CRAFTY CINEMA: Jane Eyre Mixed Media Canvas

When it comes to girl power role models, Jane Eyre is the original. It doesn’t matter that she is a fictional character from 1847. Whether it is finding her true love or struggling with poverty and injustice, she faces her problems head on with a strong will and a lion’s heart. Now we can see Hollywood’s latest interpretation of the famous page-turner with Jane Eyre, the feature film. Starring Mia Wasikowsa (Alice in Wonderland), you can expect suspense, mystery, romance, and of course – action!

You can channel the positive energy of Jane Eyre by making an motivating plaque. It will look great in your bedroom, office or inspiration corner. It features one of her most beloved quotes from the book: "I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will..." May you make it, read it and live it!

Materials List

• Aleene's® Paper Glaze
  
  
• Crafty Chica® Tango Permanent Fabric Markers™
  
  
• Crafty Chica® Chunky Glitters™
  
  

  25696 Goddess Gold

• Collage Pauge® Instant Decoupage
  
  
• Aleene's® Original Tacky Glue®
  
  

• Miscellaneous

  •   Paintbrush
  •   Paper towels
  •   Scissors
  •   Photocopied pages from the Jane Eyre novel
  •   Lace trim
  •   Fuzzy trim
  •   Color copy image of Jane Eyre
  •   8”x10” canvas
  •   Print out of quote 

  Instructions

  1. Cut up the copied pages of novel text. Use Collage Pauge® and paintbrush to apply pages to canvas, covering it completely. Repeat prior step to apply the image of Jane. Let dry.
  2. Using the Crafty Chica® blue marker, draw an outline around the image, as well as around the border of the canvas. Before the ink dries, wipe it away with a paper towel to create a “stained” look.
  3. Tear away the edges of the printed quote and use the purple marker to “stain” the edges. Use Aleene’s® Original Tacky Glue® to adhere quote to the canvas.
  4. Lay down paper towel on work surface. Place canvas on paper towel. Add swirls of Paper Glaze™ and sprinkle on Crafty Chica® glitter. Tap away excess glitter onto paper towel. Let dry.
  5. Use Tacky Glue® to add fuzzy and lace trims around the edges and a trim at the top for hanging.