Express Yourself
How easy is this? Grab a few supplies and create a simple piece of canvas art that captures just what you want to say. I borrowed phrases from a favorite old hymn for mine, but choose whatever you like! Simply glue letters onto canvas, spray paint, and enjoy your personalized piece of art!
Materials:
Canvas (size of your choice)
Letters (wood or chipboard; found at any craft store)
Wood shapes of your choice (optional)
Glue
Small paintbrush
Spray paint (color of your choice)
Instructions:
1. Arrange the letters on your canvas. You may want to form a shape with your words, or just line them up (left, right, centered). Play around with it until you like the way it looks.
2. Apply a small dab of glue to the back of each letter with a paintbrush and press into place. Do the same with any decorative shape you want to use.
3. Lay your canvas on a tarp or protective surface large enough that you can spray the front and side edges easily without moving it. Spray a light coat of paint and let it dry for 5–10 minutes. Repeat the last step several times, until you’re happy with the finished look.
Leave your finished piece unframed, or add a frame if you like. That’s it! A really simple and inexpensive way to DIY decorate!
15 comments
Cathe | June 20, 2016
Such a great idea...I love this Leah!
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Teresa | June 20, 2016
This is a great idea for anytime. It's a great gift, and it's very personal. I love it! I will use this for Christmas this year. Thank u again . Bless u
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Teresa | June 20, 2016
Thank u great idea !
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Reina Frields | June 20, 2016
Nice :)
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Joan McDonagh | June 21, 2016
I love this idea and so many things we can say to encourage our family and friends when they walk into our homes.
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Cindy | June 21, 2016
How awesome is this? I love it!
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Diane | June 21, 2016
Love this idea and could do it with my granddaughters too! Thanks for sharing!
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Sarah | June 28, 2016
I really love this! Taylor and I are going to make them. Thanks for the idea!!
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Pauline | June 29, 2016
Love this idea...will be creating this weekend! <3
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Ann Marie Stout | July 2, 2016
So excited - saw this the day it was uploaded and got on-line immediately to order the supplies, going to make these for my Womens Board Members - Thank you!
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Nancy Carpenter | July 5, 2016
What kind of glue is that you are using to attach the letters??
Leah Case | July 6, 2016
Hi Nancy, we used Tacky White glue. Enjoy your project!
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Robin Long | July 11, 2016
I love this idea! Great idea for a special time after lunch with my Daughter and Granddaughters. We are all redecorating. :) They will love it! Thank you!
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Elisa | July 16, 2016
I love to be creative and making beautiful pieces of art with expressions of our love for Christ is my favorite.
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Gina King | September 27, 2016
Wonderful idea!!!!
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Susan Herrera | April 13, 2018
Thank you for such a fun craft inspiration. I made two canvases using Ps 91:4 and another using "I Can Only Imagine". Now I have all these letters....
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