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DIY Nautical Wall Decor

Learn how to make nautical inspired wall art using the graphics of your choice! This tutorial shows you an easy method.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time3 hours 30 minutes
Dry Time1 hour
Total Time4 hours 45 minutes
Yield: 4 canvases
Cost: $20

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

  • Print out the nautical designs to fit your canvases. Match them up with the paper colors you'd like to use, and match those with the canvas paint colors you'd like to use.
  • Paint your canvases using your paint and brush. Take a peek at the finished picture and you can see that I actually used three colors on my canvases: white, navy, and light blue. Let them dry.
    Painting a canvas with navy blue acrylic paint
  • Trim down designs and secure them to the paper colors with painter's tape. Place on the cutting mat.
    Cutting a nautical wheel silhouette out of scrapbook paper using a template and craft knife
  • The next part takes a little bit of time, but it's actually quite easy. Use your craft knife and scissors to carefully cut out your silhouettes from the scrapbook paper.
    Cutting an anchor design out using a craft knife
  • Once your silhouettes are cut out, simply Mod Podge them to the fronts of the canvases. Let them dry.
  • Apply sealing coats of Mod Podge to the canvases. Let dry completely before hanging.