art hehe..
Kristy | Wedding Roses Co
October 3, 2011
I think these would also be a good idea at a children’s party… what do you think?
Sarah @http://agirlintransit.blogspot.com/
October 3, 2011
Wow, you guys never cease to amaze me. This is so brilliant. I SO WISH I could have a wedding every year to do this kind of stuff. If only I new then what I know now in regards to party planning. Thanks for sharing!
– Sarah
http://agirlintransit.blogspot.com/
justine | lovemaki
October 3, 2011
that is so awesome! i’d love to be a guest at that wedding! these would look great too at a garden party.
Kacie
October 3, 2011
I just love these! I would love to make them for Thanksgiving!!!
Kacie
http://www.acollectionofpassions.com/
Renee
October 3, 2011
These are pretty much incredible. I can’t believe you guys made them!
angela hardison
October 3, 2011
i love this so much. they are adorable.
Amanda Hunt
October 3, 2011
Brilliance! I love love love this idea.
Jenny
October 3, 2011
delightful!
Kayla @ Exquisite Banana
October 3, 2011
aaaand I just fell out of my chair. may have to steal this for my own celebration in 2013. gives me 1.5 years to paint 🙂
Brittany
October 3, 2011
wow, those are amazing! i can think of tons of ways to use those!
Anastasia Marie
October 3, 2011
LOVE this idea. One of my brides told me that she was going to have miniature paintings on mini easels as place cards for her wedding and I was in heaven. So cute!
Anneliese
October 3, 2011
Swoon! I love this so much! I have to come up with an excuse to make some. Maybe even precious little Christmas gifts for my girlfriends. Thank you!
Sarah Robertson
October 3, 2011
I see an Oh Happy Day magazine in the future.
Hannah @ Sparrow + Spark!
October 3, 2011
Wow super cute! I’ve always seen these mini canvases and wondered what could be done with them!
valerie
October 4, 2011
c’est si joli ! j’adore … Miss&kiss
Rebecca
October 4, 2011
!!!! So gorgeous!
Kimberly Bird
October 4, 2011
What a wonderful idea! They are favors that you would want to keep forever–trying to find the perfect place to keep the favor would be so exciting.
Lea Andrew
October 4, 2011
Wow! What a fabulous and original idea! Beautiful.
~FreetobeLea.com
Jenn
October 4, 2011
I love all your projects, but this is my most favorite.
Kelleyn
October 4, 2011
What a great idea!
Ranu
October 4, 2011
So beautiful and smart too! I love these!! 🙂
Carolyn
October 4, 2011
I love this idea! Wedding favors are a great way to support an artistic friend while giving your guests something totally unique.
When we got married, we had a friend make bronze bells for our favors.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/schwambell/3715718399/in/set-72157622438676874
http://www.flickr.com/photos/schwambell/4024549311/in/photostream
We got to support our friend’s passion, and our guests got something awesome to take home. It’s fun to visit friends and family and see our wedding favor hung at everyone’s house.
Pear Tree Greetings
October 4, 2011
These are so cute!! I can think of several ways to use these!! -Steph
Brigette
October 4, 2011
beautiful idea, such a sweet personal touch! my brother’s an artist and i may but him to work one day 😉
chanel
October 4, 2011
these are AMAZING and so much better than what you usually take home as a favor from a party! LOVE them.
http://bywayofney.blogspot.com
Kate @ Stripes and Polka Dots
October 4, 2011
This is quite possibly the cutest thing ever! I love how each one is different but uses the same color scheme! What a fun little party detail and way for your guests to remember the party after it’s over.
kat jackson
October 4, 2011
these are incredible! i have to share this idea with all of my engaged friends!
Sheri
October 4, 2011
Where did you find the little wooden easels? Also, are the little canvases 3″x3″? It’s so funny I found your site today after offering to do this for my daughter’s wedding several months ago!! She got engaged in Rome and wants to do a vineyard theme, so I’m painting miniature vineyards with beautiful Tuscan backdrops. Each of the 130 paintings will be a little different. I just need a source for the easels. These paintings are so lovely!
Caty
October 6, 2011
Those are darling!