DIY Happy Easter Reverse Canvas Sign

March 27, 2023 downhomeatdees Comments 1 comment

Easter is a time of joy, renewal, and celebration. One great way to add a festive touch to your home decor is with a DIY Happy Easter Reverse Canvas Sign. This craft project is easy to do and requires only a few materials.

Let’s Get Started!!

Supplies

Canvas (size of your choice)
Wood stain or paint, foam brush & rag
Tissue paper
Heat transfer vinyl or adhesive vinyl
Cricut machine or other cutting machine
Mod Podge & foam brush
Iron or MiniPress
Staple gun & 3/8″ staples
Scissors, Screw driver and pliers

First, remove the canvas from its wooden frame. This will leave you with just the canvas fabric.

Trim canvas to a size smaller than frame.

Stain / paint the frame with your chosen color. Wipe off excess stain with rag. Let it dry completely.

Tape white tissue paper to printer paper and print clip art or photo onto tissue paper. Remove tissue paper from printer paper and trim to desired size.

Apply mod podge to canvas where the photo will be placed. Let dry.

Place tissue paper on canvas at the desired location. Cover with parchment paper and heat using a Mini Press or an iron.

Open the “Happy Easter” design in Design Space. Be sure to mirror your design before cutting when using heat transfer vinyl.

Once your design is cut, weed the excess htv and apply transfer vinyl. Position it on the canvas. Use an iron or EasyPress to adhere the vinyl to the canvas. Peel off the transfer vinyl.

Now it’s time to create the “reverse canvas” effect. Use a staple gun to attach the fabric to the back of the wooden frame. Be sure to pull the fabric taut as you staple it.

Finally, add any additional embellishments you desire, such as a ribbon or bow.

Attach picture hanging hardware to back of frame.

Hang & enjoy!

Tips and Tricks

If you want to make your sign more durable, you can use Mod Podge to seal the vinyl and canvas after painting and adhering the vinyl.
If you don’t have a Cricut or other cutting machine, you can use stencils or freehand paint your design onto the canvas.
To make your sign more unique, you can add additional elements, such as glitter or rhinestones, to give it some extra sparkle.
If you’re feeling adventurous, you can try using different textures or fabrics for your reverse canvas, such as burlap or linen.
You can use hot glue or fabric glue to attach the fabric to the back of the wooden frame if you don’t have a staple gun.

Final Thoughts

Creating your own DIY Happy Easter Reverse Canvas Sign is a fun and easy way to add a personal touch to your Easter decor. With just a few materials and some creativity, you can create a beautiful and festive sign that will brighten up any room in your home.

So why not give it a try and see what you can come up with? Feel free to leave me your thoughts in the comment section below. I would love to hear from you!

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Happy Easter Reverse Canvas Sign

One great way to add a festive touch to your home decor is with a DIY Happy Easter Reverse Canvas Sign.

Materials

Canvas (size of your choice)
Wood stain or paint, foam brush & rag
Tissue paper
Mod Podge & foam brush
Heat transfer vinyl or adhesive vinyl
Scissors, Screw driver and pliers

Tools

Cricut machine or other cutting machine
Iron or MiniPress
Staple gun & 3/8" staples

Instructions

Remove the canvas from its wooden frame. This will leave you with just the canvas fabric.
Trim canvas to a size smaller than frame.
Stain / paint the frame with your chosen color. Wipe off excess stain with rag. Let it dry completely.
Tape white tissue paper to printer paper and print clip art or photo onto tissue paper. Remove tissue paper from printer paper and trim to desired size.
Apply mod podge to canvas where the photo will be placed. Let dry.
Place tissue paper on canvas at the desired location. Cover with parchment paper and heat using a Mini Press or an iron.
Create your design in your cutting machine software. You can use a pre-made design or create your own. Be sure to mirror your design before cutting when using heat transfer vinyl.
Once your design is cut, weed the excess htv and apply transfer vinyl. Position it on the canvas. Use an iron or EasyPress to adhere the vinyl to the canvas. Peel off the transfer vinyl.
Now it’s time to create the “reverse canvas” effect. Use a staple gun to attach the fabric to the back of the wooden frame. Be sure to pull the fabric taut as you staple it.
Finally, add any additional embellishments you desire, such as a ribbon or bow.
Attach picture hanging hardware to back of frame
Hang & enjoy!

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