Mellow Time

The latest challenge at Canvas Corp Brands is "Lace and Lazy" ... and really could anything be more sublime. What a lovely way to start off this new year!

My entry is a 4x4 canvas that was truly a pleasure to create:

I started with the 4x4 Stretched Natural Canvas and painted it with a pale pink acrylic. When that was dry, I used an ivory acrylic paint with one of my decorative stencils. Since I knew I'd be working with lace, I wanted to keep the background light.

Once the paint was dry, I wrapped a piece of lace from the 7gypsies Trimmings Assorted Pack across the front of the canvas and stapled it in the back. I made a tag from the Canvas Corp Tan & Ivory French Script Paper, adorned it with two little buttons and a piece of pale pink seam binding. 

For the finishing touch I added the words "mellow time" which I cut out from the 7gypsies Gypsy Moments Express Yourself Paper. Below that I added a vintage-style button that matches the smaller buttons on the tag.

This challenge was truly enjoyable as I love the lace and vintage theme I was able to incorporate here. Be sure to visit the Canvas Corp Brand blog to see the amazing entries for this challenge here.

Thanks for stopping by.

Canvas Corp Brands Crew Member

Happy Valentine's Day!

Today is a double celebration as I'm so thrilled to announce that I have been accepted as 2015 Crew Member for Canvas Corp Brands.  My specific role is under the category of Handmade Cards and Paper.

As a way of introducing the Creative Crew members, Canvas Corp Brands asked each of us to design and submit a 4x4 stretched canvas that represents our personal creative style. Here is mine:

It's part vintage, feminine, flowers and nature with a mix of old and new. My canvas features paper from 7Gypsies Trousseau  and Express Yourself Gypsy Moments collections. 

You can see what the rest of the crew created at The Creative Studio. And, you can even cast your vote for the one you like best!

So glad you stopped by today!

Beth