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27 Apr

DIY Monogram Canvas

Monogram Canvas Tutorial at u-createcrafts

I added two huge IKEA bookshelves to my front room and found out I don’t have as many books as I thought I had.  So now I am filling the shelves with items from my house. Of course, I have added some fun things that I have DIYed too.  I am pretty proud of this easy DIY monogram canvas I made. It’s so simple and adds a subtle personal touch to my bookshelf.  It was so fun to make that I am pretty sure my mom will be getting one for Mother’s Day. 1 Monogram Canvas SuppliesSupply List:

8×10 Linen Canvas (Michael’s Crafts)

8″x8″ Vinyl Monogram (I sell them for $3)

Acrylic/Fabric paint

Sponge Brush or paint dauber

Ribbon

Heavy Duty Stapler/Staples2 How to apply vinyl to canvasStep #1:  Apply the Vinyl

Lay the vinyl on the canvas and starting at one corner, slowly pull back the transfer tape on top.  I am not going to lie, it can be a pain to apply vinyl to fabric of any kind, but with patience it can be done with very little cursing. Once you have the vinyl on the canvas, rub it down really good so the paint doesn’t go underneath it.3 Use vinyl as a stencilStep #2: Add the Paint

Using a stenciling brush, foam brush or paint dauber (like I used), sponge the paint onto the canvas. DO NOT brush it on or it will sneak under the vinyl and bleed.  Get paint on the brush and holding the brush straight up and down daub the paint onto the canvas.5 Stenciling on CanvasGo over spots that look light.  Try to give it an even look, but it doesn’t have to be perfect…that’s what makes it handmade, right?6 Personalized Mothers Day giftStep #3: Take off the Vinyl

Starting in one corner, slowly remove the vinyl.  Use a pin or x-acto knife to take off the small pieces.  Let the paint dry completely.Attaching Ribbon to CanvasStep #4: Add the Ribbon

Apply a strip of ribbon to the top of the canvas. Using a heavy duty stapler/staples, secure both ends of the ribbon to the back of the canvas. 11 Add ribbon to canvasTake a small piece of ribbon and slide it underneath the strip on the front of the canvas.  Tie it into a pretty knot or beautiful bow.  That way it looks like you tied it around the top.  You can even tie a charm unto the ribbon.Monogram Canvas Tutorial at u-createcraftsStep #5: Display!
This Monogram Canvas is a perfect gift.  It’s easy, beautiful and inexpensive!

You could use different colored paint or ribbon to make it perfectly match any room.  Wouldn’t it also be fun to cover the canvas with a subtle fabric…it would be easy to stretch the fabric over the canvas and staple it to the back.

If you want the monogram style above, I am happy to sell them to you for $3 each plus $2 shipping.  The monogram measures 8″ x 8″ and is only good for a one time use.  Simply enter the Monogram letter in the box below and hit submit…that will take you to Paypal and you can checkout from there.

Enter Monogram Letter below

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Comments

  1. Lora says

    May 1, 2015 at 4:17 PM

    I just love this idea and may use it to make my mom a DIY gift. I’ve already bought a gift, but my mom is so wonderful, I want to celebrate her even more!!
    I’m glad I found your blog and you give great instruction while posting pictures throughout the project. This is a site I’ll visit frequently.

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  2. Shawna Stewart says

    August 18, 2015 at 7:10 AM

    I would like a “S” stencil

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