Pick Your Own Reverse Canvas Sign
Add a Touch of Fall to Your Home Decor
Fall is the perfect time to refresh your home decor with cozy, handmade touches. Looking to add a cozy, handmade touch to your fall decor? This “Pick Your Own” reverse canvas sign brings a charming, rustic vibe to any room.
Let’s Do This!
Supplies & Tools Needed –
- 11 x 14″ Artist Canvas
- Needle Nose Pliers and Flat Head Screwdriver
- Mini Max Wood Finish in Dark Walnut
- Waverly Chalk Paint – Plaster, Pumpkin and Truffle
- Paint and Foam Brushes
- Cricut Maker or Explore, and Design Space access
- Matte Permanent Vinyl or HTV (heat transfer vinyl) – Black, Green, Orange and Blue
- Transfer tape (if using permanent vinyl)
- Weeding Tools & Scrap Collector Cup
- Mod Podge
- Parchment paper
- Mini Heat Press or similar heat tool
- Hot glue gun & Glue Sticks
- Staple gun with 3/8” staples
- Pumpkin cut-out (like those from Dollar Tree)
- Wood Filler and Sanding Block
- Raffia for bow
- Jute/twine
- Orange and cream wood beads
- Scissors, ruler, and a pencil
Steps
Plan Your Design
I always like to plan ahead, so I printed my design from Design Space using the Print then Cut option. This let me visualize how it would look by placing the printout inside the canvas frame.
Deconstructing the Canvas
Using needle-nose pliers and a flathead screwdriver, carefully remove the canvas from the wooden frame. Keep your fingers out of the way to prevent injury. Don’t ask me how I know this!
Set the canvas aside – we’ll work on that later!
Apply Dark Walnut stain to the frame using a foam brush, then wipe off excess with a clean rag. Allow the frame to dry completely.
Once dry, distress the frame with Waverly Chalk Paint in Plaster using a dry brush technique. I recommend using an inexpensive brush with uneven bristles to create that perfectly imperfect distressed look. Let it dry completely.
Prepare the Canvas
Iron the canvas if necessary to remove any creases or wrinkles. Lay the canvas face up and place the frame on top to mark the center. This will help with positioning your design later
Create and Apply Your Design
Using your Cricut Maker (or Explore) and Design Space, cut out the “Pick Your Own Pumpkins” design. I used permanent vinyl for the specific colors I wanted, but honestly, HTV (Heat Transfer Vinyl) would be an easier option as I discovered!
If you do use permanent vinyl like I did, you might encounter some challenges getting it to adhere properly to the canvas texture. Here’s my workaround:
After applying the vinyl design, brush a light layer of Mod Podge over it and let it dry completely. Then place a piece of parchment paper over the design and heat it using a Mini Press on medium heat. This helps seal the vinyl to the canvas.
Reassemble the Canvas
To reattach the canvas to the frame, put a small dot of hot glue in the center of the back of the frame and position the canvas on top, lining up the folded edges. Work your way around the frame, securing as you go.
For extra security, use a staple gun with 3/8″ staples to firmly attach the canvas to the frame.
Cut away excess canvas using scissors or rotary cutter.
Add Dimensional Elements
Fill the small hole in the pumpkin stem with Wood Filler. Let dry then sand smooth.
Paint a small Dollar Tree pumpkin wood cutout with Waverly Chalk Paint in Pumpkin and Truffle.
Once dry, hot glue a small raffia bow at the stem base of the pumpkin.
Attach the decorated pumpkin to the sign using a thin layer of hot glue.
Adding Final Touches
Turn the sign over and mark the center of the top frame. Then mark two spots about 2″ on either side of the center.
Cut a length of jute twine and tie a knot on one end. Thread your orange and cream wooden beads onto the twine.
Hot glue the knotted end to one of the marked spots, then secure it with your staple gun. Repeat on the other side to create a charming beaded hanger.
The Finished Result
Hang your beautiful handcrafted sign and admire your work! This “Pick Your Own” pumpkin sign adds the perfect touch of autumn charm to any space.
Seasonal Variations
What I love about this project is how adaptable it is. You could create versions for different seasons or holidays:
- Christmas – “Tree Farm • Fresh Cut Trees • Wreaths & Garlands”
- Spring – “Flower Market • Fresh Blooms • Locally Grown”
- Easter – “Happy Easter“
- Summer – “Berry Picking • Farm Fresh • Sweet Treats”
- Fall – “Pumpkin Season is Here!!“
What autumn-themed crafts are you working on this season? Let me know in the comments below!
Happy crafting and Happy Fall!
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