DIY Christmas Creative Canvas

Written by Tracy Pounds

July 20, 2023

Supply List:

We are creating holiday napkin art that is giftable using our new Creative Gift Canvas Kits and a handful of basic supplies. We have four different kits available, so you can pick and choose which design you like best. On the back side of each canvas, you will have a special pocket to hold sentiments, gift cards, treats, and more. Each kit includes a 6x6x1.5 white canvas, decorative napkins, patterned papers, Christmas ribbon, Christmas twine, 3 Jingle Bells, and 2 white tags. These creative gift canvases are easy, clever, and cute – and I know you will love making them this holiday season!

Applying Napkin Art to Your Canvas

Start by separating the plys of your napkin until you have that top layer of napkin art. Apply a coat of Mod Podge Matte to your canvas. Lap your napkin on top and then place plastic wrap over top of that that so you can smooth your napkin down really nicely with your hands. Dry with a heat tool. Sand off the excess edges of the napkin.

Go back and do a thin coat of Mod Podge Matte over top to seal and protect your napkin art. Let it dry.

Create Your Gift Pocket

Your kit will have two pieces of cardstock that we will add to the back of the canvas to create a cute little gift pocket. I like to use ScorTape to add this cardstock. Add the tape to your large square piece and stick it to the canvas back. Then, add ScorTape to three sides of the rectangular piece and add that to your canvas to create a pocket. 

Feel free to add your white card tags with written sentiments, gift cards, treats, and more in the pocket!

Embellish Your Creative Gift Canvas

Cut off 5 inches of twine, thread your jingle bells on, and tie it off so it creates a nice cluster of bells.

In your kit, you will have two pieces of ribbon – one shorter and one longer. We will create a bow out of the shorter piece of ribbon. You can create a traditional bow or make one in a bow shape using twine to tie it off in the middle. 

Grab your longer piece of ribbon and a hot glue gun. Add lines of hot glue to the edges of your canvas and apply your ribbon, wrapping it around as you go.

On the top of your canvas, add about three lines of hot glue in the middle and attach your bow. Add more hot glue to the center of your bow and attach your jingle bell cluster. With that hanging twine, I’ll simply make a bow. 

My final step is to add Stickles! I’m going to add Stickles to everything that is white on my napkin art. 

Each Creative Gift Canvas Kit is unique with different napkin art, cardstock, and ribbons! These are perfect for gifting to those people in your life who you just need “a little something” for – neighbors, co-workers, postal workers, hairdressers, etc! Get creative with what you choose to add in your gift pocket and have fun gifting these to the people you love. 

I go LIVE on my Facebook page every Friday at 11 am CST for a fun and easy Craft-n-Chat Session. Come learn something new while creating something beautiful! 
Join the waitlist for The Napkin Club where Unique Makers can connect, learn, and be inspired to create with the Individual Unique Napkin Collections that you will receive every month! A place where Napkin Lovers can unite and be inspired!

More to Explore

Easter Blessings Napkin Art Framed Decor

Easter Blessings Napkin Art Framed Decor

Supply List: Easter Blessings Napkin Bundle  6 x 6 Frames from Amazon  Mod Podge Matte Light Colored Burlap Chip Brush E6000 Adhesive Hot Glue Scissors Heat Tool Bringing faith into my handmade décor is something I truly enjoy, and this project is a perfect example of...

read more
Spring Birdhouse Napkin Art Canvas

Spring Birdhouse Napkin Art Canvas

Supply List: Jingle & Mingle Spring Birdhouse Kit  Simplicity -  County Chic Paint Mod Podge Matte Bakery/Deli Sheets Craft Iron Frixion Pen  Pitt Pen - Black Fine-Tip Foam Tape or Pop Dots Hot Glue or Scotch Tacky Glue Spring is the perfect time to refresh your...

read more
“Lucky” Napkinized Jars

“Lucky” Napkinized Jars

St. Patrick’s Day Glass Jar Napkin Art Craft Supply List: Lucky Me Napkin Value Pack  Glass Jars or Canisters  Simplicity - Country Chic Paint Hard Coat Mod Podge Plastic Deli Sheets - found in my Amazon Shop Dry Erase Marker Uniball Pen - Gold Hot Glue Stickles, if...

read more

0 Comments

Submit a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *