Do you like to create your own seasonal decor? This Dollar Tree stag canvas is easily transformed into a rustic holiday decoration. It’s super easy to embellish this mini canvas, giving it rustic and festive vibes. It’s not only super easy but also super affordable. Come on in and let me show you how to give this Dollar Tree canvas a glow-up, becoming a rustic and stylish piece of holiday decor.
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Inspiration Behind the Rustic Stag Dollar Tree Canvas Glow-up
For Halloween I created some art work decor using Dollar Tree canvases. While I was shopping for said canvases I stumbled upon this stag piece, and it immediately jumped into my cart. Is it a stag or a buck or a reindeer {wink}? Regardless I always love their stately stature and majestic aura. And here we are.
This is a fun piece, unique to my style, and I will be sharing it in a special styling soon. Come on in and let’s get crafty.
How to Glow-up a Dollar Tree Canvas
Supplies
- Dollar Tree Stag Canvas
- 3-inch Wood Round
- Holiday Printable
- Decoupage Medium
- Assorted Ribbons
- Mini Pine Cones
- Jingle Bell
- Jute twine
Tools
- Hot Glue Gun & Glue Gun Sticks
- Silicone Finger Protectors
- Assorted Craft Paint Brushes
- Foam Brush
- Brown Ink Pads
- Scissors
Crafting Pro Tip: As I recommend with all my projects, read all the instructions through once and then re-read everything again. This way, you are familiar with everything you need and know what to expect.
Instructions
- Read instructions thoroughly and assemble all supplies & tools
- Use different paint brushes to apply decoupage medium on canvas, creating different paint brush strokes, following this tutorial
- Set canvas aside, allowing to fully dry (I applied two coats of decoupage medium on the canvas)
- Size Joyeux Noel wreath graphic to fit wood slice (I have included graphic printable down below for your convenience)
- Print and cut out Joyeux Noel wreath graphic and ink edges to distress
- Decoupage printable centered on wood slice
- Set wood slice aside to fully cure
- Create layered bow knot with desired ribbons (I used three ribbon varieties)
- Attach mini pine cones and jingle bells with twine to create an accent
- Hot glue wood slice, bow and accents onto cavas in desired locations
- Voila! Display your new Dollar Tree Stag Canvas glow-up with your Christmas decor
Tips & Tricks about the Dollar Tree Stag Canvas Glow-up
Dollar Tree has many different designs and sizes in these mini canvases. They are obviously not high end art work pieces, but with some embellishments and love they become unique decor pieces. The styles are varied and can compliment many different interior design aesthetics. Alter a canvas that speaks to you with your own spin.
Stags and bucks always speak to me. Then there’s elk and moose and I love all of them. I recommend finding a canvas that speaks to you and compliments your decor style. Add accent elements that compliment your personal style to bring the entire piece together.
By adding the decoupage medium to the canvas it adds depth and dimension to an otherwise flat piece. It’s an incredibly easy artwork hack, which is perfect for a seasonal piece of decor, which will be displayed for a very short window of time relatively speaking.
I created the Joyeux Noel image used for the wood slice accent. I’ve included it here in case you want to use it too. It would also make a great gift tag; just saying.
This little artwork canvas project costs about $5 and takes around an hour to create. Can’t beat that! Plus it can be personalized to fit your own signature style. Have fun and make it yours.
Closing Thoughts
Do you feel like December is sprinting by in record time? Oh good, I’m not alone. There’s so much to see and do and enjoy. I’m trying to center myself and enjoy the season, but my house still has half empty Christmas bins scattered about. I love all the projects that are done, but I want to accomplish so much more. Stay tuned.
It’s been about 60 degrees+ and sunny the last week. I love this weather although we do need some rain. Today we had a tsunami warning in northern California and southern Oregon but I haven’t heard any further report. Hopefully it’s not harmful or dangerous in any way. I feel weather patterns have been really nutty across the country. Hope everyone is safe and cozy wherever you live during this magical time of year. Enjoy the season friends!
Shop the Rustic Canvas Glow-up Look
- Glue Gun
- Glue Gun Glue Sticks
- Decoupage Medium
- Craft Paint Brushes
- Craft Wood Slices
- Cream Crocheted Ribbon
- Green Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
- Brown Velvet Fringed Ribbon
- Mini Pine Cones
- Small Jingle Bells
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