picture perfect

Here's a quick inexpensive DIY canvas project. All you need is some mod podge, an 8x8 canvas, acrylic paint and a printed image on plain white office paper. I found these canvas' at Dick Blicks for a few dollars a piece. I like to keep an eye out for sale canvas since there are so many other projects you can do with these...

First print your image, trim and set aside. Now paint the outer edges of your canvas with acrylic paint and a sponge brush, making sure to go slightly over the edges so there won't be a white gap when you adhere your image on the front. Allow to dry and when ready cover the canvas front with a thin even coat of mod podge. Apply your image, flatten out with your fingers and keep an eye on any bubbling. Just press out bubbles with your fingers gently to avoid tearing the paper. If you haven't oversaturated the canvas you shouldn't run into that problem. Allow to dry and coat entire image with another thin coat of mod podge. Allow to dry and you're ready to hang! I think the top coat of mod podge really makes the image pop and protects the paper so don't skip this step, you'll be glad you didn't...