Right now I am working on decorating up one of our walls in the hallway. I added a couple of shelves and wanted a large photo mounted on a 26×20 canvas for the top shelf.
I generally buy our canvases at one of our local discount stores {the prices are all under $10} but you can find deals at any of the major craft stores as well.
MATERIALS
- canvas
- photo of the same size {make sure that it is a MATTE finish rather than glossy}
- mod podge or Quick Grip Glue
- sponge brush
- roller
- sanding block
TO DO
- Before you start, place the photo over the canvas and make sure that it does not need to be trimmed down. The canvases are not always even and I do occasionally trim the photos down slightly. Do not worry if it is not a perfect match.
- I often like to paint the edges of the canvas out in a darker color {although I did not do it with this project}. If you want to paint, paint the edges of the canvas with a slight overlap onto the front of the canvas.
- Spread the mod podge evenly around the canvas with the sponge brush, paying close attention that you are getting the corners and the edges as well.
- Using a roller {you could always use a rolling pin or cup as well} roll along the edges of the photo. Turn the canvas over and roll over the back of the photo to get rid of any little bubbles.
- Take a sanding block and sand along the edges of the photo {just sand down rather than up and down so the photo does not lift off}. This helps to blend the photo more into the canvas.
Thank-you so much to Kristen for having me today! I hope that this gives you some inspiration for incorporating some of your favorite photos into your home. I would love to have you drop in at Clean and Scentsible to say hello!
Kristen Duke
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I had no idea of the way to make my own canvas. LOVE! I have the start of a gallery wall with 4 – 18×24 gallery wrapped canvas pictures, and would love to make some of my own. I think I will start small, though. It’s a little intimidating to go big on my first DIY of this. Thanks for the idea!
Did you cover the top of the photo with Mod Podge too?
No I didn’t cover the top of the photos – just the underside!

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Wow! I had no idea! This is so cool! I will definitely give this one a try! I love the look of canvases but don’t always love the prices.
Thanks so much for having me Kristen! I thought I was here on the 28th so I’ll be sharing on my blog tomorrow.

Jenn recently posted..Easter Buffet and Hutch
Love this idea! I will be doing this project to the pictures I posted to my blog. at manleymanor.blog.com I would love for you to pay me a visit.
Your boys are beautiful!!
Did you use spray paint or what kind of paint did you use for the canvas?