My dad’s birthday was last month and the only thing he requested was a photo of him with Logan. Well good thing Jen took the requested photo at Logan’s birthday party! I didn’t want to just print it out and hand it to him, so I thought I would get a little creative and turn it into a mini canvas (without the hefty price tag). Such an easy project to do and it makes the perfect gift!
Materials
Canvas
Photo (sized to the canvas)
Mod Podge (gloss or matte)
Paint Brush
Paper Cutter or Scissors
Scrapbook Paper
Ink Pad
Sponge
Mod Podge Sealer (optional)
Small Towel or Cloth
Directions
Step 1: Use a paper cutter or scissors to trim the scrapbook paper to fit around the border of the canvas.
Step 2: Brush a coat of mod podge onto the back of the scrapbook paper pieces you just cut and attach to the border of the canvas.
Step 3: Brush a coat of mod podge onto the back of the photo and attach to the front of the canvas. Press the picture in place, smoothing it out with a soft towel or cloth so you don’t ruin your photo.
You could have painted the frame and stuck the photo directly onto the painted frame instead of sticking scrapbook paper.The edges are not very neat with the scrapbook paper stuck I think!
Thanks for your suggestion! The mod podge really helps to seal it and makes the edges a bit cleaner IMO
Where did you get the canvas? What size is the frame?
I got the canvas from Michaels (you can find them at any craft store) and I believe it was an 8×10.
did you use matte or glossy modge podge, i wish that I could see the difference.
I’ve used both before, but I prefer matte.
Love this! Found you through Pinterest.
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