This canvas also comes with an easel so it looks nicer when it's sitting upright.
Materials:
- canvas and easel (can be found at Wal-Mart, selective art stores and Dollarama)- I bought mine from Dollarama for $3.00 and it also came with an easel
- some photos you would like to include
- ribbon
- construction/craft paper
- acrylic paint (can be found at Wal-Mart, selective art stores and Dollarama)- It should range from $1.5-3.00 for a bottle depending on the brand
- paint brush or sponge (for the paint and these tools, simple supplies from Dollarama will be good)
HOW TO MAKE IT:
Step 1:
- depending on the theme of your piece, pick a paint color for the background
- paint the background (2 coats- paint the first coat, allow for it to dry and paint another on top)
Step 2:
- play around with the photos you have selected to display on the canvas to decide on a suitable layout (think about trimming the your photos in different sizes. Be sure not to glue down anything until you are satisfied with a layout)
- as a part of the design, I had cut letters out of craft paper and backed it up up on think cardboard so that the letters would stand out on the canvas
- I also incorporated ribbons as a part of the layout
- I also cut out borders for the photos using craft paper to make the piece look more colorful and add more emphasis to the photos
Step 3:
- glue down everything (it's best to use a glue gun and try to only use a thin layer because it may start clumping) and let everything dry
