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a simple cover up – fabric covered canvas

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Do you have blank walls you have no idea what to do with? Or maybe like us, you have something you want to cover up quickly and cheaply? This is such an easy project and I’m really happy with how it came out.
Looks like a nice print or painting, right? It is a fabric covered canvas. All that was needed was a canvas in the desired size, enough fabric to cover it with a few inches to spare on each side and a staple gun.

This is the view of our family room towards the main part of the house. This was taken during our crazy renovations last week so excuse the ladder and random suplies scattered about. Nice stained glass window which actually belongs to our pink and blue bathroom (see the evidence here) we have there…so stylish.

It isn’t real. It is a window from our bathroom into our family room but the stained glass look is actually a sticker. What were they thinking? We need to close in the window completely but it requires a bit more work than we could handle last week.

I was trying to come up with a quick painting to throw over it until my best friend had with the great idea and mentioned canvas. I bought a large canvas with a coupon at Michael’s. Grabbed some fabric I had on hand from IKEA and went crazy with the staple gun.

It took less than 10 minutes and the stained glass window is gone and is replaced with an interesting piece of art.

Here is a shot of the space during a party we had this week. The space looks so much more finished, right?

I love that this is such a versatile project. You can use any size canvas or combinations of canvases and any fabric of your choice. Do you have anything you want to cover up or a blank wall that needs some love? Give this a try for an inexpensive but fun project.

~Anna

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Hi there! I'm Anna, the voice behind Directions Not Included. I'm a marketer, crafter, DIYer and lover of all things home related. You can usually find me covered in paint, cuddled with one of my pets or in front of a computer or other digital device. Thanks for reading Directions Not Included. I hope you stick around.

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  1. Mandy @ This Girl's Life says

    Love this idea! We have a hideous wall AC unit that I might try to cover up with this same idea! Found you through my friend Beth’s blog, Unskinny Boppy. 🙂

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  2. Marilyn says

    Hi Anna.. This is a creative and wonderful feature.. I LOVE It. SO creative.. I wanted to stop in and say THANKS for being a great bloggy bff this year. Wishing you the HAPPIEST of NEW Year’s.. Cheers to more creativity, fun and success.. HAPPY NEW YEAR.. BIG HUGS.. xoxo.. Marilyn..

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  3. the cape on the corner says

    looks great! and definitely something i am going to keep in mind for a future project.

    we had a window into our sunroom from our hall bath. we turned it into a niche in the sunroom, and it was drywalled over in the bathroom redo. SO much better, lol.

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  4. Becca says

    Great idea! I’d love it if you’d come link up to my Home and Family Friday linky party.

    Becca
    becca-homeiswheremystorybegins.blogspot.com

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