Canvas + Paint + Ink + Vinyl Word + Rub-ons + Stamps + Bling = One Beautiful Canvas!
Our mixed media specialist, Saundra James, taught an inspiring class tonite and I had the pleasure of attending. No matter what your style, you can make a personal work of art for yourself or a gift. Here's the basic steps:
- Paint the edges of the canvas with acrylic paint.
- Trim a piece of patterned paper a bit smaller than your canvas.
- Embellish your paper using ink, stamps, rub-ons, vinyl words, stickers, etc. (Basically, use anything "flat.")
- Spread Mod Podge or Medium to your entire canvas with a brush and add your patterned paper. (I used Ranger Matte Medium.)
- Embellish with any dimensional items, such as flowers, rhinestones, etc.
- Hang on your wall or place on an easel and enjoy!
I actually made this piece for my Mom. However, now that I've brought it home and noticed how well it matches my living room, I'm not sure if I'll be able to part with it. I guess it's time to break out another canvas and get creative!
