{"product_id":"papillon-canvas-project","title":"Papillon Canvas Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eI find myself always in search of butterflies. For me they hold a personal meaning and symbolism, not only for my uncle who passed away in 2011, but also because of the magnificent transformation they go through from caterpillar to their new being.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy favorite is watching them flitter across the yard — so carefree they look in that moment. For me, they are a great reminder to be open to change and the ebbs and flow of life, while at the same time having a more lighthearted attitude and approach toward it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003ePapillon Canvas Project Instructions:\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollage an assortment of paper in geometric patterns onto the background of your substrate with gel medium. Let dry.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Dry brush gesso over the collaged papers to mute the colors.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stencils\"\u003eStencil\u003c\/a\u003e the number “3” onto the bottom right corner with gesso, using a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dina-wakley-collection\"\u003epalette knife\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Attach a rustic heart with a good heaping of gel medium. Allow the entire canvas to dry. I used a heat gun to speed up the drying time.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Use the Stabilo All Marking Pencil to outline sections of the collage and add doodles.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Add a vintage postage stamp and the word “\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collections-tim-holtz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebutterflies\u003c\/a\u003e” with gel medium.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e To finish, stamp text and butterflies with permanent black ink.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452525633687,"sku":"PROJ-0942","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0942__77724.1558403312.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746793222","url":"https:\/\/stampington.live\/products\/papillon-canvas-project","provider":"Stampington \u0026 Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}