diy | wall-hanging

Finally! The DIY project I promised! It took me a while because I was neglecting to print the needed photos, but it is finally done and hanging on my livingroom wall. I'll take you through the simple step-by-step process of creation so that you, too, can have a simple solution for your bare wall (you know which one)...

What you'll need:
-canvases of varied sizes
-fabric
-paint brush
-Mod Podge
-scissors
-craft glue (or hot glue, but I think the finish of craft glue is nicer if you have time for it to dry...)

All you need is a couple of hours and a great movie to watch (or dishes and laundry to do) while they dry!

1. Apply a layer of Mod Podge to the top of the canvas.

2. Lay the fabric gently on the canvas. It's tough to move it after pressing it down, so be sure to line it up well the first time.

3. Smooth out any bumps and bubbles and press fabric firmly to the Mod Podged canvas.

4. Apply a layer of Mod P. directly over the fabric for a more professional finish. You'll want to test a corner of the fabric before starting to see how it reacts to the Mod Podge. The gray fabric that I have in the picture above became really dark after I applied it on top, so I had to start over and apply the Mod Podge to the canvas only. So... if you do not like how the fabric looks when Mod Podge is applied to the top, you may skip this step.

5. Trim fabric far enough from the canvas so that the edges can be wrapped.

6. Apply Mod Podge to the edges of canvas...

7. And press fabric around the edge of canvas.

8. Wrap fabric around the edge and wrap the corners of fabric like a christmas present! Glue the remaining fabric to the back of the canvas frame, and press firmly to finish off!!

THE FINISHED PRODUCT:

I mixed picture frames (with a photo of the Multnomah falls that I took here in Oregon, and a photo of driftwood on the coast of South Carolina that Isaac took) and a cork square covered with navy, patterned felt for an eclectic statement.

Let me know if you try the project, and take photos of it to share! I'd love to see what you come up with!!

Happy DIY-ing!!

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