Documented - Patina Effect Canvas

Hello Everyone

I hope that you are all well.

We had some beautiful rain again last night, so this morning the air is crisp and clean.

I was inspired by Marta Lapkowska and a patina effect canvas that she created.

So I took the inspiration and created a canvas of my own.

I have some gorgeous Pentart products and so this is mainly what I used.

 I will list the products at the end.

I didn't just use paints, I also used some Pentart rust effects.  These added lovely, real rust patches.

I know the shape seems a little odd, but I will hang this up on the wall with a canvas string and then it will be perfect.

This canvas is called Document and it is meant to symbolise the documentation of my sisters life and how she has overcome health issues and has started living her life with energy and such determination.

I love how it turned out.

It took quite a bit of time and quite a few layers, but I am really pleased with it.

To see Marta's inspiration video, please look here:

https://youtu.be/A2D0I_N2a8g

Supplies used:

BoBunny Black Gesso

Pentart Creamy acrylic Metallic Eggplant

Pentart Creamy acrylic Metallic Antique Gold

Pentart Stencil Paste Silver

Pentart Stencil Paste Metallic Antique Silver

Pentart Stencil Paste Pearl

Pentart Stencil Paste Metallic White Gold

Pentart Antique Wax Paste Brass

Pentart Antique Wax Paste Metal

Pentart Antique Wax Paste Chameleon

Pentart Rust effect Powder

Pentart Rust Reagents

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

I hope you have a fabulous Wednesday.

Denise x

Special Love Mixed Media Layout - Berry71Bleu

Hello Everyone

 

Apologies for having dropped out of cyberspace for a little while.

It was school holidays and then Easter.  My brother was also here from the UK.

So sadly blogging took a back seat.

 

It was really quality and quantity time with my family! ;-)

 

I am back, however, today with a vintage layout for the Berry71Bleu challenge this month.

 

Here's the gorgeous mood board.

 

I created this mixed media page of my Grandparents.

I used the gorgeous Barn Market vintage papers from Riddersholm Design.

I did some intricate gesso stencilling around the photo too.

The gorgeous chipboard piece is a Blue Fern Studios piece and was aged, using gesso and all purpose ink.

I also did a fair amount of stamping on the background too.

 

I really love how this vintage page turned out. Vintage certainly does not have to be dark and dreary,

There is still time to play along.

 

Our wonderful Sponsor this month is:

Established in 2000, 7gypsies has enjoyed being a part of the craft and scrapbooking industries. 7gyspies has taken a few journeys along the way, with the caravan’s final destination with Canvas Corp. 

a bit of the 7gypsies story…

A young architect who wanted to be a painter met an Australian school teacher with a penchant for collecting things. They married and traveled the world together, having 7 kids on 3 different continents. As age mellowed them, they settled in the southwestern US and began designing for the scrapbooking industry, drawing upon a lifetime of traveling and experiences. 

  

The Canvas Corp family welcomes this amazing brand, with a penchant for preserving the original inspiration behind the brand.  This catalog brings together vintage and brand new 7gypsies products.

the gypsies today… 

With a focus on preserving the inspiration for the brands and the product line, the 7gypsies development team has designed a number of vintage inspired collections that have a look of the past but are relevant to the creative market today. We have converted a considerable amount of products to production in the USA, while continuing to source world-wide to find the most exciting products, designs and technologies.  We are excited to release our most exciting collection Architextures™ which is going to take the 7gypsies brand in many wonderful new directions. 

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7gypsies give the winner of the challenge one of their "Junk Packs" - a collection of vintage papers, handmade papers, fabric, tags and more with a writing and lettering theme. No two are alike. AND  as an there is a chance to win a additional prize - if you both submit an entry for the Berry71Bleu Challenge & the current Canvas Corp Brands Challenge you are eligable to win a second prize. You will find a link to the Canvas Corp Brands April Challenge under our Challenge board in the right sidebar. 

Have a fabulous day!

Denise x



Birthday Card - October Afternoon

Hello Everyone

It's my sons Birthday today and so I have a Birthday Card to share with you.

Firstly, happy Birthday to my Boy! He is 9 today! ;-)

The time has flown and I really don't know where the last 9 years have gone.

But he's a good boy and I love him dearly!

Here's a photo of the big man, in his bed this morning! ;-)

I made this card for him.

I used some October Afternoon bits and pieces along with a Celebr8 stencil and some BoBunny black gesso. I kept it fresh and upbeat...I think perfect for a boy! ;-)

I certainly am happy that I was also able to use some goodies from my stash.

Anyways, off to get some dinner and celebrate a little! ;-)

So enjoy your evening too!

Cheers for now!

Denise x