Christmas Tour of Some of My Favorite Things

 

Hi it's Nancy , I would like to invite into my home for a little Holiday Tour of my favorite things which is my new built ins . I have always loved to decorate and I'm always doing home projects, this Fall I designed a built in bookcase for the back wall in my living room. It has a mini split in the middle of it and it has been a nightmare to work around it. 

 
I'm so happy with the results - they just added a whole new warmth to the room.
Now the best part - I get to decorate them. I collected my nuts and berries so I could see what I had to work with.

 

 I than started with spreading around the frames. The Holidays are all about family to me , so they came first. My room is painted gray and I highlite with a beautiful shade of turquoise. I tried to add a little pop to each shelf . 

 
Than I just made little vignettes on all the shelfs, stood back and looked and moved a few things around for balance - hope you like 

 

 

 

I made this cute little banner using some really cute paper , I also added some little saying to some of the frames and made a few cards all using Canvas Corp Products .

http://canvascorp.com/v2/ 

 

Christmas Tree Skirt

One of my favorite projects I made this season was this tree skirt, very easy to make.
Canvas Corp sells plain burlap tree skirts just waiting for you to decorate them . I found this great ribbon at Home Goods that I thought would be perfect for it - it was actually a win win situation because I loved the wooden spool it was attached to - can't wait use it in another project.  Since I don't sew , I got out my trusty hot glue gun and tacked the ribbon in place every three inches - came out great - but I would certainly recommend sewing it on if you do sew . 

 
Still needs just a little bit more decorating since I haven't wrapped any presents yet. I think a saying will do - yes Merry Christmas. I went to my stencil collection and pulled out foam alphabet stamps - perfect !! Even though they should have been in with my stamps . I love working with Perfect Paints - they have a fabulous shimmer . I just used a sponge brush to apply the Perfect Paints Shimmering Matte Acrylic- color Shadow and pressed it onto the burlap - make sure you cover the surface underneath.  I than cut out a few snowflakes with my Sizzix Machine and Canvas Corp canvas sheets . 
So simple ---- 

 

Products used 

http://canvascorp.com/v2/

https://shop.canvascorpbrands.com/collections/fabric/products/12-x-12-canvas-sheet-white

https://shop.canvascorpbrands.com/products/burlap-tree-skirt

 http://www.perfectpaints.net/

Cowgirl Princess

My granddaughter Paige had a really fun photo shoot on the beach a couple of weeks ago, and knew it would be perfect for the western theme for @Canvas Corp Brands .

I used Canvas Corp papers Boots&Saddle, Boots&Saddle Words, Pink&Ivory, It's A Girl and burlap flower. Next useTattered Angels Glimmer Mist Party Pink to highlite and edge the paper and some of the words with a sponge dauber. https://shop.canvascorpbrands.com/collections/boots-n-saddle

Canvas Corp

I'm so excited to be part of the Canvas Corp Crew! I love painting and stenciling on all their fantastic products. They carry such a great assortment of products from home decor items, canvas bags, paper, paints, sprays, and much much more. Make sure you check out their site at http://canvascorpbrands.com ! 

For my first project I had to make a 4x4 canvas that reflected my style.  I always try to inspire my students to add their personal touch to their projects that they make in my classes. I love when everyone starts out with the same pieces but they  can look so different in the end.  

Be Yourself!!!