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How to: create a vintage-inspired mixed media canvas


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Hello friends! Today I'm sharing a quick tutorial on how to create a vintage-inspired mixed media canvas.


I started with a 6x6 canvas panel, a piece of vintage-inspired patterned paper, a distressing tool and gesso. After distressing the edges of the patterned paper and adhering it to the panel, I applied gesso with some water to "tone" down the colours on the patterned paper.


Next, I applied Golden Fiber Paste with The Crafter's Workshop stencil. You can use any type of modeling paste you have. Personally I love the paper-like fiber texture of this paste. :)


After that, I took a paintbrush and started painting with Silks Acrylic Glazes. I used Mediterranean Blue and Emperor's Gold , pulling the colours from the patterned paper.


Then I embellished with my fave lace trims, blooms and pearls.


You can create more depth of texture with a thicker application of the paste. But I love the subtle sheen of the Silks Acrylic Glazes on a slightly raised surface.



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17 comments:

  1. WOW your textured background looks super gorgeous
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia
    Cards Crafts Kids Projects

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  2. Love that lace Yvonne and the beautiful touches of Gold!

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  3. Beautiful piece.The texture looks lovely and of course the Silks look gorgeous.

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  4. Omg !! This is gorgeous !! I love the beautiful arrangement and your colors so much !!..Thank you for the tutorial too :)

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  5. Yummy! I am a big vintage look fan so of course I love what you created. The textures and colors are luscious.

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  6. This is too pretty! love the texture and the way you put it on :) thanks for sharing :)

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  7. This is absolutely gorgeous, Yvonne! I love the vintage feel of your mixed media canvas, and I especially love that you shared how you made it with all of us. Thank you for sharing your creativity! HUGS!!!!

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  8. You HAVE gotten into your silks, eh???!!! That blue is totally YUM....& it's such a lovely vintage page.....I really like the size you do your canvases, too:):)

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  9. You are simply amazing! I loveeeeeeeeeee this! LOVING the colors and the textures!!! Pinning!!!!!

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  10. This is just too pretty, i love how u made the background and love the vintage feel of it! You should try out red lip colours by maybelline too, they are good :)

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  11. This is beautiful, Yvonne! I love the vintage feel to this and the color is amazing! Fabulous texture with the modeling paste, and the trims with the flower cluster are gorgeous!

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  12. This is absolutely gorgeous!! The texture is amazing!! I love the beautiful colors and the lace!! You decorated it perfectly!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  13. Really amazing work my friend. All the textures going on here are fabulous.

    Hugs~

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  14. Wow, I love the texture you created and the fabulous paper and lace. Beautiful.

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  15. Gorgeous! Love the texture and colour! TFS

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  16. Lovely...awesome colors/texture!

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Cheers, Yvonne.