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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Big Mistake (WOYWW 125)

It's Wednesday when we show to the world what is on our work tables that we're working on. Julia had the fantastic idea of this weekly hop around the globe - you can find all the details on her blog, Stamping Ground.


Doesn't this canvas look awful?? I was working on it for days and then were quite happy how it turned out - until I tried to adhere the photo of Mama Owl to it that would have been the final touch. I used Modpodge which was a stupid choice in the first place because it's not strong enough for matte photo paper. When I used a brayer to flatten everything evenly, some of the Modpodge appeared on the photo - it looked awful. I tried to save it, but no such luck. So I ripped it off - of course it didn't come off completely!


The stuff to use for adhering matte photo paper is soft gel - and of course that was the one I did NOT have. So I stopped by the art supply store on my way to pick up Kaefer from school and then tried again to adhere the photo (newly printed of course!) to the canvas. Fortunately it worked this time. The last finish were those three metallic letters on the left and finally the canvas was finished. And I'm still happy with it.
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47 comments:

  1. peggy aplSEEDSOctober 25, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    great piece! so glad you were able to save it.

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  2. Jennie -The Artistic StamperOctober 25, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    LOve love the canvas.. and mistakes always are rectifiable... aren't they? LOL
    Happy woywwing
    Jennie #2

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  3. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCardsOctober 25, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Ah Carola, what a happy chappy the owl must be to back in the right spot, adhered with the correct material! love the pickie and the canvas and final touches, Shaz in Oz.x

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  4. Sunshine GirlOctober 25, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Wow this is lovely - glad it worked out well for you - I am forever accidently sticking things down and then trying to remove them - I try now to leave things in place for awhile before making the final decision - kind of works for me! Thanks for sharing and have a great week.

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  5. voodoo vixenOctober 25, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Oooh I hate it when that happens... it is soul destroying ruining something at the last touch!! You have managed to save it beautifully though as you owl now looks fabulous!!

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  6. HelenOctober 25, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    WOW! I love how it turned out.... what a gorgeous owl.

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  7. CRAFTY WOMBLEOctober 26, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Thank goodness it worked in the end otherwise a lovely background canvas would have been wasted. Very autumnal I am sure the owl is very pleased with it's new home

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  8. NeilOctober 26, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    Great looking creative space this week. Hope the rest of the week is creative and fun for you.
    Well saved! You art looks great.

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  9. Lunch Lady JanOctober 26, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    Well done for showing the failure as well the great outcome - we don't often do that, but we all have moments of Aaaaargh, WHY did I do that!! The owl is fab :)
    Hugs, LLJ #43 xx

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  10. ChantalOctober 26, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    very nice artwork to create

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  11. Bridget LarsenOctober 26, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    OMG that owl scared me lol he is huge, lovely canvas.
    Bridget #37

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  12. famfaOctober 26, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    Glad you got it sorted. At least you didn't give in. Good results.

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  13. SpyderOctober 26, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    ohoo I didn't see the 'mistake' at first I thought you'd done a bon-fire night canvas, but the bottom pic soon put me right, it's a lovely owl canvas.... I have just bought some 'softgel' but I think it must have been old stock, because it's solid..or is it supposed to be like that!?! Have a great week. Happy WOYWW!
    (Lyn)) #46

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  14. Ann BOctober 26, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    Beautiful canvas and a stunning photo of one of my favourite birds

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  15. SarahOctober 26, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    I know that one!!!! But it all turned out well and I love the colours and the image!!!
    Thanks for sharing today! Sarah at 5.

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  16. MatsOctober 26, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    Wonderful art! Thanks for sharing.

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  17. foxysueOctober 26, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    This is so lovely, I especially like how the dark marking heart shape on the owl's face stands out.

    Sue x

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  18. Julia DunnitOctober 26, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    Wow Carola! Great recovery - bet you were cross with yourself to begin with and then just desperate to get the right stuff and move on..it totally worked!

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  19. Hels SheridanOctober 26, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    aw a fab canvas... loving that owl.. and I bet you are chuffed that you managed to sort it out... isn't it a pest when things don't work like they should :O))

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  20. donnalouiserodgersOctober 26, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    use the rips, it makes fantastic texture - I NEVER use modgepodge - it is the most awful stuff, matte or gloss mediums, liquid or gel - much more reliable in terms of finish and dryness once finished, love the finished piece and owl is gorgeous,

    I love matte photo paper for drawing on too but not too sure if, like gloss photo paper it contains chemicals? one day i may poison myself or others, Niall has a pink fit when I start burning plastics without my mask on.

    dx

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  21. AnonymousOctober 26, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Phew! Glad you were able to save the canvas!

    Hugs
    Brenda 84

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  22. HeARTworksOctober 26, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    I like the paper you work on! One day you can use it for a project! Your owl is dramatic! Patsy from
    HeARTworks

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  23. Bren Graham ThebeauOctober 26, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    The end result is what counts and this is a great finished piece!

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  24. DarlaOctober 26, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Glad you found the gel medium. Mod Podge has never worked for me and never seems to dry.

    Your final piece is great and the fact that you've used your own photo in it makes it really special.

    Darla

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  25. ShoshiOctober 26, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Before I scrolled down, and could only see the canvas and not your remarks about it, I said "Wow!" You may think it looks awful but I think it looks great - just a beautiful work in progress! I am just getting into this wonderful world of mixed media and find it extremely exciting! Happy WOYWW, Shoshi #85

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  26. The Crafty ElfOctober 26, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    It was so impressive for you to show your mistake. We all make em, that's for sure! I think your finished project is just amazing and it inspires us all not to give up as better things will become of what we learn by our mistakes. Thanks for the visit and have a great week!

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  27. MarjoOctober 26, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Wow, you did a great job saving your canvas! Thanks for the peek and sharing, have a great WOYWW

    xoxo Marjo

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  28. AnonymousOctober 26, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    I'[m so glad it all worked out in the end. Mod Podge is horrible stuff in my opinion. It never fully dries and if you happen to lay something on what you thought was your dried piece, it sticks to it, even years later. Consequently, I have had the same thing happen to me and it's maddening. Gel medium is magical! Love your owl piece. Happy WOYWW~

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  29. TertiaOctober 26, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Turned out great in the end! I think I would have trashed it and not even tried to save it, just shows you, never give up on a work of art.
    Happy WOYWW

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  30. KylaOctober 26, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    oh I hate it when things go a bit pear shaped....looks great now though.
    kyla

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  31. AnneOctober 26, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Your completed canvas looks great, you must be so relieved to be able to 'save it'. Thankyou for sharing. Anne x

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  32. Robin Panzer ArtOctober 26, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Well we all have those "Oh Crud" moments but you've rescued the piece beautifully! Happy WOYWW ~#105 Robin Panzer Art

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  33. Sally HOctober 26, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    It is stunning. I LOVE your owl!

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  34. Kay L. DaviesOctober 26, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    I agree with Shoshi, it looked like a work in progress, and not awful at all.
    Of course, with Mama Owl safely attached, it looked like a work of art.

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  35. karenOctober 26, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Oh, the first picture had me worried because I saw the gorgeous background and wondered if you would be able to save it. And yes, you certainly did! Yay!
    This is a gorgeous piece! Well done you!
    xoxo Karen

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  36. Tracey FKOctober 26, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Great save... even if Owls scare the you know what out of me... there is something very satisfying when you get it to work after struggling with it xx

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  37. Carin WinkelmanOctober 26, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    Looks great! I was thinking however (before I saw the finished piece) how cool a structure that torn paper would make to paint over. But I get the frustration of something not working out the way you want to. Glad you were able to save it.

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  38. l00pyscraftcreationsOctober 27, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Oh excellent rescue!!!
    its a beautiful piece hun, well worht being proud of!!

    Happy Woyww
    Lou #63

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  39. Maria OntiverosOctober 27, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Wow - it is totally awesome!
    I recently repurposed a canvas with a messed up picture. It felt good take something I hated and turn it in to something I liked.
    Rinda

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  40. MaggieC (Silvercrafter)October 27, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    So glad you managed to save that canvas. The owl is stunning and sits beautifully on that lovely background.

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  41. TerrieOctober 27, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Thanks for sharing your boo boo and fix! For novices like me, it always appears that beautiful art arrives finished, effortless, and error free. It's nice to know others mess up occasionally! :) But the best part is that you were able to recover and end up with a fabulous piece!

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  42. bohemiannie! artOctober 27, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Turned out awesome. Glad you saved it!

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  43. Silvia(Barnie)October 28, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    Ende gut, alles gut. Der Keilrahmen sieht total schön aus. Ich wusste nicht, das Modge Podge nicht das richtige Medium ist. Danke für den Hinweis.

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  44. AngieOctober 28, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    That is an amazing canvas ...I will remember that about modge podge ... the end result is stunning.

    Love your calendars and your German junk food looks so yummy.....I enjoyed the catch up.

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  45. ElectraOctober 28, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    There are no mistakes in art-and this one turned out lovely!

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  46. JoZart DesignsOctober 29, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Can't find your email addy so can you email me please re our swap? I have an idea..........my email on my side bar.
    Love Jo x

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  47. Franka BenjaminsenOctober 29, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    That's a terrible experience and I'm afraid of such situations too. When you make the finishing touch it goes wrong. But you repaired it perfect. Well done!!! Thanks for visiting me and sorry I'm a little late. Bye, Franka

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