It's Canvas Time!

Mixed Media is a blast to play around with...so far this month we have shown layouts, cards, tags, off-the-page, and mini-albums all done MM style. Today we have a VERY special feature on altered canvases.

BUT, first we have some EXCITING news! We want to introduce you to our newest educator:

Limor Webber

My name is Limor Webber, I am married to my amazing husband Curtis, and together we have two beautiful girls Hannah, 8, and Ava, 5.

I am a crafting junkie who likes to think of new techniques every free second I get. The best part about thinking of new techniques is being able to share them with others. Watching someone's face after completing a technique they never thought they could do is like a rush for me. Inspiring others is a true passion for me and what gives me that true sense of fulfillment.

What is your favorite Prima product?

Not the easiest question to answer considering... I love it all but, hands down, no one makes flowers like Prima.

What music/songs do you listen to when you scrapbook?

My music choice changes depending on my mood. I could go from Top 40's to classical, Jazz, and so on... I simply love music.

Favorite food to eat?

Don't torture me for this answer please, but I am a salad lover! And I am known for making the best salads amongst our group of friends.

If you could go on a dream vacation where would you go?

I would go on an adventure with my family: such as a South African Safari

What inspires you the most?

I'm really inspired by my daughters' ability to simply let life in and enjoy every moment. They constantly remind me to stay present in the moment and enjoy my surroundings.

What is your fave subject to scrapbook?

My kids-they are my joy in life.

How long have you been scrapbooking?

I have been crafting since I was quite young, but scrapbooking for over 8 years.

Limor has a special canvas that she created to show you too!

Just look at his beauty! We know you are going to LOVE seeing Limor work with Prima products. Stay tuned as we share MORE of her work in the future, and try to grab one of her classes when she's in your area!

We also have a FULL step-by-step tutorial on how to color canvas by the talented Maiko Kosugi:

Maiko's canvas is soft and pretty, layered with artsy techniques and topped off with shabby chic effects!

Maiko used similar colors to help everything coordinate, but had a lot of fun playing with products too. Shown: Tiny Junkyard Findings and Resist Canvas Alphas.

Just count the layers Maiko added to her project to create depth, interest and lots and lots of texture!

Subtle touches can make your project absolutely superb-like the resist canvas pieces and stencil techniques. Want to see how she did it?

Tutorial Time:

Step 1: Use PanPastels to color your canvas. Apply with a dry sponge. Blend colors in. Note: (You can find a canvas in almost any shape or size you want. Craft stores and www.dickblick.com carry them.)

Step 2: Use Shimmerz Mists to add even more color and a bit of sparkle. Maiko chose two main colors to work with: turquoise and yellow. Dry with a heat gun.

Step 3. Choose a 6x6 Prima stencil. Mix super heavy gesso and acrylic paints. Apply randomly with a palette knife or old credit card over the stencil in random areas on the canvas. Dry.

See how it looks once you remove your stencil? Wash stencil immediately when using gesso.

The super heavy gesso will hold it's shape on any surface once it is dry.

Step 4: Pick another stencil design and add white gesso in areas around the frame.

Step 5: Dry the canvas thoroughly, then decorate!

Step 6: Layer papers, doilies, flowers, crystals and other embellies that you love to your page. Center your photo front and center and add a Prima wood clip to make it stand out.

Prima Elements: Resist canvas shapes, alphas, 6x6 stencils

Art Products: Gesso, super heavy gesso, PanPastels

Prima Supplies:

#845438 Notecards-Lady Bird collection
#845421 Shabby Chic-Lady Bird collction
#845407 Terrace-Lady Bird collction
#845391 "M" Lady-Lady Bird collection
#565480 Lady Bird Flower Multi-Pack
#565473 Lady Bird Mini Rose Stems
#565459 Lady Bird Roses
#564971 Wood Buttons-Lady Bird colletion
#565510 Lady Bird Butterflies
#564490 Lady Bird Solid Flower Vine - White
#563974 Say It In Crystals Mini Swirls-Lady Bird collection
#563813 Wood Clip Embellishments-Lady Bird collection
#564032 Resist Canvas Stickers - Fairy Rhymes collection
#566036 Mini Sachet - Pearl
#565824 Labelle - Jade
#567279 Merci - Pastel Mix
#566395 Giselle - Mermaid
#563769 Resist Canvas Alphabet Stickers - Script
#564155 .5" Trim - Lifetime
#891640 Junkyard Findings
#891695 Chalk Edger - Pastel Blue
#891756 Chalk Edger - Pastel Peach
#891480 Shabby Chic Resin Treasures Fly Away
#564261 6x6 Stencil - Static
#960162 6x6 Stencil - Flower

Other: Gesso, Super Heavy Gesso, Pan Pastels, Acrylic Paints, Mist

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Solange Marques also has a step-by-step for us today! Just watch her do her magic right here:

Step 1. Glue out the photo and adhere to a canvas. To make photo look like it blends in with the backdrop use Acrylic Gesso and Acrylic paints to paint a backdrop.

Step 2. Punch out butterflies from Fairy Rhymes Collection Papilion paper and place the negative sheet on the background to use as a mask.

Step 3. Use PanPastels around the butterflies. Next spray with color sprays like Dylusions. Remove the mask and dry.

Step 4. Choose Prima stamps and randomly stamp on the layout with black ink.

Step 5. Apply Prima's chalk edger inks to the canvas resist shapes. Then spray with water. Dry and add to layout.

Step 6. Add flowers, title, and crystals.

Step 7: You can even add some of the punched butterflies back on the page!

Prima Elements: Resist canvas shapes, alphas and chalk edgers

Art Elements: Dylusion Sprays, Acrylic Gesso, Modeling Paste

Prima Supplies:

950378 Fairy Rhimes Collection Papilion
900100 Cling Mounted Stamp set
584032 Fairy Rhimes Resist Canvas
564070 Lyric Resist Canvas
564087 Resist Alphabet
890995 Black Coal Chalk Fluid Pads
891121 Olive Vine Chalk Fluid Pads
891183 Coltsfoot Petals Chalk Fluid Pads
565251 Divine Collection Flowers
565770 Frost Flowers
565787 Frost Flowers
567125 Joulee Flowers
561475 Serenade Flowers

Other:

Canvas
PanPastels
Acrylic Gesso
Modeling Paste
Dylusion Spray Inks

Wow...our gals have created such amazing pieces of art! You need to try a few of these steps and create something special for your home!

We would love to see your finished mixed media pieces. Just tag us on Facebook or Pinterest: @PrimaMarketing

17 Comments

Wonderful mixed media projects! Love them! Thanks for the mini tutorial also!

Posted by: Alina Igna | Friday, March 22, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Congrats to Limor, I love her work and the angel wing canvas is stunning!!!

Posted by: Pam Lindaman | Friday, March 22, 2013 at 10:53 AM

Congratulations Limor, I am so happy for you!xxx Stunning work as always xxx

Posted by: Jan Buckley | Friday, March 22, 2013 at 10:56 AM

Congrats Limor!!!! Outstanding work

Posted by: Jennifer Snyder | Friday, March 22, 2013 at 11:05 AM

Hey hey hey Miss Limor!! super CONGRATS!! gorgeous work, absolutely smashing projects ladies! xoxo

Posted by: Eila Sandberg | Friday, March 22, 2013 at 11:25 AM

Wow Congrats LImor WTG!! outstanding work from all 3 of you!!

Posted by: Keren Tamir | Friday, March 22, 2013 at 11:31 AM

wauw wauw wauw!!!!
CONGRATS!!!!!

i love this!!!! so beautiful!!!
how were the wings made??

kiss sammiej

Posted by: sammiej | Friday, March 22, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Wow Limor thats fantastic new the biggest congrats HUgs G

Posted by: geordie Morgan | Friday, March 22, 2013 at 03:21 PM

so happy for limor

Posted by: Elena Olinevich | Friday, March 22, 2013 at 04:00 PM

Congratulations Limor, I am so happy for you!!!!!!!
Stunning work ladies

Posted by: Marilia Lopes | Friday, March 22, 2013 at 08:24 PM

Congrats Limor. Two of my favorites together. Love her Tues tutorials and using Prima products. Can't get better than that, except more tutorials and more Prima, LOL

Posted by: Debbie Gregory | Friday, March 22, 2013 at 11:43 PM