I haven't blogged for a while as I'm really busy getting ready for my first craft event in March. My son's school is having a Treat Yourself Day, which will include crafts, jewellery, nail art etc. The event is been held at Wisbech Grammar School, Wisbech, Cambridgshire on 16th March 11.00am - 3.00pm, so if you're in the area on that day, why not come along. I'll be adding full details of the event on my facebook page nearer the time.
Shabby Chic Altered Frame.
I decided to see if I'd have any luck in finding some things for crafting in my local charity shops...and I was very pleased to find some nice frames for altering, some pretty lace, jewellery and a book box Yay!! So, the altered frame in the photo was my first find.
I painted the frame with white acrylic paint, then I used Tim Holtz Crackle Paint in Scattered Straw to cover the front of the frame, you can see a little of the crackle paint in the last photo, but I did end up covering most of it. The papers are Romance Novel from Prima, which are absolutely gorgeous!
I hot glued some beige lace around the edges of the frame, wrapping it around the back. I then used some flowers and leaves from Wild Orchid Crafts to embellish the frame. This was my first order from WOC and I was very impressed with the quality, and reasonable prices.
I tucked a tiny piece of crochet lace behind the flowers, which was from a larger vintage cloth. I sprayed the whole project with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in Pearl to add a light shimmer to the frame, then sealed it with Mod Podge in matte.
If you have any questions or comments please leave me a message. I look forward to hearing from you :0)
Hi, my name is Janet and I love your shabby chic altered frame. Glad you join minialbumscraps. I have been a member there for only a little over a month and I love it. I invite you to visit my blogs at:
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I will also become a follower of your blog and look forward to seeing more of your creations.
Hugs,
Janet
Hello..I am Yiyi, I am a MAS member and I saw your post and decided to come take a look to your blog. I like your alterations on your frames and your beautiful boxes. Very, very cute things that you do. Mrs. Melanie. I am a follower now of your blog and I am happy for that, because I don't want to miss your next project. ;-)
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Hi, Melanie,
ReplyDeleteThis is Chana and I am a MAS member! I love the projects you have on your blog! Your G45 Olde Curiosity Box is very nice and this frame is just beautiful. You have a wonderful eye for detail and integrated design. I know I will be here often! I have become a follower. I hope you will follow me as well. My page is www.redoralee.blogspot.com. Thanks for subscribing to my YT Channel. I hope to have some new videos up in a couple of days. I am working on a G45 Birdsong "Lap Stationery Folder". It is an original design so making it work has been fun! See you at MAS!
Hugz,
Chana
Hi, Melanie,
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Hugz,
Chana, Owner
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Hey! This is really amazing blog that you have here. Your works are unbelievable beautiful. I was looking through your blog with mouth opened :) Very great job!
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Hope to see you later!
I was so impressed of your blog, that I forgot to write my address :)
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