Friday, April 30, 2010

Welcome to the Pink Paislee Inspriation Tour!!

Welcome to the Pink Paislee Inspiration tour in honour of Mother's Day. We have lots of ideas for making a mother's day present or a present for anyone in you life. Pink Paislee has generously offered up a prize package (shown above) to one lucky commenter on each blog so take the time to visit the DT blogs and leave comment on each one. You have all weekend to leave a comment and a winner's name from each blog will be drawn on Monday, May 3.


A grandchild is a gift

I created an altered wall canvas for my project. (yes, a gift for my Mama) It is something that I have always wanted to try but just didn't seem to get it done so I was happy for the incentive to create this. I used a cheap canvas (12"x16") from the dollar store that had a bit of a smooth finish to it. The coating on the canvas worked out great in my favour as I was able to smoosh around mist after I sprayed it on to achieve the look I was going for. I am going to give you step by step instructions so that you can recreate this project. My fellow DT members have done the same on their blogs so that you can replicate any of the projects on the tour!


1) Spray Glimmer Mist and Maya Mist on background. Use a sponge or paper towel to blend the mist colours and smooth/smoosh the ink around. I used red and pink mists.

2) Cut the top 3.5" off the Porch Swing die cut from the Bayberry Collection and adhere the die cut to the right hand side of the altered canvas. I found that my regular adhesive did not adhere the paper to the canvas very well so I used my trusty hot glue gun!

3) Add two 3"x4.25" photos to the bottom right of the die cut.

4) Underneath the photo, layer artisan tape, clear border stickers and pleated ribbon . I used dimensional glitter paint to put a dot in each section of the pleated ribbon.

5) Adhere flowers to the bottom left of the photos. Add three pieces of cork which are slightly tucked under the flowers.

6) Add press ons to the left of the flowers. I set a book under the canvas so it was easier to adhere the rub on. This stopped the canvas from stretching when I pressed on it.

7) Cut a flourish from Bayberry Cottage Flower Garden and adhere it above the flowers. I added Stickles glitter glue to the flourish (Diamond & Onyx).

8) Add title to the top of the die cut. I used Expressions glitter alphabets. I also used a Heidi Swapp clear clock die cut under the title.

9) Add three pieces of cork to the upper right hand corner of the photos.

10) Wrap it up and give it to your Mother with a hand made card :)

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Candy Bryant said...

Your work is always so beautiful. Aloha

Henriette said...

What a beautiful canvas, and thanks for the step-by-step instructions.

-Henriette

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous. I love the color combination in the new lines.

Darlene D said...

Beautiful Amanda!! What a great gift! Love the hand cutting!!

Anonymous said...

This is stunning! thanks for the inspiration

Hester

Kate Anne said...

what a gorgeous canvas!! i'm sure she'd so love this! thanks for sharing!

Nicole Martel said...

omg that layout is beautiful!! Love what you did with the ribbon!

Jessica Wilson said...

Wow, I love this! It has been a while since I've done a canvas, but this has inspired me to do another! Jess

Mye said...

This is a great idea for a gift. Love all the layering and detail you have on your canvas.

Kelly Massman said...

Beautiful layout!

Jenn Di Paolo said...

So, I read this post...immediately went to the $$ store purchased two canvases and now have my plans for NSD. You rock Amanda!! That's for the inspiration.

Brainybairn said...

So lovely!

pierides said...

This is absolutely stunning!

Yasmin said...

This was tooo gorgeous!! :) I loved it! thanks for the inspiration and the tutorial! :)

Rachelle said...

Thank you for the inspiration!!!

KellyG said...

Stunning lo! Love it!

Scrapthat said...

You always do such beautiful work and this is no exception!! I'm sure your mom will LOVE it! TFS

Dorrie said...

your work is extraordinary!!!!
wow!!!

marianne-g said...

Apsolutely beautiful.

Linh C. said...

Alright, I've GOT to make a canvas layout. Yours is AWESOME!

jpitta said...

This is beautiful. I'm sure your mama will love it!

Lee said...

WOW, gorgeous layout, so pretty, tfs, off for more blog hopping! :)

Unknown said...

How gorgeous! Thank you for the tutorial-so many time I see such
cool things on blogs or in books
but I have no idea how to go about
creating something similar. Thanks for sharing your creativity!

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Monica said...

oh my goodness how beautiful....a really precious canvas.

Unknown said...

i love the up close details. very nice!!

Lacey said...

That is stunning! Wow thanks for sharing :)

Dawn said...

Wow! Absolutely beautiful! I love the green colors!

Dani Donner said...

Gorgeous!! Thanks for the tips ;)

Vidette said...

What a pretty page. Love the layers.

Sharon said...

So beautiful I had to add your blog to my dashboard! Thank you.

Charlotte Cornett said...

that is a work of ART!!! So Beautiful!

ScrapyTiff said...

Love all the details! I hear canvas calling my name ;o)

Miss Jeanne said...

I have been wanting to make a canvas.. I love the mist and all the ideas - Thanks so much!

Shay said...

Absolutely gorgeous wall canvas and thank you for the instructions although I doubt what I made would be as beautiful as yours!

Anonymous said...

Lots of pretty pretty flowers -- and I must find those cork circles!

Amber said...

Soooo cute!!

Heather said...

Beautiful ... bet your mom is just going to adore this gift! TFS!!

B said...

Lovely!!!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful!!

Janet Goulet said...

This is just the perfect keepsake. I love your work especially all the little details.

Chriss Blagrave said...

What an elegant, elegant layout! Just stunning, and your details...WOW!

Unknown said...

gorgeous page

Larajc said...

gorgeous layout! I love the cutwork!

Renee said...

That is soooooo beautiful! Your mom will love it!!

Lindzie said...

Yet another fantastic use of GM! Thanks for sharing your creation with us!

Unknown said...

What a wonderful idea. This is just beautiful.

Unknown said...

love it!! I played with canvas recently and it is FUN!! I love all the layers

Kristyn said...

i love the dimension of the elements on your layout!

Jen Harkema said...

The detail is amazing! This is georgeous, thank you for sharing your talent!

Hope and Chances said...

Stunning, so delicately done and pretty.

Regina Mangum said...

I have only one word for this: INCREDIBLE!

sandraE said...

What a beautiful gift idea!

mommy2alex said...

Gorgeous layers and textures!!

Cheryl said...

What a beautiful idea, that is definitely something I will have to recreate!! Thanks!!

Patricia G. said...

What a great idea! This is so beautiful!

Sylvia said...

Really, really great job. I love it. And, I always like finding stuff in the dollar store. Thanks for helping with my budget.

Unknown said...

Gorgeous layout.

loranne007@yahoo.com said...

thanks for the inspiration.

Unknown said...

Stunning! Can't get enough of PP!

Rhonda R. said...

Thanks for the great ideas!

Allison Cope said...

Absolutely stunning Amanda! Love all the layering!

Anonymous said...

beautiful canvas, a great gift!

rkokes said...

cool project!

Shannon said...

I love the layered borders! Beautiful!

Debbi said...

How pretty. I would love to receive something like this as a gift. Might have to just make myself one.

erin terrellclarkson said...

So many gorgeous details! Every time I look at it I find something new I missed before. I've always wanted to attempt a canvas, too. (Haven't done it yet, tho!) ~erin

Valerie S said...

Wow, such an amazing canvas. Thanks for sharing it with us!

Laura Fiore said...

So beautiful Amanda!

Denise Turner said...

What a great gift idea! Can be used to a graduation gift or Father's Day gift too.

Renee said...

THIS a gorgeous layout! I love detaily, pretty layouts and this is just amazing! Awesome work!

Heather said...

Oooooooooo, that yellow again! I am inspired!

Cassaundra said...

Love the canvas! One of my fav projects is creating altered canvases. They make such great gifts.

Paper Bling said...

I am all over the dimension in this project!!! FABULOUS!!! :)

Anonymous said...

I like all the dimensional accents. This a super cute project. I don't have grandkids yet....but was thinking how beautiful this might be for a bride and groom

Tonya said...

Your Mom is one lucky lady to be receiving this. She will LOVE it!

Luann said...

Wow! What detail. Beautiful.

Tracey said...

Absolutely stunning!! I love it!!

Michelle said...

Love this page, Love the flourish and the ribbon detailing.. so pretty..

Michelle Price said...

This is beautiful-amazing layering!

Michelle said...

Love this page, Love the flourish and the ribbon detailing.. so pretty..

Melanie @ Whimsical Creations said...

What a beautiful canvas!! Your mom is going to love it.

Unknown said...

really lovely~ (:

Leah said...

wow yet another thing to add to my to do list...wow you ladies have all been amazing today! love it!

Elisa K said...

Your layout is amazing. I love it all. Thanks for sharing.

Hugs
Elisa K

Wendy said...

Your work is amazing! The details are incredible! Thanks for sharing!

sharon d said...

Beautiful canvas!!

katrina said...

what a wonderful gift!

Aubree said...

Wow -- this is amazing!! Absolutely gorgeous!!

Rita said...

Cute. I might have to try a canvas project. With the good instructions you have I might even be able to make one of my own!

Karin said...

What a beautiful gift!
Karin
http://keepingawake.wordpress.com/

Lisa Spiegel said...

Amanda, this is GORGEOUS...Thank you for sharing!

Anonymous said...

LOVE IT! I love to cut my papers too. Thanks

Pink Heather said...

What a beautiful gift. I love all the details on your canvas.

Jillisgram said...

Such a beautiful layout! Love all the details.

Kim said...

OMG! I love this, I love all things canvas. I have a couple of canvases at home. You have inspired me to try one this weekend.

scrapbooking for others said...

Beautiful!! TFS!!

just lisa said...

Beautiful! I love making wall canvases too!

Rachel said...

So pretty, love the colors!

byondbzr said...

Wow, that is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing!

Roxann Marshall said...

Beautiful Work!

Unknown said...

Thanks for the inspitarion!! My grandma would have ended up with an encyclopedia of pages like this one. She had over 65 granchildren ;)

Olivia M. said...

Stunning! I love the colors and all of the detail, and especially your beautiful children.

Marie-Josee said...

You're in my regular "stalking" grounds. I love your work!

Kathy said...

This is absolutely gorgeous! I will have to make two, one for this grammy and one for my mom, the great-grandma! Thanks for the great pics and instructions!

Gisèle said...

ohhhhhhhhhhhhh my Amanda, I had not been on your blog lately....AMAZING:-))

my paper love studio said...

another gorgeous layout.... i just love all the little details! thanks for the inspiration :)

Laura Stewart said...

great project!!

Creating Memories said...

Beautiful layout!

Chris said...

Adorable LO!

craftymom205 said...

Love this idea.

Mel said...

Very pretty...a beautiful use of product!

Anonymous said...

This is a yummy prize and your layouts are beautiful!!

Unknown said...

LOVE IT! We're always looking for new art pieces to decorate our home and now I can create my own.

mmpm88 said...

WOW! So beautiful...

Erika M. said...

Your creation is amazingly lovely!

Suzanne said...

Oh my, this is just stunning! Thanks for the details and instructions.

Marlene said...

Beautiful LO! Love all the details you added to it. Thanks for inspiration.

Just call me "B" said...

Oh this is gorgeous!

chksngr said...

Just getting into the spray mists. LOVE how this turned out!

Katy Young said...

I love this! So beautiful!

Janet said...

Awesome canvas! TFS!

Anonymous said...

WOW! That is GORGEOUS!
I am REALLY sure i am not to that level yet! LOL
This definitely gives me a goal to aim for!!
So many AMAZING ideas on this tour!!

Jill Felker said...

Simply beautiful!

Marcia S said...

Just stunning! what a wonderful gift

Unknown said...

Oh my goodness gracious. This is the most beautiful layout I've seen in a while. The texture and elements are beyond words.

chenguna said...

OH my goodness this is GORGEOUS!

Susan said...

Love it!! So very beautiful!!

Lynette C said...

Loverly, lovely layout. Thank you for sharing.

Michelle said...

Beautiful!!! So much detail, love the colours, its just wonderful!!

Penny said...

Beautiful layout! love the details!!!

Dana Tatar said...

Gorgeous! The die-cuts and fussy cuts are fabulous! Thanks for the inspiration!

KimberlyM said...

Wow. This is so gorgeous. I love all the layers of detail.

Unknown said...

What a womderful gift for grandma.

ArlaMo said...

Absolutely gorgeous!!

Paris said...

I love this idea! I going to have to try it out.

thearthurz said...

That is gorgeous!! Unbelievably stunning!!

Anonymous said...

What a gorgeous canvas!! I think I might be able to attempt one now!

Ann Cicilie said...

That is a beautiful piece of art! Love all the gorgeous details!

mamadonald said...

This is gorgeous!! TFS!

Sophia said...

Totally love your LO, beautiful...TFS

val said...

I love love love working on canvas!!!! thanks for this fabulous idea!!! ilove the artisans tape and the dots on your pleated ribbon!

Nitasha said...

Beautiful! Love all of the details. And on a sidenote...love your blog header too-- very cute!

Piali said...

Fabulous Layout!! Love the fine details, the ribbon is awesome.. TFS!!

Delia said...

Oh this is gorgeous!! I love the detail and your directions are fabulous. Thanks for sharing!

Bunnyfreak said...

Stunning canvas.

KIM A said...

Thanks for the inspiration!!!

Denise said...

Nicely done!!

angie gutshall said...

This is Stunning!!

April C said...

This is great and a wonderful idea for what to give my Mom for Mother's Day! TFS

Jessica Pascarella said...

Wonderful layout! Thanks for sharing it!

Sassette said...

What a stunning piece of wall art! Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for the instructions and the wonderful inspiration!

Suz said...

Beautiful layout! Thanks for the details on how to make my own

Tara Orr said...

such an awesome idea - thanks for sharing and for the opportunity to win! Great tutorial too!

ScrapNSister1 said...

This is cool! I love how you mixed up your title too. Fantastic LO.

Krystle said...

I adore this layout!

laineebugcrafts said...

just love this look, wonderful job.

Carole said...

This grandmother loves this project and plan to do one this weekend! Thanks!

Bev said...

Stunning canvas love it!

T.A.M. said...

Wow! Love your page! Love how you altered the ribbon!

Erica Hettwer said...

Love this and what a wonderful idea for a gift! :D

Susannah said...

Oh My this is beautiful!

brenlubrant said...

I am so excited with your canvas project. I have been wanting to try one also. Now you have given me great inspiration and instructions. Thanks!!!

Rona said...

absolutely gorgeous!! I love the look of the mist on the canvas!!

Anke said...

WOW!!!
I love it!!!
Thanks for the details.

CarissaCalhoun said...

the detail! My gosh! I am envious of all your talent! WHEW!

Abbey said...

Love the colors!

ShoppingTamii said...

love, love, love this! I too have been wanting to try altering a canvas (I have at least 5 sitting here waiting!)...you have inspired me to give it a go!

Barb said...

This is truly beautiful....your mom is going to be thrilled....thanks for sharing....I am going to have to try it....Barb

Tara O said...

This is GORGEOUS!!!

Lisa said...

I keep looking at altered canvases, but I still haven't given it a shot. this might be just the inspiration I need! Thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

Just stunning, so inspiring!

Lauren said...

What a cool idea! I love how it turned out!

Anna Sigga said...

Beautiful canvas - love the cut-work

Linda said...

What a piece of art! Your project is beautiful.

Clair said...

Beautiful detailing. I love it all!

Lydia said...

Beautiful page! Just lovely!

Monique Liedtke said...

It's gorgeous!!! Love everything about it!! TFS!

embellishstudios said...

I love your page!!

liannallama said...

wow! Stunning! Thanks so much for the inspiring LO!

Unknown said...

Beautiful! I love that it's on a canvas and the subject. I just received the gift of my first grandchild 5 mos. ago. BTW we have visited PEI twice, We even took my mom the second time it is a lovely place.

Crissie said...

Your art is so beautiful!

Steph Ackerman said...

This is lovely.

Teribelle8 said...

Oh Amanda, this totally rocks! And don't you just love glimmer mist! It is my new bf! hehe
Thanks for sharing. :)

Donna Espiritu said...

what a beautiful project! tfs!

Kylie Bowers said...

Oh wow you LO is soo beautiful as always!
Thank-you for sharing with us!
Happy SB Day!

Dana said...

What great colors ya choose for this project!

madcapfrenzy said...

What a beautiful project. Just lovely!

Tina Crisp said...

I wish I could have let a message at the stop before this one two..I do not have the right account to do so on her blog. I love all the projects here today and think you all are very talented.

Unknown said...

This is awesome! Beautiful work!

wustaz said...

love it.... definitely going to make this LO

Cecile said...

Fabulous lo!!!I have got to get me some of the pleated ribbon:)

Jill said...

This is absolutely gorgeous- love the colors and the sentiment. You have a new follower!

BDJ said...

Oooh, so beautiful!I might have to steal that idea!

Jodi said...

I'm in awe!!! This is sooo gorgeous!!

Scrap Vamp said...

Wow, this is so beautiful! I love the title work and the flowers! I am definitely giving this a try!

caroline hancock said...

OMG i love this ,this is something i have always wanted to try but just never done it yet, you have inspired me to get off my but and do it

Chloe said...

What a gorgeous canvas!!! Lovely gift!

mich said...

I absolutly love this! This is my kind of project. I love to give photos to people in a differnet way that I can have them displayed. The colors that you used where awesome.
Thanks!

Tamera said...

What a lovely canvas! Great work!

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