Magic of Three Canvas

Hello!

I'm thrilled and so honored to be a guest over at A Vintage Journey today to share my Magic of Three mixed media canvas.

"Using three of something adds more interest and power whether it is a conversation, art or numbers".  

I have included a variety of elements in three's in my project.

(click to enlarge)

• I started off by adding Color Bloom spray to my canvas.  I always feel less intimidated when I have some color on a blank canvas
• Selected 12 x 12 paper for the background and tore pieces as needed 
• Distressed the edges of the paper and once I had decided on the placement, adhered to my canvas with matte gel
• Applied dry wall tape and modelling paste with a stencil (in three area's although one is now covered by the doily)
• Added a small amount of gesso with a dry brush to soften the colors
• Arranged flowers and embellishments and once happy with the arrangement I removed them to finish off the background (this is after a number of days I might add, as I always change my mind☺)
• Added more color (with sprays) and splatters (with gesso)
• Finished off the edges
• Glued lace to edges and center 
• Stamped and sprayed doily, primed die cuts (frames, leaves and ladder) with gesso and when dry, colored with sprays and inks
• Finished off title (distressed and inked edges) and adhered in place
• Added texture to corrugated board and stitched pp to board
• Adhered cheesecloth and wire thread behind focal image
• Glued flowers and embellishments in place
• Added pearls, lace flowers and snowflake paste

Here are a few close-ups.....

And the edges ......

I'm linking this to HLS Mixed Media Challenge, Stamplorations Mixed Media Challenge and Craft Stamper Take It Make It Challenge.

     

Thanks for visiting and have a wonderful day!

Zelda