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Showing posts with label fleur de lis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fleur de lis. Show all posts

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Shabby French Chic Altered Art Bottle

Ok, so apparently I am really... terrible at time management lately.  I've been so busy trying to get the second shop up and running that I'm way behind on my blog and my Jewelry shop.  Hoping the time management thing will start getting a little better.

And to top it all off I managed in a flurry of photo deleting to delete all my step by step photos for this weeks craft tutorial, so I guess it's going to be more of a look what I made kind of post, lol.

But I will tell you that I started with a lovely, very old bottle that I purchased at a Flea Market for  .50, the patina is so wonderful. I brought the bottle home and soaked out all the dirt and grime.  I then adhered a tea stained paper doily to the front, accented it with some vintage with tassel fringe, and then a bit of old ecru lace.  Mod Podge par of the bottle and doily and sprinkled on clear iridescent fairy dust glitter.

The create the framed French woman I started off with an old rhinestone shoe buckle.  To cover up missing stones I created a little collage in one corner with layers of antique brass filigree and a tiny pink resin rose, the other corner I used an antique brass Fleur de lis charm with the loop snipped off.  The image of the French Fashion Plate was of course found on the Graphics Fairy - no surprise there.  Printed the image off on cream card stock, cut to fit into the rhinestone buckle (makes such a great frame) and Mod Podge both back and front for extra durability.

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Shabby Chic, sort of, mantle re-do

Ok, so I adore anything Shabby Chic, my husband though is really not at all into the style.  So, I sneak a little bit of chic into our décor where I can.  Right now I am working on our front den mantle , which has looked pretty drab for quite some time.  I want to bring in some ivory and black pieces to coordinate with my Waverly pillows.  I have been searching forever for the perfect vase, I am either way to picky or to frugal and haven’t found “it”.  Instead I decided to create my own vase from a galvanized French flower pail that I’ve had for years.  Spray painted it white and then a bit of cream, in gloss.  Hand painted the black stripes, then went to one of my favorite websites - The Graphics Fairy for some great vintage chic graphics.  I used one of my favorite frames, a Fleur de lis and then a French music sheet to create a beautiful collage that workd perfectly !  Printed this out on card stock and decoupaged onto the French  flower pail.  I think it turned out just great.


  

Sunday, November 21, 2010

A Shabby Chic Glittered Christmas!

I love glitter and I love Christmas, so of course my favorite thing to do is to adorne as much as Ic an for Christmas in glitter!!! Here are a few of my latest glitterd adorned Christmas items in my Etsy store.

Shabby Chic Pink Toile Peace Dove Ornaments Set of Two


Shabby Chic White Snow Glitter Cross Ornaments with Vintage Ivory Pearl Earrings Decoration Set of Two


Shabby Chic Christmas Wreath Wrapped in Pink Ribbon Gift Tags Set of 6


French Chic Glass Glitter Fleur de Lis Rosette Ornament Decoration


Elegant Angel with Golden Accents Hand Stamped Muslin Ribbon 3 Yards

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Glitter and Rhinestones

Like most women I love anything covered in glitter or with a rhinestone or two, I also love anything that has a vintage patina!  These were my inspiration for my latest pieces of jewelry and gift tags. 
Black Tie and Tails Upcycled Vintage Jewelry Necklace - Romantic elegance, this one of a kind repurposed jewelry Necklace was created using a large antique jet black flower button for the centerpiece; a black rose cabochon adhered to a vintage mother of pearl disc, a round vintage style rhinestone connector and accents of vintage cream faux pearls. Antique brass chain and findings, for a truly vintage look.

Black Tie and Tails Rose Cabochon Mother of Pearl Earrings - Romantic set of black & white dangle earrings with an elegant little black rose cabochon set on a mother of pearl disc, accented with a clear rhinestone drop and a dark pewter gray metal mesh bow. A perfect pair of earring for your upcoming Holiday event or winter wedding! This set matches my upcycled re-purposed vintage jewelry Black Tie and Tails Necklace.
Antiqued Paris Market Flower Basket Gift Tag Set - Reminiscent of a Paris flower market, these lovely handcrafted tags of a vintage black flower basket image set on a sepia toned antique letter background. Very chic and romantic.These would be wonderful gift tags, bookmarks, invitations, cards, ornaments, or used in your French Chic, Shabby Chic or Cottage Décor.

French Chic Botanical Print with Fleur de lis Muslin Bags Pouches - Elegant and eco friendly for gift giving or organization, these French Inspired bags are created with a collage of a sepia toned vintage tulip botanical print, a little French bee and accented with a black & gray Fleur de lis! Set of 3 Paris Flea Market Chic Muslin Pouches / Bags with Black Silk Ribbon drawstring. These pouches / bags are of a creamy off white muslin and measure 4 ¾” X 6 ½”.

French Chic Glass Glitter Fleur de Lis Rosette - An elegant Rosette Ornament created with double layers of imported white paper and taupe imported crepe papers, edged with silver glitter and accented with snow glitter, a center scalloped medallion created with a vintage style sheet of music , all of which is the base of a wonderful hand applied vintage German silver plate glass glittered French Chic Fleur de lis! The ornament is tied with a silky cream seam binding ribbon and accented with a big cream faux pearl.