Reverse Canvas

The reverse canvas project is the newest crafter craze right now and the perfect topic for this weeks blog. This was my very first try and it was much easier than I thought it was going to be and I actually had all the supplies on hand. For this you need...

1. Plain canvas (any size you like)
2. Box cutter or exact o knife 
3. Paint or wood stain
4. Brush
5. Heat Transfer Vinyl
6. Iron or Easy Press
7. Hot Glue Gun

Your first step is going to separate the canvas from the wood. You could do this in a few different ways but after watching a million youtube videos it seemed like the box cutter option would be the easiest instead of removing the back staples. 

Next you paint or stain the wood. If you are looking for a more fun and colorful design I would opt for paint but if you are doing a decorative or gift the stained frames look really sharp. I chose paint which started with a purple base coat then I splatters a blue on top. While the paint drys you can design and cut your HTV but in my case I cheated a bit and used a pre-designed HTV that was included in my new easy press that reads, "makers gonna make". Quick tip is to measure the inside of the wood for your design and not the entire white canvas because you will be using about 1 inch on every side for the final re-attaching step. 

Now you can warm up your easy press or iron and attach your image to the canvas. Check your heat settings because the easy press recommended 340 degrees for 50 seconds with heavy pressure and removing plastic once cooled.  

Once it is cooled you can grab your hot glue gun and attach your canvas to the back of the wood. Make sure to do a little at a time in different areas first while pulling it snug each time you apply the glue. Super simple, fun craft to do, it makes great gifts or home decor! Thanks for reading and happy crafting!