DIY yarn-wrapped canvas
creating change. since i took down my christmas decorations i’ve been craving change. something new. specifically: a new large piece of art. so, this is what i did:
i picked up a 36″ x 48″ white canvas with my 40% off coupon from JoAnns. i chose some new thick wool yarn in an almost-ombre selection of colors + red, and started wrapping my canvas! the red was chosen in honor of valentines day.
all you need:
- canvas
- yarn
- scissors
when the blizzard came to town, i had plenty of time to wrap yarn around a canvas! from start to finish, this entire project took me about ninety minutes. i started and finished each color by a simple knot on the back of the canvas as seen here:
that little section of red… i plan on switching it out with other colors depending on the season. next: an emerald green for st. patrick’s day. then: a mustard yellow for spring and summer!
this is the cherub babies month to shine!!!
if what you seek doesn’t exist, create it. in art. in life.
{photos by me, Jane Rhodes}
Kelli | 12-Feb-13 at 5:55 pm | Permalink |
Thats so creative and looks easy! Are you going to do a full tour of your home?
Megan | 12-Feb-13 at 11:07 pm | Permalink |
Hi Jane- You are so creative!!! I love the simplicity of this canvas. I have been wanting to create some simple art that will sit above the fireplace in my master bedroom and I love the idea of creating something like this. Hope you are staying warm out there on the East Coast.
Debbie | 14-Feb-13 at 12:13 pm | Permalink |
Hi. can you share where you found the ottomans. thanks. Deb
Jane | 15-Feb-13 at 7:01 am | Permalink |
hey Debbie. The grey iKAT ottomans are from West Elm! xo.
Jessica U. | 14-Feb-13 at 6:34 pm | Permalink |
This is so genius, you are so genius!! I definitely want to try it out. Thanks for sharing!