Thinking of adding an interesting decor element to your child’s room? If you do and you have a few spare minutes why not make it yourself!
Get the kids together to make these simple pieces of art for the walls using a plain canvas, some paints, and some glue. Get your creative ideas flowing and go crazy!
We give you three great ideas to use canvas to decorate. Now all you need to do is follow along or get inspired by these ideas and create, personalise and decorate!
Animal Canvas
Supplies:
- Canvas (12×12)
- Scrapbook paper
- Mod Podge
- Scissors
- Paintbrush
Method:
- Print and cut out desired animal on the scrapbook paper.
- Paste it on the canvas.
- Seal it with Mod Podge.
- Mount it on the wall.
Mini 3D Canvas
Supplies:
- Canvas 6×6
- Mini Plastic Animal Figurines
- Penknife
- Feviquick
- Mod Podge
- Paintbrush
- Paints
Method:
- Cut at 1/3rd length of your desired mini animal figure.
- Paint it with pastel shades.
- Paint the canvas with a contrasting colour.
- Wait for the paint to dry.
- Glue the animal onto the canvas, right in the centre with the help of feviquick or super glue.
- Seal it with the layer of Mod Podge.
- Mount it on the wall.
Stencil Canvas Art
Supplies:
- Letter Stickers
- Paints
- Mod Podge
- Brush
Method:
- Frame your favourite quote on to the canvas using sticker letter.
- Press all the letters firmly using the back of a paint brush.
- Paint the canvas in your desired colour.
- Seal it with Mod Podge.
- Peel of the stickers to find your favourite quote on the canvas.
Mansi Zaveri
Vaishnavi Venkatraman
