Give Thanks Fall Reverse Canvas Art Embroidery Project

By Linda Mills on November 09, 2020

SKILL LEVELIntermediate
TIME REQUIRED02:00

Description

Enhance your autumn home décor with this 'Give Thanks' reverse canvas art. Perfect for adding a seasonal touch to any room, this piece features elegant foliage designs surrounding the text. Step-by-step instructions are included.

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Materials

(1) ADHESIVE BACK VINYL ( 12” X 12” ANY COLOR)

ACRYLIC PAINTS WATER BASE ( 5 COLORS) REFER TO DESIGN COLOR CHART

(1) WOODEN FRAMED ART CANVAS (12” X 12”)

WEEDING TOOLS

PAINT BRUSHES

TRANSFER PAPER

CUTTING MACHINE ( I.E , CRICUT, SILHOUETTE CAMEO)

UPHOLSTERY STAPLER AND STAPLES

STAPLE REMOVER

Designs used in this project

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/great-notions/printart/1/pg59050

Final Product: What You Will Create

Preface:

Reverse canvas projects have become a fun and popular way to create framed art. This tutorial will take you step by step taking a store bought wooden framed painter’s canvas and “reversing” the canvas/frame and creating a stencil of the ”Give Thanks” SVG design to create a framed piece of art that will accent your Fall décor.

Step 1:

Gather all supplies and review instructions before beginning. Dry time is not included in time stated for completion of project.

*BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF A CUTTING MACHINE AND HOW TO PREPARE VINYL FOR

STENCIL IS REQUIRED.

Step 2:

Removing Canvas From Frame
Remove all staples from back of your canvas art frame. Put canvas aside.

Step 3:

Paint your frame any color you’d like. I used a white acrylic paint first then added a gray color and wiped it down using a cloth to give the frame a distressed look. Set aside and allow paint to completely dry.

Step 4:

Bring the “Give Thanks SVG design into your cutting machine program. Cut. Resize design to approximately 9.5” x 8”. Prepare cutting machine to cut vinyl.

Step 5:

Prepare vinyl for cutting. Load into your cutting machine. Cut. Weed vinyl for stencil. (Please note: I used a white vinyl and didn’t realize it would be a bit hard to see the weeded cut design)

Step 6:

Apply transfer paper per manufacturer’s instructions atop your to your weeded design vinyl

Step 7:

(Optional: find center of each side and mark axis points atop transfer paper and onto canvas to help with centering vinyl on to canvas. Mark axis points on canvas outside of creased canvas lines as this excess will be trimmed.)

Step 8:

Remove adhesive back and center stencil atop canvas. Remove transfer tape. Firmly fingertip press edges of open (weeded) area to prevent paint seepage.

Step 9:

Let’s get ready to paint! Follow SVG design color chart. Paint all open areas. Allow paint to completely dry. ( If needed apply a 2nd coat )

Step 10:

Carefully remove stencil from canvas.

Step 11:

Place wooden frame atop painted canvas and center to your liking. Outline with a pencil all around outside of frame. Trim excess canvas 1/8”- ¼” inside pencil line.

Step 12:

Reposition/center frame atop canvas. Use tape if needed to hold in place. Flip to backside and staple in place all sides and corner.

Step 13:

Flip back over and…..Viola and you are done! Great job!

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