Sweet Conversation Starter: Candy Heart Art

These mini art canvases would look great in a set of three or four. I drew a heart here, but you can make any shape you like from the candies, such as swirls or “X”s and “O”s. Or, cover the entire canvas with rows of candy. Any small candy will work, but I stuck with the classics for Valentine’s Day.

Supplies

Gallery-wrapped canvas
Acrylic craft paint
Paint brush
Pencil
Hot glue gun
Conversation heart candy

Note: Choose any canvas size you prefer. Find wrapped canvases in the Fine Arts section of the craft store. You’ll also find the acrylic craft paint, brushes and a hot glue gun at the craft store.

Directions

Step 1: Paint the canvas. Use any color craft paint of your choice to paint the entire canvas, including the sides. Let dry completely. Add another coat if necessary, and let dry.

Step 2: Plan out your art. Lightly sketch a shape with the pencil. If it helps, cut out a template from paper first to trace. Lay out the candy on the shape to plan where each piece

Step 3: Glue your candy. Use the hot glue gun to glue each piece of candy in place. Let dry completely before displaying.