It’s Wednesday and that means there’s another challenge over at Frilly and Funkie Challenge Blog!
This challenge is hosted by Nancy (Tattered Treasures), who has chosen the theme AUTUMN SPLENDOR …Nancy Says,“Simply create a vintage or shabby chic project using the rich colors of autumn, and remember to include an autumn leaf somewhere in your project!”
For this challenge I decided to use a burlap panel! What can I say? I love the burlap panels! This was so quick and easy to make that I did a quick step-by-step.
Take an idea-ology burlap panel and scrape white gesso across random parts of it with a palette knife to create a worn look, (there’s no need to gesso the center but I found it was easier to cover than avoid). Once completely dry, dab a little antique linen distress paint over the gesso areas that will show.
Cut a panel of paper about half an inch smaller than the canvas, I used the new Tim Holtz regions beyond paper stash. This paper is forever, not just for Halloween! It’s limited though so I am stocking up like a crazy person crafter!
Next cut a panel of mixed media cardstock about half an inch smaller than the paper panel. Blend a little antique linen distress ink, spritz with water and dry. Mix a few drops of ground espresso distress reinker to texture paste and mix with a palette knife. Spread the texture paste through the stencil and set aside to air dry.
Cut a medium leaf from mixed media cardstock and a small leaf from metallic kraft core using the new Tim Holtz fall foliage dies. Cut a larger leaf from mixed media cardstock with the layered leaf die and emboss using the accompanying embossing folder. Using a selection of autumnal (fall) distress ink colours. Slowly blend from light to dark, building the colour until you’re happy with the leaf. Spritz lightly with water to blend and dry with a heat tool. Swipe a darker colour over the embossed areas to highlight if desired.
Your leaves are now ready to attach to your canvas. Layer them up and secure with a dab of glossy accents. Pull a few burlap strands from the back of the burlap canvas and use to tie around the leaf stems. Attach a word band underneath. I used “observations” as I love to “observe” the leaves changing colour during this season.
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you’ll have a go at making something Autumnal for this challenge. You can see the other DT projects over at Frilly and Funkie challenge blog. All the products I used for this project are available from The Funkie Junkie Boutique.
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Beautiful Zoe, love the texture from the burlap panel and the stenciled texture paste and your bundled leaves are gorgeous, the touch of metallic in the one leaf is perfect! I’ve also invested in a couple of the Regions Beyond paper stashes too and might have to add another one (or two!) Deb xo
Fabulous canvas – everything about it reminds me of fall in the country. I especially love the wood grain panel because it makes your gorgeous leaves pop.
Hugs!
Cec
Great burlap board. Love how you did your backgrounds and those coloured, blended leaves are gorgeous. Fabulous layout, just love it!
I love the fall with all it’s beautiful colours. Great project and thanks for sharing the steps! This piece really is “me”.
We have had our Thanksgiving up in Canada but I wanted to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving anyway 🙂
Victoria BC
Oh my gosh, Zoe!! I’m loving everything about your burlap panel! I’ve never tried one of these, so I’ve been pouring over your techniques and drooling over your finished piece. You have truly captured the essence of the season!
Hugs,
Nancy
This is so pretty I love it! Isn’t that ground espresso mixed with texture paste insane! Awesome…
The woodgrain makes a fabulous background for those beautiful leaves…. x
Really beautiful Zoe! Love all the texture and that woodgrain background is awesome! xx
This is a stunning and wonderful project, Zoe! Stunning!
Beautiful card and the background contrasts perfectly with your autumn leaf! Stunning!! xx