A vintage-inspired mixed media canvas using Viva Las VegaStamps and The Crafter’s Workshop stencil

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This week, we are partnering with Viva Las VegaStamps for a whole week of creative inspiration using stamps and stencils. 🙂

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I created a vintage-inspired mixed media canvas. Please scroll down for a quick tutorial.

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I started by cutting down a 12×12 sheet of Blue Fern Studios patterned paper to 6×6. After distressing the edges, I adhered it to a 6×6 canvas then applied a layer of clear gesso all over. Once I decided on the images I wanted on my canvas, I covered the rest of the paper of Liquitex Super Heavy Gesso.

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Then I went over the whole area with a used tea bag for an aged look on the paper. Different types of tea will give you different “stains”. The one I used is Rooibos which has an orangey tinge. Lighten with water and dab with a rag/paper towel till you can your desired effect.

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Next I added some stamping with Viva Las VegaStamps.

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Then I used The Crafter’s Workshop TCW 485 Coptic Impressions stencil with Liquitex glass bead gel. Once that was dry, I added Silks Acrylic Glazes to blend in with the colours that were on the patterned paper.

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I adhered a Prima resin frame which was “aged” with Silks Acrylic Glazes. I added some Crackle Glossy Accents to play up the whole vintage vibe.

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And added some paper blooms to match the design on the paper paper.

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Hope you’ve enjoyed my vintage-inspired mixed media canvas.

Yvonne Yam

The Crafter’s Workshop Design Team

15 thoughts on “A vintage-inspired mixed media canvas using Viva Las VegaStamps and The Crafter’s Workshop stencil

  1. beautiful canvas. question? How do you mail this gorgeous creation? an do you put a greeting on the back or on a separate card? thank you.
    I think myself I would want this displayed in decor on a table.

  2. A lovely clourful canvas. I’m a tea-fan, I’ll have to put aside some teabags and start experimenting!

  3. Lovely canvas! Amazing how it looks as a whole, it’s not clear anymore what the original image was, or which part is added, it just blends perfectly to a whole.
    Debbie / Daqa

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