Happy Friday everyone,
I'm sharing a canvas today created using a beautiful napkin i've had for a long time.
Adhered to a round canvas using matte medium I also covered around the edge.
Stamping a visible image quote onto rice paper, I adhered this also with
matte medium and edged parts of the canvas with Art stones and beads .
Die cut leaves coloured with Distress Oxide Inks and
detailed with Alcohol pens embellish and frame the image.
Melted wax was brushed over the leaves and buffed when dry.
Gently crushing the leaves helps create a more realistic appearance.
Dots of white pen adds blemishes to those leaves with two found alder
catkins glued amongst them completing my Autumnal round canvas.
I love how the shape of the canvas and curvature of the bench
helps create the illusion of looking through a fish eye lens.
Who wouldn't wish to sit upon that bench, gather
your thoughts and admire that Autumn splendour..?
Wishing you all a fabulous weekend what ever your plans.
Creative Hugs & Warm Wishes
Tracey xx
I'm sharing today's creativity with...
Kristin & EVA ~ Paint Party Friday
A Vintage Journey ~ Autumn Splendour
Moo-Mania & More ~ AUTUMN
that's stunning, Tracey! yes, I'd love to sit on that bench all day! sadly, work beckons...
ReplyDeleteStunning creative and just beautiful Tracey. The design is so lovely and the leaves have a real look to them. I had enlarged your work on my large pc and it is just stunning.xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely marvelous canvas, Tracey. It's beautiful and realistic scenery with the wise words. Love this a lot.
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF and wonderful weekend xx
This is a stunning canvas, and so beautifully made. What a treasure! Love the quote, too. Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteHello Tracey, I was thrilled to see your gorgeous creation. Everything about it is done with such care, and I loved seeing (and reading the process too). Beaut quote as well. Happy PPF! Sue :D)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Tracey! You created magic on this round canvas - You have such an eye for beautiful design and all the techniques you used for this tells of your wide variety of artisan craftwork skills! And the perfect fitting quote !I am thrilled about this glorious canvas! Thank you very much for showing this amazing project over at Moo Mania & More! We are proud to see this entry linked to our challenge dear Tracey! Happy weekend !
ReplyDeleteBig hugs, Susi
It’s beautiful
ReplyDeleteWow Tracey this is so beautiful. It's a gorgeous napkin to begin with but it becomes so much more on your canvas. The leaves look amazing with a layer of wax, and it really does give the impression of being photographed through a fish eye lens. I hope that this is now hanging on your wall! Have a very happy weekend, Sue xx
ReplyDeleteOh wow this is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh Tracey this is brilliant!!! A beautiful napkin to start but you have made it shine even more with your touches. Well done! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteWow, Tracey, this is absolutely gorgeous, love it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at MOO MANIA & MORE
Have a wonderful weekend
So beautiful and creative!
ReplyDeleteLovely Autumn scene.
ReplyDeleteI would definitely love to sit on that bench and just take in that gorgeous autumn splendour. The napkin really is beautiful and you have turned it into a masterpiece with those gorgeous leaves - they look so realistic. I love this! Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous canvas project Tracey. Yes I would also like to sit on that bench and enjoy the beautiful scene of nature and the autumn colours.
ReplyDeleteYvonne xx
Wow, you made something really beautiful here. What a great way to use a napkin!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning...love this very much!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs 🍁
Wow Tracey this is just gorgeous. What a cleaver idea and you executed it perfectly.
ReplyDeleteThis is like looking into a beautiful autumn day, dear Tracey -
ReplyDeleteStunning with your fall leaves surrounding the wonderful view, and in such autumn colors, of vibrant beauty .The quote I have felt the truth of, many times the last months my friend. Thank you for this amazing art piece look, and biggest hugs to you. Dorthe xx
wow,this canvas looks stunning,love the circle form,and the stones around the edges,wonderful autumn project.
ReplyDeletehappy sunday.
hugs jenny
I love your canvas! The napkin image looks so amazing with the additions of the leaves and stamp words - perfect 😁. I hope you've had a lovely week and wishing you a happy weekend! J 😊 x
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Tracey
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really nice mixed media piece, perfect for fall :)
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF :)
The round frame is so different and is absolutely beautiful. Great use of the fabulous napkin and those leaves are wonderful. I have never used wax so I shall add it to my to do list. Yep I would love to sit on that bench x. Enjoy the rest of the weekend x.
ReplyDeleteI apologize for visiting so late, but this was the first time I felt good enough to get out of bed.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE your beautiful autumn entry. I love how you used wax on the leaves to make them more realistic. I never think of using wax. You are so clever and so inspirational, dear Tracey. Thank you for sharing this beauty and taking us through the steps of how you made it.
Just popped back to say thank you so much for joining in with our Autumn Splendour challenge at A Vintage Journey. Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning Tracey! xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea Tracey! The result is so gorgeous, even without the beautiful embellished leaves it was amazing, but they frame it so perfectly and make the entire project enchanted. <3 Hugs, Autumn
ReplyDeleteTracey, my goodness, this is sensational! What a fabulous autumn decoration to last through the ages! I love the fish-eye lens feeling, too, and how you made your leaves look absolutely real! I'd love some time on that bench!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteTracey!!!
ReplyDeleteThis piece is magnificent! And reading as to how you designed and created it makes it all that much more glorious! What a perfect Autumn artwork! Thank you so much for sharing your steps and techniques!
May I ask what you mean by buffing the wax? I have never done that before~
Jackie xo
This is just gorgeous, Tracey, makes me want to get out there and kick in all the big piles of leaves! Such clever thinking with the fish eye thingy!
ReplyDeleteVery fine Artwork for Moo Mania!
ReplyDeleteHeidrun xxx
So beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful repurpose of that beautiful napkin - your leaves make a wonderful frame around it and your sentiment is perfect for the image! Thanks for joining us at A Vintage Journey!
ReplyDeleteReally magical, Tracey - what a wonderful way to enhance that great image on the napkin. I love the circular shape as well as all those fabulous leaves ready for shushling through. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Tracey your step by step photos are inspiring, I am always envious that you manage to do that, it proves that you have a specific plan in your head, where as I seem to start with a plan, but always end up going off piste and then just winging it, all good fun tho. I am impressed as to how you jave tirned a simple.. yet beautiful napkin into something amazing, those waxed leaves were just made for this image, and those little catkins... glorious find!!. So lush Tracey. Hope you are well. Xxxx
ReplyDeleteOh, wow, Tracey, I could just walk right into this beautiful sparkling autumn day! What a gorgeous work of art! I really thought your leaves are real at first glance. ust gorgeous! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning. Thanks for sharing how you created it.
ReplyDeleteWow Fabulous canvas and the napkin has really been brought to life with all your detail
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing xx
Oh my this is gorgeous! (I was investigating :) over at A Vintage Journey and saw this; had to pop back to your blog for a closer look!) Your techniques are so cool! (waxed leaves..)Love the addition of the beads and the great inking and spattering that brings the whole canvas to life! Beautiful work and the round shape interesting. TFS ~karen o
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