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DIY Canvas Art with Farmhouse Style

Making your own DIY canvas art has never been easier! Trust me, once you learn how to make a reverse canvas you will be adding art to every room of your home. Here we added a quote to a canvas with iron-on but you can do anything you would like with this technique. Make the DIY canvas art of your dreams!
Course diy
Keyword canvas, cricut crafts, farmhouse decor, reverse canvas, vinyl
Active Time 2 hours
Drying time 2 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Author Angie Holden

What You Will Need

  • Canvas I used this Squangles version
  • Screwdriver
  • Pliers
  • Wood Stain
  • Paint Brush
  • Rag
  • Free Downloadable Cut File
  • Cricut Machine
  • Iron-on in Black
  • Iron or Cricut EasyPress
  • Staple Gun
  • Craft Knife
  • Weeding tools optional

Instructions

  • To begin, you will need to remove the canvas from the frame. Flip your canvas over to the back and use a screwdriver and pliers to remove any staples holding it into place. In this case, there was also a cord that held it down. I just pulled it out.
  • The frame was then loose from the canvas.
  • Just look at that gorgeous frame that was hiding under there! This is the frame flipped over to the front. I put a coat of stain on my version. Just paint on the stain, allow to sit a few seconds, and wipe away excess with a rag. Set aside to dry completely.
  • In the meantime, you can start on your DIY canvas art. Download the cut file here. Upload it to Cricut Design Space (you can click here to get more information on how to do so). Be sure to mirror the image and place the iron-on shiny side down on the mat. Then cut the image.
  • Remove all excess iron-on from around the words as well as the centers of any letters. Weeding tools do make this easier but they are optional.
  • Put the weeded design on the front of your canvas. Iron according to the package directions or use the Cricut EasyPress.
  • Remove the protective sheet to reveal your design which is perfectly adhered to the canvas.
  • Now it is time to add that canvas back to the frame. Center the art in the stained frame and then flip over. Use a staple gun to secure the canvas to the back of the frame in several locations.
  • Then just use your craft knife to trim away all of that excess canvas.
  • Flip over your DIY canvas art and add it to any room in your home.