Today I wanted to the first steps of a little something I've been working on for my son and soon to be daughter in love. The wedding is quickly approaching (8-6) so I need to get a move on.
I wanted to make something I could set up during the reception celebrating the kids marriage but I wanted it to be a keepsake as well. I scoured Pinterest for ideas but didn't see anything that really caught my fancy so I decided to just wing it.
I had my Dad make me a very large frame...about 18"x22". I had him make it with 2x2 square stock for the outer frame so there was a nice ledge - you'll see what I do with that later. The opening is a approx. 9x11.
I choose to use DecoArt's Americana DECOR Chalky Finish paints. In addition to the chalky finish it's got a nice matte look which is timeless. I started off by giving the entire frame (front and back) a coat of white (Everlasting) paint.
After that paint had a day or so to dry, I taped off the outer part of the frame with a bit of painters tape.
It was then painted with the black (Carbon) chalk finish paint.
I removed the tape once finished and set it aside to dry.
After the black had dried for a couple days I taped that 2" ledge off.
And painted it with a beautiful blue (Legacy) color of chalk finish paint.
After the inside ledge had been painted I removed the tape and set it aside to dry.
After the inside ledge had been painted I removed the tape and set it aside to dry.
The next step I wanted to add harlequin pattern to the inside portion of the frame. I used the DecoArt stencil but I needed to give it a bit of a trim so I could get close enough to the edge of my frame.
I used a jumbo sponge dauber to apply a bit of the blue (Legacy) paint through the stencil. I allowed each section to dry before moving on to the next. I repeated this until the entire inside portion of the frame had been "harlequined".
That's where I have left off at the moment...
The harlequin design is drying and I'll pick it up here later in the week...
DecoArt - Americana DECOR Chalky Finish Paints: Carbon, Everlasting, Legacy; Harlequin Stencil
Wood Frame
Oooooooh !! Can't wait to see what you are making :-D xxxx
ReplyDeleteWaiting to see all that you worked on for the wedding...it is pretty close now!
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