Hello Friends, This weekend I was checking out Donna Downey’s blog and was feeling inspired by her collages and colorful art work. I had a 10×10 canvas in my closet so I thought I would see what I could create.
I thought some chipboard lettering might be nice then I decided that my SRM stickers looked better. I liked leaving the dimension for the butterflies instead of chunky lettering. I used this one & this sticker.
I had previously colored these butterfies from Penny Black with Copics and I used white gel pen accents. I think the gems are Kaiser???
The blue and green gelatos worked awesome on the background. I smeared them directly on the canvas in the corners and blended them with my fingers. Loved the depth of color. I stamped the letter background on the side with Chipped Sapphire?? Notice the doily’s? I smeared gelatos into the holes and it looked so pretty but…wait
I didn’t think that it would smear once I added the gel meduim š
I guess that’s what it’s all about…discovery
I had these Tim Holtz’s cutouts left over from these cards. I added more doily painting and stamped these butterflies with Walnut distress ink after I added a vintage page and the card scraps. I was doing something and some of the paint lifted off so I like that accident. I needed the canvas to blend and look more muted so I painted over the entire thing with blue studio paint and then more gel medium. (see supply list)
I would love to hear what you think. It was fun to do something different and use parts around my craft room to literally throw onto my canvas.
We are taking our son across country this week to move into his first apartment for his second year of college. So exciting! Basically summer is over but, I think we all are ready for more routine in a way.
I can’t say it enough but, I am grateful thatĀ you stop in…so thank you again… Hugs, Kathy
How about I leave you with a family photo from this summer??
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| I love taking pyramid photos because they are fun, you get a natural smile and my face always looks thinner..lol |
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Red Friday
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Day 25. Big & Bold Wings & Bees-Colorado Craft Co.
Wow – FAB canvas Kathy. You are amazing. And your photo is SOOO cute! You all look gorgeous!
This is lovely and your photo is cute too!!:) Sandra H
Not only is your project gorgeous, but the family photo is great! Love how happy you all look!
Your canvas is spectacular! And your family photo is priceless! Love it!
Wow!!! What a great work!!! The effect is stunning:) You are amazing.
I LOVE your canvas, the colors are soooo gorgeous (like the ocean) and all the details are amazing!
Lovely photo and how your daughter looks like you and the boys are spitting image too……..how much fun is that!!!!
Hug from Holland and thanks for all the inspiration!!
Irene
I love seeing your surprises when I come to visit. These colours are amazing & having recently discovered Faber-Castell’s Polychromos pencils I am thrilled to see these varied products produced by the very same company. Love your unmistakable signature butterflies.
Take care with the travelling.
Paula (PEP)
Love this canvas Kathy and your family is gorgeous… such good looking kids š
LOVE THIS!! I must try this!! I missed your blog!! š š š Hope your doing well!! I just love your family photo, beautiful family you have!! HUGS!
What a lovely photo! You need to scrapbook this one or frame it to look at those beautiful and happy faces all the time! I wish all the best to your lovely family and may you all be as happy and relaxed as you were that day you took the photo. Now do I have to comment about the canvas? Well another Kathy original! A piece of art! Every post a new surprise and more inspiring. Keep them coming!
Wow, fantastic art piece Kathy! Love those vivid colours!
Amazing work of art, Kathy! Love all the beautiful, added elements and those butterflies are gorgeous! What a fun family photo too!
How CUTE is your family?! š
Beautiful collage piece you’ve created, Kathy! And your coloring on butterflies are absolutely gorgeous, as usual! š Thanks for sharing your vacation photo! You guys are good looking family! š I miss SANDS under my feet, SO BAD…
Your canvas is stunning! I love the depth of color and how your “accidents” add to the beauty. And that photo makes me smile–such a gorgeous family!
Beautiful canvas and family Kathy
Your work is so bright and full of energy, the intensity is expressed by the combinations of warm vivid colours. Adding the sentiment in Black adds a little drama and is noticed.
Beautiful canvas and family Kathy.
Smiles:)
Love the colors.
Beautiful canvas Kathy. I for one am NOT ready for summer to end! LOL
Beautiful job on this!!!!! I love the photo, too! š
Ooh love your project! Full of colour! But I especially love your family photo! It is one for the wall of your home!
Gorgeous Canvas, I have not been brave enough to try that. Although I would love to try it. I am never sure what to do right or wrong on them and what varnish to put on afterwards to stop it from being destroyed afterwards. Your photo is stunning.
Good luck with the move for your son!
What a fabulous canvas Kathy… it really is beautiful. Love you family photo… great idea.
gorgeous art piece! and what a gorgeous family! have a fun safe trip!
Gorgeous canvas Sista, but you have stolen the post with your lovely family photo! Your daughter looks so much like you!
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this…..GORGEOUS!!! Canvas is so fun to work on Huh…..Love the Pic too you have a Beautiful Family Kathy Rac…..Can’t wait to see you next week!!! xoxoxoxo!
Stunning creation Kathy. Its such a perfect piece for the walls. Love love love it.
Your family photo is so lovely.TFS
LOVE the canvas, Kathy! Sheer gorgeousness just by accident…wish that would happen to my art LOL! š Your family is beautiful – LOVE that photo and the tip for a nice slim face! š
This just flutters with happiness Kathy!
I love, love, LOVE your canvas art! Of course it does include some of my favorite colors AND I love butterflies, but your talent just makes it POP! Your family picture is awesome!
love your creation and what a gorgeous family you guys are!
What a stunning canvas Kathy…. thanks for sharing… I am just about to create one for my hubby for his birthday… you’ve inspired me…
What a wonderful family picture….
take care and thanks for sharing
hugz
shamela
absolutely gorgeous!!!! Have to remember that tip about pyramid photos, lol!
I love the canvas Kathy. The colours you have used are so pretty and some of my favourite! I must try a pyramid photo,I would love my face to look thinner! Lol.
The canvas collage is so beautiful, and a great inspiration for when I want to create more than cards. The gelatos are so beautiful and rich!
Can’t believe you have college students! Family is beautiful, just like you! miss you!
stunning design š
What a terrific family photo….lovely smiles. Your collage is just lovely and I love how you use your white pen.
This is awesome! I love your tutorials with the step-by-step photos.
Anniebee
Wow this piece of art is Gorgeous great colors and oh those textures so so pretty. Your family photo so very precious as well as being a beautiful family photo