Beloved Canvas Album

I finally finished my album from the Donna Downey class I recently took.  I have to admit that I had so much fun creating this album and putting all the finishing touches on it.  I also learned a lot about working with canvas albums and using pictures in canvas albums.  I will be making another one of these no doubt.   I am learning more about  building layers and gaining confidence in adding paint and color and texture to my designs.   If you make a mistake, work with it.  No one else will really know.   In addition to the canvas album and all the embellishments provided with the class kit, I used various inks, paints, and glues.  I got messy and it was a blast. 

Here are the inside pictures of my album. 

I have finally learned how to use Helmar’s Scrap Dots glue.  The trick is to build it as high as you want the dimension, but to add these elements LAST.  Then set your work out of the way (on top of the highest bookshelf in my studio) where you won’t lay anything on top it and the cats won’t walk on it.   Let it dry for a few hours and it’s good.  It will completely set overnight and is now solid.   LOVE LOVE LOVE the dimension I can get now.

I am loving the mixed media side of my crafting lately and am trying to do a little with my art every day.  I’ve got to find a great place to take pics at my house at any time.  I’ve figured out how to upload photos and post blog posts more efficiently, but still have a hard time finding the right time and location to take some great photos first. 

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