Altered Canvas

Alter a canvas with paint, photos and stamps and turn it into a wall hanging.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Choose 4 complimentary colors of acrylic paint.
   
   Add a little of each paint to your paint tray or styrofoam plate.

   

2. Step 2

   Use long even strokes to paint the canvas with a foam brush. Make sure none of the canvas shows through your paint.
   
   Use the darker shade of paint around the edges for a nice contrast.

   

3. Step 3

   Paint chipboard using the same acrylic paint colors. Let dry.

   

4. Step 4

   Using a foam brush, lightly coat canvas with Mod Podge™ where you will place the patterned paper. Place your patterned paper over the Mod Podge™ area. Lightly press any air bubbles out using your fingers. Let dry.
   
   Tip:
   If you notice a lot of air bubbles you probably have TOO much Mod Podge™. Place a small amount of Mod Podge™ on your finger and press air out lightly.

   

5. Step 5

   Lightly apply Mod Podge™ to the back of your pictures. Place pictures onto canvas and lightly press out bubbles. Apply Mod Podge™ over pictures. Let dry.
   
   Note:
   Pictures will appear milky white. Make sure to use even strokes when applying Mod Podge™ for a finished look.

   

6. Step 6

   Apply rub ons to neutral cardstock. Stamp image lightly over rub ons and adhere onto coordinating cardstock.
   
   Punch two slits using horizontal slit punch.
   

   

7. Step 7

   Wrap ribbon around canvas and tie into square knot.

   

8. Step 8

   Add embellishments to canvas.
   

   

9. Step 9

   Chipboard was embellished by adding a large felt snowflake with a decorative brad.
   
   Punch hole into chipboard and hang from ribbon.

   

10. Step 10

    Apply rub on to neutral cardstock and cut corners to make a paper banner. Stamp coordinating image.
    
    Adhere banner to canvas with glue dots.

    

11. Your canvas is finished.

    

Variations

Tips & Tricks:
If you stamp onto your canvas use a pigment ink. Place a hard surface underneath the canvas so you can add pressure when stamping. Rub ons can be added before or after Mod Podge™.

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Altered Canvas. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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