Thursday, April 15, 2010

Wall Art-12x12 Canvas

Yes- Ladies this is a 12x12 Canvas.  I started with 2x2 pieces of paper and just covered the edges of one square with the next 2x2 square that I am using next.  I recommend that you start by just laying them out until you find the pattern that you like.  As far as the embellishments-well use what you want.  This paper is actually retired SU paper.  I just love this paper. Carts used were-Oh! A little of everything... (ha, ha)
I can't do anything unless I distress it.  So I distressed the edges of the canvas.  As always-let me know if you have any questions.  Enjoy!

12 comments:

  1. Well if that isn't the coolest canvas I have ever seen. Who would have thought of doing this but you. I love it.

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  2. This project is awesome! Very pretty. Shari (cricutrookie)

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  3. Wow! Awesome idea, especially for those of us that have some scraps of paper we LOVE, but don't know how to use.

    One question: Can you tell me where you got those little crochet flowers? If you made them yourself, please don't tell me, I'll only be jealous. :)

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  4. I have a quesiton, if you covered the edges of one square with the next 2x2 square that you were using next, is that how you achieved the slight border around that canvas? Also, what did you use to adhere them? This is a wonderful idea! I need something for my living room and this would be great!

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  5. This is PHENOMENAL!! Just GORGEOUS!! You are so creative!!

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  6. OH WOW!!! I love this!! I have a few canvases that I picked up at big lots about a year ago...I need to try this!!!! You did such an excellent job!!!!

    TFS!

    I do have a question, do I need to prep them with gesso, or paint, because coming from big lots, I don't think they are primed already.

    Thanks so much in advance!!! :)

    LisaRN499@aol.com

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  7. Too cool, Wendy! I'm gonna have to scraplift and make one of these for my scrap room!!

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  8. That is beautiful. I would love to make one of these for my living room. Thank you for the inspiration!!

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  9. This is great! I have 2 12x12 canvases, and hadn't decided which two papers, LOL I wanted to use...this way I can use it all! Well almost all of what I have that matches!! :) tfs!!

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  10. That's a great idea! It would make the perfect gift for my mother-in-law's sewing room!

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  11. Hey Wendy - cooool idea! I've been playing with canvases awhile now but didn't think of this! How did you adhere the paper to the canvas? Gesso? Modge? Glue? TFS!
    Helen -- Firenze Cards

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