Easy DIY Collages on Canvas // Vintage Spring Decor!

[@hovawart16]

Lava Soap takes me back to being a little girl on my grandparents' farm.

[@selbarton]

Lava soap is great for mechanics too. It gets the grease and grime off that normally stains into all the little grooves in the skin. It's great stuff.

[@joycegandy7305]

So pretty Lindsay. Love the Bird and the Butterflies, just all of it:-)

[@baxtersmomma]

Beautiful...just my style! Birdcages, bird nest and porcelain birds would look wonderful...and flowers!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

great ideas!

[@stylesformiles79]

I always wondered why my mom used Lava Soap. LOL It sure did get our hands clean. I love these canvases! So inspiting!

[@Elizabeth45840]

I grew up with my dad using Lava soap!! It works great!!

[@christineschiaffo7976]

Lindsay these canvases turned out beautifully! They will look great in your home. Enjoy and thank you for sharing the process with us.

[@castlegoddess5556]

I love wire bird cages and ceramic birds, they would be nice as accents to your paintings.... maybe a topiary.

[@lynncooper1781]

"Butterflies are nature's watercolors pre painted for you to enjoy." absolutely brilliant Lindsay🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@__TrishMartinez]

If there was a love button available for this diy, I would have clicked it ❤️

[@jamesholder13]

My mom would love those. Especially the butterflies.

[@tiasmom6225]

Beautiful canvasses, Lindsay. The will look awesome on either side of your mirror.

[@louisegrinham2315]

single candle sticks that you can paint ,distress and changed the colour of the candles. Love the canvases.x

[@ashleyschifano4619]

I am always going on random crafting tangents… and every time I go on KZbin to see what videos there are on said topic, I ALWAYS find a video of yours 😂. Love your content Lindsay!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

😆

[@sassysfabbys]

Those are beautiful !! I would look for a bird cage and arrange florals inside that match your canvases, then complete your look with some candles.

[@lisamiller8174]

yes, and some of the Country French inexpensive décor that the craft chains have now

[@dianeo]

sassysfabbys I love the bird theme for the mantle, too. Maybe a bird's nest with speckled eggs or bird house, depending on how long the mantle is.

[@sassysfabbys]

I love those ideas !!! The bird's nest idea would look so cute =) The Country French decor is going crazy too. These pieces were the perfect video because I have been trying to find something to make for my best friend who has a Parisian theme. I know what she's getting now...lol

[@thefrugalcrafter]

great ideas everyone!

[@lindabeebe7065]

sassysfabbys that's a really great idea!

[@sharonfrench1087]

These turned out wonderfully ( I hope that's a real word). Anyway I love them and from the other comments we all agree. I like all their suggestions also. You will have fun decorating with them. I see a Victorian throw on your couch also. Have fun!

[@melissamcclure713]

I love your Hair and Make-up in this video and style. It is a good look for you and reminds me of the pin-up girls of the past!!!!

[@lindabeebe7065]

Melissa McClure I was thinking the same thing! She looks great!

[@gloriabennett6585]

Melissa McClure...I agree...Kinda like Rosey the Riveter on the war posters. Nifty girl, our Lindsey.

[@CouzCat]

Very pretty. So I'm not the only one hoarding calendar art ;). I think a trough style vase or a number of vases filled with (silk) flowers running below the mirror would connect the collages & tie in with the floral elements.

[@katlescraftpatch9605]

Absolutely gorgeous collages! I love random glass bottles and jars to decorate with. You can wrap part of it with twine or ribbon or even decopage them. I have some pretty light blue ones which are just a bottle of inexpensive wine I have been enjoying! These r great for candles, pot porri or incense.

[@cindyhoffmannsmith8877]

I like the birdcage idea but if you want minimalist, maybe go with a bird's nest with some eggs and a little bird made out of natural materials. Love the canvases!

[@beckyquick4025]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! HAPPY EASTER TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY! LOVE IT!!!

[@thetapequeen5489]

Beautiful! A candle in a pretty container is always a good addition to a mantel.

[@debbievignola8275]

These turned out beautiful Lindsay.

[@anothergypsysoul1701]

I would use a ornamental birdcage filled with greenery for sure. I love the canvases they are beautiful!

[@Dawn8278]

your videos always put a smile on my face! love your hair and makeup!

[@katies8080]

Thanks for the explanation about the jacket had me wondering. This is a great idea. Thanks for the tip about keeping old calenders

[@karenbonham798]

These r beautiful-Definately gonna do this project! Mechanics use Lava soap all the time-the grittiness of it helps remove all kinds of grime.

[@daphnecampbelljinnette6808]

Lovely, Lindsay! THANK YOU! Happy Easter!

[@aptwalker2009]

Gorgeous. I hope you get a sunny day so you can share a picture of them up on your wall :)

[@dhowell9000]

A small birdcage with the 3D butterfly stickers within and out would be pretty! Definitely getting some lava soap for when I use gel medium!

[@roseryan1542]

These are so pretty. I love and have a lot of butterfly images. I think they will be fun to do. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

thank you!

[@BLUEGREEN65]

Beautiful! Thank you for all the tips and tricks!!! 😊

[@susanhamilton1822]

Natural wood candle holders for your mantle.and a leafy plant. :) I love collage. I haven't been doing any for the past year since I've been teaching myself watercolour but I am feeling the yen.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

nice ideas!

[@CarolHeld]

Awesome job my Maine friend.

[@encouraginghope7657]

Love it!! Beautiful!! Use the bird cage that was In your Craft room clean up video- and how about some candlesticks painted one of the colors in the canvas and maybe make a birds nest decoration- oh maybe like a botanical theme on your mantel with an antique looking magnifying class and and bird watching distressed journal that you could make look old

[@debterry1007]

Hi Lindsay... Just love this video and wouldn't mind seeing more like this.. I think i would definitely try to get a hold of a birdcage...I've seen some wonderful suggestions in your comments ... bird nests...driftwood.. candles... I hope you'll show us when you figure it out... Hugs! deb

[@jilllukas]

Thank you for the video. I had no idea that it was so easy to collage. Honestly never attempted cuz I thought it would b very difficult. Thanks to you, I'm definitely gonna give it a try. Your collages turned out Beautiful!! I agree w/ other ppl comments bout the bird cage w/ a nest, few eggs, maybe a mommy bird in there. Maybe u could hang a few butterflies from it. Or some flowers in it. Ideas r endless actually. You have a Great eye for decor n stuff, so I'm quite sure whatever you end up doing, it will be Awesome. Can't wait to see finished pics of what u do. 😉😊 Again, Thank You Lindsay, for an Awesome Video, I really Enjoyed it!! 😀

[@thefrugalcrafter]

great ideas, thanks!

[@brendacollinsdeeks7268]

Lindsay, I love these. For a really clean minimalist look with them on your mantle I would use translucent glassware in coordinating colours. You could use a series of vases in all shades of green for a garden theme or a mix of greens, blues, yellows and pinks vases, bowls, glasses and things to mix it up a bit.

[@janawright1715]

Beautiful! You might add a birds nest and paint some wooden eggs! Maybe! Adore you and your channel!

[@patriciahenk5009]

This is so lovely, I'm going to give it a try. For your mantle, I do love the bird cage and candle idea, and might add some books with covers in a botanical print in order to vary their heights. Hope you will share a pic, when you get it completed.

[@milele7703]

These are absolutely beautiful, I love them! I would put a birdcage with a huge candle in it and a butterfly/dragonfly/rose flower clipped onto it. Option 2 would be 3 step church candles decorated with simple shabby chic tissue or a single design on each then placed onto silver or gold dishes or rectangular small.

[@brandybobo2980]

So true on the glue, love Lava soap!!! Thank you for the video luv what you do!!!

[@libbychibe2840]

Hi, Lindsay! thank you so much for all the ideas! Lava soap has been around for so long! It is great! For your mantal, I think anything from nature would look great! Potted plants, succulents, moss, bird's nests and cages and a cute little squirrel or two!

[@blackitten2]

Awesome collage pieces!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@michellebourque8925]

GORGEOUS!!! I am so trying this!!! I've been wanting something for over my sofa and this is just the ticket!!! Thanks for sharing! From a fellow Maine paper crafter! (and yes...so ready for Spring!)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Michelle Bourque thanks!

[@anitaholmes6824]

Beautifully done! TFS

[@rose-mariemeadows7472]

Had a go at trying this out with what I had, I'm quite happy with the results, I did two different types. Wish I could show them to you but all images are from Google images. I thoroughly enjoyed your video, so much I had to have a go. One of mine is a nautical theme the other is birds, their cages and butterflies. Thank you so much for your energy and inspiration xxx

[@linwillett8157]

Beautiful, my dad gave me something that would be perfect, an old small view camera with the back missing. I know it sounds like junk but it is a charmer. Makes me think Paris from my young days studying photographers.

[@escalosobre]

My favorite quote today is, "I buy mod podge a gallon at a time." Your mixed media projects are so much fun to watch 🎨👍😀

[@katiepowers5509]

TFS! I think this is a great project any one could pull off, maybe even me. I tend to get my self so caught up on where things "should" go that I end having all my elaments but never sticking anything down. maybe its fear of screwing up my canvas or just using up my elaments. not really sure. You inspired me to give it another go and not stop until it's done.

[@debbiekays492]

I just made these this evening! I happened to have a nearly identical $store calendar in my stash, so away I went. I had no mullberry paper, so I used ... patterns tissue! Looks fabulous! Best tutorial ever! Thanks!

[@KattMus2010]

You are awesome Lindsay😊 Love you're videos 💖

[@tararead4670]

Thanks so much Lindsay! I really enjoyed this! I did not know vellum did that! But it lends a nice touch. Way to hang in there.

[@tararead4670]

Oh, I don't know how large your area is but some sort of butterfly house with the wispy butterfly bush if it can be found.i don't know if they dry well or not. The houses are tall a narrow. I can see in my head to set it up but space is a factor. What a fun spring idea.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

great idea!

[@nancyg7845]

they look beautiful! such a cool idea. *runs off to to dig through stash for collage items* 😂😂

[@rhondamagee7459]

So pretty Lindsay, Happy Easter 😊

[@SammyBoo550]

A bronze bird cage would look great with it (:

[@kristinamullen4066]

I havn't seen Lava soap since way back in the day.I love these collages!

[@katherinesimonds622]

those are gorgeous! love your hair! Definitely need an old fashioned birdcage

[@expectedirony5050]

I think an apothecary looking jar with like a butterfly ( or a bird )on a branch type deal with some moss and flowers would look great. Still kinda minimalist, but something that also would tie your mantle motif together.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

pretty idea!

[@layasen]

always wanted to learn decoupage! Thanks!

[@chrisharman4399]

A really good tutorial on this easy and fun way to create a picture. I would suggest a candle of some sort for the mantle. I use the self timer candles which means batteries of course but I don't want to to forget to blow a candle out before I go to bed. Thanks for sharing this with us, Lindsay

[@LaraCroft2169]

I really love these! I’m sorry I only just found you, but man I’m learning a lot. I worked as a floral designer for thirty years and also at Micheals as a designer. I learn more from you then I ever did there. Man we could have used you as a teacher!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Welcome aboard!

[@bettyhall9777]

I love those ,so pretty, love doing decoupage

[@sbudzinski]

This kind of project is exactly what I have been itching to do ! thanks, yours came out beautiful!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

thanks!

[@SusanScrapPassion]

I love this project. I have a couple of calendars that I got for 50 cents with the intention of doing this exact thing. However, having good intentions is one thing and doing it is something else. But I feel inspired, so I think that I will give it a try!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+SusanScrapPassion good for you!

[@KatheD]

Thanks, Lyndsay, for all the great tips (everything we need, nothing we don't!) all in one compact video and an awesome end result. Love your fun but concise presentation style!

[@CuriouserCreations8]

I love this! The butterflies are beautiful! I'm thinking about doing one for my daughter's room using images from an old Alice in Wonderland calendar I saved. Thanks so much for the inspiration!!

[@seanmooney3907]

Hey Lindsay, I really wanted to say I totally agree that winter has been way too long in Maine this year. I am not sure if it is because I am getting older and don't have as much patience with the winter weather or not. I loved this project though I have to say I am a watcher and not a do-er. I don't have any crafting materials. I tie flies, and I color in coloring books in the winter. I do love to watch you create though. Thanks for sharing. All the best, Sean

[@thefrugalcrafter]

aww, thank Sean:) I am glad that it is finally acting like Spring here, wasn't yesterday's weather nice!

[@seanmooney3907]

Sure was! I could use a few more of them. They're coming though. All the best, Sean

[@bejayroles9553]

Brilliant, Lindsay, I really want to give this a try but I'm too scared to get the large canvas...maybe I'll go small for a 'dry run' and work myself up to something as wonderful as you've shown us. Bejay xx

[@sylviapineda6717]

amazing, love your art , will try, thanks, palm springs, ca.

[@missytamik9209]

What a great idea!!! I get a lot of artsy bird calendars, which are not inexpensive and would love to do this! Thanks!!

[@janesassalos7187]

I always use Hydreangea --first fresh then dried...It may look like the butterflies are landing on them! Mine have been there year round for two years. It is time to change them out because you cannot really dust or vacuum the fragile flowers. Love your project.

[@debiv7834]

Very pretty!! definitely my style too!!

[@MissDeemonseed]

Hi from Scotland I soooooo LURVE THESE Btw!! Ive been purging on your videos lately But i cant help myself lol Thanks for all your tutorials etc theyve been super helpful You ROCK!!! \m/. Tx

[@flarose97]

Thanks for sharing the process! Just lovely!!

[@tammybeltramo3296]

Bird cages, glass bee hives, any flowers and some book's on the subject

[@staciebodenmiller3893]

Just Beautiful!!! You so inspire me!!

[@violetverhoog9350]

Awesome project. Loved it.

[@rebeccaboothe7117]

Wow love it Lindsay, love your hair too, so cute. This one project I'm going to try. Thank you

[@camillewalling6793]

Love this! I have never tried collages, but you give such inspiration! Thinking on the minimalist look, maybe a trio of nature themed books and a hanging vine with bees...tfs.

[@barbhayes5613]

Great project! I really love the look of these on a large canvas - lots of impact with minimal fuss.

[@shawnettebreaux2012]

Hi Lindsey! I just love ya girlie! And I adore this project in particular. As for the "Mantle Decor" I would add a Set of (possibly decorated) mismatched candle stick holders and maybe a picture frame as well on the mantle with this beautiful set of Spring Frames. Thanks for sharing this wonderful "Frugal" idea! ;)

[@melissasue19681]

Wow! They are amazing!

[@sophieartjournals]

Great decorating idea!Will make it!

[@abigailsantana4232]

Your canvases are so beautiful! I never tried decoupage before but just might give it a try after seeing your beautiful works of art. I have mulberry paper but never knew how to use it! Lindsay, thanks for the inspiration!

[@stellamozzarella1]

Dear LIndsay, You look so adorable with your and scarf and the whole look. I love it. Great teacher, great taste, great savoir faire. Oh. and BTW. Great tutorial. (as usual) ps. I'm old and your bringing back the good old days. With Style. What's not to love ;-)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

aww, thank you:)

[@debbiecampbell3260]

Those are my kind of decor! Maybe add a birdcage with a small nesting bird inside.....

[@dragonflyer59]

these are gorgeous...thank you for sharing...

[@StylHarmony]

Love them thanks !

[@teresawilkinson6231]

thanks for this! I have loads of cutouts that I kept and had no idea what to do with them, love your bubbly but straightforward delivery will be trying this method soon

[@TariHuffaker]

I really love this. Thanks so much for the lesson. My goodness you have a lot of energy.

[@DrawingWithFire]

Great video Lindsay! 😆 They collages came out grear.

[@fullermoments]

As always great tut and NEW IDEA for Spring... Umm Mothers Day gift idea, yeap😍

[@thecuriousartistinshi5093]

They turned out gorgeous... definitely trying them 😍... thanks for sharing 😊

[@BethHemry]

Lindsay, these are beautiful! I so much appreciate the knowledge you have shared regarding finishing the edges.

[@michellereske5711]

Lindsay you could paint a fairy painting on a small canvas to put in the middle of the butterfly canvas you did. My mom and thought of this idea

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Michelle Jacques great idea! Thanks:)

[@jukes243]

Gorgeous.

[@marilynshannon3648]

A couple of different sized white or wooden lanterns with candles in them would look nice.

[@LyndaThomasflymefree54]

This lantern idea sounds great. Very minimalist. Of course my love for butterflies and dragonflies might urge me to place one or three metal ones painted white on the lanterns so the become one with the lanterns but appear chosen uniquely for this Art. I have two canvas this size n could never choose an altered theme. I love 3D but not so much all the mixed up laces n trims some crafters use. Beautiful, this.

[@LADeValk]

Tall candlesticks with tapered candles. Thrift stores are good source for the candlesticks.

[@lubapatitucci5831]

Happy Easter👯