Canvas Frame Make-Over with Cross – Word & Home

I found this frame at Walmart for $5.00 and fell in love with the shape and style! As I looked at it I noticed that the print had been attached upside down, but I decided to grab it anyway and give it a little make-over. I envisioned an Easter project, a canvas frame make-over with a pretty gold cross.

Walmart canvas frame

The first thing to do is remove the ribbon hanger and cover the existing painting with paint so that I can create a cross.

bow hanger removed from Walmart frame

Next, I’ll begin with Waverly Sandstone to cover the existing print. This will take about two to three coats.

frame with canvas painted Waverly sandstone

Now I want to add a little more color to the canvas using a Milky White and Slate Blue colors. I’ll just add both colors and blend until I reach the desired look.

Crafter's Collection Milky White and Anita's Slate Blue paint
Walmart canvas frame painted with Waverly Sandstone, Milky White, and Slate Blue paint

Finally, I’ll use joint compound to create a cross on the canvas. The joint compound will need to dry overnight.

Dry Dex Joint Compound
Dry Dex joint compound applied to Walmart Canvas frame
Dry Dex joint compound applied to Walmart Canvas frame

After the joint compound is all dry I’ll be ready to add some gold paint and accents.

Dry Dex joint compound applied to Walmart Canvas frame with gold paint
Dry Dex joint compound applied to Walmart Canvas frame with gold paint applied
Dry Dex joint compound applied to Walmart Canvas frame with gold paint applied

I’m just in love with the gold cross and gold accents on the frame. It really makes this piece pop! I’d love to know what you think of the gold and cross combination. Let me know if you’ll try this one!

Dry Dex joint compound applied to Walmart Canvas frame with gold paint applied

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I love baking, re-purposing items for my home, garage sales (goes hand in hand with re-purposing), hand crafting items, being outdoors, and now blogging.

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