it’s been two and a half years and I’m still taking my sweet time to decorate Little Z’s room. I know, I know. But today we worked on a DIY canvas art piece for her love and inspiration wall. Zoe enjoys all things paint, spelling and words so this was the perfect activity to combine all three. She had fun and we had a toddler preschool lesson along the way.
I’m obsessed with the word LOVE. I’ve always loved the word LOVE (see what I did there?) Any strong relationship has love as a main component. Now that I’m a mom of three, love has taken on a whole new meaning. When Little Z says “I love you mommy” it simply melts my heart. Nothing like love from your little one to make you feel better, appreciated, complete.
Z’s photo wall will have pieces we purchased at Marshalls, Hobby Lobby and Home Goods. But to add something special, I decided to let her do some pieces. We also have a lovely watercolor balloon painted by our lady in art inspiration Beatrice Clay. That’s it above. Isn’t is just darling? I can’t wait to order one for Baby E’s room.
What you need to make your own Canvas Word Art
Supplies
- A word or saying you LOVE
- Canvas
- Stencils
- Colored Pencils
- Duct Tape
- Paint & Brushes
Instructions
- Choose your word or saying
- Stencil the words on to canvas with pencils in the same color as the paint you will use
- Use duct tape to cover each letter
- Paint the canvas in the color(s) of your choice
- Allow to air dry. We did overnight to be on the safe side since toddler hands are heavy and some areas had a lot of paint.
- Peel off duct tape
- Hang and enjoy. Don’t worry about perfection. Anything your little darling creates is perfection.
What word or phrase would you choose for a DIY canvas art piece? Pick something and then create your own masterpiece.
17 Comments
Jennifer Kennedy
June 25, 2015 at 4:18 PMSuch a cute and fun activity!!! I purchased a canvas and spray paint years ago with the idea of doing my own wall art. But, I actually never started the project.
This gives me inspiration to take some time for myself and make art happen. Thank you!!
M J
July 3, 2015 at 8:36 AMThanks Jennifer. OMG, you totally have to make your art. Please do it and then share pics. I want to see.
LaShawn
June 26, 2015 at 8:59 AMNow, if I was at all crafty, I would totally try this. I love the word Love too. And look at Miss Z!
M J
July 3, 2015 at 8:35 AMI love crafts even though I am not very crafty. I am sure you son will enjoy this. Little Z is in her element when it comes to painting. I LOVE it!
megan
January 9, 2016 at 2:57 PMMy 3.5 yer old is always the happiest when i’m crafting and she’s trying to ‘HELP’ 😉
This would really be a perfect CRAFT for LO!
M J
January 10, 2016 at 11:03 PMMegan definitely do this with your daughter. My Z was 2 years old when we did this one. She really loved it. We craft every few days and she has the best time. What types of crafts do you do?
Angel Thompson
June 29, 2015 at 11:00 PMAwesome! Sophisticated enough for wall display. Easy enough for a preschooler. My kind of craft! And, oh yeah, I love the word “love” too!
M J
July 3, 2015 at 8:34 AMThanks Angel. I can’t wait to finish her room so I can sit back and admire her work. LOVE!
Alex from Sew, Simmer, and Share
July 2, 2015 at 10:32 AMThe LOVE pictures turned out so cute, what a great way to let her help decorate her room! Plus I love your daughter’s little pink smock!
M J
July 3, 2015 at 8:32 AMThanks Alex. So much fun with this little one. She really loves art.
Is there a Dollar Tree near you? If so, you can find the smock there. A $1 treasure!
Kimberly Sessions
July 8, 2015 at 12:26 AMSuch a great idea! I’m definitely going to try this with TJ!
M J
July 8, 2015 at 5:56 PMYes do it. He will love it!
michele soyer
August 30, 2016 at 8:22 AMEven though I am terrible at art I believe I could do this with my grandson.. thank you
M J
August 30, 2016 at 11:59 AMThis was so easy Michele. Do it. You will both love it. Share your finished product with me. Have fun!
Portella
August 11, 2019 at 11:31 AMThis is amazing! How old are your kids?
M J
August 11, 2019 at 3:09 PMThank you. They are 4 and 6 now.
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