Canvas Swatches

I took this class quite a while ago, but finally have photos to post! I love Donna Downey's style and spending time with her in a workshop was a wonderful learning experience. We created three altered pieces at Donna's Swatches workshop, and this one is my favourite!

I have quite a phobia about writing directly on my scrapbook projects. but Donna wouldn't let anyone use that as an excuse! We used India Ink - which is totally unforgiving - directly on these canvases. Yes, it was intimidating at first, but I love the result. I also love the stamped "I love you" in the puddles of paint.

In Donna's original design, the blue canvas was the only one with photos on it, but with the incredible backlog of photos I have, I decided to add photos to each of these canvases. The quote on this reads "It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are".

This canvas with it's gorgeous golden orange colour is the perfect home decor item for fall. I chose the lyrics to Greatest Love of All for this canvas.








Here is a zoom of this canvas. It's on display in our the fireplace mantel in our family room right now.








Now our fireplace mantel is ready for fall! Ironically, we are having gorgeous, summer-like weather this long weekend. We even spent time in the pool this afternoon!







While I was shooting these photos, Merlin didn't want to be left out. Here he is, happily chewing on a toy while I take pictures. Isn't he just the cutest pup ever?

I hope that you and your loved ones have a wonderful Thanksgiving long weekend.