Sunday 23 October 2016

ART

Hi Bloggers.

I have a canvas for you today -

I've actually used a Dina Wakley Media Board. These are pre-treated so no need to apply a layer of Gesso.

I made this a while ago so I'll try and describe how I made it as best as I can remember.

I started my mixing some CS Multi-Tex Powder with water on my Craft Sheet. I added a little CS Glue to the mix and then spread it through the Basketweave Mask all along the right-hand side of the board. I had to move it to extend the design, drying the Multi-Tex mixture in between using a Heat Tool. I then used the Knitted Mask and applied Multi-Tex through it down the left-hand side of the board. I dried it and then extended the design down the side.

I added some Cream Crochet Ribbon and some Cream Guipure Lace securing with Matte Distress Collage Medium.

I cut the Spellbinders Cascading Butterflies Die out of Coconut White Card (can be any colour!). I also cut both the dies in the Spellbinders Medallion Three Die Set. I added them to my design plus a bunch of embellishments - Dazzlers, Dazzler Settings, Satin Roses, Watch Face Charms, Metal Corners, Vintage Buttons, Mini Pearl Swirls and a Zipper Rose.

I ran some of the butterflies from the inside of my Cascading Butterflies die cut through the Spellbinders Platinum Machine with the Creative Expressions Butterfly Dreams Embossing Folder. I shaped them and added them to the die cut on my board. I cut a couple of leaves using the Spellbinders Romantic Vines Die Set and slotted them in around the ribbon roses.

I painted the MDF 'ART' word with White Gesso and added it to the bottom right-hand corner.

I put my piece aside to dry for a few hours - it's easier to let it dry before the next bit.

Once dry, I painted the whole thing with CS White Gesso. Some areas needed a couple of coats.

I then sprayed with CS Misters - I used Phill Martin's Platinum and Decadent Teal. Once dry, I rubbed Phill's New Gold Gilding Wax over the embellishments to make them pop.

I finished by painting some CS Glue in various places and adding some Snow White Micro Beads.

Here's a few close ups -

I'm off the the second part of the beading workshop I went to last week. This doesn't mean that I will finish my piece - I expect it'll take me about 12 months to finish it! The accounts will just have to wait until this evening.

Thanks for stopping by.

 Julia.
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32 comments:

  1. Morning Julia, this is a fabulous canvas love the things you have used and the colour is beautiful.
    Nancyd xx

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  2. Morning Julia.
    A beautiful art project Thank you.
    Julia I am so glad you have your priorities right the accounts can wait you have fun first.
    Take care and have lots of fun Kitty.

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  3. Good Morning Julia
    Wow what a lovely piece of art work.I love it.
    Jan x

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  4. Good morning Julia and crafters all,
    This is different today, not a mixed media person but this looks very effective with all the different textures you have used.
    Enjoy the Beading session!!! Accounts can wait for a rainy day.
    Love and crafty hugs to all,
    Tina T xxxx

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  5. Hi Julia,

    Love this work of art. X

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  6. Lovely canvas, very pretty.

    Michele

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  7. Very petty canvas Julia. Enjoy your day beading.
    Marion S x

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  8. Good morning Julia this canvas is gorgeous I love the colours and all the textures. Have a great day today. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  9. Hi Julia
    A beautiful canvas. Have fun beading.
    B xx

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  10. Clever Julia - it looks stunning.
    Enjoy your beading - paperwork will wait!
    Jan
    Northampton

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  11. Love the canvas Julia the colours are brill
    Love June horrocks xxxxx

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  12. Love this creation Julia.
    Annette x

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  13. Lovely canvas julia x the colours are beautiful x
    Theresa w x

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  14. Hi Julia. Very arty. Love the touch of gilding wax, really brings the canvas to life. SueL x

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  15. Morning Julia,
    Stunning, love the colours you have used.
    Enjoy your beading.
    Lydia
    X

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  16. Hi Julia, this canvas is fantastic, love the shade of blue. Enjoy your beading break. Take care. Bx

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  17. Morning Julia, lovely creation.

    Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx

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  18. Good Morning Julia, wow what a stunning art project, I hope youve hug it up as its so beautiful. hugs Shirleyxxxxx

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  19. A beautiful project Have fun at the workshop

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  20. This is beautiful Julia. Enjoy your workshop. Thank you for sharing.

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  21. Hi Julia
    Gorgeous canvas and the colours are beautiful .

    I will have to show my Daughter this one as she loves this sort of art .
    thank you julia enjoy your day .
    jeanie

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  22. A very interesting piece of work with a lovely design and beautiful colours. I don't understand mixed media like this and think it is about time I learned!

    The internet connection at the caravan site went down yesterday and I have had to come to my mum's to catch up, hence the late comment for yesterday's card with is really gorgeous especially as I love the colour.

    Teresa

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  23. WOW Julia, I love this artwork!!!

    June x

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  24. Gorgeous canvas Julia. Love the colour too. X

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  25. Hello Julia.

    Great piece of work. When ever I see something like this I think I must try it but haven't to date, lol. Very inspiring.

    Have fun beading.

    Best wishes

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  26. Oh Wow Julia !! this canvas is stunning !!
    Enjoy your beading workshop.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  27. Oh Wow Julia !! this canvas is stunning !!
    Enjoy your beading workshop.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  28. Hi Julia,
    Well done Julia, that canvas is absolutely gorgeous.
    Regards
    Dorianne

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  29. Do I spot a zipped flower in there? Astonishingly arty piece of mixed media.

    Susan x

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  30. Lovely mixed art Julia. Hope you enjoyed the workshop.
    Maria x

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