Today Leah Farquharson is going to show you how to make this adorable altered canvas:
US by Leah Farquharson
Supplies: Silver Lining Velum Paper (35635) - Neapolitan, Wood Buttons and Epoxy Accents (78073) - Elements, Fabric and Epoxy Brads (78074) - Elements, Printed Variety Tags (78069) - Bits, Parakeet Serendipity (53293) - Thickers, Printed Chipboard Shapes (78070) - Bits, Accents and Phrases (42232) - Remarks Books, Ballerina Letter Stickers (42233) - Remarks, Parakeet Letter Stickers (42234) - Remarks, Borders, Accents and Phrase Stickers (42235) - Remarks, Rub-on Transfers (43395) - Minimarks, Mini Fair Ribbons (78066) - Embellishments, Pastel Pearl Brads (85581) - Elements; Other: Silhouette shapes: Doily, Heart, Banner by American Crafts, 10x10 artist canvas
I started by first priming my canvas with gesso and allowing it to dry. I like to seal canvas before working on it - it helps give me more control over the inks on the canvas. When the canvas is unsealed, the inks can seep in and spread out in a way that's not always very pleasing.
After my canvas was dry, I placed a die cut created with the Silhouette on the corner to create the background for my piece.
I gently spritzed my ink over the canvas, then removed the sprayer and flicked a few heavier drops onto the background. When I was finished, I removed my die cut.
I decided that I wanted to take the elements that were pre-cut and change their colors before layering them on the canvas, so I spritzed one of them red, another green, and the final element aqua.
I then just layered my elements onto the canvas just like I would create a layout - starting at the bottom with the rub ons, and layering more and more elements on top. I finished with the photo, and now I've got a fun canvas to hang in our home!
You can find the lovely rub on accents and phrases that Leah used in this project HERE!
Love it! Super cool!
Posted by: Stephanie | Tuesday, May 08, 2012 at 07:21 AM
Oh, I love this! Super Beautiful!
Posted by: Christie Anderson | Tuesday, May 08, 2012 at 09:00 AM
Very Pretty, thanks for sharing your creativity and inspiring me .
Posted by: Carol Douglass | Tuesday, May 08, 2012 at 09:06 AM
gorgeous!!! Makes me want to go buy some canvases
Posted by: Candace Robichaud | Tuesday, May 08, 2012 at 09:30 AM
Very pretty!
Posted by: Karen | Tuesday, May 08, 2012 at 10:12 AM
this is gorgeous, Leah!
Posted by: Patricia Roebuck | Tuesday, May 08, 2012 at 12:30 PM
The sewing on the heart is such a cute touch.
Posted by: Sharon Gullikson | Tuesday, May 08, 2012 at 01:04 PM
I need to find out what gesso is. I hear about people using it, but I don't know what it's for, or what it's made of. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: B. Poteraj | Tuesday, May 08, 2012 at 01:05 PM
I love it! Thank you for the inspiration.
Posted by: Manuela B. | Tuesday, May 08, 2012 at 01:45 PM
Great tutorial! Can't wait to try it!
Posted by: Melinda T | Tuesday, May 08, 2012 at 02:58 PM
I like it. Gonna try it!
Posted by: Diane | Tuesday, May 08, 2012 at 04:47 PM
wow! thank you for sharing your beautiful creation!! i have alittle bottle of mist paint..i think i will try using this right now!
marie
Posted by: marie sierra | Wednesday, May 09, 2012 at 05:06 PM
Fun, fun canvas!! Love all of the delicate colours and fun stuff you`ve used here.
Posted by: Ashley | Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 06:18 PM
very beautiful creation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: katerina hersoniotaki | Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 03:09 AM