After having so much fun making a Valentine’s Day button heart canvas, I decided to try making a Easter-themed canvas to brighten up my walls for Spring. Looking at the pastel buttons and the yellow and blue striped canvas makes me happy.
Supplies needed:
- 1 8×10 blank canvas
- Acrylic paint
- Foam brushes
- Variety of buttons (different sizes and colors)
- Tacky glue
- Masking tape
Directions:
Lay masking tape in stripes along canvas, wrapping tape around the back. Wherever you have not taped will get painted – you can make stripes even or do a combination of thick and thin stripes. Be creative!
Using whatever colors match your decor (or your buttons. Or whatever makes you happy), paint uncovered canvas stripes. Let dry. (Note: I didn’t press my masking tape securely enough onto the canvas, and I had a little bit of messy paint around the edges. Next time, I’ll be more careful).
Print out the Easter egg template here: Top half and Bottom half. I just used the same template that was used to make my Easter Egg Button Wreath, but you can use any egg shape or free-hand it if you’re brave enough.
When your paint is completely dry, remove the masking tape and loosely tape the stencil in place (be sure to only use the tape on non-painted areas).
Place tacky glue on the back of buttons and glue onto the canvas.
I used a variety of sizes. Luckily, the tacky glue allows you to shift the buttons around a little to get them in the perfect place before they dry).
Remove the egg stencil and let the glue dry.
That’s it! Now find a place to hang your Easter Egg Canvas Wall Hanging.
I think I may just have to make one of these for each holiday. They’re FUN to make, and come together so fast. My kind of craft!
For more fun Easter/Spring ideas, visit a few of my favorite bloggers:
- Easy Easter Craft: Washcloth Bunny by Confessions of an Overworked Mom
- Easy DIY Garden Markers by A Mom’s Take
- Bunny Cupcakes by This Mama Loves
- Simple Spring Wreath by Simply Southern Mom
- Carrot (Cake) Cupcakes by Mom Does It All
- Ultimate Easter Egg Dye Guide by The Guavalicious Life
- DIY Homemade Bird Feeder by My So Called Balanced Life
- Edible Easter Placemats by Two Boys One Girl and a Crazy Mom
- DIY Colorful Spring Wreath by Home and Garden Cafe
- Monogrammed Earrings by How Was Your Day
- Nest Necklace by Style on Maine
- Fun and Healthy Easter Recipe for Kids: Crepe Cookies by Our Family World
- Make an Easy Painted Eggs Easter Craft with Dollar Store Supplies by My Kids Guide
- Spring Tea Party with Lemon and Ginger Scones by Day by Day in Our World
- Spring Button Canvas by Better in Bulk (You’re here!)
- Carrot Cake Cookie Cups by About a Mom
- Spring Tulle Wreath by Upstate Ramblings
- Easy DIY Spring Tote Bag for Girls by Philzendia
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Camille says
I love it!
Trudy says
What a cute project!! I love button crafts and this is so bright and perfect for Easter!
Lolli says
My mom and grandma both collected buttons, and I have a smaller collection myself. I love finding button crafts…and thanks to my oldest daughter, I’m hooked on button canvases! :)
Linette says
I LOVE buttons! I’m always collecting them, and looking for fun projects to use them on. This definitely looks like a fun idea!
Lolli says
I’m jealous of your coffee can full of buttons! My Grandma was a button collector and as a kid, I was fascinated with them!
Melinda Dunne says
I love this idea! I have a big coffee can full of buttons that would be great for this project.
Lolli says
Thank YOU! I wish I had more time to be crafty and cook and read…I just stay VERY busy, that’s all!
Rose's DIY Crafts, at FineCraftGuild says
Lolli, Laundry for 5 kids and then you still have time to make adorable creative wall art like this. Wow. That’s all I have to say. Thank you for being a part of our party SHARE IT one more time, Saturdays. It wouldn’t be a party without you! Have a great week! Rose, FineCraftGuild.com
Cathy says
I love button crafts and this one is adorable. Your stripes are perfect – thank you for sharing such a great tutorial with Share It One More Time. Cathy
Janel says
This is Darling!! I love the stripes behind it!
ourfamilyworld says
This is so pretty. It will be a great addition to my daughter’s room
Lolli says
I agree! Simple enough for even the non-crafty. :) I hung it by my front door and I love having the bright, cheery colors greet me when I come home!
Lolli says
I’ve got quite a collection of buttons now…and canvases. Now I just need to find more wall space (or friends to give things away to!).
Lolli says
Ahh! Thank you for saying that! I never considered myself a crafty person, but I’m actually really enjoying it now!
Lolli says
Thank you! My daughter got me hooked on button canvas art. It’s so easy, but it really turns out nice. :)
Mistee Dawn says
That is so super adorable. I love it! I am going to try to make one of these with my daughter!
Pam says
You always have the cutest crafts! I saw a similar picture to this on pinterest using ribbon. I think it would be cute to have a button one and a ribbon one for decor.
Scarlet says
So cute! I love that it is simple enough to do with kids and pretty enough to use for real decor.
Ellen Christian says
I love the colors you chose. That is just perfect for spring. I need to hunt through my button jar!