Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Tenderhearted Canvas - GDT at Word Art Wednesday

I hope you all have had a wonderful week!! Mine was filled with the joy of a precious wedding with Elizabeth adding Andrew to our fold. 

This is my second week as a Guest Designer at Word Art Wednesday working with the lovely Word Art of the week. This verse shares attributes of God that I want to be reminded to incorporate into my life each day, kindness, tenderheartedness, forgiveness, and God's amazing gift of forgiveness towards me. When I saw this precious Scripture, I thought it was something I wanted to display rather than include on a scrapbook page or card, so I thought I would try creating my first canvas. Let me know what you think. 


Be sure to head on over to Word Art Wednesday
to get your free copy of this fabulous Scripture. 

Techniques:
Paper Pieced Ballerina ~ One of my favorite scrap artists is Gabriella Pollacco. I receive so much inspiration from her work. I've seen a fair number of she art canvases, but when I saw hers, I just ooohed and aaaawed over it. She provided a pattern, which I used, and video tutorial. I thought with this help, I would try my hand at it. The details and shoes were added with a fine tip marker. If you look closely you will see the words kind and forgiven taken from the verse and added to the edges of her skirt. 

Doodling ~ I always love doodling, but rarely use it. With the doodled details on her dress, I thought the doodling around the Word Art and the vine edge would be nice details. 

Mixed Media ~ I painted the edges of the canvas to coordinate with the colors of my girl, then Mod Podged torn pieces of paper to my canvas. I swiped some pale green paint across the center of the canvas then spritzed with water and dabbed with a paper towel to soften the color. I brushed white paint onto some bubble wrap and used it to stamp across the piece, then spritzed on some mist through some square holed punchinella. 

I lightly laid some inexpensive sticker letters down the side to form the word tenderhearted, again from the verse, then spritzed two different shades of mist over them. Once dry, I removed the stickers and edged the letters with marker. I then created my girl as above. The white script was added last. I recently purchased Donna Salazar's Mixed Media Inx. I have to say the white "Jasmine" really showed up nicely. I've tried a number of different white inks only to be disappointed with the lack of coverage. Not the case with "Jasmine". 

Butterflies ~ I received these charming little butterflies from Elena Olinevich last week. I painted them with alcohol ink, then sanded to bring out the details of the raised edges. 

Be sure to head over to Word Art Wednesday
to see what the talented DT has created
with this week's fabulous Word Art.

I thought I'd end with a photo of Elizabeth and Andrew in front of the
Greek church where their reception was held. 
Photography by Rachel Adkins.

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.
~ Blessings ~

32 comments:

  1. Wow...I think your first canvas is amazing and your daughter was indeed a stunning bride!

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  2. HI Tracey, this canvas is stunning.. I love the verse and you have created a very beautiful lady with flowing hair and beautiful skirt..love the doodling.. my new fav that is for sure...

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  3. Your canvas is beautiful...I cannot believe it is your first...it is so good.

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  4. Ohhhhhhhhhhhh I am IN LOVE LOVE LOVE with your canvas!!!! ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS colors and love love love the girl and the quote!!!! So AMAZING!!!!! And I loveeeeeeeeee the wedding photo!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!!

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  5. Wow, your canvas is just stunning, Tracey! Love your fabulous work! The wedding photo is also gorgeous! Hugs

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  6. Wow! This piece is amazing! I just love everything about it. Thanks for the inspiration! =)

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  7. Oh, WOW, Tracey! This is absolutely gorgeous and ever so perfect in every way! Gosh, I'm speechless! And what a beautiful picture of you and hubby!

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  8. Beautiful project Tracey! Love the soft subtle color palette! Bravo GF :)

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  9. this is amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing Tracey!! I recognized Gabi's pattern right away and you rocked the project!! beautiful quote!!

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  10. WOW Tracey! Your canvas is gorgeous. Can I say WOW just one more time? I'm taking the She Art workshop right now, and I'm not even close to what you've designed. Amazing details!!! Love the wedding photo too..I can't wait to see what you design with them! Have a wonderful day my friend.

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  11. You are a natural, Tracey! Your canvas art looks gorgeous and I adore your doodling :)

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  12. Beautiful photographs! Congratulations once again!! Stunning canvas - I think it is excellent and the scripture is too true and worth displaying as a daily reminder!

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  13. Beautiful canvas my friend! You created so much depth and texture. It all goes together perfectly. The wedding photo is awesome too. Congrats on the new SIL!

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  14. WOW, Tracey, this is stunning!! You did an amazing job with your first canvas!! All of the design elements and details are just fabulous!! And what a gorgeous wedding picture!! Have a great evening :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  15. Absolutely beautiful - you did a great job with canvas thanks for sharing!!!

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  16. Stunning canvas my friend...love it!!!!! and the photo is awesome, can't wait to see your creation with it...Hugs!!!! :)

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  17. A beautiful canvas and beautiful wedding couple!

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  18. Ohhh! It came out beautiful Tracey!! I love the way you did the journaling in the little boxes! Pretty paper choices as well! Thanks for linking to you blog! I'm glad you came by to let me know about your project!

    Gabi xo

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  19. This is just Stunning Tracey......A real work of art to treasure! Beautiful:)

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  20. This is really lovely. I can't believe it's your first canvas! Love the paper piecing and the doodling!:)

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  21. I am jumping up & down for joy!!!!!
    This is so beautiful! I am IN LOVE with your design. I used Gabrielle's pattern for this girl & couldn't ever find where I had down loaded it to give proper credit!
    I was hoping it would pop up again somewhere.
    Your details really make the whole thing pop. Scripture is always so much better when showcased in such a way! Thanks so much for sharing this with us @ Word Art Wednesday.
    I'm your new follower!

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  22. First of all, I love how you ended your post! That wedding photo is just gorgeous! Again, sending my best wishes to the newlyweds! And OH MY GOODNESS! Your very first canvas is not only beautiful, but sweet and thought provoking, too! I love the Scripture that you chose. Just wonderful.

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  23. Really? Your first EVER? WOW!!!!!! Absolutely amazing!!! You are so very talented! :)

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  24. Tracey: I agree that Gabriella is a very talented artist, and she has inspired me many times. However, I think it's wonderful how people can inspire us, and yet...it remains uniquely our own. I SO enjoy you putting YOU into it and make it a reflection of who YOU are as an artist; that's what makes it truly special. I think you did a great job on this canvas, and look forward to seeing you do more of them. This will be treasured, I have no doubt. Thanks so much for sharing with us this month as our Guest Designer at Word Art Wednesday. You are a blessing from God, and I praise His precious name for you, Tracey. Thanks for sharing the gifts He has given you to bless us at Word Art Wednesday, me personally, and I'm sure - SO many others. This is just lovely!
    Karen L
    Word Art Wednesday
    P.S. Thanks for voting for me...I need all the help I can get. I think today is the last day to vote. www.redcarpetstudiochallenge.blogspot.com
    It's a close race - THANKS!

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  25. Tracey, no way this is your first canvas!!!! It's gorgeous!!!!!! I love the image, I'll have to check out Gabriella's site. I echo Karen L's sentiments...you are such a blessing and I am so happy that you are the guest designer at Word Art Wednesday this month. Love the wedding photo, can't wait to see your layouts...

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  26. Your altered canvas is AWESOME!!! I love that ballerina image by Gabi! I agree...she is so amazing!!!

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  27. She is beautiful, Tracey. You are very artistic, no matter what you do. Blessings!

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  28. Tracey, this is an INSPIRING piece of work. Absolutely beautiful my friend~
    The picture of the fine couple is lovely~like out of a magazine!

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  29. As the others have said....your canvas is truly amazing and a work of art you can proudly display. I will be going to your mentor's site and studying there! Thanks for sharing your God-given creativity! God bless you AND the newlyweds!

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  30. WOW, Tracey! This is absolutely gorgeous!!!

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  31. Oh wow, your canvas is just beautiful!!! Love the girl in it. And her colorful dress. You made is so gorgeous! Did you drew is yourself? Wow, it's amazing. Love the textured background too.

    Thanks so much for sharing.

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