If you are a fan of sparkle and glitter and winter and snowflakes, we have the most perfect art project for you!
Today’s project is not a card, it is a canvas project that is really magical. This design CAN also be used on a card, so be sure to pin this tutorial to use on future craft projects! This stunning creation comes from our designer, Lisa, who loves mixed media, fun patterns and gel printing. Follow along as she walks us through how to make a shimmering winter snowflake canvas.
- The canvas was prepainted with Gesso to prime it.
- I painted the canvas with acrylic paint and set it aside to dry.
- Then I ran some gel prints through my laminator with deco foil and die cut lots of snowflakes using the 5738D Snowflake Wreath Die and the 5716-02D Large Snowflake Die and 5513-07D Snowflake Dies. Of course I cut more than I needed! But they will get used.
- When the canvas was dry, I used the 4308 Flourish 6×6 Stencil to add Transfer Gel to the corners and set it aside to dry to tacky.
- I made more panels that matched the canvas by painting white cardstock with the same color of paint. When they were dry I foiled them and then die cut a couple of the flourishes from the 5600-01D Decorative Floral Circle Die.
- When the gel on the canvas was tacky, I added foil by placing a foil sheet over the top and applying pressure. When doing this on a canvas that is open on the back, it helps to place it over a book to create a solid surface.
- Then I sprayed the entire surface with some Glitter Dust spray and splattered paint over that.
- Next I used foam adhesive and liquid adhesive to add the snowflakes in a swirly pattern along with the swirls.
- The Merry word from the 5515-12D Merry Christmas W Shadow Die was cut from the same piece that the flourishes were cut from and the shadow for it was cut from a darker piece for contrast and it was popped up onto the canvas.
- Finally I added some embellishments.
WOW! This Winter Canvas is truly stunning. We are big fans of stepping outside of your comfort zone and creating art in different ways. Think of the canvas as a giant card, and use your paper craft supplies to make something you can hang on the wall. We really do love what Lisa has done here and it has us itching to get into our craft room and make some winter magic. Is this something you think you want to try? Be sure to pin this project so you can reference it later.
Merry Winter Crafting, friends!