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An Old-Fashioned Romance


Hello again!  The season of romance is upon us.  Valentine's Day is just a few weeks away and I have a canvas today to get us into a romantic mood.


As you all know, the Altered Pages Design Team has been playing with all sorts of Deco Art products this month.  Today I've used crackle paste, antiquing medium, matte varnish and a gorgeous floral stencil.  Combine them with a lovely Altered Pages Young Lovers Valentine collage, some paper flowers and other embellishments and I have a vintage-looking canvas!


Here's how I got here...

Check out How to Make "An Old-Fashioned Romance" Canvas by Robin Horasanian on Snapguide.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I hope you'll come by again tomorrow and see what the team has to inspire you.  Happy crafting!

Comments

  1. What a beautiful piece Robin!! Thank you so much for the step out- I adore that crackle also and you sure played it well!! I love how you cut and layered your focal images- the depth you have created is wonderful! Well done teamie!

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  2. I LOVE it!! I have some of the crackle paste & haven't tried it yet-oh I now know how to do it!! Great job.

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  3. Simply gorgeous! Love the details!

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  4. I pinned on Pinterest on That's Clever♥ I love the crackle effect and will have to go shopping where there are 4 stores available!

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  5. Your canvas is just gorgeous, Robin! I love the colors, the crackles, and the elements you used. TFS the tutorial, too!

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