Tuesday 26 July 2011

Altered for a gift


This week at Try it on Tuesdays our new challenge is for you to Alter something that will be a gift for someone. Please pop over and see the super examples.



This is the butterfly hanger before it was got at by me.
First of all  it was painted in chocolate matt emulsion paint, dried off.
Then a coat of diluted pva glue, left  until it was just on dry.
The last coat was magnolia emulsion paint [ I use paint tester pots for these stages]. The fun bit is to let it dry naturally and watch all the cracks appear.
The daisies  are  Sheena Douglas stamps, painted with acrylic paint before layering up. Ribbon and a sentiment plaque from my stash.

This I am sure will never be used as a coat hook by the recipient , but will probably have necklaces etc hanging from it.
Thankyou for taking time to stop by and have a look, I realy appreciate you calling.
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12 comments:

  1. CuddlyBunny26 July 2011 at 05:07

    Your wonderful hanger reminds me of my grandmothers' garden when I was a child ... chipped paint on pickets with daisies peeking here and there ... BEAUTIFUL creation Meg!

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  2. Daniele26 July 2011 at 07:44

    oh this is sooooo special Yvonne I love the crackled paint effect of the butterfly such a pretty base for all those gorgeous flowers
    hugs

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  3. Valerie-Jael26 July 2011 at 08:16

    Great butterfly hanger, very pretty and usable! Hugs, Valerie

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  4. Unknown26 July 2011 at 11:26

    This is stunning Yvonne I just love that fabulous crackled effect - take a sneaky peek at Michelles project - I think you had similar ideas :0)

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  5. Canonbury creations26 July 2011 at 11:42

    What a brilliant creation, love the distressed paint effect and pretty flowers:)
    Val x

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  6. Pam26 July 2011 at 12:01

    Love the crackle affect on this! Very pretty hanger!
    Pam

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  7. Cazro26 July 2011 at 16:50

    Fabulous, I love it, Caz

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  8. Jean26 July 2011 at 20:31

    What a lovely gift. I love the blue flowers and the crackled paint effect. Jean x

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  9. Angela Weimer26 July 2011 at 21:35

    Such a lovely idea for a gift. Great technique and lovely flowers. Have a great week. Angela

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  10. Unknown26 July 2011 at 21:37

    This is beautiful and a cool idea!
    byebye,Lean

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  11. Terry26 July 2011 at 23:24

    Beautiful alteration! Love the crackled paint finish! This gift will be so enjoyed!

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  12. Yogi30 July 2011 at 02:00

    this is stunning. really love it.

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