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If you are a frequent Michael's shopper, you know their canvas items go on sale frequently. Every time they do, I try to grab a couple because they are cheap and you make some great gifts with them. You can even do signs for your own home.

However, I like words on my signs and a I don't have the prettiest handwriting. 🙁

So I go with the next best step, computer font!

There are tons of routes to transfer font printed from a computer to your canvas, but I like to go with the cheapest.
What you will need:
Once you have printed your text, I cut it down so I am not messing with a full sheet of paper.

After cutting it down, color the back side of the paper (the non-printed side) with the chalk.

Next lay it down, chalk side down, onto your canvas. Hold it in place and trace over the printed text with a pencil.

Lift the paper up and ta-da, there is your pretty text. Now you will want a fine paintbrush to paint in your letters. When I was doing this sign, the paint brush I had at the time had surely seen better days. Note that I have since replaced the paint brush!

Don't be alarmed, about the extra chalk dust.

Once you have painted in your text, most of the chalk dust will be gone. If there is any leftover, go ahead and touch it up with the color your canvas is painted. For this sign, I touched up in black.

And you are done. You can do all sorts of things with canvas signs. Why buy a sign with your favorite quotes or personalized names signs when you can do your own for pennies on dollar? Plus, there is no better feeling than knowing YOU did it! 🙂

This canvas here was attached to a chalkboard we made for my mother this year for Christmas! Best part, this chalkboard and frame were built from recycled pieces of wood we had at the home!

One of my favorite things to do is capture some of your young children's quotes on canvas. Will be great for when they get older and you are start forgetting their how sweet and innocent they used to be.

Here are a few others I have done, 2 of my kid's quotes and a bible verse for a friend.

Don't forget to pin this on Pinterest. While you are there, make sure you are following us! We are working on a family craft on canvas now so be watching for that post soon! 🙂

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DIY: How to Paint Text on Canvas - Fabulessly Frugal

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If you are a frequent Michael's shopper, you know their canvas items go on sale frequently. Every time they do, I try to grab a couple because they are cheap and you make some great gifts with them. You can even do signs for your own home.

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In a previous DIY article I outlined my 3 favorite ways to paint quotes on canvas to create beautiful, personalized pieces of art. I got a great response from the article and lots of positive feedback, so I've decided to write another! If you haven't already, check out my post DIY- 3 Easy Ways to Paint Quotes on Canvas.

In this article I share 3 more easy ways that you can add your favorite words, quotes, sayings, or lyrics to canvas. To get started, you'll need stretched canvas. I like to use a high quality canvas that is stapled on the back rather than the sides, like this Winsor Newton canvas. Next, you'll need paint. I find that acrylic paint works best because it dries quickly. You can also use spray paint for some of these projects (I like Krylon brand spray paint best). Finally, I recommend using a finishing spray once you're painting is done to protect it. I use Krylon finishing spray which comes in glossy, satin, and matte (satin is my favorite!).

A fool-proof way to place letters onto a canvas is to attach them collage-style. This style provides a clean look for your painting and is great if you don't want to hand paint letters. You can use letters or words from a magazine or pamphlet, print out words, or use letter stickers. You can even cut letters out of interesting materials, like wallpaper samples or maps!

Pros: Easy, adds texture

Cons: Longer dry-time, limited with size, colors, and shapes of lettering

1. Paint your canvas the background color of your choice. Make sure the color contrasts with the colors of your letters. Let it dry completely.

2. Place your letters or words on the canvas and check their placement.

3. Coat the back of each letter with Mod Podge and stick it to the canvas. Layer another coat of Mod Podge on top. It will look like a white mess, but I promise- it will dry clear! Let the canvas dry.

4. Layer another coat of Mod Podge over the letters to seal any edges and let it dry. You may need to do this once more to ensure the edges won't peel up depending on how thick your lettering is.

5. Seal your painting with a finishing spray (optional). The Mod Podge acts like a sealing coat, but I like to use the spray finish at the end to fill in any brush strokes that may be left and make the painting appear more even.

In my last DIY I explained one way to use stickers to create lettering on canvas. This technique is a little different- I like to call it "reverse stickering." It gives the canvas a much different look than the other technique, and enables you to create texture and add different colors .

Pros: Simple, creates more texture

Cons: Letters are limited to the size and shape of the stickers
What you'll need:

Vinyl letter stickers (Be sure they don't say permanent. I use these.)

Paint brush

How to do it:
1. Paint the background of your canvas and let it dry.

2. Stick your letter stickers on the canvas.

3. Carefully paint over your letter stickers. Be sure not to use hard brush strokes or you might move the stickers. Don't be afraid to experiment with different directions of your brush strokes and thickness's of your paint! Let your canvas dry.

4. Peel the stickers off the canvas carefully, being sure not to remove any paint. (Tip: you can use an old pair of tweezers to help you remove the stickers).

Paint pens work well if you enjoy handwriting or calligraphy and want to transfer your words to canvas in your own handwriting. They also works wonderfully if you have a lot of writing or very small print to transfer. If it sounds too intimidating to write directly on your canvas, not to worry- you can sketch your lettering on paper or print words from the computer and transfer it to your canvas.

Pros: Quicker than hand painting letters, more control over the size and placement of lettering

Cons: Less choice with color, easier to mess up!

What you'll need:

A paint marker in the color of your choice (I use Tree House Studio brand markers, which I find at Hobby Lobby and come in a variety of colors and sizes)

Carbon paper and regular paper

A ruler

Tape

A pencil and a ball point pen

How to do it:

1. Paint your canvas in the background color of your choice and let it dry

2. If you're going to sketch your lettering first, you'll be using the same method I outlined in my last DIY article. Use your ruler to measure the size you want the lettering on the canvas and make appropriate sized lines to guide you on a piece of paper. Draw out your lettering on the paper.

3. Place a piece of carbon paper face down on the canvas, place your paper with your lettering on top, and tape it down. Make sure your tape the paper in the position you'd like the lettering- use a ruler to make sure it's centered.

4. Trace over the letters using a ball point pen, pressing firmly. Untape the paper and carbon paper to reveal your transfer.

3. Using the paint pen, trace over your carbon transfer. If you're using a white paint pen, you may find you'll need two coats over the carbon transfer.

4. Seal the painting (optional).

So what do you think of these 3 ways to transfer lettering to canvas? Love them, hate them, can't wait to try them? Leave me a comment and let me know what you think! And please share, like, pin, or post if you enjoyed this DIY!

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DIY- 3 More Ways To Paint Personalized Quotes on Canvas! | Paintspiration Art

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In a previous DIY article I outlined my 3 favorite ways to paint quotes on canvas to create beautiful, personalized pieces of art. I got a great response from the article and lots of positive feedback, so I've decided to write another!

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Canvases with inspirational quotes are really popular right now. I would know, since they're my main product I sell on Etsy! Not everyone is blessed with fabulous handwriting and a steady hand. But fear not- I've found solutions! After making dozens of quote canvas paintings, I've experimented and tweaked different methods for transferring writing onto canvas. Here's my top 3 methods for writing on canvas and making a beautiful, personalized piece of art!

For each of these methods, you'll need to start with a canvas. I recommend finding a canvas that is stapled on the back and the not sides, like this one on Amazon. You'll also need at least two contrasting colors of paint. I use acrylic paint for this project because of its quick dry time. You can also use spray paint if you don't want the hassle and mess of painting by hand. I like Krylon brand spray paint, like this one. Finally, I recommend finishing your artwork with a spray to seal and protect it. I use this Krylon Matte Finish Spray; this brand also comes in glossy and satin finishes.

1. Stickers

Using vinyl letter stickers is arguably the quickest and easiest way to transfer letters onto canvas. Make sure your letter stickers are vinyl and do not say "permanent." I use vinyl letter stickers like these.

Pros: Simple and easy method to use with spray paint

Cons: Size and fonts are limited
What you need: How to:

1. Paint your canvas the color you would like your letters. Let it dry.

2. Place your letter stickers on the canvas. Use your ruler to measure the distance between letters and make sure writing is even and straight.

3. Paint your background color over top of the stickers (be careful- if you paint too rough, your letters will move). Be sure not to layer the paint too thick, or it will lift off when you pull off your stickers. Let your canvas mostly dry.

4. Peel stickers off while you're canvas is still slightly tacky. You can use a pair of tweezers if you're having trouble removing the stickers.

5. You may need to clean up the edges of your letters with a small paint brush.

2. Stencils

Stencils are a great method if you are planning on painting a more complicated background because you can easily paint the letters over your background.

Pros: Looks clean and sharp. More fonts to work with

Cons: Can be really time consuming!
What you'll need: How to:

1. Paint your canvas in the color background of your choice. Let dry.

2. Measure where you want each line of your writing. Place your stencil down and carefully paint over the letter. Make sure your paint is not watery. Lift straight up. Clean the edges of the letter with a clean, slightly wet brush. The brush should lift any excess paint that leaked around the edge of the stencil off the canvas. With the paper towel, wipe excess paint off your stencil. Let the paint dry completely.

3. Once the letter dries, you can move on to the next letter.

3. Carbon paper transfer

This is my current favorite method of writing on canvases!

Pros: Get neat, clean lines and it's quicker than stencilling.

Cons: You'll need a steady hand to use this method. Also, the carbon can smudge on the canvas and get a little messy.
What you'll need: How to:

1. Paint your canvas the background color of your choice. Let dry.

2. On your computer, find a font that you like (If can't find one, google has loads of great fonts you can download for free at http://www.google.com/fonts/).Type out your quote. Determine how large you want each letter or word to be and readjust your font. Print your quote.

3. Arrange your quote on your canvas. You may need to cut the words out and readjust them depending on how big your canvas is.

4. Place carbon paper face down underneath each word. Tape the paper and carbon paper in place.

5. Trace over the letters with your ball point pen. Don't press too hard or you'll dent your canvas. Carefully remove the tape and papers.

6. With your small paint brush, paint within the lines in the contrasting color. Let dry. If you're using a light color on a dark background, you may need 2 coats.

7. Erase any pencil marks that are left over.

After you complete your project, I recommend you coat your canvas with the finishing spray to protect it. Again, I use this Krylon Matte Finish Spray; this brand also comes in glossy and satin finishes. And that's it- you're all finished! Now you have a beautiful piece of personalized art. You can frame your canvas, or just hang it right on the wall, like I do.

Tell me, which methods have you tried? What are the pros and cons you've encountered? Is there an easier way you've made the same project? I'd love to hear from you!
UPDATE: Since you all liked this tutorial, I wrote another! See more ideas for writing quotes on canvas with my new post, 3 (More) Ways to Paint Quotes on Canvas

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DIY- How to paint personalized quotes onto canvas | Paintspiration Art

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Canvases with inspirational quotes are really popular right now. I would know, since they're my main product I sell on Etsy! Not everyone is blessed with fabulous handwriting and a steady hand. But fear not- I've found solutions! After making dozens of quote canvas paintings, I've experimented and tweaked different methods for transferring writing onto canvas.