Hi there! It’s Wednesday again, which gives me a great opportunity to share a project made with Pink Paislee that isn’t a layout or a card. Inspired by the chipboard shapes and particularly the house press-on in the captivating line , I decided to create a frame for my home.
I went to my local Goodwill, and rummaged through their pictures and frames until I found this little number. I then opened it up, removed the image that was previously showcased behind the mat, and white washed over the green base color to the frame. This frame cost me $4.
I started by using the chipboard house as a template, and trimmed various patterned papers from both the Captivating and Fascinating Line to create little houses. I used a Fiskars Apron Lace punch for some of my trims, and layered cardstock with patterned papers for my doors.
I like the finished look of stitching, so I made sure to do that around all my detailed pieces.
I love being inspired by the product I am working with. Because of that, when I saw the quote on the press-on, I decided to carry that into my design by creating hearts for the background. I then embellished one of them with a butterfly and layered the houses over the rest.
I love the scalloped Stunning pattern in the Captivating line so I trimmed a bit of it to use as a little hill for my homes to sit on.
I finished it off by creating a tree and using the chipboard for the trunk for a little dimension, and sealed up my project.
It doesn’t cost a lot of money to revamp something and create a beautiful piece for your home. In the spirit of recycling, I hope you will look around and see what you can change or update!
Have a great Wednesday!
Davinie
Adorable!!!
sigh….just the cutest, little, shabby, happy thing ever Dav!
It’s so lovable.
Melis
I am in love with this!!
You have my address, right?
Love it!
This would be such a great addition to anyone’s home! Love the shabby chic look and the stitching!!!
That’s really adorable!
That is awesome. With just a little inspiration you can change old into new again. Spring is coming which means the garages will be opening up and spilling frames and odds and ends for just pennies. Thank you for providing inspiration for making old things new again.
Shabby and gorgeous and so amazing! Love it! The hearts in the background are the perfect touch!
This is SO cute! I so going to lift this idea! THank you for the inspiration
Just love this, Dav!! Those houses are adorable. You do the sweetest framed art!!
OMG that is too cute! LOVE IT!
Oh man, I want to make one of those….great project!
that is beautiful!!
Beautiful project!! I love the stitching & the scallop trim under the eaves.