A Very Carefree Canvas

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For today's project, I went completely outside of my element. Well, not really... but I tried something new that I've never done before! I have been holding on to this blank canvas for years. I tend to save alterable things until the perfect project idea comes along. With a little bit of "Carefree" and some of the Core'dinations Adirondack Collection Cardstock to match (Terra Cotta for the roses, Latte for the leaves), the ideas started pouring out of my head and onto this beautiful canvas.

I had a lot of fun making this canvas. I tried a lot of techniques that I usually don't try. One of them being paper tearing. I have a fear of tearing beautiful paper. I also used sponges to dab bits of paint and also lots of Glimmer Mists were involved in the making of this project!

I absolutely love this quote! This one is going to be hanging in my house somewhere for sure!

A few weeks ago I made some of the rolled paper roses and I was asked to share a tutorial on how to make them, so I made sure to incorporate those into my post today!

First, you will need a sheet of 3x3" cardstock or patterned paper.

Next, just draw a little spiral, it doesn't have to be perfect.

Now you need to carefully cut along the line that you drew until you get to the end.

Flip your paper over so your line doesn't show (oops, I didn't do that on this one, but make sure you do!) and start rolling from the outside until you work your way in.

Once your flower is wound tight, just let it go so it will loosen up and take form.

Take a little bit of hot glue and put it on the very bottom layer, then push the rest of your flower onto the glue and hold it for a few seconds.

You can fold some of the edges down or just leave it how it is, but that's how you make a simple little rolled rose! Of coarse, I misted mine with Glimmer Mist to add a little shimmer, but that's completely optional!

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Products Used:
Authentique: Carefree Collection- Content, Relaxed, Details 12x12 Stickers
Core'dinations: Adirondack Collection- Terra Cotta, Latte