Monday, February 4, 2013

Photo Canvas DIY

I have seen this pin around Pinterest for quite some time now and never really paid much attention to it, just because I didn't find a use.  Then for Christmas my adorable sister in law took her wedding picture with my parents and put it on a canvas for them!  It was really cute and I could see in person the results of how it turned out...SOLD! I decided to make one for my mother in law!
 
Here is the Pinspiration...
 
And here is what you do...
 
First you will need:
Canvas(I found a two pack for $3.99 at Hobby Lobby)
Paint color of your choice(for the edges of the canvas)
Sponge brushes
Mod Podge(original post called for MATTE, but I only had GLOSS, and I went with it)
 
 What To Do:
I recommend putting newspaper down so that way there is less mess to clean up. You want to start by painting the edges of the canvas all the way around.  I also went up onto the actual cavas about an inch in case anything peeked through after I laid my photo on it.

 
 
After that dries completely, you want to put a layer of mod podge all over the top of the canvas.  Lay your picture down on this. 
 
 
I used a paper towel to gently smooth the picture down to make sure there were no bubbles(but photo paper is standard thick, so it wasn't an issue). Then put a layer of mod podge over the top. My first one I did I tried to make it look like an oil painting with the brush strokes. *make sure you mod podge along the sides as well, otherwise it will look dull while everything else has a sheen to it.
 

And that is it!  So simple, and it makes a great gift!


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13 comments:

  1. Jessica EustaceFebruary 5, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    I love it! I have been wanting to do that for awhile now too!

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  2. HomeFor4February 6, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    i've seen this on pinterest too but i've never worked on mod podge yet, i already bought it ready to use and now that I've seen yours turned out great, i think i'm going to give it a try!

    thank you for linking up with Fun Friday Blog Hop, i hope you're having fun blog hopping!

    see you next time, huggies♥
    rea

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    Hi Mandie!
    I wanted to invite you to my blog hop going on now. It's my first one! A little nervous!
    It's a Thursday hop but since its my first one we started a little early. Stop over to get a head start!
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  5. MartinaFebruary 7, 2013 at 12:56 AM

    Thanks SO much for the tutorial! This is awesome.... I am a new follower from the blog hop!

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  6. noel bresslerFebruary 7, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    This is a great tutorial, I wish I was more crafty...I've got a friend who can craft like nobody's business so I just make her make me things! :)) New follower!!

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  7. SewSweetVIntageFebruary 7, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    Pinned your sweet idea. Looks great! Haven't used mod podge yet! New follow. Follow me back at http://www.sewsweetvintage.com/search/label/fabulous%20flourless%20peanut%20butter%20cookie or http://www.sewsweetvintage.com/2013/02/be-fearless-arianna-huffington.html

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  8. UnknownFebruary 22, 2013 at 12:07 AM

    You make this look so easy, I just might have to try it!! Found you on the blog hop,new follower :)
    xo jess
    www.stmurrie.blogspot.com

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  9. TheodorMarch 16, 2013 at 4:20 AM

    You have done great, this is really a great idea, i want to do this, canvas is really a great thing it can make our photographs extraordinary and gives our homes more attractive look.

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  10. Jim ThomsonApril 12, 2013 at 1:30 AM

    Wow, it's really an easy and fun project, i want to do that, thanks for sharing this great photo canvas DIY idea.. :)

    read more about canvas here

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  11. AnonymousJune 5, 2014 at 12:23 PM

    Your are quite right canvas prints are a great way to take your favorite photo and give it a more artistic feel, you have shared great information about canvas with some amazing prints. Thanks for sharing this informative post. It's a nice information about the quality Canvas Prints. We have always wanted to get into printing on canvas. For custom photo artwork I have used Canvas Design and have been very satisfied.

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  12. UnknownMay 15, 2015 at 6:11 AM

    Nice one!big canvas wall art

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  13. UnknownFebruary 25, 2016 at 1:02 AM

    Photo canvas is a nice gift because it signifies the memories you had with your loved ones.
    Instagram Canvas Print

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