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Reach for the buttons!

And you’ll land amongst the stars!

This time of year, many fine folks are spreading their wings and moving up in the world. This project goes out to all of the graduates out there, large and SMALL!

Here’s a hybrid home dec/scrapbook memorabilia collection to get your buttons sparkling for attention – check out my quickie forgotten fine art canvas makeover!

Old canvas was stripped from this frame.  The frame was then painted with acrylic paint.

Once dry, crackle medium was applied and spread, generously.  Let dry, at least until tacky.

Spread 2nd color over crackle medium.   (The 2nd coat doesn’t have to be perfect.) Let dry for several hours.

Once dry, attach chicken wire to the backside with strong staple gun.

Drape fabric onto the back of chicken wire and attach.

Cut stars from card stock and embellish with baker’s twine embellished buttons from Buttons Galore & More.

Lay out pictures and embellishments, memorabilia, etc.

Secure with glue, tape or clips, as desired.

Give the grad in your world a big hug and blessings to REACH FOR THE STARS!

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Elise Durenberger

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3 Responses to Reach for the buttons!

  1. Andi Sexton May 9, 2011 at 5:18 PM #

    LOVE this project!!!!!! So adorable and the buttons and stars together are fabulous!!!! Sweet sweet sweet!!!

    (AND I also saw this on Elise’s Blog!!!!)
    She is talented!!!

  2. Ann Mathewson May 10, 2011 at 7:28 AM #

    This is a wonderful project! The buttons are a perfect touch! It is a perfect inspiration piece.

  3. Karen May 11, 2011 at 11:52 AM #

    Wow, that Elise sure knows how to bring a project together. Talk about a fantastic way to combine adorable photos, scrapbooking styled layout, and home dec all together! Love the chiken wire and all those buttons, lit up by the stars! :>

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