More Misting on Canvas

Hi everyone,  I hope you're not tired of hearing me talk about the fun stuff you can do with your mists and canvas. Today I have three fun variations to show you that are really easy, and give great effects. 

The first is using Chipboard shapes as masks:

 

I began each page by misting with Perfect Pearls Mist in Biscotti. I love the sparkle this gave to my base, as well as how it primed  the surface to allow the new colours I added to seep in. Try experimenting on dry canvas versus canvas misted with a light base colour or water. 

Arrange your shapes, mist, re-arrange your shapes, or remove some and add new ones, and mist again. You can keep layering and playing with colours until you reach the look you want. I used Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist (Timberline, Decadence, and Pomegranate). When all was dry, I highlighted some of the shapes using Tattered Angels Glimmer Glaze ( Sugar Cane).

The next technique uses a plastic stencil, and acrylic gesso. ( If you don't have Gesso, you can try using Acrylic paint, a heavy bodied glue, or anything that might act as a sealant on the canvas).

I just blotted the gesso through the stencil using a stiff brush. 

Once dry, I misted randomly using the same colours as above.

For the last technique , I began on a page that was already primed around the edges with gesso. I started again with the Perfect Pearls, and then added my colours randomly. while the canvas is still wet, sprinkle on some grains of salt. Try anything from fine table salt, to coarse pickling salt. The salt will attract and concentrate colour in areas surrounding it( I used a coarse sea salt). This is a fun, and relatively cheap technique to try.

To add a bit more texture, I added some Glimmer Glaze to the edges of the gesso areas (Pewter). 

It might not look like much now, but layered with photos, and embellishments, This should become a treasured keepsake. 

Have fun creating!

Erin

 

More Canvas

You may have noticed lots of canvas around lately. It seems many companies have gotten into creating canvas embellishments that can be altered,as well as bags, aprons, books, and well...canvases. 

If you've wanted to try doing a canvas, but feel a bit intimidated, a canvas mini album may be the perfect solution- small size, and lots of pages to practice on!

Here's what I started with, this fun book by Canvas Corp.

Now because of how I work, this isn't a step by step tutorial, but it will give you some ideas of where to start. I began with  a Crafter's workshop Stencil, and a bottle of Sugar Cane Tattered Angel's Glimmer Glaze. The brush is built right into the cap, so there's no need for any special tools, or brush clean-up!

Once I had the Glimmer Glaze applied, and dry, I played with several shades of Glimmer mists like Timberline, Coffee Shop and Tattered Leather. I worked and blotted with a rag. I eventually went too dark, and rinsed and scrubbed and then went back in with some more mist, some Pewter Glimmer Glaze, and added a finishing mist of Biscotti Perfect Pearls to even out the colour. ( I did warn you that this wasn't an exact science).  See how the Glaze works a bit like a resist with the mist?

I stamped a Canvas Butterfly By Maya Road with Staz On ink. I found the best way to do this is to apply your canvas directly to the stamp and apply pressure all over with your fingertips. It's a subtle transfer, but adds just a bit of interest.

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I added a bit of metallic embroidery floss, some lace trim, which I glued on, and two beautiful cotton flowers. I also added a bit of colour to the edges of the butterfly using the Glimmer Glaze. The added benefit, is that it also helps to keep the canvas from fraying.

Now I just need to figure out what I'm going to make this little book into.

Erin Morehouse