Vintage Parisian Wall Hangings by DT Member Kim

 

 

Good morning friends, Kim here today to share with you my latest project for Shabby is Chic Boutique on Facebook. This time I have made a couple of wall hangings inspired by Paris!

 

 

I used 4 x 5 inch canvas boards for this project. I started off with some script paper from my stash as a back ground and then got out some of the Paris Napkins from SCB, which you can see below.

 

 

 

I fussy cut out the Eiffel Tower, and the post mark and some script from these two napkins and adhered them on top of the script paper. After that, I applied some sprays and also some crackle medium to make the whole piece look aged and very vintage. I kept layering on sprays to get inside the cracks until I was happy with the result.  I also used some gelatos to give highlights to the Eiffel Tower and some colour to the background.

 

 

After the base was dry, I decided to try my hand at making some roses out of texture paste. It was a lot easier than I thought, just taking a palette knife and making some swirls. I used more of the same sprays to get some colour on the roses, and as a final touch, added some micro beads for further texture.

 

 

 

I wanted to have a nice focal point at the top of the piece, so I used some of the IOD moulds from Prima and some air dry clay to make the top pieces. Once dry, I used some of the Art Alchemy paints to give them some colour and I then added a beautiful cameo from Shabby is Chic Boutique Store to the top.

 

 

 

 Finally, I added some of the gorgeous aqua tulle trim from SCB to the bottom of the wall hangings and some jute twine to the top so I could hang them up on my wall.

 

 

 

 I hope you have found some inspiration from my projects today, and will give something like this a try, it was so much fun to create!

 

Thanks for stopping by today, and please check out the Shabby is Chic Boutique Store on Facebook!

Kim :)

 

 

 

 

What's New In The Store!

 

Happy Monday friends! Today we have some amazing new items to feature from Shabby is Chic Boutique on Facebook. You will love all the shabbiness!

 

NEW this week!!! Look at these "To die for" Crowns!

 

We are now carrying the tulle trim in this gorgeous shabby blue tone!

 



 

New bridal appliques.

 

 

....And of course, we can't forget the bling!

 

 We are also restocked on some of your favorite napkins too.

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by today, and please check out Shabby is Chic Boutique on Facebook for these products and all of your in stock favorites!

Shabby Wall Hanging by DT Member Karen

Hi Everyone, Karen here with my final design team project

for Shabby is Chic Boutique. As my term is now up and Amy will be announcing the new team tomorrow here on the blog, so stay tuned for that!

Today, I have made a wall plaque in very subtle and muted tones

using lots of items that are available from the store.

 

 

 

I started of with an 8" wide Chipboard circle

I painted it both sides with a coat of gesso and then covered the front of it with 

a postal script napkin and once dried added a whitewash of white acrylic paint to mute it slightly.

I then added the v shaped scalloped lace and finally to add that extra softness to the plaque

I added a soft scalloped lace behind it.

To tidy up the edge I added white 4mm pearl trim which worked a treat.

 

 

The decoration I pulled out a lot of elements from my design team kit and also a vintage image that I had printed off from Pinterest.

I placed everything on to get my layout and see how I liked it all on the plaque before gluing anything down.

I added the heart applique then added my image which I then went around with the v shaped trim but, I did cut it down the center to make it much neater and finally added 3mm white flatback pearls to it.

 

I absolutely loved the metal wings from my kit and knew I wanted to use one of them also so I started adding thin layers of white acrylic paint until I was happy with the coverage to embellish it further I added rhinestones and small spots of stickles glitter glue in Cotton Candy (colour).

I then decided to add the butterfly's to the corners of the image and used the rhinestone trim to emphasis the body and rhinestones for the antennae, lastly to finish off the from I added 2 floral appliques layered with 2 leafs from one of the dangle trims and to carry on with the colour from the metal wing I added a good layer of the stickles to add the pink colour and finished it off with one of the flower centers and some rhinestone tassels.

 

 

I am fairly particular with my projects and feel unless the back is finished off properly too the project isn't finished! So, to the reverse

I added a large doily and then went around the edge with another white gathered trim from my stash and added in a lace pocket, and used a loop braid to show where the pocket is at first glance. To carry on the theme from the front to the back I added the butterflies once again and finally, added the small seam binding loop on the top to hang the project. 

 

I hope you enjoy this project and gain some inspiration from it and see how beautiful the products are on your projects.

 

I used the following Shabby is Chic Boutique products on my project

 

White Tassel Lace Trim

2mm Rhinestone Cupchain

V Shaped Leaf Trim

Butterfly Trim

 Flower Dangle Trim

Chalk White Seam Binding

 Embroidered Tulle Lace

Black and White Napkin

9.5cm White Lace Applique

17mm Rhinestone and Pearl Flatback

Antique Brass Filigree Wing 4"

Thank you to Amy & Kim, and all the Design Team for their support and encouragement throughout mydesign team term. I wish all the new members the very best, and wish Amy every success with the future of

Shabby is Chic Boutique! Thank you to all you ladies and gents for your support it means a great deal.

Sending you all lots of love and hugs always Karen xx 

 

 



Shabby Chic Altered Box by Kim F.

Good morning friends, Kim here today to share with you my next DT project for Shabby is Chic Boutique on Facebook.

This time I have altered a wooden box for a gift for a friend.

 

 

I painted this box with a coat of gesso, then gave it an application of my crackle medium, then another coat of paint. I set it aside to dry and once it was I got out some of the gorgeous napkins from the SCB Store.

 

 

 

I placed the napkins on top of the crackle and when it dries it gives a lovely image, and it appears as though the box has been painted in the beautiful napkin images. I tore up a few interesting pieces from various napkins and added them to the top and side of the box as well.

 

I used mod podge to adhere to napkins on the box, and once it was dry it was time to get out some gorgeous SCB laces and trims!

 



 

I added some of the new mesh doilies and shabby rose buttons to one side of the box for interest. I also cut apart the butterfly lace trim and added one butterfly to each corner of the box, embellishing them with pieces of the pearl and rhinestone trim.

 

Lastly, I added one of the pearl and rhinestone bling pieces to the front of the box. I also used the mini silver spoon from SCB, which I filled with pink micro beads, and some flowers to finish off the top of the box.

 

For the inside of the box I painted the mirror white and decorated it with the mini pink floral trim. The bottom of the box I painted a shabby pink colour, and filled  it with some laces and goodies I am sending to my friend.

 

I hope you have enjoyed my project today and will pop over to the Shabby is Chic Boutique Store today to stock up on some gorgeous items for your craft room!

 

Shabby is Chic Boutique Items Used

Pink Tulle Trim

Heart Lace Trim

Butterfly Lace Trim

Pearl and Rhinestone Bling

Pearl and Rhinestone Trim

Pink Daisy Trim

Butterfly and Black and White Napkins

Silver Spoon Charm

Shabby Rose Button

Mesh Doily

 

Other Items Used

Martha Stewart Paint

Gesso

Crack It! Crackle Medium

Vintage Girl Napkin

Pink Rosette

Micro Beads

Petaloo Flowers

Wild Orchid Craft Flowers

Vintage Millenary Flowers

Wooden Jewel Box