How to Make an EASY Busted Canvas| Step by Step Beginner Tutorial

The busted canvas craft trend is SO much fun and can be a great way to recycle old greeting/Christmas cards in the process! 🎨 Here is a step by step tutorial how I made this snowman busted canvas ☃️ This craft has unlimited possibilities...no two bust-out canvases are exactly alike!
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What you will need:
2 canvases- 1 canvas board and 1 stretch canvas
An old greeting card with a fun picture
2 contrasting patterns of paper *Note: you could also paint the canvas!
Iron or heat press
Ribbon for edges (optional)
Decorations- I used polyester stuffing for "snow"

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Craft Steps:
1. Coat board with ModPodge: 00:35
2. Attach pattern: 1:06
3. Attach recycled greeting card: 1:12
4. Coat back side of stretch canvas with ModPodge: 1:34
5. Attach contrasting pattern: 1:51
6. Coat front side of stretch canvas with ModPodge: 2:05
7. Attach first pattern: 2:05
8. Poke hole in stretch canvas:2:35
9. Cut triangle sections around hole: 2:56
10. Glue section down: 3:33
11. Glue "busted canvas" over top of canvas board: 4:23
12. Decorate canvas edges with ribbon or paint: 4:33
13. Decorate with 3d elements (optional): 4:44
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Helpful tips and tricks for making a "busted canvas":

1.You can find 8x10 canvases at the dollar store so don't worry about busting up your good canvases! You could also recycle any old canvases or paintings you don't want anymore for this project.

2. Napkins are much thinner than scrapbook paper. If you are worried about cutting through the canvas using a fun napkin pattern is much easier than cutting through multiple layers of cardstock. If you do use napkins though make sure you separate the plys!

3. I mentioned this in the video, but don't start cutting your canvas in the center. Start your cuts over top of the focal point of your design...this makes the project more dynamic.

4. Try cutting the triangle sections all different sides and lengths. Doing this and also gluing them down in all different directions gives the project a more "busted" look.

5. Keep it simple. You can add many different decorations, but sometimes less is more!
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[Julzzzsatx]

Oh, your snowman busted canvas is adorable. Thank you for the easy, clear instructions!!❤

[marycoody]

Not only was your snowman canvas so very cute, you have the best busted canvas demonstration that I have seen to date! You have a new follower as of now. Thank you and please keep creating.

[sandrameese]

Thanks for your step by step instructions!! Cute idea❤

[lindahutchings]

It is so much fun to make! Thank you!

[MyMiaArabella]

I love the way you mod Podged the fabric on with the iron. That’s a great idea

[carolgeick]

I saw the snowman first I love it. What a fabulous idea. Thank you.

[mergilmo]

Precioso trabajo y muy original .
Con tus explicaciones y el vídeo no hay problema con el idioma 👏👏💯🇪🇸

[GailBrown-lk]

The flat canvas on the back looks so much nicer than a piece of cardboard. this is going to be my Sunday Fall craft project with my older adults. Thank you.

[karengonzales]

Glad I saw your tutorial before starting my first busted canvas! Thanks for all the tips and clear instructions.

[cindypieterick]

I’ve seen so many but I needed step by step instructions. You provided that in detail. I am ready now to get the needed supplies and go to town. THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

[CarolynS.Cooper-iojw]

I put DT fairy lights in mine ! These are so much fun !

[mariagrimaldi]

You make this look so eas, thank you 😃❤

[carmenayer]

Thank you for for clear step by step 😊

[robincardy]

I can see a Halloween theme using this idea!

[pamelar]

I think yr way of doing this project is the best.

[anncarter]

I have made greeting cards with this method. They look great too!
Great tutorial on the canvas. Thanks for the tip of drying the Mod Podge first the applying paper then heat.

[annenelson]

I've never seen this before! Very cute idea 😀 I would omit the fluff around the outside but leave it tucked in with the snowman.

[PSA]

Didn't know it was a trend ! I can see doing grandkids pics with school themes and hobbies ❤

[JLER]

Wow! I think this is great. Ty for sharing your tutorial and tips.

[cmsmith]

Your tutorial made this soooo easy and I’m going to try it. Thank you