so last week when I saw this little beauty for $4, I snapped it up.
I have been seeing pictures of things made with old canvases that so appealed to me - such as covered chairs and journals, and lots of bags.
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| This is the work of Leslie Oschmann - www.swarmhome.com |
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| A journal cover by Swarm |
You can see more here at atelierrueverte.blogspot.
I got to work yesterday to make my own version of a painted canvas bag, using some material from my stash for lining, and an old woven leather belt that never sees the light of day for the handles.
I love how it turned out! It combines two of my loves - art and upcycling.
I'm not sure how well it will wear, but when it has finished being a bag, it will become a book cover.
Thanks for visiting.
It's absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is the first I've seen of upcycled canvases and I love it!!! Your bag is gorgeous. Now I want to find a canvas of my own to use. :-)
ReplyDeleteThat's lovely way to use an old canvas. I see them occasionally in op shops and now I know what to do with them! Love the journal cover and your bag:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Meg - it's fun repurposing things to give them a new life.
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