Today I’m going to review how I created this pretty sign using an art canvas and “stained” the frame using acrylic paint. Using wood stains can get stinky and messy, especially in cold climates when we can’t be outside. A reverse canvas is made by taking a regular art canvas and removing the canvas from…
After the Layered Mandala Thanksgiving Banner was so well received, I received multiple requests for a Christmas version. Since I love designing and working with the layered mandalas, I couldn’t say no. Look how cute it turned out! I’ve hung my banner from a shelf in my entry way that is really more decorative than…
One of my very favorite things at Christmas is looking at all the beautiful Nativity scenes in stores. For years, I’ve been wanting a nativity to put up at Christmas, but have yet to find just the one I want to purchase. This 3D layered design comes apart and can be stored in the base…
Christmas cut files in all kinds of styles perfect for shirts, signs, cards, etc. With so many people making Christmas gifts this year, I though I’d help out your budget with a selection of free Christmas designs. You’re sure to find at least one that you like in this group of eight free designs. I…
Earlier this year, I found that I love designing layered and 3D-style designs. I was beyond excited to receive an invitation from Jennifer Maker to participate and contribute to the Holiday Maker Fest. Christmas is my favorite holiday, and I knew immediately that I wanted to design a Christmas Angel. As my designing session of…
Home Sweet Home. The latest in my layered mandala style designs is a house. This design comes as as shown in the photo above with a solid house and also a heart cut out. I’ve included the Home Sweet Home wording in the design, but you could easily replace that with other sentiments or even…
HOW TO MAKE AN EASY LAYERED ILLUSION PAPER ART SHADOWBOX I’ve learned by reading in Facebook groups that some people can be intimidated by layered paper projects if they’ve never tried one. I wanted to come up with a project that is beginner friendly, but yet looks amazing. This Stacked Square Illusion design is my…
Fall is one of my very favorite times of the year. The cooler weather, pretty colors, football and looking forward to the holidays with excitement just add to the fun. Who wouldn’t like a few new t-shirts for their fall attire? Especially when many of us are spending so much time at home. Grab these…