Creations by Lynn Weiss ~ Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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Monday, September 19, 2011

Medallion on Canvas

We finally got done with a bathroom remodel project and I needed a couple small pieces of art to hang above my towels next to each sink. After numerous shopping trips,  I either could not find the right size or the right color, or style I was looking for, so I decided to get out my stamps and create my own works of art!

I used a couple 8x8 canvases and basecoated them with my wall paint, which is kind of like a lighter shade of Baja Breeze. Then using acrylic paint I painted off a band of chocolate on the left side. I also used acrylic paints applied with a foam brush right on my stamps. The trickiest part was trying to get a nice clean image, because the canvas is stretched on the wood frame...so there is a lot of give. I found it easiest to place my stamp where I wanted it, and while holding it firmly in place, I flipped the canvas over and used my hands and bone folder to rub the canvas over the stamp. Stamps used: Medallion, Elements of Style & French Script background (retired)


Ater I had all my images stamped I antiqued it with some of the brown paint mixed with glaze. I rubbed it on and then rubbed off where I didn't want it as dark. I used an Antique Brad and some Chocolate Chip Scallop Dots Ribbon for the finishing touch. Here's what it looks like hanging in my bathroom.

I also have something, or I should say someone, else that is just so cute I have to share. Meet little Stevie. We just adopted him from the Animal Shelter, and while he's not much of a stamper or typist, he's the sweetest little thing! He meows until I pick him up to sit on my lap and then when he's bored with that he tries his hand, or I guess paw, at typing or running on my stamping table. He has yet to discover my ribbon...


Have a great day!

8 comments:

Cindy Jenkins said...

Hi Lynn....What a GREAT idea!! They look fantastic!!

Pat's little corner of the world said...

Wow Lynn,
A lot of hard work has paid off..These look great..what an Idea..wonderful job...
your blogger buddy

JoAnn said...

I love, love, love the Medallion wall art! Great job! Very inspiring...

And the kitty is a cutie too.

Andrea Gideon said...

What a great job just beautiful. Looks like something you would find in a nice home decor store.

Anonymous said...

Oh my gosh, little Stevie is a darling:)

Love the art - really looks nice on your wall.

Patti

scrappingnana said...

Beautiful project. Love the colors and details. They look good in your bathroom. TFS

Karen said...

Your solution to finding wall pieces to go with your color scheme is not only clever, but beautiful!

And Stevie is simply gorgeous!

scrapfancy said...

Very impressive. I love them.