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Last Updated on July 15, 2019. Originally Published on January 11, 2016

DIY “Be-you-tiful” Heart Canvas

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DIY Be-you-tiful Canvas

Hey everyone! Hope you all had an awesome weekend! Last week was the first full week I’ve worked in two weeks, so to say I was ecstatic when the weekend rolled around would be an understatement. I was able to accomplish so much and although I’d love to have a 2 week vacation re-do, I’m ready to get back in the full swing of things again.

One of the many things I was able to do over the weekend was create this adorable canvas. I don’t know about you all, but I love looking at all of the cute and girly inspirational canvases they have in stores these days.

Unfortunately, I’m not willing to pay $30 or more for something that I can easily create myself for a fraction of the price. I purchased some blank canvases awhile back to spruce up my bedroom walls, and I knew that I wanted to create something cute and girly, with an inspiring quote on it.

I chose to go with a classic look with black and white stripes, added in a bright pink and gold heart, and chose the phrase “Be-You-tiful”. I’ve always really liked the phrase, as it’s a reminder to be yourself and know that you are beautiful no matter what. I’m definitely one of those people who likes to hang the inspirational quotes on the walls around me, so I’m excited to hang this one above the mirror in my bedroom.

Let’s Get Started!

DIY Beyoutiful Canvas

Supplies Used:

  • 12″x 16″ Canvas ($1.59, Wal-mart)
  • Foam Brushes ($0.97, Wal-mart)
  • Paint Brushes ($0.97, Wal-mart)
  • Painters Tape ($1.98, Wal-mart)
  • Clear Tape ($0.97, Wal-mart)
  • Acrylic Paint in Gold, Pink, and Black ($1.50 @ 50 cents each, Wal-mart)

Total Cost=$7.98


Step 1: Apply painters tape to canvas, ensuring lines are straight and evenly spaced.

DIY Be-you-tiful Canvas

Ensure the tape covers the sides as well, as you will also be painting this part.

DIY Be-you-tiful Canvas

Step 2: Using a small foam brush, begin painting the non-taped sections on the canvas black.

DIY Be-you-tiful Canvas

As the paint dries, re-apply the black paint as needed on white areas that show through.

DIY Be-you-tiful Canvas

 

Step 3: Once paint has dried, carefully remove painters tape. Any bleeding spots can be fixed at this point with a little white paint.

DIY Be-you-tiful Canvas

Step 4: Print and carefully cut out this Large Heart Template and this Small Heart Template template. Tape the edges of the cut-outs, as these will be your stencils for painting.

DIY Be-you-tiful Canvas

Step 5: Tape the large heart cut-out towards the center of the canvas using clear tape. Tape the corners and the edges around the heart.

DIY Be-you-tiful Canvas

Step 6: Using the “Pink Diva” acrylic paint and foam brush, begin painting in the large heart. While painting, firmly press down on the stencil to prevent bleeding.

DIY Be-you-tiful Canvas

Apply 5-6 coats to ensure none of the black striping shows through. Allow each coat to fully dry before applying the next coat, and if desired, use a blow dryer on the cool setting to quicken drying process.

DIY Be-you-tiful Canvas

Step 7: Once the pink heart has fully dried, tape the small heart stencil on the canvas in desired location. Carefully apply 2 coats of gold paint using small foam brush. Once dry, remove stencil.

DIY Be-you-tiful Canvas

 

Step 8: Using a small writing paint brush, carefully paint on “Be-you-tiful” with black. If you are not comfortable free-handing the lettering, you could also use stencils.

DIY Be-you-tiful Canvas

Finished Product

DIY Be-you-tiful Canvas


I really love the way it turned out, and I think the black and white looks great with the pop of pink and gold colors. This really is a simple project and you can easily switch up the colors and wording to create your own personalized canvas.

I hope you enjoyed today’s tutorial and I hope your Monday is off to a great start!

Thanks for stopping by and remember to stay be-you-tiful!- Cara

Linking up on Inspiration Monday, Inspire Me Monday, Creative Mondays, Totally Terrific Tuesday, Create, Link, Inspire, and Tutorials & Tips !

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Filed Under: DIY/Home, Home/Organization, Lifestyle Tagged With: Wall Decor

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Comments

  1. Marsha @embroideryblog says

    April 29, 2016 at 9:06 pm

    It looks so beautiful and easy to make. I like it 🙂

    Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken says

      April 30, 2016 at 7:10 am

      Thank-you! 🙂 Perfect for a weekend DIY!

      Reply
  2. Jess says

    January 26, 2016 at 11:51 am

    This is adorable and in the colors i absolutely love! Definitely pinning 🙂 xo

    Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken says

      January 26, 2016 at 12:11 pm

      Thanks Jess! Glad you like it 🙂

      Reply
  3. Shea says

    January 14, 2016 at 9:29 pm

    This is adorable! I love how it turned out. I’m with you–why spend money when it’s something you can make yourself 🙂 (If it’s easy enough, I’m game!)

    Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken says

      January 15, 2016 at 9:39 am

      Thank-you! Glad you liked it 🙂

      Reply
  4. ellesees.net says

    January 13, 2016 at 9:00 am

    i love a good diy project that i can actually make!! this turned out so well!

    Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken says

      January 13, 2016 at 5:35 pm

      Thank-you! It’s very easy to make!

      Reply
  5. Claire says

    January 13, 2016 at 6:33 am

    This is lovely, you did a great job here 🙂

    Thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays, pinning 🙂

    Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken says

      January 13, 2016 at 8:14 am

      Thanks, Claire! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Jenn says

    January 12, 2016 at 1:59 pm

    That is so cute!! Would love to make one of those for Harpers room!! She’s going to need a new big girl room soon so will need some new decor!

    Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken says

      January 12, 2016 at 3:11 pm

      Thank-you! It was super simple to make and canvases look great in kids rooms! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Lily Ayala (Beauty With Lily) says

    January 12, 2016 at 1:14 pm

    So, so cute and crafty! I love canvases and some can be so expensive! Good job!
    xo, Lily

    Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken says

      January 12, 2016 at 3:09 pm

      Thank-you! They really can be pricey, and it is very inexpensive to do your own.

      Reply
  8. kathy @ more coffee, less talky says

    January 12, 2016 at 12:40 pm

    it’s unreal how easy it is to make your own canvas for just a couple of dollars.

    i wanted a canvas for my craft room that said “but first, coffee” and every canvas i saw online or in store was over $50. HELL TO THE NO.

    instead, i did it myself and it only cost me $3 – $2 for the large canvas and $1 for the set of foam brushes. i already had painters tape and jacked my daughter’s glitter paint LOL.

    Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken says

      January 12, 2016 at 3:09 pm

      Exactly! It’s crazy to pay so much when it literally takes just a couple of hours and a little bit of creativity/craftiness to make your own.

      Reply
  9. Erica @ Coming Up Roses says

    January 12, 2016 at 10:34 am

    This is so cute! You’re so crafty!

    Coming Up Roses

    Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken says

      January 12, 2016 at 11:54 am

      Thank-you so much!

      Reply
  10. Jazmine says

    January 11, 2016 at 11:34 pm

    Such a cute DIY! I’ll be moving into a dorm room soon so this is perfect.

    Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken says

      January 12, 2016 at 7:36 am

      Thank-you! Something like this would definitely look cute in a dorm room! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Kerry says

    January 11, 2016 at 9:41 pm

    That came out really cute. I totally agree much more affordable to do it yourself and it comes out how you want it.

    Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken says

      January 12, 2016 at 7:35 am

      Exactly! In general, I just like hand-made items over store bought. & Thank-you!

      Reply
  12. Jennifer says

    January 11, 2016 at 8:41 pm

    Ahhh, I love it! How creative and love the positive messaging!! You always have the cutest ideas 🙂

    Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken says

      January 12, 2016 at 7:34 am

      Thank-you! 🙂 It was super easy to make!

      Reply
  13. Stephanie says

    January 11, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    So cute!!! Love the design!!!

    Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken says

      January 11, 2016 at 7:47 pm

      Thanks Stephanie! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Kate @ Green Fashionista says

    January 11, 2016 at 7:02 pm

    Such a pretty canvas, you did an amazing job gurlie <3

    Green Fashionista

    Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken says

      January 11, 2016 at 7:47 pm

      Thank-you! 🙂

      Reply
  15. chelsea jacobs says

    January 11, 2016 at 6:21 pm

    This is so pretty! It looks like it came from a store!

    Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken says

      January 11, 2016 at 7:47 pm

      Aw, thank-you!

      Reply
  16. Ileana says

    January 11, 2016 at 6:18 pm

    This turned out great! I love the little golden heart detail 🙂
    xoxo

    Novelstyle

    Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken says

      January 11, 2016 at 7:46 pm

      Thank-you! I think it looks nice with the black and white.

      Reply
  17. Nadine says

    January 11, 2016 at 4:23 pm

    This turned out sooooo cute!!! I love it!!!!

    Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken says

      January 11, 2016 at 7:45 pm

      Thank-you! It definitely spruced up my bedroom. 🙂

      Reply
  18. jessica says

    January 11, 2016 at 3:22 pm

    So easy to create! I need to get on making some art 🙂
    xo, Jessica || The Petite Diaries

    Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken says

      January 11, 2016 at 7:44 pm

      Thanks, it really was super easy!

      Reply
  19. Leslie says

    January 11, 2016 at 3:05 pm

    Very cute! I did something similar last year (or maybe it was the year before). I did black and white stripes and I used red buttons for the heart. It’s cute, but wow was it a pain to glue on all the buttons, haha. I love yours! Adding the smaller metallic heart was a nice touch!

    Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken says

      January 11, 2016 at 7:44 pm

      Oh that sounds so cute! I’ve always wondered if the crafts with buttons were tedious-haha & thank-you!

      Reply
  20. Candy says

    January 11, 2016 at 2:25 pm

    Great tutorial. I can make this. Thanks

    Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken says

      January 11, 2016 at 7:43 pm

      Thank-you! Hope you enjoy making it! 🙂

      Reply
  21. Alison says

    January 11, 2016 at 1:23 pm

    Very cute! Love the colors you chose

    Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken says

      January 11, 2016 at 7:43 pm

      Thanks Alison!

      Reply
  22. Kari says

    January 11, 2016 at 12:33 pm

    What an adorable canvas!
    Kari
    http://www.sweetteasweetie.com

    Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken says

      January 11, 2016 at 12:44 pm

      Thank-you! 🙂

      Reply
  23. Jacquelyn @ The Lowcountry Mama says

    January 11, 2016 at 12:21 pm

    Oh I love this!! I saw something similar at Hobby Lobby and was like psh I can make that.. but of course haven’t done it yet =) This reminds me! I love how yours came out

    Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken says

      January 11, 2016 at 12:44 pm

      Thank-you! Haha I do that with decor too! Hope you’ll give it a try 🙂

      Reply
  24. Timothy Ferguson says

    January 11, 2016 at 11:26 am

    Great Job!

    Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken says

      January 11, 2016 at 12:43 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  25. Carole says

    January 11, 2016 at 11:20 am

    Oh my goodness!!! I LOVE THIS!! What a cute idea and one I could do with my girls too! Thanks for sharing this!
    Xo,
    Carole

    Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken says

      January 11, 2016 at 12:42 pm

      Thank-you! My two boys actually helped paint the pink heart, so definitely a fun project for all ages!

      Reply
  26. Rebecca Jo says

    January 11, 2016 at 11:14 am

    So stinkin’ cute!
    I love the colors!!!

    Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken says

      January 11, 2016 at 12:42 pm

      Thank-you! 🙂

      Reply
  27. SMD @ Life According to Steph says

    January 11, 2016 at 11:07 am

    That’s adorable. And that’s actually how my mom pronounces it. LOL

    Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken says

      January 11, 2016 at 12:41 pm

      Thank-you! Haha, that’s too cute!

      Reply
  28. Caroline @ In Due Time says

    January 11, 2016 at 9:24 am

    This is so pretty! Mine wouldn’t look this cute, but I love it!

    Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken says

      January 11, 2016 at 12:41 pm

      Thank-you! It was so easy, really. 🙂

      Reply
  29. Meghan says

    January 11, 2016 at 9:15 am

    This is such a cute DIY! I love the pops of pink and gold against the black and white!

    Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken says

      January 11, 2016 at 12:40 pm

      Thank-you! I do too, it really brightens up the classic black and white look.

      Reply
  30. Andrea Nine says

    January 11, 2016 at 8:46 am

    I love cute canvas art and this is adorable!!! Great job “beautiful!”

    Reply
    • Kindly Unspoken says

      January 11, 2016 at 12:39 pm

      Thank-you! 🙂

      Reply

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