Framing a Quilted Pig

This upcycle is so quick and so simple, I doubt you will need much of an explanation at all to create something similar.

Thrifty Finds

One man's trash...  ;-)

I recently got to spend a day with my Fabulous Aunt and had a wonderful time!  There will be a post about the view where we had lunch, but today, I wanted to show you my finds at a local Thrift Store we visited.  My photos were taken before the treasure was dusted.  OOPS!

Cubicle Sweet Cubicle - De stash Challenge Blog Hop

There are days we spend more time in our cubicles than we spend in our homes, right?

After sewing a MUG RUG for my daughter in vibrant colors, she asked if I could create something to hang on her cubicle walls.

Got Eggs? Farm Fresh Eggs?

So, am I the very last person on the planet to take the plunge and invest in one of those electronic DIY cutting machines?  No?  WHEW!  My order was placed online and then the wait.  You know the drill.  A box truck pulls into the neighborhood and some nice person walks up to my door with a package and asks for a signature.  It's HERE!!  What should I do first?

Y'all know how much I love chickens!  And eggs!  Around this old rock farmhouse, everything needs to have a vintage or shabby feel.  (Wouldn't this display stand be perfect?)

My first project on my just purchased electronic cutting machine was a quick, easy choice!

Vintage Farmhouse Chickens! 

Once my machine arrived, I studied the owners manual for some time trying to understand the software.

While there is quite the learning curve for a brain like mine, let's face it.  I design the project and the machine performs all the manual labor!

I wanted the lettering to look a bit rough, so after cutting it, a purple ink pad was used to add some dark splotches in random spots and around the edges.  Gluing the small inside dots of the lettering took some a lot of patience.

So far, I've only cut card stock on the machine.  I'd like to improve my skill set before tackling more expensive materials.



Using regular white children's glue, the sweet little chickens and farm fresh letters were placed on beige and gold card stock.  Once dry, the project hopped into a black frame.

I've already completed two more projects with my brand new electronic cutting machine.  The creative part of my brain is absolutely on fire!

What would you create first?

;-)  -Marci

Over the Moon for this Frame

Handsome Husband purchased this stunning photograph from Our Friend Jeff.  If you enjoy incredible photography, just click HERE. 

 

 (Disclosure:  I was not paid for that.  We just really love his work!)
 

 

Jeff explained how he set up his camera on a hillside with some kind of timer thingy and left it there thru the night of a blood moon. Somehow thru camera guy genius, this series was snapped.  I love the effect of seeing the eclipse and then the vibrant red color!

The photo had been at our house for quite a while, but somehow never made to a frame shop.  I knew I wanted a black frame with some kind of contrast, but just couldn't make a decision.

This one kept getting in my way.  Working on our kitchen, lots of small appliances are in my craft room and spare bedroom.  When I need the slow cooker, this frame has to be moved to a different spot, then moved back.  It's been in the family for YEEEEEEEARS and held a really sweet Norman Rockwell print.  I love that little bit of gold on the inside. 

Light bulb appears above my head!

HEY!  That cool moon photo needs a frame and this one is in the way!  ;-) 

Handsome Husband taped off the bit of gold and zapped the rest with black spray paint.  Then we replaced the glass and filled the frame with this incredible photo.





 Perfect!

What's hangin' at your house?

 

 ;-)  -Marci