I haven't done this in a while--take you through a step by step process of my latest piece. I have a little more time now, so here goes.........but of course I forgot to take a photo of the cupboard door that I had before I did anything to it. In this photo it already has a primer paint on it or you could just use gesso--
You can see the holes where the handle was. I decided not to use it, but I will eventually in another project--I love the old hardware.
And then next I gathered papers that I wanted to use--
I found a new scrapbook paper love--Pink Paislee--"London Market"--they're beautiful. I also used some of these very cool digital images that I found on Etsy (can't remember the name of the shop though--but if you're interested, let me know, and I'll look it up) She has a ton of images like these vintage florals. Also, I added paint to the 'frame' of the door.
So next came the first layer--
---and then another layer and lots of texture. (BTW--you'll have to excuse these photos. I have a room in my house with great natural light that I use for picture-taking, but 'Sandy' has been hanging around here, and it's very gloomy.)
So after the final layer and adding details, came the embellishments--
Love this--and it's much better in person--I wish I had better light. I think Sandy has left, but the weather is still rather depressing. Last night was the worst--lots of wind and rain (and a very wet basement!), and we were just on the outskirts of the storm!
Tomorrow is still not looking that great for one of our favorite holidays, but it's not going to stop us from enjoying it.
Happy Halloween everyone!!
The door looks fantastic and it is nice to see it in process. Lots of great things to look at. I hope you have an enjoyable Halloween, the weather just adds to the spooky, I guess.
ReplyDelete~Dawn
Your creation is so artful...oh my, even adorable.
ReplyDeleteLove what you did with the artful result! Top :-)
greetings, Alie
So fun to see the process! Happy Halloween!
ReplyDeleteI absolutley love it! Thanks for the step-by-step too. Nice of you to share your techniques.
ReplyDeleteThis is sooo awesome Diane. Wonderful and artful creation . Love it.
ReplyDeleteLovely greet
Marja
Again, a wonderful work!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear that the weather is calming down now. We were just watching the news here on "the other side of the world" :) and saw the disaster Sandy had left behind.
Happy Halloween to you too!
just gorgeous!! and fully inspirational as always!! Hugs Juls
ReplyDeleteWitching you a happy halloween! Glad to hear all are safe. Gorgeous project!!
ReplyDeleteOh Diane... this is stunning... I just love it... and the wonderful progress pics... such pretty papers... and embellies... happy too... that the weather is calming down...
ReplyDeleteJenny ♥
thank you for sharing the way you created this, so much fun to see and consider.
ReplyDeletewishing you safe and happy halloween!
What a sweet baby girl!!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you and yours are safe from the storm and wishing you a Happy Halloween, as well.
another beauty, especially love the doorknob on this :-) Sandy's bringing gloom to everyone, but I think your photos look great!
ReplyDeletelove your piece of artwork! love that baby, too. aren't they so precious!?!
ReplyDeleteHappy Halloween, Diane!
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful cabinet door...awesome!
Look at your sweet GrandBaby! She's growing up so fast!
Diane I love seeing the process for this piece. And its such a lovely one! Those papers look gorgeous! And what a cutie . . . you saved the best image for last!
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to seeing the sun again soon too! :)
Lovely to see how your art progresses and all its layers. Thank you for sharing.
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