It was really hard to photograph because of the glass. I did all the framing myself with only one call to my mum for a few questions. The supplies are all from Michael's. The frames is one from their more expensive line that comes with no glass, I fell in love with the simple leaf design (and I bought it on their 55% off sale) I bought a large piece of matte board (that I cute to size at home) and had them cut the backer board for me. I also picked up spacers and framers tape. I hand stitched the fabric to the matte board. I am SOO glad I hung out with mum in the frame shop for a day a few years ago I was so much fun to put something together again!
The frame fits a 16x20 piece so it is a pretty large piece. But I still shrunk the design from what goes on a pillow.
Just a few close ups. I have a smaller one that I still need to do, same frame just in an 11x14 size. I still need to decide what I want to do for that one... decisions, decisions...
Meanwhile earlier today Uber informed me I had a surprise when I got home... you never know what this could mean with him they've varied greatly in the past.... sometimes he's just joking... I tend to figure he is joking so I reminded him I wanted a plant from Lowe's and told him the colors and figured he had an out if he was kidding about it (I really wanted a surprise) When I got home he gave me this
yes, that would be candy from his office... what a sweet heart right! I was like come on REALLY where are my plants?! And he was like ohh... yeah ok well I will bring those tomorrow... So we were making dinner and he got a business phone call and sent me to get his PDA for him out of his briefcase and this was next to it
I think I screamed but you would have to ask him because sometimes I just make noises in my head. I did yell at him though!! Since no where locally has it setup to try out he decided to just bring it home so I can see if I like it, if not I can take it back the store has a 30 day return policy and said it would be no problem to return it. I am hoping I love it and don't want to take it back, but just in case. I've played with it a little so far it is easy to draw with but everything looks like a 3 year old did it... I am REALLY hoping this improves....
AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! I'M SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!!! Yes, when you start everything looks like a three year old did it. My trick is to work with small bits of a design and then bring everything together into one large design. SOOOO excited for you!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAlso, LOVE the framed stencil work!
LOVE your stencil work (you're soooo creative!), but hubby takes the cake! How awesome he is to be able to surprise you like that. You're one lucky girl!
ReplyDeletethe frames stuff is beautiful! So professional. You are just so talented:) I can't wait to see what you make with the drawing thingy!
ReplyDeleteHooray for your guy!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope you are having fun with it! I love your framed linen! You did a great job. Nice sewing!
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