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Wednesday, 13 April 2016

Shabby Chic Frame

Good Morning All

My older followers will remember when John Next Door and I used to do challenges on Sundays, called Sunday Mojo.  We would take it in turns to give each other some stuff and we had to make something with them and I think this frame was one that John made, he left it with me when he went back to UK.
The link to what I did to my frame is  HERE.

Anyway, I found this one that John had made. When he packed up to return to UK he left few bits and bobs behind with me.  I found this and thought I would have a go at altering it.
Hope you dont mind John.!!!
He doesn't, as I checked with him.

So I stripped it of the pic, John had painted the frame in shabby pink and cream so that looked OK.
I just added some heat embossing of a glitter powder and then sprayed it with Mica powder in water then heat dried it.
I wanted to make it into something I could put pics of the kids in so I made an acetate pocket so that I can change the photo when I want to.


The pic I put in is one of Noah with Aurora which I thought suited the shabby look of this perfectly as it is half in shadow.

The doilies are ones I have crocheted myself.
Quite pleased with this but not as shabby chic as I would like.
This technique does not come naturally to me.
Please let me know what you think.

Ps. I had a fab time at Ally Pally, met some wonderful people and made some new friends.
I shall add some pics next week when I get home and can upload pics from my camera.
Having lots of baby and Hollie cuddles this week.
xxxx
Wendy L

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10 comments:

  1. brendaWednesday, 13 April 2016 at 09:29:00 CEST

    You have transformed these into such pretty frames Wendy. Pleased you had a good time at Ally Pally, I was so sorry not to have been able to make it last minute.

    B x

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  2. AnonymousWednesday, 13 April 2016 at 09:39:00 CEST

    Fantastic frame Wendy x

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  3. JaniceWednesday, 13 April 2016 at 09:54:00 CEST

    Hi Wendy, sacrilege, to re-do a "John Lockwood" creation !!!! Lol. Only kidding, great idea, I don't do shabby chic.....well not intentionally lol, but you've made a good job here. Glad you had fun at ally pally. Looking forward to seeing pictures. Janice xx http://Createdbyjan.blogspot.com

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  4. Christine HarropWednesday, 13 April 2016 at 10:11:00 CEST

    Well done on this project and on your own - which I clicked back to check out too. Glad you enjoyed Ally Pally and that you are having a good break. Chrisitne x

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  5. As.I.Do.Rodos.Wednesday, 13 April 2016 at 11:08:00 CEST

    Fabulous project
    Ginny x
    My Blog As I do Rodos

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  6. Lori KobularWednesday, 13 April 2016 at 17:22:00 CEST

    Beautiful card, love that it has the pouch to put a picture in!

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  7. Jackie TWednesday, 13 April 2016 at 21:03:00 CEST

    Hi Wendy this is a wonderful project. Enjoy all the baby cuddles this week. I am looking forward to seeing your photos from Ally Pally. Take care. Hugs Jackie

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  8. LorraineWednesday, 13 April 2016 at 21:21:00 CEST

    A fab project Wendy
    Glad you had a good time at Ally Pally
    Lorraine x

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  9. pamWednesday, 13 April 2016 at 22:28:00 CEST

    Wonderful altered project Wendy, glad you had a great time at the show and getting your cuddles now..
    Pam x

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  10. MRS DUCKTuesday, 19 April 2016 at 10:55:00 CEST

    Hi Wendy
    Less of the "older" followers........more long standing is better hahaha!
    Oh, the Sunday Mojo used to be so much fun.
    I prefer your fab frame but don't tell John lol!
    Ang x

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