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Thank You Canvas

This month Sin City Stamps is partnering with Cottonwood Arts. Cottonwood Arts offers a variety of art products: canvas notebooks, sketchbooks, cold press blocks and more.

Today I want to share with you a mixed media project I made with a 6 1/2" x 4" Cottonwood canvas. This canvas is really great quality... It can hold many layers of products, which makes it perfect for mixed media.

Main Supplies
Sin City Stamps Rosette Hearts stamp set
Sin City Stamps Chickenwire with Butterflies chipboard sheet
Cottonwood Arts 6 1/2" x 4" canvas
Other
Pan Pastels
Crafter's Inks
Sponge applicator
Die cuts
Gold acrylic paint
Tacky glue
Homemade gesso
Textured cardstock in white and beige
Gold embossing powder

I have a complete step by step tutorial on how to make this colorful canvas. Click here and start the guide to check it out!

I hope you enjoyed seeing my project. Thanks so much for stopping by!

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  1. DebbieNovember 13, 2014 at 10:00 AM

    Oh my Gracie, your canvas is gorgeous! Wow, I love how you blended all the colors together. The borders are wonderful. Another great inspiration of your talent! Love, love, love it!

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  2. SarahGeorgeNovember 14, 2014 at 3:38 AM

    Awesome mixed media project! Thanks for the step by step guide too! Went and checked. Lovely! Thanks :)

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  3. Cathy ParlitsisNovember 14, 2014 at 1:30 PM

    Wow, Gracie! You're so talented! This truly is a beauty!

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  4. Becca CrugerDecember 9, 2014 at 12:54 PM

    AMAZING! Usually vintage designs are darker colors, but you've managed to create bright Vintage designs that are filled with texture and saturated with color. I'm going to have to hit the follow button because I'm sure your projects will inspire me!

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