An actual post *

I cannot believe I have managed to make something just for the sake of it without being a DT make. This has not happened for such a long time and I am pleased I have managed to do it.  I acquired a couple of small square box frames from a charity shop and well what can I say they were so awful - however potential is definitely there.

Here are the before pics

You can see what I mean lol.

First off I painted with gesso and then with a green chalk paint.  I then used white mixed media paint - the one to can whipe away with damp cloth - nice quick and easy way to distress and worn effect.  I used matt varnish over the top.  I printed an image from the net and used green taffeta ribbon for the backing.  I used the wood pieces you get with a canvas to raise it from the background for depth.  I had frayed it before hand.  I felt this had enough decor - I sometimes manage to complete something CAS without overdoing it lol.  I then cleaned the glass and sealed it all back together with my hot glue gun.  

Now for the pics of the after......

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Just a reminder there are new challenges over Rhedd's Creative Spirit, Eclectic Ellapu and Altered Eclectics.

Elaine aka Ellapu xx

This has been entered into the following challenges

Rhedds Creative Spirit ag mixed media 1o
Craft Rocket ag 13s
crafting with an attitude ag 1o
crafty ribbons ag with ribbon 6s
crafting by designs ag 1o
simon says stamps ag 7s
tuesday throwdown CAS 6s
crafting from the heart ag 12s
craft your passion ag 6s
613 avenue create ag 4o
Thats Crafty - All Square 19s