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title: "\"LOVE\" Canvas"
description: Teach your young ones the fun of reverse masking with this Valentine’s Day project that can be easily adapted for any age. Young artists will enjoy being a part of holiday decorating when they create this canvas that will be enjoyed year after year.
image: https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2019/valentines/Glue-Dots-LOVE-canvas-supplies.jpg
---

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# "LOVE" Canvas

Posted on Feb 13, 2019 9:30:00 AM by [Dawn Barrett](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/author/dawn-barrett)

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Teach your young ones the fun of reverse masking with this Valentine’s Day project that can be easily adapted for any age.  Young artists will enjoy being a part of holiday decorating when they create this canvas that will be enjoyed year after year.

 ![Glue-Dots-LOVE-canvas-finished](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2019/valentines/Glue-Dots-LOVE-canvas-finished.jpg?width=725&name=Glue-Dots-LOVE-canvas-finished.jpg)

**Made By:** Dawn Mercedes Barrett

**Time:** 45 mins plus drying time

**Level:** Moderate Handiness

**Size:** 8" x 10" ![Glue-Dots-LOVE-canvas-supplies](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2019/valentines/Glue-Dots-LOVE-canvas-supplies.jpg?width=725&name=Glue-Dots-LOVE-canvas-supplies.jpg)

**Materials:**

- [Glue Lines®](https://www.joann.com/glue-dots-1in-glue-line-roll-200-clear-lines/12124194.html#q=glue%2Blines&start=1)
- [Removable Dots™](https://www.hobbylobby.com/Party-Baking/Gift-Wrap/Tape/Glue-Dots-Removable-Dispenser/p/149728)
- [Mini Dots™](https://www.hobbylobby.com/Scrapbook-Paper-Crafts/Glues-Adhesives/Runners/Mini-Glue-Dots-Dispenser/p/15116)
- 8" x 10" Stretched Artist Canvas
- [Americana Acrylic Paint: Poodleskirt Pink, Dragon Fruit, Brilliant Red](https://decoart.com/americana/acrylics)
- Americana DÉCOR: Light Satin Varnish
- ¼ “ red gingham ribbon
- Rhinestones
- Heavy cardstock
- Sizzix eClips electronic die cutter
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Cotton balls
- Clothespins
- Paper plate
- Small detail paint brush

**Directions: **  
Use your electronic die cutting machine to cut out 3” masks for the letters L, V, E and a heart out of heavy card stock. Apply Removable Dots to the back of the letter cut outs and adhere to the front of the canvas.

*Tip: Be sure the letters lay flat against the stretched canvas*

![Glue-Dots-LOVE-canvas-stencil](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2019/valentines/Glue-Dots-LOVE-canvas-stencil.jpg?width=725&name=Glue-Dots-LOVE-canvas-stencil.jpg)  
Place a cotton ball in the spring clothes pins. Place a small amount of acrylic paint onto the paper plate. 

*Tip: This is a great way to allow young artists to experiment….and clean up is easy. Simply throw out the cotton ball!*

![Glue-Dots-LOVE-canvas-prep](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2019/valentines/Glue-Dots-LOVE-canvas-prep.jpg?width=725&name=Glue-Dots-LOVE-canvas-prep.jpg)  
Instruct your young artist to gently tap, tap, tap the cotton ball of paint onto the canvas, in an up and down, pouncing motion.

*Tip: You may have to “tap off” extra paint if the cotton ball collects too much paint.  Too much paint may bleed under the paper mask.*

![Glue-Dots-LOVE-canvas-process](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2019/valentines/Glue-Dots-LOVE-canvas-process.jpg?width=725&name=Glue-Dots-LOVE-canvas-process.jpg)  
When the front of the canvas is covered, set aside and allow the paint to dry.

![Glue-Dots-LOVE-canvas-paint](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2019/valentines/Glue-Dots-LOVE-canvas-paint.jpg?width=725&name=Glue-Dots-LOVE-canvas-paint.jpg)  
When dry, carefully remove the cardstock masks.

*Tip: Save these masks for another project. They will have a cool painted look when dried.*

To give more definition and interest to the canvas, use a small detail paint brush to apply Americana Décor Light Satin Varnish to the white negative space left from the mask. Allow drying time.

![Glue-Dots-LOVE-canvas-touchup](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2019/valentines/Glue-Dots-LOVE-canvas-touchup.jpg?width=725&name=Glue-Dots-LOVE-canvas-touchup.jpg)  
Use Glue Lines to adhere gingham ribbon around the edge of the canvas for a finished look.

![Glue-Dots-LOVE-canvas-adhere-ribbon](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2019/valentines/Glue-Dots-LOVE-canvas-adhere-ribbon.jpg?width=725&name=Glue-Dots-LOVE-canvas-adhere-ribbon.jpg)

Apply the ribbon along the whole perimeter of the canvas. 

![Glue-Dots-LOVE-canvas-ribbon](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2019/valentines/Glue-Dots-LOVE-canvas-ribbon.jpg?width=725&name=Glue-Dots-LOVE-canvas-ribbon.jpg)

 You can stop here…or add bling using Mini Dots to give a little more sparkle to your project!  

![Glue-Dots-LOVE-canvas-embellish](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Consumer-Blog/2019/valentines/Glue-Dots-LOVE-canvas-embellish.jpg?width=725&name=Glue-Dots-LOVE-canvas-embellish.jpg)Little hands can help you create and embellish this Graphic Canvas because Glue Dots simplify the steps and can easily be handled by young artists!

~ Dawn

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