Monday, 16 August 2010

Altered mirror and hand made flowers

This frame started life as a mirror but when I had added the paint changed my mind as I thought it might be nice as a picture. Anyway here's the result, although the colours and paint effects don't look too good on this photo. (Wish I knew more about how to take better photo's).

There is a bit of a collage going on, some swirly die cuts by Tim Holtz, lace, ric-rac, chippy heart, crackle paint, punches, liquid pearls, embossing on the cuttlebug and hand made flowers. The sentiment is by Hero Arts.

Here's a bit of a closer view.
And here's some of the family 'roughin it' at lunchtime yesterday at the bungalow. The forecast was blak, but surprise surprise, they got it wrong!!!!!!! It's a blessing as we hired a mini digger for the weekend and managed to get loads done.........
Sue x



19 comments:

Susan Allan said...

This is lovely, Sue.
The flowers are to die for. Did you make them yourself..if so I must have the recipe?

I was so taken by the flowers, I must go back and have a look at the rest of your design.
Sue A xxx

downrightcrafty said...

wow those flowers are stunning the layout on the frame is brill as always but the flowers steal the show

Kate xx

Chris said...

Gorgeous artwork! you should be entering Studio L3 Compendium of Curiosities challenge.

Netty said...

I love your picture and frame its very beautiful. Annette

Lean said...

Love your picture....frame sweet soft colours and the flowers...yummie.
byebye,Lean.

Sandra Hall said...

What a workforce you had to help!

Your picture is fab Sue - those flowers are gorgeous! x x

angelwhispers said...

Love it Sue the colours are just fab and those flowers are to die for!!!!

Hope you enjoyed all the hard work this weekend!!! I babysat and went shopping paint and blinds!! Chanelle xx (don't know whats worse) lol

Marianne said...

Such lovely flowers you have made!
The frame is really beautiful and the text is lovely, goes well to the picture and all the flowers!

Have a nice evening,
Hugs
Marianne

ARTful Wings said...

Awww its lovely Sue - really love the softness of it all. Definitely see you this coming weekend - lots to catch up on ;O) Polly x

flutterbycrafter said...

Wow, this is stunning Sue, I also like the flowers. Looks as though you had a good picnic, lol. xx

Cindy Adkins said...

Hi Sue,
This is so pretty and the flowers are absolutely dreamy!!! What a beautiful piece, indeed! And I'm so happy that you enjoyed a sunny day and could get things done...wonderful, indeed!
Hugs,
Cindy

Cindy Adkins said...

Hi Sue,
I just popped over to say "hi." When I see the other blog name, I think of Rod Stewart's "This Old Heart of Mine!" I love that song!
Hope you're enjoying the family and getting lots done AND hope the weather is cooperating.
Hugs,
Cindy

lorraine said...

Love the flowers Sue might have to ask how they was made. It looks so much fun having the family at the bunglow doing it together xxx

IsaNorris said...

awwe, this is lovely, beautiful flowers too!!
isa
PS: thank you for your comment on my blog ;)

Tracy Evans said...

What a lovely piece, absolutely gorgeous flowers and I love the image and embossed background and I love hearts so the crackle on the heart really stood out to me. You have such a large garden, I have just been looking at posts below such potential, I love gardening so I would be in my element in yours. Have a lovely evening, Tracy Evans x

Dezinaworld said...

Hi Sue, I am loving your artwork here and have added to follow. I really like your altered mirror its a gorgeous 'shabby chic'piece now. Beautiful !!
Hugs June xxx

Terrie B x said...

Hi Sue..Your LOis `Gorgeous` love the handmade flowers..Fab photo`s..
Good Luck with your mission..
Hope your all well..
Have a great week:)x

Nancy Maxwell James said...

your piece is just gorgeous! I love the soft colors, beautiful image and those paper flowers are fantastic! fabulous art! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

LazyKay said...

Just had a quick scan, looks like you've all been very busy and you've fitted crafting in too.

Lovely work.

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