Make Your Own Photo Canvas
Digital photography is very convenient and as a result we can take photos of anything and everything. The problem is that we often end up with thousands of images on our computers and none of them gracing our homes. Canvas prints are a great way to take some of those images, but they can quite expensive. Here's a video on how to make your own canvas prints for a few dollars each.
These won't be perfect, so you'll have to embrace that wabi-sabi handmade look. Personally I think it adds wonderful character to the images. Make a few of these for your own home or make a few for gifts. If you'd like to make one just like this:
Head on over to my personal Flickr account to download the file. Make sure you reverse it before printing so the words come out right.
How many digital photos do you have on your hard drive? How often do you print them out?
Sources for supplies
canvases can be found at:
stretched canvas in a variety of sizes
or at Save-On-Crafts
Matte Gel Medium is available at your local craft/art store or on Amazon in a variety of sizes