4 Seasons Canvas

Since we just finished up with the calendar I thought it would be a great time to share my 4 season's canvas and a really fun way to combine the Ink Blending Tool, Adirondack Acrylic Paints and Sticky Back Canvas.

I have to tell you I just love the Sticky Back Canvas. It's so easy to use and since it's already got the adhesive on the back there is no need to worry about how to attach it to your projects!

Supplies:

Adirondack Acrylic Dabbers

Ink Blending Tool & Foam

Sticky Back Canvas

Chipboard

Die-Cut Machine & Dies or Scissors (to hand cut)

Rick Rack

Wire (to make the Hanger)

Instructions:

1. Cut a piece of chipboard and Sticky Back Canvas 8x8. Mount the canvas on the chipboard.

2. Use a pencil to divide the canvas into 4 smaller squares. It doesn't have to be precise since it's just a basic guide on where to paint.

3. Decide on 2-3 colors of paint for each season. Working on one square or season at a time, add a dab of each color for winter (I used Cloudy Blue, Sailboat Blue & Denim)... on the canvas placing the lightest color in the center working your way toward the edge.

4. Beginning in the center use the Ink Blending Tool & Foam to blend the paints. Work the paint in a circular motion moving toward the edges of the small square until you reach the pencil marks. Exchange foams and continue with each box/season.

5. Let the entire canvas dry completely.

6. Paint individual smaller pieces of canvas (approx 3x3) using the appropriate colors for each seasonal icon and let dry.

7. Die-cut or hand cut the icons from the painted canvas pieces.

8. Apply details using a black gel pen or Inkssentials Pigment Pen.

9. Remove the backing paper and mount on the painted canvas.

10. Bend the wire into a hanger form.

11. Add the rick-rack to the canvas and attach to the hanger.

And here you go....

Winter

Spring

Summer

Fall

Would you like to win this canvas?

Simply post a comment and you'll be entered to win!

If you post a link to your blog to this post (and come back and tell me) you will have a second entry for a chance to win!

Good Luck Everyone!!