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The Easiest Way to Frame a Canvas

by Gwen Mar 3

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Hi guys!

Today, I’m back with the EASIEST way to frame a canvas… did you see my Pixel Wall Art yesterday?  What did you think?

I showed it to you in it’s full glory, but now we have to frame it.

The EASIEST way to frame a Canvas! No miters or crazy instructions... just a straightforward, simple way to frame your DIY Art!

I thought about trying to make a more complicated frame, but it’s so cold outside and that’s where my power tools are… in the freezing garage!

I still had to go out there to make the cuts, but it’s just so much quicker and easier to frame it with this box frame method…which I shall show you now, my BOLD ones.

What you need:

  • 2 8ft 1×3’s – I used the premium pine boards from the home store
  • Brad nails – I used my Ryobi Airstrike Cordless Brad Nailer <= Amazon affiliate link for easy online ordering!

First, measure the short sides of your canvas.

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Then make your cuts:

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I used my Ryobi Miter Saw.  This thing has made my DIY life so much better.  It’s like I was walking 20 miles to work everyday, and I was suddenly given a Ferrari.

Lay the canvas face down on a flat surface. This will make it so the canvas is flush with the front of the frame.  If you want it set back just a bit, grab some scrap wood and place it on all four sides of your canvas so it’s level.

Then take your brad nailer {or your hammer and brad nails} and nail your board directly into the canvas stretcher.

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Then, measure the long sides, being sure to include the extra width from your frame on the short sides.

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Make your cuts and nail those boards into the canvas stretcher and the ends of the other boards.

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And that’s it!  I did go around and add secure it with more brad nails to make sure it was sturdy.  I didn’t even stain or seal the wood. Maybe in time, I’ll regret that, but I just wanted that very natural look to go with my DIY Color Cord Pendant Light and Bulletin Board.

That and I was overly excited about hanging my DIY Pixel Art!  Who has time to let the stain dry?

Not me.  For now.

What do you think?  The easiest way to frame a DIY Canvas Wall Art, isn’t it?

I’ll be back tomorrow to show you how I hung it safely over the board and batten.  It’s easier than you  might think.

Before you bounce, check out my other DIYs.

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Sharing this project at Tatertots and Jello along with these wonderful parties.

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What the BOLD ones say:

  1. keri @ shaken together says

    Mar 4 at 4:22 am

    Thank you for SIMPLE, Gwen! Sometimes I get so intimidated by big DIY projects that I just don’t start. This I can absolutely do!!

    • Gwen Whitfield says

      Mar 4 at 2:03 pm

      Yes, you can! This one was seriously so easy. 🙂

  2. Joslin Knight says

    Mar 8 at 3:34 am

    Great idea! As long as you don’t have moisture issues where the painting is hung I doubt the plain wood will be a problem, but you could always take a small brush and layer some clear polyurethane on it if need be. I have a few canvas paintings I’ve thought would be much better if I put them in some sort of frame but couldn’t come up with an easy (and cheap!) solution. Thanks for this!

    • Gwen Whitfield says

      Mar 10 at 5:20 pm

      Thank you, Joslin! I hope you get those canvases framed!

  3. Courtenay @ The Creek Line House says

    Mar 8 at 1:31 pm

    Yay for easy! Yay for simple! I love how tidy your art looks with the frame! I like the natural wood too!

    • Gwen Whitfield says

      Mar 10 at 5:20 pm

      Haha! Thank you!

  4. Jacque says

    Mar 9 at 2:48 pm

    Great tut! This would be perfect for stretching canvases too!

    • Gwen Whitfield says

      Mar 10 at 5:20 pm

      Absolutely! Maybe one day, I’ll get brave enough to do that!

  5. Katie @ Upcycled Treasures says

    Mar 10 at 9:28 am

    First off I LOVE your pixel art and second I LOVE your frame! I have been wanting to make some pixel art and now I’m feeling super inspired. Pinned!

    • Gwen Whitfield says

      Mar 10 at 5:21 pm

      Thank you so much, Katie! Pixel art is so fun!

  6. Gilly @ Colour Saturated Life says

    Mar 10 at 5:26 pm

    I love the pixel art and the way you have framed it out, simple but looks beautiful!

  7. Danielle says

    Mar 16 at 12:13 am

    So pretty!!! I’d love for you to share your post with us at the Motivational Monday link party with us!

    Have a great week!

    Danielle
    SewMuchCrafting.com

  8. Jamie says

    Jun 2 at 10:03 am

    So, can I bring all my wood projects to your house for you to help me with? 🙂 I love this!!! Love you too, friend!!

    • Gwen says

      Jul 10 at 10:16 am

      Haha! Thank you, Jamie!!!

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