<\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\nWe blended our backgrounds, piped our designs and then had lots of fun applying silver leaf to our butterfly wings. \u00a0After lunch there was more blending of acrylics on our flowers, stamping on our backgrounds and extra piped text. \u00a0I always do a smaller version to demonstrate and I was thrilled with how this one came out……I must admit, I enjoy working on this shaped canvas the most as you can use it either way up and there’s always a space to hang it somewhere at home!<\/p>\n
Have a great weekend….<\/p>\n
Dawn x<\/p>\n
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