Friday, December 05, 2008

Framing

I decided to do some framing today. I went to A.C. Moore and they had unfinished wood frames for 40% off. I got some craft paint in a dark charcoal gray - almost black, but not quite. I painted one frame for Christmas Tea. I think it turned out pretty well...

Christmas Tea Framed

I sanded the edges a little bit to give it a distressed look. I also framed a couple of Shepherd's Bush pieces that I've had in the tub for awhile...

Shepherd's bush "French Heart" and "Busy Sheep" Framed

The bigger one is "French Heart" and the smaller is "Busy Sheep." Well, nothing else going on. I would like to get a couple more things framed, but have to get more foam core. I can't sew in a straight line and I can't cut foam core in a straight line either! I need help! Write later!

31 comments:

  1. Your framing is great! Do you lace your piece on or what? I love the lace with the SB. Just lovely.

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  2. Excellent framing! I love the distressed look you gave Christmas Tea. Beautiful!

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  3. Great framing, they all look lovely.

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  4. Your framing looks great! I think I should learn how to frame...

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  5. Those are some nice framing!!!! Perfect for the stitched pieces~

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  6. never cease to amaze me Nicole! i absolutely LOVE cranberry tea! it is perfect and now think i need that design as well. you are such an enabler!!!!

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  7. Nicole, you can frame too!!! Not fair. You stitch wonderfully and now you've done a fabulous job with the framing. They are gorgeous. Where did you learn to frame? I think we'd all like to know so we can try it too! Take care.

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  8. Nicole,

    My Hobby Lobby has foam core that actually has grid lines! They are ideal.. and in the section where the business presentation materials are. That might others that are as straight-line challenged as I am, too.

    Your framing is perfect! Great job!!

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  9. It turned out lovely! I'll have to remember to change your name on my blog! It keeps things exciting!
    :-)

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  10. Those frames look gorgeous. Great job!

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  11. Both Gorgeus!
    I love especially the first.
    Veronica

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  12. I'm amazed at your talent, Nicole. All your framing looks fantastic and the lace you've used on French Heart is beautiful.

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  13. Christmas Tea looks wonderful! Now I want to get and do it! Great framing job too! Do you have a secret for framing your own items?

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  14. Oh my gosh!! You are soooo talented. I am in awe of your framing talents. Seriously, they are all gorgeous. I took a class on framing & let's just say, those pieces are stuffed in a drawer and I am very happy to hand over the labor fees to my framer. I wish I had the ability to frame like you do. YGG!

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  15. Christmas Tea is beautiful framed! Wonderful job.

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  16. Gorgeous, they all came out so pretty.

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  17. Wow, Nicole, those look fantastic! The Christmas tea is so gorgeous! I love the soft pretty framing on the SB pieces. Both those pieces are so lovely!

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  18. I've been starting to think about getting some of my long-overdue framing done. Great ideas, and great finishes!! Thanks for sharing.

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  19. Your finishes and framing are just beautiful! Wow you did a great job on both! My dh does that kind fo thing for me and I am not sure how nice they would look if I attempted it. I love the new look and name of your blog too! Your Shepherd's bush projects are just awesome as is Cranberry Tea! Debby :))

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  20. You have the perfect eye for the perfect frame. All three pieces look gorgeous!

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  21. WOW!! Your framing is beautiful!!
    I LOVE the distressed one best:) Good job!

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  22. They look gorgeous Nicole, congratulations

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  23. Nicole, I LOVE the way you framed "French Heart" with the distressed frame and the lace. The colors are perfect. Gorgeous!!!

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  24. Wonderful Nicole! You've done a gorgeous framing job...all the frames are perfectly chosen!!!

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  25. Nicole, you are so talented! Now you frame also! Your framing looks amazing,I love the distressed look you obtained!
    I have just ordered "Christmas Tea", I have fallen in love with it after seeing yours finished! :)
    Monica

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