You can paint your own Valentines canvas painting with no artistic talent whatsoever! How? We have a super easy technique to show you and a FREE printable template. You will be painting your own art and loving every minute of it. This fun version is for Valentine’s Day but once you learn the steps you can paint your own art anytime you want!
Valentines Canvas Painting Video Tutorial
I thought a video would be a fun way to show this technique. You can watch me create this Valentines canvas painting below!
Can’t watch the video or missed some of the steps? Try our instructions below!
How To Make Valentines Canvas Painting
I love quick and easy Valentine’s Day crafts! They are so much fun to make with your kids and give as gifts to a teacher, family member, friend, or to that special someone.
This mason jar canvas is the perfect Valentine for anyone who loves mason jars and farmhouse decor. Pair your painting with a Valentine’s flower vase or a reed diffuser gift in a jar to complete the gift!
Supplies Needed To Make Valentines Canvas Painting
- Canvas or piece of wood (8×10 in size)
- Free printable mason jar art template (download here)
- Craft paint in aqua, pink, and white
- Sharpie
- Transfer paper
- Pen or Pencil
- Scissors
- Paintbrush
Step 1: Paint Canvas
Paint your entire canvas with a base color including the sides. I used aqua or light blue paint but you can use any color that you choose.
Allow to dry completely.
Step 2: Print Template
Then print the template for your mason jar art. You can click here to download and print.
Step 3: Place Transfer Paper & Template Onto Canvas
Now for our secret to this method! Transfer paper! This is the same carbon paper that you may have used in elementary school. It actually comes in black and white. I used the white to add my template to the painted canvas.
Lay the transfer paper with the shiny side down onto your painted canvas. Then lay your template on top of your transfer paper. You can tape in place if you desire.
Step 4: Trace Template
Trace around the lines of your template with a pencil.
NOTE: If you are using a stretched canvas, you may need to put a book under your canvas to get the lines to transfer.
Step 5: Remove Template & Transfer Paper From Canvas
Remove the template and the transfer paper and you should have lines on your canvas to trace for your mason jar picture.
Step 6: Trace Pencil Lines With Sharpie
For the black lines, I just traced those with a Sharpie. If you have a steady hand, you can use black paint instead.
Step 7: Fill In Hearts With Paint
Then fill in the hearts with pink paint. I used pink and white and mixed them to create a variety of shades for my hearts.
Allow your mason jar picture to dry completely before displaying it in your home.
Then add your simple painting to a Valentine’s Day vignette!
You will be so proud that you created this mason jar art piece from scratch! A gorgeous addition to your home’s decor any time of the year.
Want to make the XOXO mason jar as well? Click here for the tutorial. It looks great with this mason jar picture don’t you think?!
FAQs About Valentines Canvas Painting
Here are a few common questions that I often see readers asking about making this Valentines canvas painting. If you have a question, please check to see if I’ve already addressed it below. If you don’t see your question listed, feel free to leave it in the comments!
Can I Change The Size Of This Painting?
Yes, you can! Once you download our free template, you can adjust the size in your favorite graphic design program to fit your chosen canvas size.
Where Can I Buy Transfer Paper?
You can buy transfer paper at your local craft store or online!
Can I Use Black Transfer Paper Instead Of White?
Absolutely! Both colors of transfer paper do the same thing, and I only used white because it’s what I had on hand.
Can I Use Paint Pens For This Project?
Yes, you can! When it comes to steps 6 and 7, you can definitely use paint pens. However, when it comes to painting the base color (step 1), I would still use acrylic paint. This is because using acrylic paint will be much faster and give you a smoother finish.
Did You Seal This Valentines Canvas Painting?
No, I did not. Sealing the painting is not necessary, but, if you want to, I would recommend using a spray sealer.
5 More Valentine’s Day Crafts
Did you love this Valentines canvas painting and want more Valentine’s Day crafts? Then check out the projects below!
- Valentine’s Day Mason Jar Gift
- Squishy Heart Valentine’s Day Cards
- Heart Wreath with Burlap Ribbon
- Valentine Conversation Heart Ornaments
- Marbling Paint Technique Used on Wood
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