Altered Frame

By Allie Gower on February 29, 2012 in Home Decor

Suzi Blu in Paris

Hi, this is Allie, shivering in Minnesota, getting ready for some snow. I hope you are warm and happy wherever you are today!

I have a fun altered frame to share with you today. I started with a blank MDF frame from my local craft store.

I used the following supplies:

Buttons Used: Vagabond Buttons in a Jar
frame from craft store
napkins from Punch Studio
Suzi Blu stamps from Stampavie
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink from Tsukineko
paints from Claudine Hellmuth Studio (Ranger)
Liquid Pearls from Ranger
Stickles from Suze Weinberg (also Ranger)
beaded spray from Hydrangea Hippo (Etsy)
leaves from Creative Impressions
crystal flower from a local wedding supply
adhesive : Matte Medium from Claudine Hellmuth to apply the napkin and seal the project. I used Beacon’s 3-1 glue to adhere the buttons to the project.

I decoupaged a pretty napkin onto the frame. The frame was rather dark, so I actually decoupaged a second layer on top. It is layered slightly askew, to give the frame a little more of a 3D effect. Once everything was dry, I stamped the girl and painted her. I added Ruby Slippers Stickles to her lips. Every girl loves to sparkle!

The butterflies you see above Suzi Blu and in her hair are from the napkin – they were cut and decoupaged onto cardstock and then mounted to the frame. I arranged the buttons as desired, then glued them into place.

To finish it off, I gave the girl a small bouquet.

The project was simple decoupage and paint. I am sure you have an old frame that needs a new look. Buttons are great for dressing up everything. This particular set of Vagabond buttons was the perfect assortment of colors and sizes for the project. The jar is chock full of buttons, and I still have plenty left for another project!

Thank you for stopping by.