This week it is back to showing some projects I have been working on. The first is my Parisian Bulletin Board. I bought 2 clearance bulletin boards at Big Lots in May. The photo of the box is more of a "it could look like this" as the entire board and all the accessories were actually white. All white…100% white….. void of color….BORING. Of course sometimes all white is good…but not this time.
The "before" |
Let's begin…. I started by stamping the four edges of the frame with a repetitive diamond border stamp from the House of 3 Soiree collection. Instead of ink I used Gold Leaf Adhesive. When the adhesive was tacky I added Gold Pearl Ex. The Pearl Ex stuck to the glue and also stuck to the frame itself. I left the extra powder there even though I know it will gradually come off as the frame is handled- there is nothing more than static holding it in place. I used rub ons to add the word "dreams" as you see in the picture.
Close up of the Gold |
Parisian Bulletin Board |
I made a little flower using petal from a silk hydrangea. I took the petals off the whole flower and pulled the plastic stamen out and discarded them . Then, I just simply stacked the petals and added a rhinestone center.
Really this is such a simple project with a big impact. I posted this on my gallery at the huge scrapbooking site 2 Peas in a Bucket and I have received several nice comments- maybe they wouldn't be so nice if they knew how easy it was to make!
a little look at her world from www.sallyjeanalexander.com |
Two summers ago she came to Ann Arbor and taught a class during Art Fair. We made a really pretty flower necklace. My design was beautiful and even Sally Jean was impressed. Then I got to the soldering and I made it a big ol' mess. She is teaching another class in August which I originally signed up for- something I have wanted to make ever since I took her first class. I noticed last week that she is offering "Soldering for Virgins 2" so I signed up. I am so excited to get my soldering iron and my glass grinder and get busy. If you have never see her work I recommend checking it out. It is divine www.sallyjeanalexander.com.
Thats all for now….Laters baby,
Danee
Love the pin board! Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteVery cool board. Enjoy the Sally Jean class.
ReplyDeleteLove the board, and I'm sad that Harry Potter is over too.
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