Hello Friends! Hope you are enjoying all of these fun Valentines ideas. I don’t typically create so much for holidays other than Christmas, but I’m having sooo much fun using pink that I just cannot stop! Now it’s time to show-off how I created the last component of my Valentines Mantle…
DIY Chevron Painted Canvas
Supplies needed:
Canvas in desired size
stencil of choice
pencil
cutting surface
acrylic paint
paint brush(s)
Embellishments
How To:
Step 1: Find or make a stencil you like. I found this template online and just printed it out on computer paper.
Step 2: Cut out your stencil. I used an exacto knife on a self healing mat. If you do not have and exacto knife or mat, a small box cutter and magazine work fine too. Now your stencil is complete…easy, huh!
Step 3: Moving on to the canvas…Give it a good coating of paint. I used acrylic and it took a couple coats. Allow thorough drying time.
Step 4: Lightly trace your stencil onto the canvas using a pencil.
Step 5: Paint your accent color.
Step 6: Embellish your canvas. I would really like to to use this canvas for other holidays than Valentines, so I did not want my embellishments to be permanent. I cut out the image on my die cut machine and adhered them with glue dots. That way, when Easter comes along I can simply peel this image off and add a cross or bunny or eggs…I may have to paint another canvas!
Here is the canvas in my Mantle grouping:
Mantle tutorials here, here, and here!
Endless possibilities for this project! Have fun with it!
Ariean
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Cute! At first I thought the bird was painted on too, but I like how you left it off- perfect to change up later!
Thanks Kilee! I want to use the canvas in my bedroom after Valentines.
love it!
Thanks Mandy!
Absolutely adorable!! Love the grid you made for it! Genius. Thanks for linking up!!
xoxo, Jordan.
Thanks! So glad I discovered your blog…Your raisinet granola looks delicious!
Happy Day,
Ariean
Stopping by from Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop. Your chevron canvas is so cute! I’ve been really drawn to/obsessed with everything chevron! Thanks so much for linking this up!
Thanks so much…I am thrilled with how it turned out. So glad I discovered your blog!
Same here! I just found your blog on Facebook so you’ve got a new follower!
Funny. I am not sure how I have not seen this post yet, but I LOVE it! Such a cute idea. I can’t wait to make on of my own.