Saturday, June 27, 2015

Canvas Knock Off

I fell in love with two pictures on Etsy for my son's woodland themed room, but they were way pricey to have printed on canvas. That's when I decided to do it myself. They aren't perfect, but they are great for a kid's room.

You will need:
- canvas in the size of your choice
- printed pictures
- acrylic paint
- foam brushes
- modge podge 



I printed my pictures in 8x10 and  used 8x10 canvas. 

First I painted the edges of the frame gray (choose a color that works for you and your pictures). Once the paint is dry put a layer of modge podge on the top of the canvas and then place your picture on top. 

Let it dry. You may need to trim the edges of the picture with an exacto-knife. 

Then put a layer of modge podge overtop of the picture. While it is wet, take another canvas and place it on top. Press down and the lift up. This gives it the texture and look of a professional canvas. 

Let dry and hang!