Before: Just plain old Joint compound and a plain Jane cheap canvas.
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This is a collage on canvas. The outline of the cross is a built up texture rising at least 1/2 inch off of the canvas using *joint compound, painted, and then I used black slick paint to outline it for extra detail. There is subtle texture (joint compound) on the background that I applied with a palette knife. I used scrap book paper and mod-podge for the inside of the cross and the edges of the canvas. I used plain old acrylic paint and hit it a couple times with Mod-podge to seal.It is very shabby chic and I would leave it right there on my fireplace IF it wasn't for one problem. My husband. He isn't so much shabby chic as he is just plain shabby. But I still wanted to show it off.
Click HERE for another mod-podge canvas great for a kids bedroom you will seriously flip over...so easy and you will get fancy-pants boutique results.* If you go for the joint compound REMEMBER it needs to dry at least 8 hours. But it is so worth the wait. I have tried caulking but I do not like it as much as joint compound.
FYI: If you are viewing this for the first time, I had a give away so that's why the comments are people telling me they want it! So, don't be hasty! Become a follower for a chance to win great things like this Easy Shabby Chic Cross Canvas. :) BUT this is no longer a give-away.
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40 comments:
I would like to win please. =)
Connie, you did that? Its amazing! WOW! You are talented for sure!
Hummm, I've never posted a comment before. Well, I tried, but it didn't work. I hope I do this right... I love the cross Connie - its amazing! You are very talented!
I have comment moderation on so you won't see your comment immediately. It will be sent to my e-mail though!
Thanks Stacia!
You are so talented! I love shabby chic so you can send it to me and let me know when your're ready for my address. ;)
hey... can a brotha in law with that? you did a good job!! i recognize the skills!
Super cute Connie...I would love to win!!!
I am already a follower and I would absolutely love this!!
Connie, I ADORE THIS PICTURE! I mean I LOVE THIS PICTURE! I am painting and redecorating a room in my house to be used for "me time" and this would be perfect for that room. I would be honored for you to choose me, however, I will choose to be a good sport if you chose Danael.... I guess I would be happy for him (although Danael, I will sneak in your house when you are sleeping and dye your hair pink)! :)
I'm in! Love it! I think it might compliment my master bath well... since it's has red walls and all. I'll start making a spot. j/k, but I hope i win!
You MADE that???? I LOVE IT!!!
You are so talented! Good job! This would look great above MY fireplace.... :)
Original art is just what I need! You are so talented! I hope I win!!
I'm keeping my fingers crossed! It's fabulous!
I want it!
I am so extremely impressed!!
*Boomps*
*enters*
First of all I must say that I really enjoy reading your blog. It always puts a good smile on my face. This picture is so neat. Very unique. I would love to win it. You see, I've got to find Lori, my sister...Lori Baylor that is, a Christmas gift. What do I get her? Good question. So, seeing this I thought "Wow, that would make a great gift for her. She would love to have someting made from Connie." So, anyways...that's why I think it would be very neat to win it.
The day you posted this it was my birthday... so i should win :-) Oh, and I like the Cross!!!
Hola Connie. : ) We've got to get together sometime and see each other's new houses! Fun! Of course, I'm sure both are not done yet, but it'd still be fun! Cute cross. Love the birds.
slow your roll weaver. slow your roll!
p.s. I still have pictures of the hair. o.m.g.
Love the dimension that the compound gave. Great job. Thanks for sharing with Made it Monday! Jules
This is awesome. Great job!
I absolutely love this! I am originally from the Southwest, and to me, it exudes "Santa Fe Chic." Great job!
nice!
i am now a follower!
I'm glad to see a project using joint compound. This is nice.
Why don't I ever think of these things??? LOL Very cool!! :)
What a smart idea! Never would have thought of this :)
That is super cute! I would love for you to join me over at a vision to remember for check me out saturdays
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I looooooooooooooooooooove joint compound - another suggestion is to get the stuff that is pink and turns white as it dries....I like the cross...
Thanks so much everyone! I will totally be stopping by a vision to remember on Saturdays...thanks for the heads up.
AND I saw that pink stuff...that would be so much easier to see when applying on a white canvas..thanks for the tip!
LOVE IT!!!
God's blessings,
Sarah :D
Brilliant! Love the idea and your painting is FABULOUS.
This is great. I like a more whimsical and colorful approach to a religious icon. Who said Christianity had to be stoggy. The black and white on the sides is the perfect finishing touch.
Pam
You are so creative. It's simply beautiful!
Thanks for linking up to Make it Yours Day at My Backyard Eden!
I love it, how unique and creative! How neat that you can put any spin on it you want to and make your art special. Thanks for sharing.
I love this cross and your technique for doing it,, Just found your blog and having a look around.. thanks
What a great idea! I love the dimension it adds to the painting. Thanks for sharing at the POPP.
I hate that I missed that giveaway, but that is BEAUTIFUL! I can't wait to see what else you create. I'm going to be a follower for sure!
WEll I am your newest follower and I would love to have you come follo me as well. Thanks for posting to the party, very creative art work.
Cheri
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