We were encouraged to create a canvas - something that we could hang on our wall with pride - so I purchased a couple of art canvases at Michaels (on sale!) and got to work. My plan was to combine a central canvas with smaller framed pieces around it.
I created the first canvas by painting it with a flat yellow paint. I then layered patterned paper (from Bo Bunny), stickers, and other embellishments to create a collage of sorts. The central Ezee Pzee frame is covered with paper and then I added Basic Grey rub-ons for extra pattern.
So, my first piece was done but it didn't want to be hung on the wall - it really, really wanted to be the cover of a mini album. Well, I wasn't about to argue with the creative muse since she has been absent so many times in the past. I decided to use the two canvases as the front & back of a mini album, with the interior pages nesting inside. This is what it looks like from the side:
I created a series of pages and attached them accordian style using twine:
Open album (inside)
Open album (outside)
I used Bo Bunny papers and stickers throughout the pages, along with Ezee Pzee frames and embellishments. The most elaborate pages are inset into the front and back covers of the album:
First page, inset into front cover
Last page, inset into back cover
The interior pages are a mix of simple (for larger photos) and somewhat elaborate (for small photos or decoration).
Key to heart page: I painted & distressed an Ezee Pzee heart and then overlaid it on a painted Ezee Pzee key. The swirls on the bottom of the key are Basic Grey rub-ons. For the page itself I used some scrap cardboard (I tore the outside layer off to reveal the corrugation, then inked and distressed it).
Birdcage page: The birdcage is cut from a Tim Holtz die and is painted and popped up in the middle to give dimension. The bird and branch are both Ezee Pzee. I love when I can mix & match embellishments from different designers!
Butterfly page: This is my favourite page because it is so subtle. I misted the Ezee Pzee birdcage and butterfly wth a mix of green, terra cotta and pearl mists. I used the same twine to create the bow on the cage as I used to attach the pages in the album. The border strip and small journalling spot are both Bo Bunny stickers.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog and looking at my latest Ezee Pzee Dezign project. I encourage you to check out what the rest of the team did with the materials (trust me, you won't be disappointed because these ladies totally rock!).
Ezee Pzee Dezign Team
• Jennifer
• Rena
• Diana
• Dana
• Katie
Challenges:
- Basic Grey Challenge - Shabby chic (& BG rub-ons)
- City Crafter Challenge - Use paint and recycled cardboard
- Fairy Tale Challenge - Anything but a card
- One Stop Craft - Texture
- Papercrafting Journey - Anything goes
- Partytime Tuesdays - Anything goes
- Scrapmaster's Paradise - Colour combo (one of my favourite colour combos as you can see from the album)
- Tuesday Throwdown - DIY embellishments
simply amazing!!!! what a fantastic piece of work!! you must be very proud!!
ReplyDeleteOh this is very beautiful....a canvas mini album. what a ton of work. I love the page with the keyhole. I think this is your best work! I love it! Thanks
ReplyDeleteKathy
What a great idea! Looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYou always surprise me with the ideas you come up with - LOVE the idea of the mini-album! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great album, so many lovely details!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing project! I love all the little details! Thank you for joining us at Fairy Tale Challenge! xx Bianca
ReplyDeleteWow!! This is so lovely ... I love everything from the Bo Bunny papers to the paints and cardboard ... what a great idea too ... thanks so much for playing along with us at CCCB and sharing your talent
ReplyDeleteLovely work, great used of those cardboard, thanks for playing along with us at CCCB!
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful project you have created here. Thanks so much for playing along with us at CCCB!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, what an incredible project! Its utterly amazing :) I love this, its so clever.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining us at One Stop Craft Challenge this week,
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xxalisonxx
Such lovely work! fab project! Thanks for joining us at CCCB!
ReplyDeleteFantastic project. Great design.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at the Fairy Tale Challenge.
xx Sandra
Hello a wonderful job.
ReplyDeleteA stunning design.
Thanks for joining us at Fairy Tale Challenge.
** Karla
What a beautiful creation, a work of art to be treasured with so many stunning details.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining us at Basic Grey,
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Heather xx
Beautiful project!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along with us at Fairytale Challenge
Hugs Nela
Wow, this is gorgeous. Just love it !
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at BasicGrey Challenges.
Hugs,
Jo x