Sweet and Shabby

Ok, so……………………………..

Do you remember how LAST Tuesday I was going to post a sweet altered frame for the new Rummage Bin release? At long last…here it is. 🙂 I have my camera and my battery charged and have finally found some time to photograph and write it up! This idea popped into my head as I was thinking of ways to use these new collage style stamps that Lesley has created. I think they are darling and I especially love the sentiment that is built right into this design.

Cherish every moment, every laugh, every cry. Every day. Cherish the time.

I know all too well how quickly children grow up and how important it is to cherish each moment. I think this frame would look darling hung on the wall of a little girl’s room hanging from a a length of pink gingham ribbon.

Sweet and Shabby Frame

This is a little frame from the dollar store. If using a plastic frame…make sure to sand lightly and spray with a couple coats of primer before painting with crackle paint. The clock and ornamental image from the Time to Stamp set by Cornish Heritage Farms is stamped on the glass in White Opaque Stazon. The main image, Little People Collage is simply stamped directly onto some pink Basic Grey distressed-look patterned paper. Simple stitching on pretty patterned paper (Lily Kate by Basic Grey) and some sweet embellishments finish off the look.

Quick Tip: Stamping on the glass surface adds another layer of interest to your design.

Wishing you a sweet day,

Stamps:
-Little People Collage (the Rummage Bin) by Cornish Heritage Farms
-Time to Stamp (The Rummage Bin) By Cornish Heritage Farms

Ink:
-Burnt Umber Palette Hybrid by Stewart Superior
-Antique Linen Distress inks by Ranger
-White Stazon – Tsukinek

Patterned Paper:
-pink distressed paper – Basic Grey
-pink patterned paper from Lily Kate line by Basic Grey

Tools:
-sewing machine

Accessories:
-frame – dollar store
-Tattered Rose distress crackle paint – Ranger
-buttons by Autumn Leaves
-vintage trim by Melissa Frances
-ribbon from Creative Impressons
-mini safety pin by Creative Impressions