Crochet Patterns, Painting Ideas, and More: 15 New DIY Crafts
Bonus: Get our newsletter & special offers for free. We will not share or sell your email address. View our Privacy Policy
DIY Inspirational Canvas
Inspire others with this new decorative painting
In the Designer's Words: "When I made this project, I wanted to challenge myself to go bigger than my usual project and for try a new style. This is a 16x20 pre-gessoed canvas from Hobby Lobby that I painted using a variety of Plaid acrylic paints, Fireworks from Imagine Crafts and The Crafter's Workshop Stencils."
The DIY Inspirational Canvas is the perfect addition to your home or a gift for your friends. It is a wonderful reminder to have around the house. This project will make your friends think you are a professional, the end result is simply beautiful. You can personalize the canvas by adding your own inspirational phrase. Dream big with this fun craft!
Estimated Cost$21-$30
Time to CompleteWeekend project
Primary TechniquePainting
HolidaySummer
Project TypeMake a Project
Materials List
- Canvas: 16x20 Hobby Lobby
- Acrylic Paints: Plaid, Imagine Crafts
- Stencil: The Crafter's Workshop
Instructions
-
I started by lightly drawing the outline for my trees.
-
Using a black Plaid acrylic paint and an old gift card, I light scrapped my paint over my trees to make my birch wood.
-
Using a black Plaid acrylic paint and an old gift card, I light scrapped my paint over my trees to make my birch wood.
-
I added my grass and sky by filling in my canvas with acrylic paint.
-
Using random found circles (like paint caps and lids), I "stamped" my circles for my flowers and then used my fingers to paint them in.
-
Continue adding layers of green and yellow to your grass and blues and whites to your sky until you are happy.
-
Add your title using a The Crafter's Workshop stencil.
Free projects, giveaways, exclusive partner offers, and more straight to your inbox!
Tags / Related Topics
Your Recently Viewed Projects
Thanks for your comment. Don't forget to share!
Report Inappropriate Comment
Are you sure you would like to report this comment? It will be flagged for our moderators to take action.
Thank you for taking the time to improve the content on our site.
Project of the Day
Spring Crown Knit Headband
"This is the perfect project if you've wanted to try cables! It's a very simple pattern with a picture tutorial. Works up fast and is… Continue reading: "Spring Crown Knit Headband"
What's Hot
- How to Make Ombre Painted Layered Canvas Art
- Colorful Layered Ombre Canvas
- Live Laugh Love Colorful Canvases
- Striped Coastal Fish Decor
- Bird and Flower Heart Canvas
- Spread Your Wings and Fly Canvas
- Feathered Wall Canvas
- Distressed Ivory Painting Technique
- Black and White Wall Art
-
How to Stencil a Wall
Something worth saving?
- SAVE all your favorite crafts
- ADD personal notes
- QUICKLY reference your crafts
Sponsored Content
Connect With Us
Free eBooks
- 11 Crochet Shawl Patterns: Crochet Poncho Patterns, Free Easy Crochet Patterns and More
- 12 Knitted Scarf Patterns: Fabulous Free Knitting Patterns for Beginners
- 14 Free Crochet Patterns for Babies and Toddlers
- 16 Free Crochet Hat Patterns, Scarves, and Gloves
- 22 Free Crochet Patterns: Afghan Patterns, Crochet Hats, and More
- 24 Quick and Easy Knitting Patterns
- 7 Adult Coloring Pages
- 8 Free Apron Sewing Patterns
- Easy Lace Knitting Patterns
- Quick & Easy Decoupage: 12 Fabulous Mod Podge Projects for Your Home
