Saturday, 7 January 2012

A 'stitched' canvas

Back in November I won a canvas kit from the mega-talented Kath........it was a 'spare' from a workshop she'd tutored....and contained everything needed to make this canvas....including the stamps.This was a perfect blog candy prize for me.......to make as a birthday gift for a 'stitchy' friend.
Christmas got in the way a bit.......but now it's finally made.......I followed a lot of Kath's instructions.......but put my own twist on it.
I started by covering the canvas with old torn up tissue dressmaker's pattern......brushed over with diluted cream paint to tone it down a bit.......and stamped on it with some of the 'stitching' stamps......then added some of Kath's prepared pieces......as well as some extra ones I cut out.
This has definately made me think more about stamping on fabric.......not something I've done much before.......it really worked well.
So thank you very much for this,Kath........I love it.....and hope my friend will as well.

21 comments:

Linda . J said...

What gorgeous canvas and in such beautiful colours, love all the added embellishments.
Hugs Linda

Sandra said...

It's fabulous ... Lucky friend :)

Maria Ontiveros said...

It's beautiful Jacky! I"m sure your friend will love it.
Rinda

alexa said...

Oh, this is lovely! I really like all those attractives 'bits' on that wonderfully textured background.

Sandie said...

What a lovely kit to win. You made good use of it!

Anonymous said...

Wow, what a lovely present for your friend and stamping on fabric is something I have never considered doing but am now.

Anonymous said...

I'm sure your friend will be thrilled! It's lovely!

Rhona said...

It's turned out really well, I'm sure your friend will be delighted to receive it. x

furrypig said...

I really like the canvas the colours are very calming somehow! What I am unsure of is which bits are fabric? Is it the blue spotty bits? I have stamped on felt before but interesting to see how stamping actually works on fabric xxx

Kathyk said...

It turned out brilliantly - your friend should love it

Kathyk

Kath Stewart said...

Hi jacky...thank you for sharing what you made with the kit...it's gorgeous..you did a great job and I'm sure your friend will love it...hugs kath xxx

scrappyjacky said...

Furrypig...you are right...it's the spotty bits that are fabric.

Clare Lloyd said...

that is right up my street. fabulous project jacky! i know i'd love it as a gift!!

Unknown said...

It's gorgeous, I am sure your friend will love it.

Sian said...

She is sure to love it! I know I've said it before, but you have a real flair for this kind of a project.

Becky said...

I love it and I am sure she is going to also!

Lynne in NI said...

Wow, what a fab project ... your friend is going to love it!

Ginger said...

I'm sure your friend will LOVE this Jacky! Beautiful job :)

Lilian said...

I am sure your friend will love it. I lovely well done. Lilian

Alison said...

What a great job you've made of this Jacky!
Alison xx

Rachel Brett said...

It looks great Jacky, I'm sure your friend will love it :)