Happy Wednesday, Friends! Are you ready for the latest 15 minute fix? I'm sure you won't be surprised that today's simple project pairs two of my favorites: a thrift store reject and a dollar store decal....

Y'all know I love me some dollar store crafts and the possibilities are endless with these thrifty wall decals. I used one to create this charming Home Sweet Home sign...

...and another to upcycle a vintage plate.

It makes my day when I receive a comment from a reader who was inspired to try a new project after reading my blog. Likewise, I want to give a shout out to Katrin from Kreativ K as it was her lovely reversed canvas art that inspired me to hunt the thrift stores until I found a canvas for my own version. It took awhile but I finally found one for $1 and thanks to Katrin, I saw potential under the layers of paint!

Ready to make one? You'll need a canvas that's in good condition--used is fine, but be sure to check the view from the back. Select a decal that will fit inside nicely.

If desired, paint the wood frame before arranging the decal. This step is optional if you prefer the natural wood. Since I planned to hang mine on my gallery wall, I gave it a sheer coat of white to match the existing upcycled frames.

Once the paint dries, carefully remove the decal and apply it to the canvas.
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Here's a view of mine hanging on the gallery wall above my winter white mantel.




What a sweet idea. I love the vintagy garland as well.
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What a great idea and I absolutely love the wall display!!
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Debbie
I love this....a frame in a frame is always such a fun display. Love your wall. Is there a trick to those decals? All of the ones I put on my painted wood boards buckled and peeled :-(
ReplyDeleteI have yet to make a reverse art canvas but I love the idea!
ReplyDeleteCecilia, your canvas art is so so pretty, your whole gallery wall is!! thank you so very much for mentioning me and my blog, I am so happy that you got inspired <3
ReplyDeleteGotta love those dollar store decals! And your doily garland is dreamy!
ReplyDeletelove the canvas art mixed in with all the lovely goodies. I love the doily garland, such a fun vintage feel
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Your project looks amazing! You are very talented! It's fun to see the pictures before and after through the process.
ReplyDelete- Natalie A
I love this! I see those decals all the time but I refrain from buying them cause I might not stop lol Love how it looks on your gallery wall and you KNOW I love that fireplace! xo Kathleen|Our Hopeful Home
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