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Inspire to Dream Wood Canvas

By: Julie Lewis
Julie Lewis
Julie Lewis
Julie Lewis was destined to be an artist…at least that was what she was told from Kindergarten on. Born outside of Cleveland, Ohio, she was blessed to have been given an incredible art education all through her school years and from her creative and talented parents. Growing up in a world where every day brought some new creative adventure, it was no surprise that she went on to graduate from the Cleveland Institute of Art with a B.F.A. in graphic design. Her professional life included working in many fields from industrial advertising to American Greetings. Most gratifying was working as a designer for the largest craft company, Plaid Enterprises in Georgia where she now resides.She paints and creates felt soft sculptures inspired by said paintings and now sells them through her shop STELLALOLA on Etsy. She is inspired by many things around her…most importantly, a wonderful family, an insanely happy German Shepherd and one stoic Alaskan Malamut.
The key to your dreams is the inspiration for this beautiful wood canvas.
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Skill Level: Intermediate
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Supplies

PLAID Supplies
  • Plaid ® Wood Surfaces - Canvas Panel, 6" x 6"
  • Mod Podge ® 7 Piece Tool Kit
  • Mod Podge ® 3D Foam Adhesive Mounts
  • Mod Podge ® Acrylic Shapes - Designer Shapes
  • Mod Podge ® Podgeable Paper Flip Books - Travel
  • Mod Podge ® Rub-On Transfers - Friends/Love/Family/Inspiration
  • FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Toasted Vanilla, 2 oz.
  • FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Terra Cotta, 2 oz.
  • FolkArt ® Mediums - Antiquing Medium - Apple Butter Brown, 2 oz.
  • Mod Podge ® Matte, 16 oz.
  • Mod Podge ® Crackle Medium, 2 oz.
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Other Supplies
Wax paper
Craft Glue
Soft rag
Tan suede lacing
Wood square 1 ½”
Wood oval 2 ¾”
Amber acrylic rhinestones
Sandpaper
Brush basin
Paper towels
Foam plate
Pencil

Instructions

  1. Paint wood oval Toasted Vanilla and wood square Terra Cotta. Lightly apply antiquing medium to edges and sand.

  2. Rub antiquing medium onto sides of wood panel. Cut out images and background papers from flip book. Trace key shapeto paper and cut out.

  3. Refer to bottle instructions for Mod Podge application. Place wax paper over placed paper and squeegee out excess glue. Let dry 20 minutes, and then apply several coats of matte.

  4. Refer to crackle medium bottle instructions and apply medium over wood panel. Cracks appear as medium dries.

  5. Brush antiquing medium over dried crackle and wipe with soft cloth.

  6. Sand edges of panel for worn look.

  7. Rub words onto key and wood oval.

  8. Tie suede lacing onto key. Attach wood shapes and key to panel with adhesive mounts. Glue suede lacing and rhinestones as shown.
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