Save those pretty gift bags to create some creative crafts and DIY gift bag wall decor. First up, Christmas Gift Bag Canvas Art!
How to make Christmas gift bag canvas art.
Why I love this craft
I often stumble across gift bags that are pretty enough to serve as seasonal wall décor. And that’s exactly what I have done for a few years now. This particular craft combines the beauty of a holiday bag with canvas for a beautiful finish.
Where do you purchase canvases?
I like to buy my canvases in bulk packs of 8 or 10 at the craft store, especially when they are on sale. Now that Dollar Tree carries them, you can buy just one or two. Just be warned, the Dollar Tree canvases are thinner than craft store ones, so it’s really a matter of preference.
Video Tutorial: Christmas Gift Bag Canvas Art
Watch this quick video to see how this craft came together:
Christmas Gift Bag Canvas Art
Aside from just framing a gift bag, this Christmas Gift Bag Canvas Art craft project is my favorite EASY way to create some inexpensive wall art.
Materials
- 2 Christmas bags
- Mod podge
- Canvas (in a size that is just a tad smaller than the front of your bag)
Tools
- scissors
- paint brush
Instructions
- Watch the video. Follow along with the tutorial to learn how to make your own Christmas gift bag canvas art.
- Cut gift bag down to size. Cut around the edges to separate the front of the bag from the back. You just need the front, smooth side for this project.
- Paint the edges of the canvas (optional). Choose a color that compliments the design on the bag you have. Paint around the edges of the canvas.
- Apply mod podge. Give the canvas a coat of Mod Podge.
- Apply the gift bag. While the Mod Podge is still wet, place your gift bag cut out onto the canvas.
- Add a protective coat of mod podge. Once the base coat of mod podge has dried, give your canvas a good coat all over with the Mod Podge. Then, use an extra blank canvas to press over the wet Mod Podge surface. As you press down and lift the extra canvas straight up, it will leave a canvas fabric pattern in the Mod Podge.
Notes
If you have a bag that wants to roll up, flip the canvas over and weigh it down while the Mod Podge dries.
The Finished Craft
Don’t forget to PIN this craft for later: