Christmas in July has begun!

There is still time to head on over to Citrus Tree Studio to join in our Christmas in July crop. 

Here is my first challenge I offered up, thought I'd share it here too.

Supplies:
Canvas (8x10)
Gesso
Mist product
Rub-ons (white)
Matte Medium (Liquitex or other)
Buttons (red & green)

Steps to create my canvas:
1. I used Ranger’s Perfect Pearls Mists in Sunflower Sparkle - spray this on your canvas - we are using the flip side to create a shadow box type project.

2. Now Gesso the bare wood on the sides and any other parts that you don’t want showing.

3. Next, I applied rub-ons randomly to my background - I wanted to keep the background low key so I used white ones by Basic Grey - you can use any color ones that work for your project. I also splashed some Gesso on the background to give a little more texture to it.

4. Now, apply buttons to form your shape. I tried a hot glue gun and I had strings everywhere so I went back to my trusty wet glue.

5. You can be done or… Grab that glue gun and all the Christmassy findings you have (Michaels had some neat K&Co ones with their Christmas things that are already out) and stick them on! This is the part I love!