Monday, April 6, 2009

Create Frame

One of my goals has always been to make more *art* for our home. At one point my husband said he wanted my art to be the only art on our walls. I used to paint watercolor and do pointillism and have a number of pieces up, but since cardmaking started I don't do it as much. But, I'm working on changing that.

On Saturday night my upline Susan invited us to make a beautiful frame similar to one featured on a Stampin' Up! publication. She did one for herself and some for gifts. It was fun to get together and do this with some of her downline.
Isn't it pretty? Really it's just a step by step process. Each little 2 by 2 square has it's own creativity in it...and can be done in your way - and in your own color palette....the hardest part is getting the layout to work so that certain colors/patterns don't touch.



Isn't it a great showcase of tools and embellishments? I'm really happy with how it turned out.

And if you are in my area...I'm thinking about doing this as a class maybe a mother's day project? Let me know if you're interested! Cost is about $15-$20 for supplies, including the frame.

16 comments:

Mary said...

This is very nice. What a good idea.

Joan Ervin said...

Ooooh, Christine, this is soooo FABULOUS!!!! I love the colors you used and all the wonderful details!!! I'll have to make one of these....love it, love it, love it!!!!!

Denise Marzec said...

What a great idea. Beautifully done! The colors are so fresh.

Leslie Miller said...

I love this! The quilt look is wonderful, and the plain white frame is perfect for it. I'm also planning some wall art for our home -- just need to find the time away from other projects to get going on it! You've provided another push of inspiration. Thank you!

Nancy Riley said...

OMG!!!!! I totally love this, Christine! This had to be so much fun to make!

Marilyn Goodrich said...

Wow, that is stunning! Love the colors! It's like a patchwork quilt!

Dawn B. said...

This is so pretty Christine. I love the colors. What a great class this will be. Super job.

Renée said...

This is FABULOUS, Christine! I love the idea. If I lived a few hours south, I'd come to your class!!
TFS :)

Anonymous said...

OOOOO, I love this!

Silke Ledlow said...

WOW - WOW - WOW!!! This is amazing - Christine!!! Your rock!!! Love everything about it ;)!!!

Francien said...

Just awesome and so beautyful is this done...I love quilts and patchwork so this is "my cup of tea" Love the color and details...
Greetings Francien.

LeAnne said...

Wow, what a great idea--beautifully executed, you have a wonderful eye for balance and detail!

SueB said...

oooh, NICE idea! A neglected other hobby is needlepoint, and a fav item to stitch has been quilt square patterns ... what a t'riffic idea to paper craft quilt squares - TFS!

Heidi Kilgore said...

Great Job on this Christine! I love the colors and the crispness of it. I made a similar one at christmas time using "christmasy "colors and punches,but it did not turn out as well as yours did. I'll have to try another one someday.

NancyS said...

WOW, Christine, this is SO CLEVER! You did a gorgeous job. TFS your talents with us.

Toni said...

Wow...you really did a fabulous job on the wonderful piece of art.
The color selection is beautiful. No wonder hubby only wants your artwork in the house