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Love the console table, too. I believe it's made with sawhorse legs that Urban Outfitters carried. They seem to no longer exist on the face of this planet--at least Google turned up no sources for purchasing these beauties.

Sorry for the delay. Here’s the promised link to photos of my scrapbook paper project and instructions on how they were made.

http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=171ngrc1.mp3hgwx&x=0&y=107ckl&localeid=en_US

1. Apply three coats of transfer medium* to the FRONT of the paper (yes, the “good” side), letting each coat dry thoroughly before applying the next. It will go on milky white, but dries clear. The medium I used retains the brush strokes, which seemed appropriate for the canvas treatment.

2. Allow the last coat of transfer medium to dry overnight (or longer). Then, soak the entire sheet of paper in water for 10-20 minutes. Remove the sheet and place it face down on a smooth surface. With your fingertips, roll away the paper from the back of the image. Basically, you’re shooting to end up with just the thin layer of transfer medium (which has retained the image) and a pile of wet, paper pulp (hmmm…, maybe this project could be combined with a paper making project). Place the image on a dry, flat surface and let dry. When dry, the front side will be glossy and the reverse matte.

3. Using more transfer medium (white glue would probably work just as well and cost less), apply a coat to the canvas front. Then, apply the image, matte side to canvas. It’s best to do this slowly, starting at once side and pressing it down across the canvas as you smooth out any air bubbles. Any remaining air bubbles can be left for added texture or deflated with a pin-prick.

4. Paint the sides of the canvas a coordinating color. On mine, I used a chocolate brown color. Once everything was dry, I sprayed on a flat, clear top coat because I found the finished transfer medium a bit too glossy for my décor.

*The transfer medium I used is called “Omni-Gel”, manufactured by Mona Lisa Products and billed as “the strongest transfer & texture medium available”. I purchased it at Michael’s, but I’m sure many arts & crafts stores and websites carry it. Regardless of the brand you purchase, it’s important that the medium dries CLEAR if you’re following my instructions.

Opaque transfer mediums, such as “Picture This”, manufactured by Plaid, may not work with this project as they are applied a bit differently. The medium is brushed on the face side of the image and, while still wet, the image is applied to the receiving material (in this case, the canvas). Once the medium dries, the image’s backing paper would need to be soaked and rubbed to remove the paper and reveal the image. In this case, the image is reversed. I caution against using opaque mediums for this project since the canvas and wood stretcher would be exposed to quite a bit of water, possibly loosening or warping the canvas/stretcher.

PS. DCexplorer, I agree that the canvases were a great buy (and a lucky find). I bought them on a whim, figuring they’d be great for some fun art project. Months later, when I came upon a package of assorted scrapbook paper, the proverbial light bulb shined. Unfortunately, I had far too many wonderful paper options to choose from and ended up expanding the project from fourteen to sixteen canvases. This required the purchase of two additional (and far more expensive) canvases from Michael’s since no more were to be found at Big Lots.

My shirts and curtains say, "thank you."

What more can I say but, "Wow."

Thanks to all for spreading the word about Hayne. While I do like items offered by Urban Outfitters, long ago I stopped patronizing them and have sought out other more like-minded retailers to support. And while "I need my daily therapy", I have to admit that everytime AT mentions UO, I vomit in my mouth just a bit.

Liza Minnelli and Alan Cumming performing "Baby It's Cold Outside" from BC/EFA's "Home For The Holidays" CD. The first Christmas tune I play every year. It's such a hoot and sure to put a smile on my face.

Black, please.