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DIY Canvas Print

One of my favorite things to do is give gifts. I love thinking about what would make the perfect gift and watching the receiver’s reaction as they open it.  I took pictures of my niece and nephew this past Christmas and I know my sister loves hanging pictures of them in their house. I wanted to make a special Canvas print for them and it turned out to be so easy to do.

What’s even better is that I scored an incredible deal on this HP DeskJet 3636 All-in-One Inkjet Multifunction Printer/Copier/Scanner when I was at Walmart. I found it on the end cap in the electronics section.  I love that you can your color,Vibrant Red, Dragonfly Blue, Sporty Purple – I went with the Sporty Purple.

I’ve been a long time supporter of HP’s printers. I love that they are affordable and how perfect is this for back to school? I would have loved to rock this printer in my dorm room when I was in college.  You can also print straight from your smartphone, tablet, or PC. You get high-quality prints—time after time. So I grabbed my printer and HP photo paper and headed home.

You’ll also need:

• 1 8×10 Canvas
• Modge Podge in matte finish
• Black pain
• sponge
• paint brush

I printed my picture and got to work.

I added a layer of Modge Podge to the blank canvas. It is like the glue that will hold your picture in place.

When using Modge Podge less is more. I spread a thin layer down before placing my photo on top of the canvas.

I then applied a thin layer of the modge podge on top of the picture. Don’t worry, it will dry clear 🙂

I painted all of my edges black with acrylic paint. I like how it gives it a framed and finished effect. Then you just let it dry.

It’s that simple!

I love the textured look that the modge podge gives and I can’t wait to see my sister’s reaction when I give her the picture!

Have you seen the new HP printers? What would you use yours for?