All you need is a Dollar Tree stretched canvas, paint, and twine to make this super cute (and inexpensive) Reverse Canvas Valentine Heart.

How to make a Reverse Canvas Valentine Heart.
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Why I love this craft
If you’ve spent any amount of time on my blog or YouTube Channel, then you’re most likely already familiar with my love for reverse canvas crafts. I’ve been asked why I prefer to use a canvas versus a frame and the answer is simple.
I enjoy crafting with canvas and they can create some pretty cool looking craft projects.

What is the best way to remove canvas from the frame?
Since the beginning of my reverse canvas journey, I’ve settled on using a pen blade as one of the safest and convenient ways to remove the canvas from the frame.

Some people call the pen blade an Xacto knife, craft knife, or like to use a pair of sharp craft scissors to score along the edge of the canvas frame. Regardless of what you like to use, you’ll want something that is sharp enough to cut canvas.
The inspiration for this craft:
I haven’t made a Valentine-themed reverse canvas craft until now, but I felt a little inspired by this Framed Valentine Gift Bags craft project. Pair this with the reverse framed bow and you’ll have a pretty picture collage.

Video Tutorial: Reverse Canvas Valentine Heart
Watch this quick video to see how this craft came together:


Reverse Canvas Valentine Heart
If you're looking for an inexpensive way to decorate this Valentine's Day, then you'll love this Reverse Canvas Valentine Heart craft.
Materials
- 10x10 stretched canvas (Dollar Tree)
- Folkart wood tint (color: walnut)
- Rustoleum chalk paint (color: white)
- clear mod podge
Tools
- pen blade
- scissors
- Sharpie marker
- jumbo craft stick
- fine tip paint brush
- ruler
- jute twine
- green ivy (flexible)
- hot glue gun
Instructions
- Watch tutorial video. Follow along with the video for a walkthrough of how to make your own reverse canvas Valentine heart.
- Remove the canvas. Use a pen blade to safely remove the stretched canvas from the frame. Also remove any excess canvas pieces from around the staples.
- Trim the canvas. Use the frame to trace the pattern to cut the canvas down to size. Be sure to cut right inside the lines for the best fit.
- Stain the frame. Apply a coat of stain to the frame.
Add a coat of clear mod podge to seal the stain (if using a cardboard frame). - Paint a scallop pattern on the frame. Use a ruler as a guide and a jumbo craft stick to trace one curve per inch.
Let it dry completely and add a second coat (if you prefer a more finished look).
Also paint the edge of the frame with the white chalk paint - Assemble the canvas. Attach the canvas to the back, stapled side, of the frame using a generous amount of hot glue.
- Make a twine braid. Use 6 total pieces of twine, 2 per strand, and create a braid.
- Create heart. Wrap the twine with green ivy. Make the heart. (Watch the video to see how I did this.) Attach it to the canvas for the finished look.
The Finished Craft

Don’t forget to PIN this craft for later:


More Reverse Canvas Craft Projects to Try:
- Reverse Canvas Window Craft
- Reverse Canvas Christmas Ornaments
- Tin Tile Reverse Canvas
- Reverse Canvas Yarn Tassel Tree Craft
- Carrot Reverse Canvas