DECORATIVE SILK AND VELVET WALL HANGINGS

I have always loved to sew garments, home dec, and craft items. These silk and velvet wall hangings are fun to create. I love all things vintage and the silk and velvet trimmed with tea-dyed doilies, fit the bill. I also like to use satins and fine linens. Embellishments are wee dried flower clusters with mini silk roses. On some I have used pieces of jewelry. The ideas for these are endless and they make wonderful gifts. I hope you enjoy them.
Sharing with:
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.ca/\
http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.ca/
http://katherinescorner.com/

DECORATIVE WOODEN TRINKET BOX

PLEASE CLICK ON IMAGES FOR DETAILED VIEW

I love creating mixed media art projects. I created this box art using a little wooden box from Michael's. I applied a coat of Gesso and then a coat of white acrylic paint inside and out. I used gel medium to apply a music background on the top of the box. The triangle sides were embellished with decorative tape in black and white with French writing (Tim Holtz). I applied cotton lace trim around the sides of the box lid. Tip: Apply vellum tape (or your choice of double sided tape) to your lace or ribbon trims prior to using them, to give a more professional look when applying. It is much easier to work with this way as well. The image I selected for this altered box is one from Paper Whimsey. I have framed it with a frame from Martha Stewart and embellished with pink paper roses and glittered hearts. Hope you like it. Hugs, Gayle.

Shared with:
http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/
http://katherinescorner.com/
http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com
http://romantichome.blogspot.com/