Getting creative with canvas

I saw a link on UKS where Mary Anne was using her cuttlebug embossing folders with acrylic paint in to emboss canvas.

Anyone who knows me would realise I wouldnt be capable of putting paint on my embossing folders lol, so I started thinking about different techniques I could try with canvas.

 

I cut out different flowers and embossed them.

I tried lots of ways to show the embossed image. These flowers have been gently rubbed with a cats eye chalk ink.

Brayering acrylic paint directly on works quite well too.

I am still experimenting with different inks and paints. But this is the Mother's Day card I made for my mum using some of these techniques.

 

The lovely thing about canvas is its so strong it adds a really nice 3D effect to flowers. You could use it for ATCs and embellies on a scrapbook page.

I'm still experimenting with canvas, hope you might buy a roll and experiment with it too.

Debbie x

Comments

[Eleanor]

You've reminded me I bought a roll in the Works the other day, so much cheaper than the A4 sheets, and I might just have to snip into it to try this out. LOL at not being able to paint your folders, love the brayering.
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xx

[Claireliz]

These are really gorgeous. I've been playing with canvas myself but hadn't thought of painting it, I'm gonna try that.x

[baby cribs]

You are really so creative! I like the flowers designs that you made.

[Mandy]

Ooohh... I've been 'getting into' canvas recently too... especially printer friendly canvas. Loved your ideas :)

[jayne]

another lover of canvas here xxx
thankyou for sharing your work xxx

[Lynne V]

Canvas is so versatile :)
Painting afterwards means you can be more precise as to where you put the colours.
Thanks for the great tips.

[Carmen]

I've only played with framed canvas, I must look out for the rolls. I am going to be near a Works tomorrow so will have a look :P

[alexa]

Great ideas - I can think of lots of applications!