I'm a big fan of mini canvases.
I'm a big fan of burlap too.
That being said I just couldn't resist checking out the new Tim Holtz Burlap Panels.
I was pretty excited to get them and love how my first creative journey went with them. I made this sweet little mini canvas with one of the canvases. There's four in the package and that has me looking forward to creating more!
Here's what the burlap panel looks straight from the package. The texture is amazing! This panel measure 3"x4" in size.
To highlight all that gorgeous texture, I started off by brushing on some gesso. I like to put just a little on a brush and lighting brush it across to that you just get the tops of the fibers to make them stand out. Gesso dries really quickly so you can be onto the next step before you know it!
I like to use the Studio Multi-Mediums as an adhesive with mixed media projects. I've torn out a bird from some printed tissue. I like torn edges in mixed media as straight cut edges seem a bit hard and interrupt the flow of the design. This particular tissue by 7 Gypsies has recently sold out of Ellen's store but you'll find a link below to the Tim Holtz Melange tissue which is really very similar in style and works great as a substitute.
Another of Tim Holtz's new products that I just had to order and try is the new Fabric Packs. I love fabric and these swatches are going to get lots of use from me. They are perfect for paper crafting but I'm pretty sure my sewing machine will be coming out soon too! They come in 6x6", 8x8" and 12x12" sizes. I've used the 6x6" Eclectic Elements Pack.
Here's a piece of one of the prints cut out of the fabric using pinking shears.
Fabric is wonderful added to mixed media projects and it can be applied easily with the Studio Multi-Medium. I like to brush lots of the back of the fabric and in this case I've brushed it over the top as well once the fabric was adhered to the burlap panel.
Here's where I started experimenting a little. Rummaging through my stash looking for paint, I found some Ice Stickles and thought a little glitter and glam might be just the ticket on this project. I simply squirted a blob of it onto my work surface and spread it onto the burlap with my finger. Really truly, it wasn't that messy as fingers wipe clean easily and I was able to press it into the texture of the burlap exactly where I wanted it.
I found this a really great way to get the glitter into the project and not have it flying all around the room.
Next step in my canvas, I added in a little color using some Classic Teal Studio Paint. You'll see light touches of it here and there in the finished project. I still had a little on my brush when I painted the chipboard frame with white gesso and I love the hint of color it gives.
I like it so much that I just had to brush a little on the petals of these sweet paper flowers.
I think these sweet mirrored stars are my absolute favorite product that Tim Holtz released at the recent tradeshow. I had to add one of them to the design as well.
The frame was adhered to the burlap panel and then all the pretty embellishments were adhered to finish off the design.
Lastly, here's a little closeup of all the fabulous texture on the edge of the burlap panel. When creating a canvas, don't forget the edges. Adding interest to them will finish off your design. If you'd like to see more detail on any of the images, just click on them and they'll expand in your browser.
With Christmas around the corner, this project has me thinking. Some little burlap panels would make a lovely and creative gift. What do you think?
Thanks for joining me today in the CLASSroom! Have a safe and creative weekend!
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