"We seldom get into trouble when we speak softly. It is only when we raise our voices that the sparks fly and tiny molehills become great mountains of contention."
Do
you ever see those cool photos that are printed onto canvas and
wrapped around a frame? They are so pleasing to the eye, but maybe
not as pleasing to the wallet. I made my own photo canvases (in
8”x10” sizes) for only $5 apiece!
And
you won’t believe how incredibly easy these are to make!
Here’s what you’ll need:
8x10 photo canvas (can be purchased at Michael’s)
8x10 photo
Scissors or paper trimmer
Matte finish Modge Podge
Sponge brush
1. Take
the canvas out of the package. Then take out your photo and lay it on
top. When I made mine, I noticed the photo was about 1/8”
bigger than the canvas. Just trim it up so the edges aren’t
hanging over the canvas. A paper trimmer is good for this project so
you can get straight lines. But take care as to not mark up the photo
when you are trimming it. I had to lay my photos right side down on
the trimmer so they wouldn’t get scratched.
2. Next
you’ll paint a generous amount of the matte Modge Podge onto
the canvas. Go all the way to the edges.
3. Lay
the photo on top and make sure it’s straight. Seal around the
edges with the Modge Podge and then paint on top of the photo with
the Modge Podge. Ensure you paint all one direction and try to make
the lines as straight as possible. It looks a little scary because it
makes your picture all white, but don’t worry – it will
dry clear. Let dry completely.
4. Take
the photo and paint it with Modge Podge again, this time going in the
opposite direction you did before. When the photo is dry, you’ll
have that “textured canvas” look. To get more defined
lines on the canvas you can use a bristle brush. Let dry completely
once again and the canvas is ready to hang!
Jenni Bowman, also known as "Jenni B," first delved into her creativity when decorating her
new home as a young bride on a small budget. Bit by bit, her skills improved. She appeared on
"The Martha Stewart Show" in December 2007, where she demonstrated some of her products
on live national television. She has also appeared on "Good Things Utah" and even had her own
television show, "Crafting with Jenni B," in rural Virginia.
She has been featured on Make Mine Pink in "Women Who
Inspire," an online marketplace designed especially for women. In the Spring of 2009, Jenni was
featured in "Artful Blogging" and "Marie", which are Stampington & Company and Somerset Studio publications. She was also listed in Utah Valley Magazine's "50 Most Fabulous People".
Jenni is currently the president of Jenni B Charmed, LLC and enjoys designing jewelry,
computer graphics and home accessories. She lives in Salt Lake City with her husband and
young daughter.
Jenni serves as a Relief Society instructor in her home ward.
