'one fine day' a canvas for Mixed Media & Decor

Hello my crafty friends!

I'm back to share a canvas I created after watching a video

of one of my favourite mixed media artists, Anastasia Korvyakova.

'one fine day'

 

I saw a post on her blog the other day where she shared a video tutorial of 

a project she created for Mixed Media & Decor. I've used torn up denim for 

a while now, it was a great way to bring some texture and some boyishness

into the pages I would create with photos of my son. Here I covered a small

canvas board with vintage papers, covered it with gesso and inks,

and then added denim pieces, flowers, a feather and some vintage 

buttons. I also used a vintage family photo.

There is a contest going on and I would like to enter :)

Here is a link to Ana's video found on her blog post here,

 and also a link to the 

Instagram account Mixed Media & Decor,

@ mixedmedia.fest

Here are a few closeups:

 Thanks for looking,

Hugs, Lisa xo

'Upon a shore....'

Hello my dear readers! 

It's my turn to inspire you with the new summer moodboard at 

Mixed Media & Art! I loved the summer theme and couldn't wait to create

my project inspired by the peace and calm of the ocean.

'Upon the shore....'

I bought some seashells, dried roots and some kind of netting that looks like

a fisherman's net at Hobby Lobby where I also found a little photo frame in the shape 

of a starfish, cute right? I covered the back of a canvas with Prima white crackle paste,

then used some light watercolors and then set about gluing down my frame,

the netting and then lots of seashells and some Prima flowers and Prima art stones.

The July moodboard:

More info on how to join our challenge this month is here.

I was also totally in love with a challenge one of my favourite blogs, 

More Than Words.... which was to be inspired by the word 'beach' and to use real shells! 

This photo of my little man daydreaming was taken on one of our summer vacations.....

we are counting down the days until we go to Florida in a few weeks, I can't wait!

I always comb the beach for treasures and try to take a few home with me.

More info on this challenge here.

Here are a few close ups:

I hope everyone is having some wonderful summer adventures,

much love,

Lisa xo