DIY: Burlap covered canvas

Today I finally made use of this canvas that I purchased at Goodwill for $2.99. As I mentioned in this post, I had considered painting over it, but decided instead to cover it with some of my trusty burlap. 

So since this was kind of a spur of the moment, quick nap time project, I don't have step by step photos, but I'll give you a brief little run down of what I did. 

First, I attached the burlap to the canvas by trimming the burlap to size and then wrapping it around the frame, securing it with hot glue. I folded and glued the sides first, and then the top and bottom like a present. 

Then, I turned it over and laid out my stencils {cheap paper stencils you can buy at an office supply store} in the pattern I wanted. My inspiration was this photo I pinned onto my pinterest board for Morgan's room.

Source: potterybarnkids.com via Ashley on Pinterest

Finally, I traced the letters onto the burlap using a black sharpie and then colored them in with the sharpie as well. I considered painting them once I traced them, but I really liked the distressed look the sharpie gave to the letters and decided to leave them as is. 

What do you think? I still am not sure if I'll put it in Morgan's room or if it'll find it's home somewhere else around the house. 

xoxo,

Ashley