~ Sweet November ~ Mixed Media Canvas Collage: Start-to-Finish Part 1 of 2

[@OakTreeVibrations]

OH my gosh this is such a great video...very inspiring and it looks like so much fun!! Definitely on my list to try this year!!! Thank you so much for this video!!

[@WhataMemories]

This is stunning, I never made any mixed media art and you inspired me to make one so I am on it now. Thank so much for sharing! Happy New Year! Hugs, Archana

[@suepratt5875]

I love your work - awesome! I want to try this!

[@ScrapbookGiggles]

Just wanted you to know I am so inspired by your work. I am working on a canvas now and I decided to include a tree like yours. I Will let you know when I get the video uploaded. This turned out beautiful. And you are absolutely beautiful also which certainly makes this canvas shine! Thanks for sharing this lovely project.

[@LenaRayAtl]

Love the mix media collage! I really enjoy you showing us the process....don't you just love how you can add random objects to create such a nice piece of art! TFS, Lena.

[@NolaHarris]

You are so cool to watch what talent. You made me miss the cedar trees using the cedar in the layout, I used to live in Whonnock part of Maple Ridge. I look out the window now and its beautiful but all white. Enjoy!!

[@ritaperfater9562]

Aside from the obvious talent which is wonderful to watch as you create, I really appreciate the encouragement you convey to try this process and to not be afraid. I will now use precious gigo-byte allotment to watch the second video because I know it is so worth it. Thanks you so much.

[@inspiredcaroline24]

Ok, part one watched. Love the chicken wire & effect of bunching up tissue paper. I SO need more gesso than my little bottle; love it & realise now (too late) that I should'v spent more time on that part of mine. But what is great about your voice over is everything we.learn from?! Ok, part 2, Yay!! :)

[@GWest5068]

How cool is this....love it the way it is....but I know is will only get better....you've given me a little inspiration to maybe...maybe make one too....can't wait to see part 2...

[@Rosemary457]

Brilliant, Love the tissue paper and wire, and the door bolt, What a fab idea to use them like that, And real leaves Fantastic, Hugs Rosemary X

[@TuttoHobby]

Very beautiful art!!! and very good video!! Compliments!!

[@faeriecrafts]

I love all the elements you have used (what a fantastic tip modge podging the leaves to keep them intact) and i love watching the whole process from start to finish tfs, Tracy

[@AuntBecsCreations]

WOW! You are so talented ; this is awesome!

[@LindasDIYbyDesign]

Freakin far out awesome process to watch!! I was actually liking how it looked all white with the gesso before you started adding the metal pieces! That looked cool too!! Off to watch part 2!! You are my creative idol!! Luv you sweetie!!! :) hugsies!!

[@mytherapyroom]

I so wish my mind worked like this!! I NEVER would've thought to use real leaves & branches!! Those cedar type branches make the most amazing texture & I have a yard full of them!!! My poor hubby won't know what to think of me next spring....lol!! Thanks so much for that inspiration. I giggled when you said you kept the metal lid off a frozen juice container as I've looked at the lids from my tin cans & keep thinking I should be able to use those for something!! Off to watch part two. :0)

[@jhoclueless]

You made it look like this collage canvas was so easy to make! You're crazy with your details and perfection... the quality of your project sure is perfection as well! Nothing will fall out for sure! Definitely worth watching! TFS!!! Big hugs, Joanne

[@christinesawvell9447]

Amazing! You make it look so easy! It is so pretty! I LOVE nature things as well so this is right up my alley! And how conveinent to be able to use things like leaves and things from nature as there is NO cost!!! YOU DID A WONDERFUL JOB ON THIS! You are also wonderful at explaining, teaching what you did as well! Thanks again! :) Christine

[@bboinngg]

I love the process....you have done a beautiful job. I appriciate the time that you took to share this with us. I do have a question. What printer do you use to print out your pictures. I print my pictures out and then have to set them with a clear spray before I use anything on top of them. My ink bleeds if I don't. What's your secret? Thank you Lee

[@ThePaperCastle]

I absolutely love all the texture you got from all the different things you added. I love to use leaves in my crafting. I'm covered the backs with Versamark and stamped with them before, but never thought to use them in a project. Can't wait to see part 2! TFS, Heather

[@Spellbound987]

I LOVED this project, you are so talented!!!! I'd love to make something like this and when I do, promise to give you credit for it. I'm so glad I found you! Wow, your hubby must be incredibly proud of you....minus the lil light bulb!!! Lol

[@LeleLineca]

Fun fun and even moore fun!

[@MsPandora93]

So Leanne, I finally found Part 1 and now see how this whole process started. The tissue paper sure did give the texture for a tree. I collected and pressed leaves this Fall and was wondering if I could incorporate them into a project or would they just deteriorate and crumble on me. You also used cedar which I had wondered about too. I will certainly give it a try. Wonderful artsy project, loved it all. Sandra in Ontario.

[@saintsdancenrome]

Thanks for giving us the layout technique & that if the glue gets a little wierd , the finishing product will be great. I am so lookin forward to watching part 2. Love the updated picture & ideas about stuff we can keep~thought the same thing about stuff around the house. I have tons of peads & vintage laces. Kool stuff LeaAnn TFS. :D

[@livartnow]

LOVEd watching you create this gorgeous canvas!!! off to part two :) tfs, big warm hugs, Linda

[@mylunaamaya9424]

Hermoso quisiera pedirte el favor de regalarme los nombres de los papeles ya que no entiendo el ingles, pero viendo la técnica y sabiendo nombres de papeles creo que puedo intentar harcelo¡¡¡ gracias

[@LeanneBishop]

@Jill Robertson I get my pics printed professionally at the photo lab. The quality is always much better ;-) thanks so much for your kind comments!!! TFW hugz ;-)

[@whitetigess]

Have you ever made one that you were not happy with and if you have, how did you go about making it more appealing? Working on one based on this video.. and I havent dared to glue any of the items down cause I am not sure I like how it looks. Worried if I do glue it and dont like it.. how can it be corrected or changed?

[@whitetigess]

I am so going to attempt to do this technique. So lost on where to begin. I have a 16" x 12" canvas, and my picture is 9" high x 7" wide.. How do you choose which orientation you put your canvas in for your picture? I want it to be pleasing to the eye but I just can't figure out which way is best. Thanks

[@LynzCraftz]

This is so fascinating Leanne! Thank you for doing the start to finish. Off to the next part!

[@LeanneBishop]

@oneCraftycookie hey Terrie!!! I got the wire in a RAK from my friend Tina (topcropper) TFW sweetie!!!! Hugz ;-)

[@jinoraikkiellen4256]

i'm about to start a multi-media journal for the first time, for art therapy, and am glad to see start to finish video's. i like your work and hope to see more of your "new beginnings" journal.

[@donnagwen62]

I so appreciate that you take the time to show us these videos. You teach me so much each time. Thanks bunches, gwen :)

[@amandaoutofplace]

i want to come and play in your stash!!! it looks awesome so far... cant wait to see the rest :)

[@lrichardson47]

Thank you so much for doing this start to finish. Love the voice over, I'm one of the ones who requested it. I would so be doing more mixed media canvases myself right now except I'm in the middle of a move and we're leaving the day after Christmas. Then we be in a tiny apartment for 3 months and my supplies will be limited. But look out when I get settled again. I'll share with you when I do. My family is seriously laughing at me because I'm having to part with some of my "trash".

[@Scrapitydoodah]

I love watching you create & explain what & why you do certain things. Off to watch part 2 now. Hugs Lynn

[@FrancineRossoni]

Beautiful work!! May I ask where you acquire your findings (metal)?? Many thanks.

[@MsCricutcrafter]

Is there a way that you can di-lute the mod stuff, to spray to speed up the project?...Hugs, again Fay

[@TheDanolando]

Im loving the canvas

[@ScrapWinge]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for doing this tutorial! I've been really intimmidated to make a larger project of this type, but thanks to your fearless inspiration I definitly will give it a try. You are so talented and creative. This is a one of a kind masterpiece of art! Thanks so much for sharing! Big hugs, Maria from Sweden

[@vernusdraco]

Good video.....what kind of paper did you use at the beggining? and what gesso or mod podge what did you use?

[@alfiej5749]

So glad you did this, I was thinking of using natural elements like leaves etc! Thanks

[@Camtompkins]

Awesome job. I cant wait to give this a try. Thanks for sharing.

[@2113deb]

Amazing mixed media canvas college! Awesome pic of you! Love it! Tfs! Going to part 2. Hugs, Deb

[@peggyleebaker]

wow I have been so inspired by your amazing artwork thanks for sharing.

[@LeanneBishop]

Gesso is a primer for painting (ie: with acrylic paint). =)

[@BlackveilQueen1113]

What you did with the leaves was really cool, I never thought of sealing them. Awesome!

[@southernyankee05]

Just love the process !!! Very inspirational... TFS... Maria

[@scrapygirl1]

I miss watching your creations, so I have to keep watching your old videos... Ha.. I hope everything is going good with your pregnancy. Hope to see another one of your mix medium projects soon!!!!! :-)

[@loulou022920]

just love yr canvas so beautiful yr work very crafty u r xx :)

[@elizabeth4u107]

I love it you did a awsome job!!!! off to see part 2

[@airhead771]

instead of using mod podge, can you used elmers glue?

[@hevenly11]

what is jesso? that's what im hearing...lol

[@FanneeyG]

This is exactly what I hoped for! Gorgeous! TFS :)

[@MeMrsB]

I'm hooked! And now pt. 2 :D With pleasure!

[@AunniesPlace]

I love mixed media! Love it,

[@LeanneBishop]

Yes...I get my photos printed at a photo lab...it's a much better quality =) Thanks for watching =)

[@jessicacadman9012]

hello, loving all your work. I'm inspired to create my own sort of design whatever it may be could you please list down for me all of your products and items including the tools you use for doing these styles of work. = ) Thank you.

[@nurulainimay3337]

Creative!

[@nonnamuss4161]

Can you offer advice about adhesive selection! I am using some really heavy objects and I noticed you used several types of adhesives. Thank you.

[@Sheila6006]

Love this very pretty

[@angelfly770]

I just started watching your videos and I love how you say "just go for it with no fear" I haven't tried anything yet but I can already tell you that my type A is going to have a hard time letting go and just "go for it" ...haha

[@denisenunez5644]

Love your work. Going to make one similar did you use an actual photo or did you print it out on paper? Love how you do it all step by step Thanks

[@denisenunez5644]

Thanks for your prompt response :)

[@bcap62]

you should be using archival tissue, which is acid free. That wrapping paper stuff will turn on you, eventually. just saying'.....

[@SmittenKitten.]

You can use Elmer's, but water it down: half Elmer's, half water, and mix it well! :) If you make a large batch, it keeps really well; just make sure you put the mixture in an air-tight container such as a glass jar with lid (used jam jars are great for this!). Hope this helps!

[@lindseykabajournals]

Absolutely amazing! You have some serious talent, I am so glad I've found your channel :)

[@alysonschmalyson9248]

Do you use any online resources to purchase your embellishment pieces?

[@tabortooth11]

I love this video!!! You make it look easy, but I know it's not cuz ya just gotta have an eye for balance and composition. Beautiful, simply beautiful. Thanx for the inspiration!!!

[@whitetiger6618]

I never new what mixed media was now i do that is so neat how u did that very pretty so far.

[@justinbiebergirl161]

I love your paintings they are so cool :) please don't stop your hard work

[@elainedonovan8490]

So very beautiful and extremely creative. Thank you for sharing such a lovely piece of art. Question the photo is it a thick normal photo from photo lab ... a bit confused as to type of photo used...so beautiful ... would love to do something with real photos I have and your video is a wonderful inspiration... thank You for sharing....

[@ltefendrn]

I have to say that you do the best mixed media videos! I love how you speed it up but still narrate as you go! Keep them coming because I look forward to your videos!

[@TMaraki76]

Thanks for this amazing technique video! Did you apply gesso on the canvas before starting all the process?

[@sarahfaith4455]

for beginners, can a hair dryer be used in place of the heat tool? and where do you find all of your supplies?

[@AbadonBelial]

thank yaaaaaaaa

[@BLACKLOTUSBUTTERFLY7]

This was really cool and very inspiring....thank you for sharing.

[@augustismyfavouritemonth]

LIKES!!!

[@PaulissaKipp]

Beautiful work. I do have to say though that the very fast time lapse is a nightmare for those of us who get migrained triggered by flashing or very fast moving action.