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Monday 25 April 2016

Grand Kids Shabby Chic Canvas

Good Morning All
We are away this morning for afew days to a place called Altea.
It's not very far, about 1 and 1/2 hours drive but the deal we got with the hotel was too good to miss.
So forgive me for not commenting for afew days.
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I have three pictures in my house that I inherited when I moved in with my John.
They are flowers painted on canvas and about 18" x 18".
They are nice but I  am abit fed up with them so I thought I would alter one and see how it turned out.
I painted the whole thing with white Oil paint, which took an age to dry, I have since bought some Acrylic paint which will dry alot quicker.

I wanted to keep the centre for photos of my Grand kids.
Then I went to town with embellishments !!!!
The great thing about this type of art is that you can use lots of bits that you would no longer use on cards or have had in  your stash for ages.






All the doilies are hand crochet by me.

If anyone would like afew please email me and I will send some.



Hand made flowers from scraps of material.


I added Texture Paste, Shells, Flowers, Lace, String
etc. etc. etc.




I put a sheet of acetate in the middle so that I could add a sheet with photos on and change it as and when I wanted.




I have left a space to add pics of Tess when I get some  printed when I go to UK in June.







Very Happy with how this turned out and I am eager to do another one.
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This now takes pride of place on my wall.
Did anyone catch John next Doors shows on Hochanda with him doing Mixed Media?
I caught up on them afew days ago and was very impressed.
Here is is link to one of the items he showed.
He really seemed to enjoy doing this type of art.
I saw the item showed on the link and it really is soooo shiny.

xxxx
Wendy L

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14 comments:

  1. PatriciaMonday 25 April 2016 at 09:10:00 CEST

    Another of your wonderful projects, love it.
    Have a wonderful time away.
    Patricia X

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  2. JaniceMonday 25 April 2016 at 09:48:00 CEST

    Wendy this is brilliant! Love what you've created on the canvas, what a great way to show off lovely family photos...and I'm so impressed with those crochet doilies, they are very pretty! Hope you have a great few days away, Jx

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  3. JaniceMonday 25 April 2016 at 09:53:00 CEST

    Hi Wendy, a good way of up-cycling. Glad it turned out the way you wanted it to. Janice xx http://Createdbyjan.blogspot.com

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  4. As.I.Do.Rodos.Monday 25 April 2016 at 10:48:00 CEST

    wonderful photos and pages Ginny x
    My Blog As I do Rodos

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  5. UnknownMonday 25 April 2016 at 10:55:00 CEST

    Hi Wendy.
    So cute. Don't know how you have the patience to do all these great projects.
    Enjoy Altea.
    Love Val x

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  6. Alison59Monday 25 April 2016 at 13:16:00 CEST

    Oh WOW Wendy this is fantastic :-)

    For some reason Hochanda isn't on Freeview at the moment and I miss John's shows :-(

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  7. Lori KobularMonday 25 April 2016 at 15:58:00 CEST

    What a great way to re-use a canvas! I love all the embellishments on your project! I bet it looks awesome hanging up!

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  8. Jackie TMonday 25 April 2016 at 19:04:00 CEST

    Hi Wendy this is a stunning canvas it shows off the photos so well. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  9. LorraineMonday 25 April 2016 at 20:17:00 CEST

    A gorgeous project Wendy and fab photos
    Lorraine x

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  10. Nancy ThomasMonday 25 April 2016 at 21:06:00 CEST

    WOW This is amazing Wendy.
    Nancy x

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  11. pamMonday 25 April 2016 at 22:41:00 CEST

    This is a wonderful project Wendy, great idea you can see your gorgeous Grandchildren hung on the wall, beautiful decorated.
    Pam x

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  12. AnonymousMonday 25 April 2016 at 23:44:00 CEST

    Wonderful project and a great idea xx

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  13. nancydTuesday 26 April 2016 at 09:47:00 CEST

    Hi Wendy, a great project it turned out great can't wait to get home (in Australia) and check out John's shows if I can still get them.
    Nancyd xx

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  14. crafty-stamperWednesday 27 April 2016 at 00:27:00 CEST

    Beautiful pics and love all the texture and embellishments,love the crotchet doilies
    carol x

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