Sunday, December 4, 2016

Altered Canvas and Tag

Hi everyone!  December has arrived and now the rush is on for me to finish projects in time for Christmas.  Why don't I ever learn and start earlier?  Oh well, I did make a reverse altered canvas for a swap with a Christmas/Winter theme that I am sharing with you today.


I loved making this project.  I started by giving both the front and back of the canvas a coat of gesso.  I then used a Tim Holtz snowflake stencil and Golden's Pearl Mica Flake paste on the back and sides (which I forgot to photograph).  A Pion image and Maja Design paper were placed inside the opening after distressing and inking.  Various lace trims and beads were added around the frame.  A little tree from Joann's and pieces of a winter floral pick were placed along the inside edge.  A few bells were added to the cluster.  A couple Recollections wooden snowflakes were glue to the background.  To finish it off, I added a layered chipboard snowflake from Recollections to the upper left corner and then the wooden Peace ornament to the lower right corner.  I made the angel from a mold and attached him to the wooden ornament along with a couple of rhinestones.


In this photograph above, you can see a little bit of the snowflakes that I stenciled and the decorative lace trim placed around the inside of the frame.

While I had the Maja Design papers out, I also made a small tag that came together very quickly.  I cut the tag from the papers and layered it onto a kraft tag.  Cheesecloth was placed under the tag and a piece of trim from Prima at the bottom.  A couple of Recollections snowflakes, rhinestones and a hemp tie completed the tag.


I am entering the canvas in the Winter Magic challenge at A Vintage Journey and also the Home for the Holidays challenge at Frilly and Funkie.

Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by.  I appreciate each of your comments.  Have a wonderful week ahead!

15 comments:

  1. Oh my Patty - your altered canvas is awesome! I can see you put a lot of time into it.

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  2. Oh wow, both your tag and your canvas look stunning! I just adore the magical look of them and the wonderful lacing details.

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  3. I think the year has simply flown by so quickly that even our best laid plans become left behind! Your canvas looks lovely, the lace is so pretty, and gorgeous tag too! Have a good week!

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  4. Stunning reverse canvas, a beautiful little shabby scene! Another gorgeous tag, layered with another gorgeous tag. lol. Wonderful wintery creations!

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  5. Your altered canvas is stunning, Patty!! What a lovely scene!! And, your tag is so pretty, too, with the snowflakes and pretty pompom trim!!

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  6. Oh, how amazing, Patty! Your winter scene is just stunning! Love the papers and the wood accents for a touch of rustic charm. And love the vintage image and sweet embellished, too! And what a pretty matching tag!

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  7. Beautiful projects Patty! Love the altered canvas and the fabulous tag!

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  8. Your canvas is stunning Patty and quite magical too. Love the snowflakes and frame but the interior looks fabulous as does your tag.
    Thank you for travelling with us at A Vintage Journey this month
    Best Wishes
    Annie x

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  9. Oh these are both fantastic! I love the vintage feel of the canvas and the kraft and white combo on the tag is amazing! Wow!

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  10. What a beautiful canvas Patty, beautiful lace around the edge of your frame and I love all the wonderful vintage embellishments you've added inside,. Thank you for joining us at A Vintage Journey! Deb xo

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  11. Beautiful wintery scene. Love the use of the canvas. Thanks for traveling with us at A Vintage Journey.

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  12. Love both your projects. You have made a wonderful wintery scene in your reverse canvas and I love that the little vintage girl is sitting in just the same position as the cherub. Thanks for joining us at Frilly and Funkie.
    Hugs!
    Cec

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  13. Gosh Patty, stopping by to visit your blog was just the inspiration I needed this morning as I work on a few of my own. Your wintery creations are really lovely!

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  14. Patty your reverse canvas is magical! Thank you for joining us at Frilly and Funkie and A Vintage Journey xx

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