I needed some inexpensive art for the upstairs loft area. I don’t spend much time up there, so I haven’t put a lot of work into it. It’s mostly the kids area to watch TV, do homework, practice piano and entertain their friends. But it’s time I start trying to get it decorated up there.
I bought these canvas panels at Wal-Mart. They come in a pack of three.
I picked out the coordinating paper I wanted, then mod-podged it on the canvas.
I had to piece the paper together for the bigger panel. I just made sure I lined up the pattern on the paper. I trimmed it and then mod-podged it right next to the other piece. I don’t like to overlap the papers, I think it looks better flush.
After the paper had dried for about 20 minutes, I sanded off the excess paper.
I like to sand the paper rather than cut, because I think it gives the project a better finished edge.
I mod-podged all the pieces then I cut the branch and the bird out with my Cricut machine. I forgot to take a separate picture, but it was from the Home Decor Cartridge. Then I let it dry again for about 20 minutes.
I attached the two canvas panels together with hot glue.
Now it was time to hang them. Do you remember how to use these Command picture hangers? Just stick the 2 pieces together.
Then stick them on the back of the picture.
Measure and stick them on the wall. (Follow the instructions on the package.) No nails or nail holes anywhere.
Isn’t the little bird so cute?
This is the before. I don’t know why the Mona Lisa is off center or why there’s a big empty space next to her. I told you I don’t go up there much.
And here’s the after. Much better! I think I might want to add a large piece of trim, to make a frame, around all the pictures and maybe paint the inside a different color. The pictures seem to be a little small over the futon. What do you think?
The total cost for all three completed canvas panels- $9. Here’s some more pictures, just for fun.
