close-up of the tags |
Howdy! Thank you for stopping by to see what I have been crafting. As some of you may know, I really enjoyed the whole experience of creating my own chicken wire message board. I enjoyed it so much, I went out looking for another frame. Well, my excitement got the best of me, and I cracked the frame during the chicken wire installation {frown}. So, I am out searching for another. It was kind of an expensive lesson to learn, but it has been learned.
Anyways, while I was altering that one, I also altered a smaller frame for a different project. My poor husband, he must think I have lost my mind. This new frame is a lot smaller than my message board frames. But, it punches a lot of pizzazz! The 'opening' of the frame measure 3" x 3".
I started with a silver frame (sorry, I forgot to take a picture of it), I spray painted it in Ivory Satin finish. Let it dry for 24 hours. Applied my antiquing glaze. Let it dry for 24 hours. Applied a sealant. Let it dry for 24 hours. And put it all back together. During the various drying times, I worked on the insert, and accomplished other chores, including going to work, and participating in the swap meet last Sunday.
a Bunco prize |
This creation was inspired by a very similar picture frame Tammy Roberts had done. I actually read her specific blog post and followed her process. Upon locating her blog post for this post, it appears that her blog is down. {frown} So, I am not sure what has happened. But Tammy R. is a very talented person, who shares what she knows and is very inspiring to me {smile}.
a different view to show the detail on the frame |
I cut a blossom shape out of felt. I used a spiral blossom piece. (Tammy layered her blossom pieces.) Tammy also stitched only the very edge of her petals. I did the best stitching I could. I am no pro at using a sewing machine, so you can't really see my stitching (its not so much at the edge {frown}).
Adhere a rhinestone to the center of your blossom. Tammy did the same. Now add whatever embellishments that catch your eye, tickle your fancy, and have fun!
close-up of the butterfly stick pin |
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