Saturday, November 08, 2014

An altered canvas

Altered canvas by Nichola Battilana for Tresors de Luxe

I created this piece on an inexpensive 8" x 10" stretched canvas. Using paper fromAuthentique's "Faith" collection I covered the canvas and began layering lace from Tresors de Luxe.

Altered canvas by Nichola Battilana for Tresors de Luxe detail

A few bits of die cut paper and chipboard were added for interest and balance and then a wash of white acrylic paint was applied.

Altered canvas by Nichola Battilana for Tresors de Luxe detail

 Once the base was dry coordinating flowers from Petaloo's Darjeeling collection were added.

Altered canvas by Nichola Battilana for Tresors de Luxe

Finally, vintage buttons and a copy of a vintage photo in my collection finish off the piece.

Supply list: 
Ivory Lace Trim GL194
Set of Ivory Beaded Lace Appliques AP055
Lace Trim Venice Lace LA102
Other Guipure and Venice Laces from Tresors de Luxe
Vintage image
Vintage buttons
White acrylic paint
Paper from Authentique's "Faith" collection
Paper flowers from Petaloo's Darjeeling collection
Chipboard flourishes from Gina's Design