Wednesday 15 August 2012

Experimental Canvas

... for the Frilly and Funkie challenge: Get Crafty with Canvas. It is the first time that I tried my hand on a canvas and on tissue paper. It always scared me but I also really wanted to create something with both. The solution: take a masterclass with Lucy. Now, Lucy is the master and I took the class! It was great fun, a lot of mess and I learned a lot, thank you Lucy.
I covered the canvas with distress stains, stamped Crafty Individual images onto tissue paper and tore it up. Once the paint was dry I glued the images to the canvas - what a revelation!
 As the canvas looked a bit lost at first I added some rings stamped with a pen cap and white ink and some embellishments.
The edges of the canvas are covered with lace ... more canvases to follow .... Petra.

16 comments:

Jean Franks Beck said...

Gorgeous, Petra! Beautiful colors and images, and the white accents are such a great touch. :)

Lucy Edmondson said...

I absolutely love how it turned out, Petra. I think you added the white circles after I saw it and I think it softens the vibrant colour a lot. I think the way you chose the clock and the birds for your composition is terrific!

Lucy x

Anonymous said...

Petra, fabulous use of the CI stamps. Love those stamps against the bright background.
You obviously had lots of fun.
Wishes
Lynne

Beverly G said...

Love your first canvas and I'm like you I think there will be more coming from my studio also. Those white stamped rings were the perfect touch.

Michele said...

and to think you were afraid to try this! your results are absolutely stunning. you must do this again. xo

Jenny Marples said...

Oooooh, Petra this is gorgeous! Thanks for your lovely comment. Hugs, Buttons x

Vada said...

Petra, both canvas'es are very strighting!!! Great Colors!!!
Hugs Vada

Marjie Kemper said...

Hoooray! So glad you jumped in... the water's fine, and so is your canvas! I can't believe that's your first one. I love how you've build up the colors and added the stamping and gems... it's fantastic. Thanks so much for joining us at Frilly and Funkie, Petra!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous canvas Petra, I love the colours and the birds are fab ! Thanks for joining us at Frilly and Funkie. Sue C x

Terry said...

How have I missed Lucy's tissue class or maybe it is not an online class? I must go check this out! Petra, your canvas is so cool and I totally love the colors and all those stamped images! The lace is a sweet touch, kind of like your yummy baked goods! So thrilled to see you play along at Frilly and Funkie!

Pia said...

wooow so beautiful work, love the colour you have used
hugs Pia

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

First time is the charm!!! Gorgeous work! The color is fab and love the lace border...great images as well! Thank you so much for playing along with us at Frilly & Funkie this fortnight!!!

Shelly Schmidt said...

Wow- I want to make one too- just where to start....love the idea of stamping on tissue paper. And, I love the added touches with the white stamping and lace!

Sharon said...

Wow this is fantastic!! Great bright colour!!

Carolyn Dube said...

Beautiful work- with such rich colors!!

Anonymous said...

Absolutely awesome! Beautiful birds and phenomenal canvas!

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