Mini Brag Book

Hello and Happy New Year!  I'm here today to share with you a mini brag book I created using Linnie Blooms Canvas Blanks.  This is a great mini album to display at your office desk that shows off pictures of your kids, or a display of various photos of a recent trip.

Let's get started:

For my canvas blank cover, I used molding paste and added antique linen ink to create this pattern using a stencil.  I also inserted two eyelets for binding the book together once completed.

I used various scraps of pattern paper left over from previous projects.  I layered and inked the stack before adding stitching around the edges.  Continue to add layers of your choosing before adhering them to the canvas blank.  Then add more texture atop your layers using a medium and your favorite stencil.

And VIOLA! The beginning of your mini brag book is created.

Continue to add layers of pattern paper, texture and pictures throughout your mini book.  Your book can be as large or small as you like.  This little mini probably won't be so mini once it's complete, as I like chunky pages full of mediums, inks and embellishments.  I will have a full detailed post on this mini brag book on my blog soon.

Have a super creative weekend!

Kisha

I {heart} Linnie Blooms

Hello,  Donna K here with a very photo filled post.  

This is my first post for Linnie Blooms…yay me!

I was so excited with all of my Linnie Blooms treasures when they arrived I went a little canvas crazy!

I started out with the 9" X 11" canvas blank and an idea for a Love theme wall hanging.

I used spray color shine paint in peach, acrylics in greens, browns and white along with lots of metal embellishments and ribbons to create this keepsake.  

I painted and/or stamped on each Canvas Heart piece.

9x11 Canvas Blank

At the top of this piece I used metal eyelets to create  a sturdy place to thread the ribbons for attaching a dowel and chain so that this piece can hang nicely for wall display.

On to project number two…

another Canvas Heart project.

I created this Valentine and used Gelatos for my first time to shade the canvas piece.

How FUN they were.  I simply sectioned the piece, shaded it and added stickles for some shimmer in the center.  I also used 3D adhesive to pop up the heart so it has plenty of dimension. 

Canvas Hearts

These Gelato kits  make it so easy to shade and combine your colors.  

Red Gelatos Set

Lastly…I just wanted to make oooonnnneeee more project.

I wanted to use an owl, but somehow that owl …. with some orange acrylic paint turned onto her side and became a FISH.

 A feathery gold fish with shimmery gills and a pearly eye!

Canvas Owl

I'm pretty tickled with how this sweet little CAS card turned out.  

She will make a great valentine for someone special this year.  

Thank you for letting me go a little photo crazy in this post and for the opportunity to share my fun, canvas filled projects with you today. 

We'd love to have you join us for our January Sketch Challenge here at Linnie Blooms.

You can easily find that sketch by clicking HERE.

See you next time!

~Donna K

Feel the Love?

I am fortunate enough to be on the Rubbermoon creative team.  Today I'm sharing a tutorial on how I made this valentine using Rubbermoon stamps and Linnie Blooms canvas shapes.  If you missed it, please go to the Rubbermoon blog and check it out.

Today I would like to show you another simple project I made using the same supplies that I used to make the above.  

Here are the supplies:

But, this time I used a Linnie Blooms bookmark to stamp on. 

 I love Rubbermoon's typewriter stamp:

Both of these projects were so much fun to make!  Go check out all of the details on the Rubbermoon blog and let me know if my projects have inspired you!

Creatively yours,

Linda

January Sketch Challenge

New Year and new challenges. From now on we will give you a new sketch to interpretate every 2nd Monday/month.

Use the sketch as you like, but we need to see that you have used it. You can do either a layout, card, canvas or journalling page. Show us what you have made by linking to your project by linking up with the linkytool in the end Of this post. One lucky winner will receive  $10 to use in the shop. We want to see your project before February 9.

♥

Marie 

Birthday Bookmark

Today is my birthday, so I decided to create something that was just to make me happy ... a bookmark.

Yes, sometimes I still read a traditional book and need a bookmark to hold my spot.

I started with a blank from Linnie Blooms. This is actually two pieces of canvas sewed together with paper in between.

Then, I decided to try something different. I honestly did not think it would work, so I was ecstatic when it did.

I used an embossing folder and my Big Shot to create this unique texture on the canvas blank. Cool, eh?!

Then, I used the Copic Airbrush System to create a purple gradient.

Next, I used a Wendy Vecchi stencil and Dreamweaver's Glossy Black Embossing Paste to create the flower.

The small words are Tim Holtz rub ons. I also added a stamped word, some ribbon and floss. 

And I learned you can used all of these techniques to decorate a canvas project.

Thanks for visiting! 

Candy Spiegel

Long Blanks & Shapes

Happy New Year~  Today I wanted to show you another version of the Linnie Blooms Mixed Stitch Long Blanks.  I wanted to add a photo to this one and tons of texture and colors.  I used acrylic paints, gelatos, and color shine for the colors.  I used the arrow/house shape, 3 pennants/banners, a heart, a bookmark and the textured trim all from Linnie Blooms.  The shabby trim and hangers can also be found through Linnie Blooms... are you a Creative Rep for Linnie Blooms?  If not you may want to sign up.. it's the only way you can get your hands on these awesome shapes and textures. 

I am a Design Team Member for Linnie Blooms and a Creative Rep.  Here is a look at my kit that I got once I signed up. 

Yes,  you even get that cute little suitcase to use to display all of your Mixed Media Shapes, Journals, & Supplies.  Comes with color shine, adhesives, a hanger, enough blanks for hosting a class or workshop.  Plus as a Creative Rep you receive tons of tips, tutorials, news, and hands on training.  What are you waiting for?  Sign up with in the next two weeks in order to save money.  You can sign up under me or you can sign up directly through Linda at Linnie Blooms. 

Have a great day!  Kimberly Scrap It Girl

"2014" Canvas Blank

Hey There!!! It’s Rochelle today and I have just a little something to wish you all a Happy New Year!

This is a 5"x12” canvas blank I altered with Gelatos.  I also used Linnie Blooms Canvas Stars and tried something different. I used Rangers embossing powder to embossed the stars and I really like how the texture came out!  

Here’s a close up on the stars:

And that is it for 2013! I hope you all have a very safe and happy New Year! 

~ Rochelle