Repurposed DIY Wall Art with Cricut Vinyl
I took this old wall art canvas and turned it into a personalized wall art sign using Cricut vinyl. You can use any printed framed art canvas to create a similar Cricut DIY wall hanging. My kids helped create this personalized Man Cave wall art to give their grandfather for Father’s Day. This sign is part of a bigger home improvement project to makeover a sunroom into a getaway space for my Father in Law. We chose a Man Cave SVG to complete this Cricut DIY project. Keep reading to see this Cricut Art Canvas Wall Art Vinyl DIY!
Can you make wall art with a Cricut?
You can use Cricut to make walla rt in a variety of ways. There’s the PVPP method (paint, vinyl, paint, peel), using vinyl, HTV, or paint with vinyl. In this tutorial, I share painting and vinyl to make a Cricut wall art sign.
Can I make wall decals with my Cricut?
Yes, you can make wall decals with Cricut. I share how to make a large decal using Cricut vinyl and contact paper. You can sell these decals or make personalized gifts!
How To Make Cricut Vinyl Art Canvas Wall Art
To make Cricut vinyl art canvas wall art, first gather all necessary materials including a Cricut machine, vinyl, transfer tape, canvas, and any additional decorations. I used materials I had in my craft room (I always stock up on Cricut vinyl sales from here!) and repurposed an art canvas that was headed for the trash so this project was completely FREE!
Supplies:
- Cricut Explore Air 3 Machine
- Cricut Roll Holder
- Cricut Tool Set
- 12 x 24 Green Cutting Mat
- Oracal 651 Vinyl
- Clear Contact Paper
- Mod Podge
- Sponge Brushes
- Craft Paint
- SVG File
Directions:
- This is the printed art canvas before we painted over it. you can tell it was printed so I’m not worried that I’m painting over an expensive piece of artwork here. Just something to think about before you paint over a painting you found in your parent’s attic!
- We used basic black acrylic paint and some Dollar Tree brushes. I had my kids help because what kid doesn’t love making a mess with paint?
- While the paint was drying, I headed over to my computer in Cricut Design Space and I uploaded the SVG file into a new project.
- Then I needed to size it to fit the square canvas instead of the rectangle shape shown here.
- So I selected the entire image to make sure it was grouped.
- I unlocked the size of the grouped image and changed the height and width to 30 inches.
- I noticed I had the error notification that the size was too large to cut on my mat so I kept playing around with the sizing until all of the text was under 23.5 inches.
- Then I ungrouped the text and started welding a few lines and images together to reduce how many moving parts we’d have on the mat.
- I highlighted each image and when I saw the size was under 23.5 inches, I’d weld those pieces together so they cut together. This just makes it easier to put them all together on the sign later on.
- Then I saved the project and was ready to start cutting.
- I checked out what the mats looked like and choose the material premium vinyl and set the pressure to cut more.
- Then I headed over to my machine and unrolled my 651 vinyl which I placed in the roll holder and then on my green cutting mat. I love using this roller for clean cuts and to keep those long vinyl rolls from rolling all over the place.
- Once all the mats were cut, I weeded the images and placed contact paper on the main image.
- I laid out all the other cuts to create the final image on my canvas to make sure I had the placement correct.
- Then I used the contact paper over the entire thing to create one big decal.
- I peeled off the paper backing and placed it on the canvas. I actually prefer to lay large signs like this on the ground so I can really see if it’s perfectly positioned.
- Then I pressed the vinyl onto the surface on the front and back sides.
- I carefully peeled off the contact paper to reveal the decal.
- I decided to use mod podge over the vinyl so there’s no peeling over time. My kids helped spread the glue over the entire frame which dried clear.
- Then we hung the sign in their grandpa’s new man cave!
Wrap-Up About DIY Cricut Wall Art Canvas
I hope you enjoyed this quick tutorial showing you how to use Cricut to repurpose printed canvas wall art. I found the Man Cave SVG file here where you can find a ton of FREE SVG files for projects like this. You can find links to items shown in the description and more details at simplemadepretty.com. Thanks for watching bye!
Watch the Video to see this Cricut Art Canvas Wall Art Vinyl DIY – Father’s Day Cricut Gift Idea
New to Cricut?
Here are some Cricut Basics!
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What Cricut Accessories Do I Need?
Cricut Essentials make putting the pieces together a joy. From tweezers that handle delicate parts to Cricut EasyPress for foolproof iron-on, every Essential makes a great project even greater, every step of the way. These are the Cricut Tools & Accessories I recommend for the serious crafter:
Cricut Easy Press
I highly recommend purchasing the Cricut Easy Press if you plan to do any iron-on or heat-transfer projects. The Cricut Easy Press will make your Cricut DIYs so much easier! The Cricut Easy Press comes in 3 different sizes, however, I own the 9 x 9 and it’s the perfect size for most projects.
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Cricut Easy Press Mat
If you purchase the Cricut Easy Press, don’t forget to get the coordinating Easy Press Mat, which will protect your surfaces and projects from burning. Alternatively, you can use a folded towel, however, the mat is sleek and easier to store in the craft room 😉
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Cricut Bright Pad
The lightweight, low-profile Cricut BrightPad makes crafting easier while reducing eye strain. It illuminates fine lines for tracing, cut lines for weeding, and more.
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Cricut Cutting Mats
I suggest having a variety of cutting mats that are customized to match the weight of commonly used crafting materials. With three different mats specifically designed to work with different weights of materials, you can ensure success in all your projects.
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Cricut Tool Set
You will thank me later for telling you to just get the Cricut Tool Set instead of buying each tool individually! The tools included in the Cricut toolset are all helpful when using your Cricut machine.
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My favorite non-Cricut brand materials
You can find other brands of vinyl, iron-on, contact paper, and more outside of Cricut.com. A few of my favorites are:
- Oracal 651 Permanent Vinyl (find it here or at your local craft store)
- Siser HTV
- Dollar Tree clear contact paper (or shelf liner)
- Various fat-quarter fabrics at Walmart
- Felt sheets at local craft stores
Learning how to use your Cricut is really easy and fun once you get the hang of it. If you don’t have a Cricut Access Membership, I highly recommend it. I’ve had a Cricut Access Membership for years and it’s definitely worth the cost for all the benefits!
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32 Easy Cricut Projects for Beginners
I love learning about new Cricut projects and Cricut Explore Air 2 Projects, but some Cricut crafts seem more advanced than others. I put together this list with Easy Cricut Projects for Beginners to help others find Cricut tutorials for beginners and free Cricut projects. Most of the projects featured in this post can be made using a Cricut Explore Air and Cricut Explore Air 2, but some of these beginner projects require a Cricut Maker Machine (Cricut beginner projects using fabric).
–>>If you’ve had your Cricut machine for some time but are scared to use it, you should try these 32 Easy Cricut Projects for Beginners.
How To Save Money on Cricut Supplies
I love finding a good deal on Cricut vinyl craft supplies and I tend to stock up on Cricut craft supplies during sales (Cricut.com has the best Black Friday sale!) but Cricut supplies can be expensive! One question I’m frequently asked is where can I buy Cricut supplies? Well, not only will I share where you can buy Cricut supplies, but where to find discount Cricut supplies! My favorite store to find Cricut supplies cheap is the Dollar Store.
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15 Cricut Project Ideas Using Scraps
These 15 Cricut Project Ideas Using Scraps are easy Cricut projects that a Cricut beginner can make! If you have scrap Cricut craft materials and are looking for Cricut projects using Cricut Design Space and a Cricut Explore machine, this post is for you! This post is filled with Cricut project ideas inspiration and fun Cricut projects using vinyl, heat transfer (HTV), cardstock, and more! Don’t throw away those small pieces of leftover vinyl, iron-on, or cardstock! Save your Cricut scraps to make these fun Cricut Projects Using Scrap materials! Keep reading to find 15 Easy Cricut project ideas to use up those extra bits of Cricut vinyl, Cricut iron-on, and Cricut cardstock.
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