If you have purchased a piece of art from the store that you don’t like anymore, there’s no need to throw it away since you can transform it into personalized kitchen wall art in just a few simple steps. This guide shows how easy it is to redecorate your kitchen with custom wall art using paint and stencils.
1. Gather your supplies
- Wall art
- Black Dog Salvage Furniture Paint
- Chalk
- Stencils
- Stencil sponge brush
- Craft paints
- Paintbrushes
- Painter’s tape
2. Prepare the canvas
Get your canvas ready by erasing the old design with paint. Apply a coat of paint, wait for it to dry, and then add a second coat to wipe the slate clean. Be sure the canvas is fully dry before proceeding.
3. Design your new artwork
The design process is all about expressing your creativity. For example, I decided to hand-paint pumpkins onto my canvas. If you want a more polished look, you can opt for stencils. Remember, there are no rules here – just go with what speaks to you.
4. Season the board
Once the paint dries completely, season the board with chalk to create a retro look. To do this, simply rub chalk across the surface and then wipe it off. Seasoning enhances the chalkboard-like appearance and also helps new chalk designs adhere better.
5. Apply a stencil
Gently position your stencil in the middle of the board and secure it with painter’s tape. If you’re doing this for the first time, take care to align the stencil correctly so your design comes out as desired.
Apply a thin layer of craft paint over the stencil with a stencil sponge brush. Don’t overdo it or you will risk the paint bleeding through and making a mess on the canvas. I used chocolate brown craft paint to fill in the stenciled text, together with orange craft paint for a rooster figure for a pop of color.
Your new kitchen wall art is now ready! It’s time to pick a spot in the kitchen and show it off.
If you loved this project, find out how to make burlap canvas artwork for your kitchen.
I like this. Would love to make a shaped chalkboard to hang somewhere (possibly my new crafting/beading room)! Will look forward to seeing what you did to your crafting space. Mine isn’t ready for use yet, but it will be wonderful when I can get out of my corner of my bedroom in order to have space for beads, beads, and more beads, plus a work surface and great lighting!
Agreed! I am one happy camper Shery! It really is lovely to have our own spaces. Enjoy.
Your “new” board is much better than the original. Good job.
Thanks so much!
Debbie, I truly LOVE this!!!, you are so freakin Talented!!!, & oh, the pumpkins are realistic looking & you did a great job, who says you don’t know how to draw?? thanks for sharing & showing us you can change something we buy❤️ Many blessings!!?Can’t wait to see your new space?
Thanks Rosalie! you are so sweet. XO
Ohh I luv yer kitchen rules!!!! PINNING!!!
Wow!!! Much better! Now it looks like it belongs in the Manno Family house!!! Great job, Debbie!
Hugs,
Kris
HA! Agreed:) Thanks Kris.
This is so cute and creative ♥
Debbie, that is so pretty…much better than the original! Your stencil is lovely! So nice that you have your own craft room now!
I love the transformation of the Mason Jar. And your pumpkins are geat…you are an artist extraordinary!!!
HA! Well, hey at least I did try:) Thanks Kathleen.
Love this idea. I’m so excited the small – okay not so small town where I live is getting a home goods store. I’ve been in the other one nearby. And with seeing some of the goods you’ve bought from there , it will be fun.
Debbie, I love what you did with this! It’s so much better, and I really like the pumpkins you free-handed. Super job!
What a cute redo Debbie and just in time for Fall!
I think your pumpkins are lovely but if you want a free tutorial on hand painting pumpkins I have a couple free tutorials over on my blog. I love painting pumpkins and I am prepping to try to paint the beautiful blue ones. Getting that delicate color correct will be the challenge. Happy Painting.
Love it!