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    Frame Out A Canvas Print...Photo Gallery Coming Soon!

    by Jessica 27 Comments

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    A couple of weeks ago, I shared this tutorial with Capturing Joy With Kristen Duke 's readers as a part of her Decorating With Pictures series.

    I was thrilled when she asked me to be a part of this series!  I love photos, but not portraits and have really felt stuck.

    I had no idea how to incorporate some of my favorite photos into our home, so this was a nice challenge, and now my eyes are opening to the possibilities.

    I want to show you how to turn an old picture or painting into a display piece for a canvas photo.

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    I started with an old painting that my neighbor was throwing out.  The glass was missing, and it was in pretty bad shape.

    I looked at the frame, and new I wanted to do something with it.

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    I started by popping the print out of the frame and I painted it grey.

    Next, I pulled the matting off of the print and painted it grey as well.

    Then I painted over the back of the print. I used one coat of primer, then painted one coat of white on.

    I used a stencil and some yellow paint to add a chevron pattern.

    Once all of the paint was dry, I placed the mat over the chevron print and popped them back into the frame.

    I decided on a spot for my frame, then centered the canvas on the frame and put a nail right through the print as it was hanging on the wall.

    I know this seems odd, but I wanted the canvas to kind of pop out of the frame.

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    See the way it pops out...I love it!

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     Finally framing out this canvas has inspired me to get busy on my gallery wall.  I made a trip to Hobby Lobby this weekend and found some fun frames and other items to add, and I cannot wait to get started!  Finally, I am incorporating some of our family photos into our home decor!

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    Comments

    1. Laura Beth says

      February 25, 2013 at 6:27 am

      Love, love all the dimensions to your framed canvas. The photo against the yellow chevron really pops!

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    2. Megan says

      February 25, 2013 at 7:43 am

      Looks beautiful! Love the yellow. :)

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    3. Janel from NellieBellie says

      February 25, 2013 at 7:53 am

      Great way to reuse and have something gorgeous!! You know I'm all about reusing!! Way to go!

      Reply
    4. Jacque says

      February 25, 2013 at 9:33 am

      Ahhh I love this, that is so creative and wow does it pop!

      Reply
    5. Ann says

      February 25, 2013 at 9:44 am

      The yellow and gray are perfect! Looking forward to seeing the rest of your gallery. Pinning for sure. :)

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    6. Vanessa says

      February 25, 2013 at 10:02 am

      I love this idea over all but I especially love the color and fabric you chose!

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    7. Shannon @Fox Hollow Cottage says

      February 25, 2013 at 11:17 am

      What a cute idea!! If the whole gallery looks as smashing as this one piece, you're going to have a fabulous wall on your hands girl!!

      Reply
    8. Angelina - JoJo and Eloise says

      February 25, 2013 at 12:09 pm

      I loved this, when I saw your guest post... And it is still ADORABLE!!! Looking forward to seeing the rest of your Gallery :)
      xo
      Angelina

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    9. Virginia @ LiveLoveDIY says

      February 25, 2013 at 1:26 pm

      Awesome idea, girl!!!!! You're such a smartie!!! xo

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    10. Suzy @ Worthing Court says

      February 25, 2013 at 1:29 pm

      I really love it Jessica! I like the 3D effect of the canvas attached to the chevron backing. Forwarding this to my daughter as she has been working on a gallery for her home too.

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    11. Courtenay says

      February 25, 2013 at 2:56 pm

      Oh my goodness! I saw this on Pinterest earlier today and thought it was so cute but didn't realize it was you! Love me some yellow chevron! We need more yellow in the world right now. :)

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    12. Jen @ Four Marrs & One Venus says

      February 25, 2013 at 4:17 pm

      Jess I love it- And can not WAIT until the full wall is done!!

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    13. Jen says

      February 25, 2013 at 4:35 pm

      What a cute idea! I have a frame that could use a little TLC like this. I can't wait to see your photo gallery. I can't get enough of them. I just put up the 8th one in our house: http://www.dejongdreamhouse.com/2013/02/printable-gallery-wall.html

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    14. Leslie Stewart @ House on the Way says

      February 25, 2013 at 9:43 pm

      I love it! What a great idea!

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    15. [email protected] Designs says

      February 25, 2013 at 10:53 pm

      Great start to your gallery wall...love the pop of the chevron print in the background...!

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    16. Rebecca says

      February 26, 2013 at 6:56 am

      Love this! I have navy and white chevron fabric just sitting there waiting for a project just like this! XOXO! Rebecca

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    17. [email protected] Button Tufted Life... says

      February 26, 2013 at 7:00 am

      I love that you found such a creative way to repurpose this print. It looks wonderful!

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    18. Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says

      February 26, 2013 at 8:12 am

      Jessica,
      This is such a fabulous idea! It makes me want to redo my gallery of family photos. I'm always finding old frames at the auction that I attend. I cannot wait to see your whole gallery when it's finished!

      Reply
    19. Becca says

      February 26, 2013 at 8:13 am

      Such an awesome way to repurpose, Jessica! I love that you chose a chevron pattern, too ... your beautiful black and white print pops beautifully against it!

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    20. [email protected] says

      February 28, 2013 at 2:19 pm

      Very nice job! I love the grey and yellow together.

      Reply
    21. Cheryl | That's What Che Said... says

      March 03, 2013 at 7:39 pm

      Hello sweetness! I love this idea and I am featuring you over at Monday Funday! Stop by for a feature button and thanks for partying with the 6 of us! xoxo - Cheryl

      http://www.thatswhatchesaid.net/2013/diy-home-ideas/

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      • Heidi Lee says

        March 03, 2013 at 7:58 pm

        Don't let your neighbor back in your house! She's gonna want that frame back and will rethink things she is getting rid of! :) It is an absolutely beautiful piece!!

        Heidi

        Reply

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