Friday, 9 December 2016

Expression - altered frame

Today I'm sharing an altered frame made for the lovely Katy at MixedUp Magazine and happy that it is featured in the December Issue which can be obtained here. There are lots of amazing projects from incredibly talented artists so I feel very proud to have mine there alongside this amazing line up.


Using a cheap Ikea frame and DecoArt media products, a special give-away cabinet card (which is available in the magazine), and some games pieces, ........... 


....... I had fun creating this shabby grungy project.


There is a step by step with photos in the magazine if you want to see how I achieved the effects.


Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend - hopefully not too busy in the run up to Christmas.

hugs Brenda xxx

20 comments:

froebelsternchen said...

Such adorable effects - absoultely gorgeous!
Another wonderful masterly project Brenda!
Happy weekend!

Inky and Quirky Designs said...

I was drooling over this when I saw it in the magazine originally, absolutely stunning creation yet again Brenda....how do you keep doing it?!
Hugs
Donna xx

Joanna Wiśniewska said...

Stunning.

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

Beautiful piece Brenda. It has such a lovely vintage feel like some old family photograph hidden away and then found again by accident! Love it, Angela xXx

Meggymay said...

Fantastic techniques and textures. Its an awesome project.
Yvonne xx

Words and Pictures said...

Stunning weathered distressing on the frame, and a subtle watery look to the background - it looks like it's been washed ashore from a foundering ship - fantastic!
Alison x

rachel said...

so very beautiful Brenda - gorgeous work xx

Redanne said...

Your distress frame looks fantastic Brenda! I have not had time to look at the magazine but will do this weekend, I want to see how you put this gorgeous piece together! Hugs, Anne xx

Jackie PN said...

very cool effects Brenda! Love the drippage!!
Beautiful design and arrangement! xx

Pamellia said...

Beautiful project Brenda! I love the eroded wood look on the frame, you do texture and effects better than anyone I know! Wonderful vintage image and I adore all the little extras at the bottom. Fantastic piece! happy weekend :)

Juliz Design Post said...

Wow Brenda, your paint effect on your frame is stunning and I love the design to nest the cabinet card into.
Julie x

Gina said...

OMG...looks like it came straight out of the attic :D XXX

Annie said...

This is right up my street Brenda x love the shabby vintage feel and wonderful layers

Fabulous!!!!
Hugs Annie xx

SewPaperPaint said...

This is so amazing, the timeworn look is so authentic. I just love every crackled detail. Great use of the letter dice and gorgeous vintage image. Christmas hugs, Autumn

Barbara said...

Love your style Brenda and this piece is not different! it's stunning! Love so much the frame and the background is stunning! As always a piece of art! barbara!

Paper Profusion said...

A work of Art!! Truly! Nicola x

Candy C said...

Gorgeous!!!! Brenda, you never cease to amaze me!

Astrid Maclean said...

Fantastic effects on this stunning shabby frame Brenda!! Love it and that cabinet card is just adorable! Well done on getting into the mag. again!

Suzanne C said...

Fantastic. The aged texture on the frame with the wonderful bits and pieces set inside the ledge are wonderful.

pearshapedcrafting said...

This is sheer brilliance! It looks as though it has lain neglected for years but is such a treasure! Hugs, Chrisx