Monday, January 19, 2015

Musical Canvas Pouch

Hi! Mary Nasser here! For today’s project, I wanted to share what I made for my sweet niece!
I used Carolyn Dube’s Now Is The Time smallNow Is The Time large and Uplifting Words stencils,

I purchased a canvas pouch from the local craft store and found royalty free clipart images of cellos on the internet,
since my niece is passionate about playing her cello!


First, on my laptop, using Microsoft Word, I inserted the three clipart cello images I wanted to incorporate into this project.
I enlarged the images, reversed the images, then printed them out onto my TAP paper.

I trimmed the excess paper away from the images while I had my iron heating up to its highest setting.
I placed the images face down onto the canvas – the transparency of the TAP paper makes this a cinch – then ironed straight down onto the images. I love that you cannot over-iron the TAP paper! My TAP paper slid right off once the images had transferred.


Next, I used Carolyn Dube’s stencils and a mini sponge dauber to add lettering in red acrylics – my niece's favorite color!
I chose inspiring words to encourage her new passion. The transparency of the stencils made it really easy to lay out the lettering.


 You can use Post-it notes or artist tape on the stencils to mask off words before pouncing paint through, too. 


I also removed the lobster clasp and strap,


For the other side, I used Nancy Curry’s stencils and a mini sponge dauber to add a treble clef and notes and the word Allegro.
Using a red colored pencil, I traced the bass clef in the upper right corner.


Then I added another shade of red acrylic with a small brush.


Lastly, I used Carolyn Dube’s stencils and a mini sponge dauber to add more inspiring lettering
and a black Identi-pen on the musical notes and word Allegro.


I hope my niece enjoys this half as much as I did making it!
She's going to use this to keep her allowance in!

Happy Stenciling!

16 comments:

  1. This is so fun! I love that you pulled your TAP out and how you used it with the stencils... I bet your niece loves it!

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    1. Thanks, Gwen! Yes, it was lots of fun using TAP again!

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  2. Stunning work Mary! Love how you brought together so many techniques into one fabulous project!

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    1. Thanks, Carolyn! Love your inspiring words included in your stencil designs!

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  3. She is a lucky girl!!! What a treasure.

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    1. I am so lucky to be her aunt!!! LOVE your music stencils, Nancy!

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  4. I love this project Mary, and not just because you used TAP. It's such a great idea and turned out beautifully!

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    1. Thank you, Lesley. I really enjoy incorporating your TAP paper!!

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  5. what a terrific project Mary. I bet your niece will be thrilled!

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  6. Oh gosh, I just got some of theseTo paint and stencil on. Love it.

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    1. Thanks, Denise! I hope you share photos of what you make, too! :)

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  7. So much inspiration on your blog, loving your stencils and covet more but limited budget does not help. I learn so much on her and on your guests. Love Carolyn Dube also. Need to win more of your stencils. juliaom@windstream.net

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  8. I loved music. If it its musical canvas pouch then it is my favorite. I have learned many things from your blog. I hope i can utilize it carefully. Thanks for writing this topic and your project is so awesome. It get me inspired. Keep it up.

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