You know how it is. It’s the middle of the evening, you’re a little frustrated and need to just . . . do something, something different? That’s how I felt last night. So, instead of making a card for Beate’s weekly sketch at the last minute like I usually do, I pulled out some blank canvases, paint, and Mod Podge and started to play. I chose colors that would work with the family portraits that Maile of Relish Photography took a few weeks ago.
Here’s what I started with. And here’s what I ended up with.
And yeah, once I got it outside and out of the cave that is my house this morning, I realized I’d chosen ribbon in a red that’s a *wee bit* too bright for the colors I used here. 🙂 That’s okay. My mom’s here, likes it and said, “Since it’s not perfect, I’ll take it home.” And I’m okay with that! She’s still not taking my poinsettia pin.
I trimmed a piece of patterned paper down to 8 1/2″ x 11″ and made a big B, then flipped it. I printed it out on the REVERSE side of the pattern I wanted, and hand cut. If that’s not clear, just ask, and I’ll snap a few pictures and post. I had originally wanted a chocolate brown B, but printed on the wrong side of the paper . . . so I have an extra here I can show.
Everything here is adhered with Mod Podge over the painted background. I followed a tutorial you’ll all see on SUNDAY morning on Splitcoaststampers. It’s a beauty by Kim Van Diepen and you won’t want to miss it!
You also won’t want to miss fabulous stuff from
Cami, Charmaine, Lori, Mary Jo, and Sharon! I can’t wait to get back from errands and see what they’ve created.
Laurie. . . we’re still thinking of you and Ali and your family!
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WOW, this is gorgeous, Jenn! Gorgeous picture and gorgeous frame!
Jenn, you are amazing and this is gorgeous! I LOVE that you have more crafting time on your hands now! 😀 And how clever of you to create your own monogram — it’s beautiful!!
Fantastic Canvas! I can’t believe you cut out that B. You are crazy!
The canvas looks absolutely wonderful and the picture is gorgeous!
Hugs and smiles
JENN.. this is awesome! I loved seeing all your family photos… you are all just gorgeous! I have some of that canvas… you’ve inspired me to use it! But… I don’t have any awesome photos… will have to work on that.
THAT pin is OMG, AWESOME! DANG woman!!
Have a super weekend!
~C
No way!!! How cute is that. Again, beautiful family pic.
Have a wonderful weekend.
This is terrific Jenn. I love the elegant B. What an awesome picture. Terrific job. These would be great Christmas gifts. Of course you could add the poinsettia pin on top. LOL Hope your burn is better.
Dawn B
This is gorgeous… love it!
Beautiful canvas. Donna Downey does alot of canvas work & I have been itching to do something for a xmas present for my Dad. You gave me th perfect idea!! Yours Rocks and I can’t believe you cut out that B, I thought you did it on a cricut.
Wow – this is beautiful. I wouldn’t have thought to use a canvas that way. Brilliant. Love how you picked up the pillow color.
Your family photos are amazing and your canvas turned out gorgeous! THAT should be a tutorial on SCS!!!
Brandi
What a gorgeous page, Jenn! You’ve accented that fabulous photo just perfectly! I really need to do more scrapbooking!!! Hugs ~Cindy
The card looks amazing! you’re so creative!
Love how you turned the sketch into a scrap page – the photo is just darlin’ too!
You CUT that B out? Are ya coo coo?!? 🙂
Nah…I have people tell I’m crazy for cutting some stuff out too so I understand. Once you get something in your head you’ve just got to get it out. Right?
It turned out beeautiful Jenn! Hugs!
-Bev
I like it! 🙂
Oh, My WOW! this is stunning. Your family is beautiful and I LOVE that B. just amazing.
How pretty! I think I’ll have to try that myself. Thank you for your inspiration!
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