Project Ideas

Functional Canvas Wall Art

Usually there are never enough hooks to keep your life organized, so this is one practical project. Ideal for kids rooms, the entry, the kitchen - even the bathroom! Just choose that components to suit your style.

Materials List

  • 9"x12” Canvas
  • “Family” Wood Word
  • 2 Metal Hooks
  • 12"x12" Scrapbook Paper
  • Acrylic Paint
  • Sponge Brush
  • 1 ½ yards of Decorative Ribbon
  • Adhesive of Choice– Fabri-Tac was used in sample
  • Crackle Medium (Optional)
     

Please Note

The sample shown is to inspire you. Feel free to select any size canvas, paper pattern, hook style and wording to fit your style. Enjoy this project!

Instructions

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  1. Paint canvas edge and 1” border around front of canvas in paint color that coordinates with scrapbook paper pattern. Let dry.
  2. Trim Scrapbook paper to fit your canvas. Adhere paper to front of canvas. Add ribbon accent around paper to give it a finished border.
  3. The “Family” word can be left white or you can paint the letters. Sample used a touch of crackle medium to give it a weathered look.
  4. Adhere “Family” word to canvas front.
  5. Position the metal hooks so that when you screw them down, the screws will go into the underneath wood frame of the canvas.
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