Fabric Wall art TUTORIAL

Need to add some decor to a blank wall? Why not do it yourself with some fabric wrapped canvas art. This is so easy and fun, that no matter what fabric you choose it is sure to look awesome!



Materials:
wrapped canvas found in art painting section from local craft store, amount and size depends on personal choice (I got mine from Michael's when they were 60% off. each canvas was under $8 on sale)
1, 2 or 3 different fabric (again personal choice on amount)
stapler
iron

NOTE: It's good to know what fabric you would like to use, prior to shopping for the canvas. I knew I wanted to use 2 fabrics and 4 canvas.


(my little one helping me choose the sizes)


Make sure you like the sizes, you choose. I laid out the canvas in the aisle at the store with lots of different sizes and layouts before I decided on the layout and sizes I wanted.

Once home I laid out the canvas on the floor in the layout I wanted. I knew I wanted to use DELOVLEY DAMASK IN LINEN AND PLATINUM, from Micheal Miller's Antiquity collection. These fabrics are so beautiful and glittery I knew they would bring a classy feel. Both these fabrics are the same print but different colors. Found HERE and HERE


Once you know which fabric goes on which canvas, iron out all the wrinkles on the fabric, and place the canvas so you have an idea as to how much to cut. You are going to want to leave at least 2-2.5 inches on the edge to wrap around the canvas. Once you have that estimate go ahead and trim the edges.


If your fabric has a pattern you want to capture, don't forget to center that on the canvas, make sure you do so before you cut the fabric.

Once fabric is centered, use your stapler and staple first in the center of each side.


Do all 4 sides


Now you are going to miter the corners, just like you do when sewing on a binding to a quilt.



Once it is all straight and pulled tight, staple in place.

Miter all 4 corners, then go around and pull tight any loose fabric and staple.

Yippee you have just completed your first fabric wall art!


Now continue this same process to the rest. Don't they just look gorgeous?


Your done! Next step hang and admire..

Quick tip Monday-do you Youtube?

If you don't Youtube by now, you are totally missing out. There are tons of great videos on youtube for crafting, sewing and well...anything you are wanting to know how to do. Here are some of my good ones, that I hope you will enjoy too...

New fabric bundles, available

Lots of new fabric bundles just listed

love these owls and whales from Ann Kelle Urban zoology

I was waiting on one last fabric to arrive before I could post this, but now I can say the WHOLE COLLECTION IS NOW AVAILABLE!!!


Cat in the hat bundle, has been such a great seller..Get these adorable fabrics before there gone!


Floral and Fauna bundle of all in stock fabrics. Most of these fabrics are on sale, so even better price!


I'm in love with these Square dance fabricc from Little folks. I can't wait to make a tunic out of these..


don't forget about the NEW Sanctuary line in FQ bundles of each colorway...

Another way to win Sanctuary fabric

Remember I told you that there were 2 ways to win this awesome new line from Patty Young, well here you go...

Head on over to over to Craft O Maniac to enter for your 2ND chance to win... Jen also has a great blog that shares tons of ideas for crafting and great link parties where you can get inspired for that right project...

Don't forget to enter on over at Lemon Tree Creations, either for your first change to win.

Saturday Morning Bag

I was so excited to make this bag for my friends birthday, and I have to say it turned out super cute! (I might just have to make me one) Heather Bailey has made this pattern so versatile with many different options to give your bag style and versatility. For example you can attach magnetic snaps on the sides to make your bag's sides stay together... No matter what style you choose, you are sure to have one cute looking bag!



Come and pick up this pattern, among many at my etsy shop! and make your BAG today!!!

new bundles

Loves these new coord fabrics from Micheal Miller

So much fun with these Heather Ross mermaids and octopi.

Alexander apples and pears, so yummy!

sales sales sales

Here is a picture of some of the latest sales I've had and sent out! I am so excited to have had my biggest sale for one transaction. 24 yds of fabric!!!!! so fun....Its going to a customer in Canada. I am always curious to see what people make out of the fabrics they buy from me. I think I should make a contest for all my customers as to who makes the cutest item using the fabric that they buy from me. Hmm might have to do that! Love these Amy Butler prints.....24 yds of GOODNESS! Plus 2 FREE yards for being such a awesome customer....

Still waiting for my 100th sale!!!!!who is it going to be?

HUGE SHIPMENT FROM WESTMINSTER FIBERS HAS ARRIVED!

My anticipated shipment from Westminster Fibers has finally arrived! So excited about these fabrics.. I have Joel Dewberry Dear Valley(above bundle) More of Erin McMorris and her Wildwood collection. (bottom left) And this one is so awesome from Dena Designs and her Leanika collection. (below)

I also got in from Riley Blake and Minds Eye the NEW Wheels collection.. This is by far my favorite boy print fabric! It is super cute!!!!

I also got in, Tanya Whelan Dolce collection, Denyse Schmidt Hope Valley and the NEW line from Tine Givens, Olivia's Holiday!

Such awesome fabrics that need a home, so check out my shop and pick some up today. These are truly some amazing prints that I know you can create something create with!!! ENJOY!!!