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Monday, March 2, 2009

My first go at a canvas





This is my first attempt at 'canvas art'. I really enjoyed creating this. I had an old canvas that I didn't particularly like, rather than throw it out I thought I would create something new with it. The idea came about when I bought some glimmer mists from my local craft shop. I was experimenting with them (the dolly and the torn bit in the top right hand corner).The colour was coffee shop. I thought the colour would go well with a sepia photo..... so that is where it all started from. The papers used were from the Basic grey Periphery range. I masked several areas with the Tim Holts masks and my home made masks using the Cricut. The lace was originally white but I dyed it with the glimmer mists. A bit of stickles and liquid pearls here and there and it was finished.
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13 comments:

Anjou Krelovich said...

This is lovely! The art sets off the sepia photo perfectly. And I LOVE your dyed ribbon!

sarahw said...

I am in complete awe. This is gorgeous. I truly love it! :)

Ginny said...

W-O-W!!!!

Anonymous said...

No Way...Your first attempt?! Your photo is priceless, look at that smile. Love the color combo and all the details really bring it together, Elegant!

I've been want to try this and now you have inspired me to have a go.

Cheers!
God Bless

Darlene said...

WOW ... you did an awesome job!! First time ... are you sure?? This is amazing! TFS

Susan (peebsmama) said...

FABULOUS! What a wonderful way to showcase your photo.

voodoo vixen said...

You have done a beautiful job on it, what gorgeous colours and I love the textures.

Jo Power said...

I love this the colours and texture is perfect well done.

Jo Power said...

I love this the colours and texture is perfect well done.

VickiA said...

This is just lovely! I adore the colours you've used.

Carol Ann said...

Your canvas is beautiful the papers, colours. textures and photo you have used all work together brilliantly.

Julia Dunnit said...

Gorgeous. Visit my blog to collect an award please!

Becky said...

beautiful job.