If youve wanted custom canvas art to match your decor, try this craft idea.
Learn how to Mod Podge a canvas with any design and its easy!
Mod Podge is very easy to use.
His designs definitely have a modern feel, but theyre still fun, which is what appeals to me.
My entire bathroom is Paul Frank themed I have a shower curtain,rug, and hook.
I decided I need a Julius canvas as well (one of Paul Franks main characters).
I decided that, to coordinate with my bathroom, I would make it myself.
How to Use Mod Podge on Canvas
There are so manyuses for Mod Podge, its amazing.
One of my favorite ways to use it is to create wall art.
I realized that this is a great tutorial to show you how to Mod Podge a canvas withanydesign.
Many times decoupage involves taking a design and adding it to wood or canvas .
but in this project, youll make the design yourself out of scrapbook paper!
Now, how detailed the designs get that you Mod Podge really depends on your cutting skills.
If you have small scissors, it’s possible for you to probably get pretty intricate with your designs.
Its really up to you.
But this technique works with so many designs that I had to share.
So grab your decoupage medium and lets go!
Print the Design
Print your design out on printer paper.
If it is a large design, print it on a few pages and then tape it together.
I always tape together on the front and back.
Now, you may be wondering why not just decoupage the printed design to canvas?
Well, you could do that.
Cut the Cardstock
Tape the design to your scrapbook paper and start cutting.
Heres a few tips for this stage.
Start with the largest portion of the design to be the first that you cut.
Then you might cut inward.
Depending on your design, you might need a few print outs to cut multiple portions.
Keep working inward cut the mouth, eyes, nose and ears.
Use the stencil tape as you need it.
Decoupage on Canvas
Now before you dive in decoupaging pieces down, give some thought to it.
What piece should you start with, and what is the process that you use for layering?
You want to ensure you account for all of the layers as you go.
Start with the base piece and Mod Podge it to the canvas.
What can help you smooth?
After my base face part dried, I put a coat of Mod Podge over the top.
Then I put the mouth and ears down, and let those dry.
Repeat with the insides of the ears, yes and nose.
Pretty soon it all comes together!
The Mod Podge will dry clear.
Now you know how to Mod Podge a canvas with the design of your choice.
