Monday, February 11, 2013

Love is All You Need Art

I needed something Valentine-y to go above my mantel so I decided to break out of my crafting slump, get out my Silhouette machine and make some canvas art. 


I love how it turned out!

I started off with a canvas, some music themed scrapbook paper to match the song lyrics I chose to use, some red and black cardstock, Mod Podge, and a glue stick

I used the Mod Podge to adhere the paper to the canvas then I simply cut out the heart and the text with the Silhouette machine. I adhered the heart and text to the canvas with a glue stick. 

The font for "love" is one of my all time favorite fonts, Missed Your Exit

The font for "is all you need" is Lucida Calligraphy

I added some ribbon to the back of the canvas so it could hang above the mantel. 

Then I used my favorite trick to make it pop by framing the canvas art with my red frame. 


I love how it turned out! 

This post is part of a monthly Silhouette challenge created by Lauren at The Thinking Closet. Check out the links below for more projects by some talented crafty ladies using their Silhouette machines. 

Burlap Love Banner & Free Cut File - (The Thinking Closet)

Interested in joining us for our group posting event next month?  We'd love to have you.  Simply contact Lauren from The Thinking Closet by email.



7 comments:

  1. This is super cute!!! I love how you put the frame around it...it really does pop!

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  2. Wow! This turned out great...and I love the idea of putting it inside a red frame. What a way to increase the impact of your lovely artwork. Job well done, Coley!

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  3. I'm going to re-comment again because I don't think my first one went through!

    I also loved how your artwork turned out. The idea to display it inside the red frame is brilliant. I might have to "borrow" that idea in the future. You're a wiz at your Silhouette, and you are such a great resource for us Silhouette newbies.

    Thanks for sharing your project with us this month!

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  4. I have REALLY enjoyed getting to know you the past few weeks and LOVE your card!!

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  5. Hello, Coley - Nice to meet you via our Silhouette Challenge Group! This is a LOVE-ly project and unique framing idea - ;-}
    Lynden
    http://aneleganttouch-lynden.blogspot.com
    https://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Elegant-Touch-/162889457132788

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  6. Great tutorial, do you know where are can get free printable stamps...

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