Monday 13 February 2012

Happy Valentine's Day project

Happy Valentine's Day to you all......and I thought I'd share the little altered project that I made for OH.
I started off with this frame....saw it in a sale.......looking dirty and sorry for itself.......but immediately knew it could be altered. I began with a coat of gesso.......followed by a coat of PaperArtsy fresco finish acrylic paint in 'Honey Dew'.........topped with a tiny amount of the same paint in 'Hey Pesto' dry brushed on [love these paints].......the edges had a little gold rub on smeared on.
Because it was for OH I didn't want anything elaborate or cute.......he prefers simple.......so a couple of bits of stamping in the corners......both Papermania stamps.......and I can see that postmark stamp being very useful.
The addition of a photo finished it off.....it still looks a bit distressed.....but happy distressed, I hope!!

16 comments:

Deb @ PaperTurtle said...

This is so pretty, Jacky. I agree, sometimes simple is better, and I think this is a really elegant project. I'm sure your hubby will love it!

Cheri said...

I love that you could see the possibility in that dirty old frame - it came out beautiful!

catherine said...

Such a creative project Jacky and something lovely to keep
x catherine

Amy said...

Hapyy Valentines to you too. A lovely frame Jacky, very elegant!

Rhona said...

I love the way the frame turned out, that would be one I'd be happy to display! Happy Valentines to you and yours xx

Fiona@Staring at the Sea said...

Oh that looks gorgeous Jacky. Just the right amount of titivation.

Jane said...

Jacky what a fab job you have done...love those stamps!

scrappysue said...

Fabby! I would never have thought to have put gesso on a photo frame, it came out really great! Have a lovely day! x

Sian said...

It's beautiful Jacky. Simple and elegant.

..and I smiled when I saw the price sticker - in this house I might have left it on to show that I got a bargain!

Alison said...

You made a lovely job of it Jacky...I'm certain he'll love it!
Alison xx

Unknown said...

It looks lovely!

Ginger said...

gorgeous Jackie! how lucky OH is to have something so beautiful :) Happy Valentines :)

Abi said...

wow, that is very beautiful, i'm sure he loved it. Hoping you had a happy valentines day.

Scrappi Sandi said...

Pure Genius!!...& how fabulous that it was such a steal!! Love it!! :)

Anonymous said...

Beautifully distressed, Jacky. It's really lovely.

Jimjams said...

Brilliant - what a transformation!