We Can Make That! Word Art Canvas

Hi All!  Sorry I’m a little late in posting this project this week… we have had no sun and I was finally able to photograph it today.  I’m so happy with the way it turned out, what’cha think?

That’s love in many languages.  

To those who might not remember, my goal was to re-create my own version of this canvas  from Pottery Barn:

Which right now is on sale for $24.99… but we can make one and customize however we see fit for much cheaper!  Here’s all you need:

• Blank canvas in which-ever size you like.  Of course the bigger the canvas, the higher the cost of the total project.  Mine is about 20″ X 16″ and was on sale for $7.99.  Remember to shop the sales!
• Spray paint in any color you like, yep, spray paint.  It makes covering the canvas easy, quick, and provides a uniform coat.  I used Krylon, bought at Walmart for about $1.99.
• You do need a Cricut for this, or any die cut machine with lots of alpha options.  But a baby bug is just fine, you don’t need the larger expression. 
• White Cardstock (or any other color you like)
• Mod Podge

Then you are all set to make your own in just a few simple steps!

1. Coat the canvas with spray paint… outside of course.  (and use ample drop cloths underneath… Alan has still not mentioned the maroon outline on the driveway… perhaps he has not noticed?…)  I used two coats, and let it dry at least overnight.
2. Pick your word!  Or use many.   If you wish to translate it to many languages go here  to Google translate, type it in, and behold the gold mine of options.  (No I will never remember all of those on the canvas either, but it’s the effect that counts ).
3. Using your Cricut (or other die-cut machine), cut out your words on the white cardstock.  Use as many different fonts, styles, etc that you like.
4. Attach to the canvas with Mod Podge, using a detail paint brush if needed for the smaller letters. 

That’s it!

This project did take me awhile to complete, but I came back to it a few words at a time so it wouldn’t become overwhelming.  And I really am happy with it and am thinking of a few in other colors to make a matching set.

Hope you’re having a great weekend and getting creative.  We are relaxing today before a long-awaited vacation full of gorgeous fall scenery, road-trip fun, and amazing theatre.  I can’t wait to share when we get back. 

Thanks for stopping by today, and see you soon!