Fabulous Mixed Media Canvas Process How To Video

Hey y'all!

Welcome to the INSPIRE blog!

It has been a couple of weeks since I have posted here on the blog.

With the EXTREEEEEEEMELY (and unusual) warm & very wet winter we are having here in the southwestern region of Ohio, I have had a awful time in shaking a severe winter cold, most recent 'bout had a low grade fever for 7 days, that literally put me on my keister......

Earlier this week, after recouping over the weekend, I got back to the table and got creative!

After viewing an episode of Make It Artsy, 

featuring Cheryl Boglioli, I found myself in awe of the project she shared, using fabric stiffener & resin pieces to create a lovely canvas & pendants.

I just had to try this project myself! 

However, I did not have any Fabric Stiffener.....

What is a crafty girl to do?

 I created my own fabric stiffener with the products I had on hand!

Using Texture Paste, Mod Podge Fabric, Acrylic Paint & just a splash of water, I was successful with this endeavor.

It was so easy to make. Here is the recipe:

2-parts Texture Paste (equally 1 cup)

1-part Mod Podge Fabric Medium

2-parts Acrylic Paint (choose color of choice)

1/2 cup of cold water

*if mixture is too thin, "eyeball" adding Texture Paste to consistency of a  little thicker Elmers Glue.

If to thick, add water accordingly.

That's it!

I also used it to cover paper flowers, and as an adhesive for the clay/fabric pieces & paper flowers.

Well, now that I have explained the "how to", here is the process video featured on my Youtube channel.

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Thanks so much for visiting today!

Hope to see you again soon!

Fun & Fabulous Blog Hop & A Chance To Win!

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Welcome To The INSPIRE Blog.

Today I want to share with you something really fun. Today kicks off an exciting BLOG HOP, featuring a collaboration with the Rita Barakat Design Team 

& PLAID Crafts.

  And there is something extra exciting with this hop. 

Your chance to win a FABULOUS PRIZE PACK!

All you have to do is follow the links to each designers project (links listed below) AND leave a comment with each designers project post, and subscribe if you are not already a subscriber.

Now on to my project! 

Have you had a chance to see the craft supplies now being offered at stores like the Dollar Tree & Dollar General? I recently had such opportunity and OH MY!

I found these tin wall decor blanks, for less than $3, and immediately my project came into view. These metal blanks are absolutely PERFECT to use with the 

PLAID FolkArt Painted Finishes products.

First thing I did, was use a damp paper towel to wipe over the surface of the blank and dried. I also added a thin layer of clear gesso to the surface and allowed it to dry.

Once it had dried, I applied a thin layer of FolkArt Titanium White, and let dry. I then used PLAID Base Coating Brushes, to begin to apply the Rust & Moss Painted Finishes, by dry brushing the layers on. I used the non textured of each of these sets for coloring only.

I used a sentiment I found online, printed, and fussy cut the image, and applied it to the dried "rust" finish, using Mod Podge Matte.

 I also used light grit sandpaper & Distress Ink to the edge of the image to give a defined aged look.

The embellishments I chose for this project, was from my stash, and made of polymer clay, using a Mod Podge Melt Mold to form.

To give a completely rustic look to these embellishments I applied Painted Finishes layering each individual product in both parts to the surface, to color and texture.

I glued each embellishment into place using 

Beacon Adhesives 527 Glue.

For the final touch, I added the western style boots from Rita's Wild & Free Die Cut Collection, using Mod Podge Matte.

And as simple as that, I have an adorable piece of decor that can hang on a wall, or a door, or even used to sit on a shelf.

And no-one would guess that it all started with a dollar store item.

NOW here are the links to visit the ENTIRE design team presenting their incredible and creative projects for the Rita Barakat & PLAID Crafts Blog Hop.

MAKE SURE YOU VISIT RITA'S BLOG FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE PRIZE!!!!

Rita Barakat - https://ritabarakat.com/?p=5789

Betz Golden - https://betzgolden.com/?p=4677

Yolie - http://www.justyolie.com/2019/10/rita-barakat-plaid-crafts-blog-hop.html

Martha Lucia - https://wp.me/p5TnaH-7bn

Hannah Rubenstahl - http://fancifulspaces.com/rita-barakat-and-plaid-blog-hop/

And here is the link to Rita's Etsy Store, so you can purchase the die cut collection used in this project and so much more for your mixed media crafting needs!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/RitaBarakat

And be sure to to tune in every Monday evening on Facebook at RitaBarakat1 for Mixed Media Monday with Rita.

Join the fun conversation and learn something along the way too!

https://www.facebook.com/rita.barakat.1/

And don't forget to join the 

RISE & SHINE WITH RITA BARAKAT Facebook Group

for daily inspiration!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/201214940814883/

Thanks so much for your visit today!

Hope to see you again soon!

Until Next Time.......

Live Creatively Inspired!