Family Love Canvas
Welcome to the blog today everyone!
I have a special canvas project to share with you. What makes this so special is the thought that I put into it. I’ve added elements that represent things (or people) in my life. I’ve gathered simple items to put together and placed them into groupings with meaning. I’ve just recently become an empty nester… so this is my way of holding on, yet letting go.
To get things started, I used the Circles Circles stencil from Stencil Girls with Art Anthology Stucco rough texture paste on an 8″ x 10″ canvas board. While that was drying, I took a walk out to the backyard and picked up a few twigs, ones that were as straight as I could find. We have always enjoyed the outdoors and what better way to bring the outdoors in then to put them on a canvas! These represent my husband, our two boys and myself. I’ve wrapped the bottoms with twine not just for texture, but to represent the ties we have with one another and our family’s history.
I mixed some paint and watered it down to create a wash of color. I allowed it to flow into the valleys of the stucco and dry completely before adding some corrugated cardboard and the “trees”. One of the twigs had a little stem coming out from it which was perfect to hold a token of LOVE!
To finish the canvas off, I added clear buttons that are threaded with twine. These stand for the support and inspiration of other family members that are with us or who have come before us, our roots! Have you ever tried creating this way? A project just for you? I love doing this.
I’ve shot a full process video of all the steps to create this canvas, you can watch it below or on our YouTube Channel.
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Thanks for stopping by today, I hope I have given you some inspiration to start your own canvas. Have a fantastic crafty week-end!
love the texture of stucco. . .
Oh I just love this project – I love everything that you make! Thanks so much Shari, this is really lovely and meaningful!!
Great project for Thanksgiving. Have each family member go outside to find their own Branch.
Love this! Such a great way to decorate your home. Thanks for the video, Shari!
Love the meaning behind this piece
I love the simplicity and beauty of this project!
This canvas is super–love that greenish color and the wooden sticks–and the significance. Just beautiful!
What a treasure, Shari!
Fabulous design concept! You’ve totally captured it on your inspiring, meaningful canvas! I enjoyed studying it. :)
Wonderful project!
Just Beautiful!!
I love all the symbolism in your project, the ties that bind are great!
I really like the little details/thought like the clear buttons
I love how the twine ties everything together. It’s a great piece, Shari. You should certainly feel proud of the thought and love that went into it as it’s clearly visible. =)
What a beautiful wall hanging!! I loved reading about the meaning of all the different objects too!
Sheri always inspires. Love what you did . Thanks for sharing.
Very cool project. I love that you created your ‘story’.
Wow! What a special, meaningful canvas. It’s lovely.
Very lovely! The simple and clean look is fantastic.
This is such a beautiful and meaningful project! Absolutely love it!
What a neat idea. Love the dimpke look but the deep meaning.
This canvas is really great project! Very beautiful and clever!
What an awesome canvas! will have to try creating my own version of this. thanks for the idea
Such a pretty and thoughtful project … love the twine at the bottom of the twigs :)
Lovely Canvas. Love how you explained the importance of each piece.
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Wow. What a fabulous way to view your memories. It is beautiful! :)
Beautiful creation in itself, but what makes it even more beautiful is the thought behind it.
DELIGHTFUL canvas Shari – LOVE the design and LOVE it ALL the MORE for knowing the PRECIOUS story behind it – WOW!!!
THANK YOU for sharing :)
Love the use of twigs!
Once again, your work is stunning. I found a twig on the ground on top of my parents’ grave and brought it home with the intention to use it in some creation. Your canvas will help to be a starting point for mine. Thank you!
P.S. Did you hang it in your bathroom or living room?
What a wonderful project!!
This is just amazing…it would look lovely in any room!
Great project!
Very thought provoking. Hugz
Marvelous creativity! Love the many textures.
Nice project, Shari! Simple but with lots of meaning.
Oh Shari, this framed canvas is not only beautiful but holds so much meaning! I love how beautifully you personalized it to fit your family!
So very pretty and creative, Shari. Thanks for showing us one way to broaden our horizons!
I’m not really sure if you read these comments, Shari, but I most certainly wanted to tell you that I adore your project, its meaning, and every tiny element you’ve used to create your framed ‘family.’ The clear buttons are a fantastic finishing touch … well done.
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This is just beautiful…and so is your explanation of the twine.
Such a unique project.
I adore your projects Shari, this one no exception especailly it has such heart felt message!!
I love how you wrapped those twigs. So slick.
Such a wonderful project Shari. Thanks bunches for the tutorial video as well as the fantastic inspiration. j.
I love this project. The simplicity is wonderful. When one looks at it more closely, it is full of texture. Thanks. I am going to make one just for me..
What a wonderful project! It is so simple, yet full of meaning.
I absolutely love this project and what it stands for!!! You are truly a very inspirational woman!!! Thank you for bringing close to home!!
I was very touched reading the meaning behind this piece, Shari! As a mom who just sent her firstborn off to college this week I’m feeling the beginnings of those empty nest feelings and it’s not easy. I still have one at home, but it won’t be long before my nest will be completely empty. Your canvas is just beautiful, love the various textures together!
I love the simplicity of this piece!
Absolutely fabulous! Love the colours, the CAS look and that fabulous texture! A truly gorgeous piece of art, TFS Karen