Canvas or Linen?

[bdeyes9]

I'd really like to know how different these 2 are.
If you could only have one which one do you prefer?
In tha catalog Linen looks sort of "plaid". How noticeable is
the pattern?
Thanks for you help,
Bev

[deb_loves_stamping]

Linen is very subtle and I LOVE it ... I personally prefer it to Canvas ... Canvas is more masculine. Hope this helps!

[stamper-c]

I purchased canvas first...I just purchased Linen and LOVE it!!! Canvas is a little harsher than I expected it to be...I like the way Linen is there but doesn't stand out as much as Canvas - a much nicer look IMO!

[MikiBee]

I have linen and I love it! It sorta reminds me of that pattern on a good textured cardstock. Very subtle and nice.

I don't have canvas. I figured linen could work double duty.

[Nana Pam]

I have both and use my canvas more often. I like it because it's a bit more masculine and sometimes I need that. I also like to stamp it over a stamped image to give a subtle pattern to the image. The linen is beautiful. It has a softer, more feminine look. I have not noticed anything distracting about the pattern. When you stamp it it gives the look of linen paper. It's great if you like the vintage or elegant look. I don't think you can go wrong with either one it's really a matter of what kind of things you do. Do you do a lot of masculine things or feminine things?

Pam

[kittie747]

I have 29 bg stamps- including both Canvas and Linen but I reach for Canvas 9 out of 10 times. Someone wrote below that Linen is more feminine and Canvas more masculine but they both work very well for either. If someone told me I was only allowed to own one bg stamp I would chose Canvas.

[stampgirls]

Both have wonderful benedits.

Linen indeed often makes for a cs that looks lightly textured.

The canvas is good too. I particularly value using it tone on tone or with versamark for a more subtle look. With a darker imprint it does lend itself to a masculine card, but it is still appropriate for both men and women.

[godchick]

I think they're both great...have both. Even though they look similar, I think they are really different in appearance.

To me the Linen really looks like a piece of linen...I'm thinking linen pants.

Whatever you get first, you'll like it! Then wait, save up, and get the other!

[Softangelkisses]

Right now canvas is the only one of the two that I have, but I am quickly falling in love with linen the more I see it in the gallery and hear everyone talking about it!

[nmslmomto3]

I have both and love both for different things, I tend to reach for my linen more but only because it is a more subtle background. I like using it on a piece of what in like creamy caramel and then stamping the image I want over that. Looks great!

[kelly.sutterfield]

If you are really on the fence, check the gallery & use Canvas & Linen as your Search words. Really study the cards & decide on which look you like better. I personally own both & won't give up either of them!

[Oscar T. Grouch]

I love canvas, because it is more "there"

[Oscar T. Grouch]

I love canvas, because it is more "there"

[AmandaCalloway]

I have both but use Canvas more.

[kathat]

I have both and prefer Canvas over Linen. Linen is really subtle and I generally don't use it as a background for a whole card. I'll use it for a layer or to tone down the whiteness of my focal image.

[newbie007]

Wow. This such a hard decision. I was wondering the same thing. Guess I'll buy the linen to start with and then the canvas a little later. Both seem to be 'must haves'.

[Emee]

Hmmmm, I have both and have never really thought about which I use more. I guess I would have to say that I use linen more. Can't tell you why for sure cause I like them both. That didn't help you at all did it?:rolleyes:

[cincimom]

That's a toughie. I have both and probably use them about the same, but in different ways. I use canvas more as a full bg, tone on tone. I use linen more as partial bg and over images to tone them down. I love the look of linen and I guess I would say it is my favorite of the two.

[palval77]

canvas

[Carebear530]

I love them both! Linen is very light. Canvas gives much more texture. I couldn't live without either!

[housefan]

Consider Aida. It feels like halfway between Canvas and Linen to me.

[RenT]

I only have Canvas and don't plan to get Linen. When the canvas seems too stark, I stamp off first or use a very pale ink color.

[stamphappykt]

Canvas I like the best

[jkstieber]

Have and like them both, but linen seems to end up on every card I make, even when I use another BG stamp.

[momis mama]

i had linen on my list but when i went to card club last night we were using canvas...

i ended up changing my mind and i ordered canvas!

[Sherry P.]

I have both but I use the canvas more.

[mytime]

Linen over canvas in a heartbeat!!!!! I agree with the OP

[mytime]

OK maybe not most of them-Just read through,I still say linen

[lbirus]

Once I got linen I rarely use Canvas any more. I love the way it takes a simple stamped image and transforms it into a hand painted masterpiece when you over stamp it with Creamy Caramel! The canvas is just too hash for me now.
LINEN

[twyant]

I only have canvas, but it is the most used stamp I have. I like that it makes the CS looks like it is textured.

[Dione]

Quote:

Originally Posted by housefan

Consider Aida. It feels like halfway between Canvas and Linen to me.

I like Aida myself I have Aida and my sister has Linen and Canvas...so we are covered! (We never buy the same sets cause there really is no point...we just borrow)

[hedgiemama]

Everyone should have at least one. If you can, get all, but even one, that is your personal favorite, is just fine.

[Annette B]

I only have canvas but it seems like I'll consider both the linen and aida. I'll have to see.