Monday, May 8, 2017

Layered Vintage Burlap Canvas

Hi friends! I hope you had a good weekend! We had great weather, but this morning it snowed again. On the 8th of May! It didn't remain on the ground luckily.
 

This week at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog we have an It's a Frame Up challenge. Fun! Don't miss the project by our May guest designer Dr Sonia, aka Cards, Crafts, Kids Projects.


Layers of ink - Layered Vintage Burlap Canvas by Anna-Karin with Tim Holtz idea-ology

I had too many ideas for this challenge, and then happened to spot this photo that I recently found of my grandmother when she was young (scanned and printed). My grandfather's big hobby was photography and he also had his own darkroom at home, so there are lots of photographs of my grandmother, but I hadn't before seen this album with photos that he took before my mother was born. I wanted this photo up on my wall and decided to use a burlap panel as my base, and lots and lots of layers.

Layers of ink - Layered Vintage Burlap Canvas by Anna-Karin

I used one of the lovely papers from Tim Holtz Etcetera pad as my base, inked and distressed the edges. Everything was glued down with Matte Medium, which is my favorite glue. The metallic hearts are by Prima and were distressed with a bit of paint.

Layers of ink - Layered Vintage Burlap Canvas by Anna-Karin with Tim Holtz Sizzix Ornate Frame

The Ornate Frame was die cut from grungeboard and painted with gesso. Next I added a layer of Peacock Feathers, since turquoise was one of my grandmother's favorite colors. On top of that there is a thin layer of Distress Crazing Medium, applied with my finger. When dry, I rubbed a brown Distress Crayon into the cracks to make them show. But I wanted more shine, and thought I'd try misting the whole piece with Pearl Mica Spray. The effect is really lovely and not captured well on photo.

Layers of ink - Layered Vintage Burlap Canvas by Anna-Karin

This pattern came from the patterned paper too, I cut it out and inked the edges.The butterflies are from the Snippets Ephemera set.

Layers of ink - Layered Vintage Burlap Canvas by Anna-Karin

I wanted lots of layers, and used a Pocket Card (with the grey stripes) as well as a piece of Eclectic Elements fabric. This particular fabric has the background of studio photos printed on it, which worked well for my theme. For the title, I used a Quote Chip and Chit Chat stickers.

Layers of ink - Layered Vintage Burlap Canvas by Anna-Karin with Tim Holtz Illustrated Garden

I love the flowers of Tim Holtz new Illustrated Garden set, and stamped one of them on watercolor paper and watercolored it with Distress Ink, to match the flowers in the patterned paper to the top right of the panel. I also really like the new Tiny Things 2 set and the dress form comes from there.

Layers of ink - Layered Vintage Burlap Canvas by Anna-Karin

I wanted more flowers, and misted some Bouquet flowers with Distress Spray Stain as well as the Mica Spray.

Layers of ink - Layered Vintage Burlap Canvas by Anna-Karin

As a border, I used an inked Ruler Piece, as well as a ribbon and a Small Talk sticker.

Layers of ink - Layered Vintage Burlap Canvas by Anna-Karin

One thing I love about the burlap panels is that they have a base of wood, which makes them very easy to hang. I simply screw Screw Eyes into the top and tie a piece of twine through them.

I really hope you will join us in our It's a Frame Up challenge. As every week, you have a chance to win a $50 gift voucher from Simon Says Stamp. You have until Monday 8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in.


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Thank you so much for visiting today! 

Happy crafting!!

Anna-Karin

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22 comments:

  1. Great photo and I love your panel. The frame is gorgeous in turquoise with that crackle.

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  2. WOW love how you have played with paints and media in this one...the hearts are gorgeous and I do love the crackle on the frame
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia

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  3. Absolutely gorgeous canvas Anna-Karin! I love that you used an old photo of your Grandma, and the fact that your Grandad took the photo and developed it makes it even more special. What a beautiful tribute to such a beautiful lady :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  4. This is awesome, Anna-Karin. What a wonderful picture of your Grandma. I love all the delicate details and soft colors. So pretty!

    Cathie ♥

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  5. Wonderful photo - what a treasure! Love the canvas you created around her with the vintage images and colors! Maura

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  6. Totally stunning. I love the romantic, vintage girly look of your canvas. Love especially the metal hearts, so amazing. Hugs, Marzena

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  7. The photo was such a special find and is just lovely! The turquoise crackled frame is the perfect highlight to your lovely Grandmother. Wonderful design! Happy Monday, Autumn

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  8. Geweldig! wat een leuke, geinige foto. Mooi gedaan met kleur, papier en versiering.

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  9. Gorgeous project! I love the antiqued frame on the page :)

    *mwah*
    Steph
    Simon Says Stamp!

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  10. This truly heart and soul beautiful.

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  11. I truly want to make some wonderful pieces with my families old black and whites. I get so inspired to see all these lovely things that you gals make, I can only hope I can make one as lovely. :)

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  12. I absolutely adore the photo Anna-Karin and the panel is divine xxx

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  13. What a beautiful canvas you have created! This is a treasure!!

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  14. This is so cool Anna-Karin. Love the burlap with the vintage elements, such a great combo!

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  15. Karen, this is so beautiful! I love the photo of your grandmother, and you have given it such a lovely place to be highlighted and treasured! The frame is fabulous! Hugs!

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  16. What a stunning piece and I love, love, LOVE how it is about your actual grandmother! That expression on her face is so intriguing and she looks totally timeless. It made me wish that I'd know her. I'm so glad that you are keeping her memory vibrant with such a beautiful tribute!

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  17. what a wonderful tribute to your beautiful grandmother...hugs kath xxx

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  18. Gorgeous project and such a beautiful tribute to your grandmother ~ the photo you've used is fantastic and she looked like a wonderful woman! It's really lovely Anna-Karin... :)

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  19. What a brilliant project. I love how it is so delicate yet so full of texture. I also love the meaning and purpose of this ... I loved my grandmother so very deeply. I am sure yours would be proud of this project! Much love my friend <3

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  20. Love this gorgeous canvas, Anna-Karin. The texture and colors on the frame are fantastic. Love all the beautiful details, too. :)

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  21. I adore the picture you used and the crackle effect on the frame! wonderful project as always! Barbara

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