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Saturday, 9 May 2015

Altered Book Canvas - Berry71BLeu

Hello Everyone

I am up on the Berry71Bleu blog here to share my take on this months Mood Board.  Kay created a gorgeous board.


So I decided to make a gift for my Mother for Mothers Day.
I had this idea rollling around in my head for ages and so decided to go ahead and create it.
I used an old book, which I first stuck down onto the canvas and then altered the book with gesso, paints, stamps, papers and blooms.


I used the gorgeous Graphic 45 Place in Time papers.
The resin heart is Prima, which I coloured with distress paint.
The chipboard rounds and little Scarab beetle is Umwow.
The chipboard leaves are Celebr8 and the blooms Petaloo.

Here's a side view of the book.


The gesso acts like glue and so running the brush along the pages, made most of them stick.  
I also used quite a bit down the middle of the book, which when dried, kept the book open.


I arranged the flowers cascading down the middle of the book and then onto the pages.


This project really came together so easily and was so enjoyable to create.
I really hope my Mother likes it and can put it somewhere nice.

I also created a little card, which I will put between the pages.


Thanks so much for stopping by!
I hope you have a super evening!
Denise x
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10 comments:

  1. Bente Fagerberg10 May 2015 at 00:27

    This is so absolutely and utterly gorgeous! Love the flowers cascading down the center and the beautiful colours as well. I'm sure she was very pleased to receive this! :-)

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  2. Becca Cruger10 May 2015 at 01:00

    Oh my goooooooooooodness.... I swooned when I saw this amazing, amazing design. This had to have taken so much effort but all the work really payed off. It's stunningly amazing.

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  3. Lizzy Hill10 May 2015 at 01:11

    Agree wholeheartedly with Bente. This looks like a store bought project, it's so gorgeously perfect...YOu have really excelled yourself with this one..... & you, YOU have a lovely Mum's Day too:):)

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  4. Sandi Clarkson10 May 2015 at 04:29

    Omigosh! What a stunner! Wish I Were your mom! :)

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  5. Sharon Fritchman10 May 2015 at 12:19

    Oh my goodness, Denise! Can I tell you how blown away I am by this absolutely gorgeous work of art! I know your mom is going to LOVE this - a gift from your heart. It is so special and very, very beautiful. And I love the card too, You are so talented and I want to thank you for sharing your talents with all of us! Happy Mother's Day, my friend! HUGS!!!!

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  6. Ella Swan10 May 2015 at 12:20

    Amazinga!!!!! Wow!! SUPER impressive!! Don't be surprised if you start a trend!!

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  7. Kirsty Vittetoe11 May 2015 at 05:08

    That is really a beautiful creation!

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  8. Val-Belle11 May 2015 at 10:05

    WOW... that is just amazing and I am sure she will be over the moon. I love the colours and the little card compliments it so well. You are a very special lady <3

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  9. Marina Gridasova12 May 2015 at 14:37

    so brilliant idea Denise! love this shabby look and violet accents! )))

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  10. Helen Wallace12 May 2015 at 14:50

    A superb gift for your darling Mother and a brilliant piece of Art. To be able to transform your original idea into this sublime reality, is the work of a true Artist. Love your work and this is a new fave for me.

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