How to make a stretch canvas frame

As luck would have it, or maybe it was karma, my canvas showed up yesterday – right after I posted the blog! So, of course I had to whip up a frame to mount it on. Then, I had to write another blog to build up some more blogging karma…come on lucky lotto numbers 😉...

You can buy pre-streched, pre-primed canvas, but doing it yourself is more satisfying & cost-efficient. Learn how to do it in this step-by-step tutorial.

I have always fancied gallery walls filled with frameless canvas paintings. Having a gallery wall can get pricey, unless I show you how to stretch the canvas artwork yourself!

What will you do if you want to stretch a custom size canvas painting? Canvas bars or stretcher bars are usually available only in a few standard sizes. Here's how you can make a custom canvas stretcher bar yourself.

Every time I stretch canvas and show sneak peeks of the process on Instagram I get a ton of questions, mostly "how to stretch a canvas?" or "Where do you get...

Learn how to frame a canvas painting for less than $5 with this simple DIY tutorial! Make your canvas wall art look expensive with this basic DIY project.

Learn how to DIY a GIANT Artist canvas using 2x2" boards, a kreg jig and fabric.

build a giant canvas frame using a drop cloth

A floating frame is expensive when purchased new, but learn how to make your own for a fraction of the cost! Your canvas art will have a whole new look!

This simple and cheap framing canvas art DIY will never make you want to custom frame again.