I started with a simple canvas that I purchased from the dollar store. Guess what it cost me? Ha, ha! I painted it with Gesso so that it would be a solid white and if I wanted to add paint over it, it would be a good foundation for it. I later decided not to paint it.
I then chose my image to put in the back ground. I chose winter trees from the Holiday Cakes cartridge. I wanted a simple design that I could repeat in different values of green.
The snowmen were embellished with buttons and pearls. I added teenie, tiny little pearls all over the picture to mimic snow. I just found these at CTMH. Wow, are they tiny and a really good price! The flower and brown roofs were sent through the Sizzix using different Cuttle bug folders. All of the edges of the house were distressed with walnut ink. I added stickles to the words to give them sheen, without added bulk and to soften the colors. I added one of the papers along the outer edges to cover the staples, then fancy ribbon over that to make the edges look nice.
Thanks for stopping by today! Give one of these a try. They are very inexpensive to make and also make great gifts!
Cartridges used: Winter Woodland, Holiday Cakes Pop-Up Neighborhood
Machines used: Expression, Gypsy, Sizzix
Other: Cuttlebug folders, pattern paper, card stock, ultra podge, buttons, stickles, slick, gesso, canvas, bling, pearls, metal embellishment, lace, glitter
I love this Doreen!! I have all the supplies, so I just need to go for it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat project - I learned a lot. Love of the details you added to your home - and the ribbon edging! Thank you - I am inspired to try!
ReplyDeleteDoreen, Love, love this...what a great project. Just like Sara, I've got the supplies, now I need the time to make one...lol
ReplyDeleteCute, I love all the details! I think I even have everything in my "stash pile" to attempt one of these.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool project! Love your wallhanging!!
ReplyDeleteI think I have all I need to do this in my supplies! You did a beautiful job. Great tutorial.
ReplyDeleteLove this! I still haven't attempted a canvas project, but I have all the supplies & yours for inspiration...Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful canvas project.
ReplyDeleteLove your wall hanging! Thanks for the great tutorial.
ReplyDeleteReally cute. Thanks for the tutorial. I received several canvases in an exchange and wasn't sure what I would do with them until now :D
ReplyDeleteThe wall hanging is fabulous. I like that you shared your thought process while giving details for the project. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love all the details you added.
ReplyDeleteFantastic!! Thank you for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove this home decor!
ReplyDeleteSuper fun - what a cute little wall hanging. Love the tips and tricks you gave great job.
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