Tuesday, October 30, 2012

"Show Me Your Technique"

Hello! Welcome to another "Show Me Your Technique" ! Every Tuesday 3 or 4 My Creative Time design team members will have a little hop sharing some techniques with you.  You should have arrived from the talented Jeanne's blog. If not you can either head on over to Emma's blog, click here or click on the links below!

 
Mini blog hop line up:
 
 
 
Me
 
Warning picture heavy and long post!!!!
 
 

 So for my technique today I want to show you what you can do with a cheap & dollar fame you can get at any local crafting store! This is my first time trying it this way and to be honest I actually LOVE how this turned out!  First get a cheap frame.
 
 
Spray paint it with Krylon paint, this can be bought at M's. I used flat white paint for my frame. Wait for it to dry ~ you all no it was very hard for me to do this!

 
After the paint dries apply Tim Holtz Distress crackle paint. I chose to use the "clear" paint. Wait for that to dry! Lots of waiting right!



 
I took a look at my frame and thought this doesn't have enough cracks in it so I added another coat of the TH Distress crackle paint ~ clear. You can also use a heat gun once you see the cracks start but I chose to wait ~ believe it or not! Here is what you get.


 
A close up! I am very sorry for the poor quality pictures but my lighting issues continue!!

 
Oh wait the sun came out before the next step! So after everything is dried and the desired crackle look ~ here is where the fun begins. I used the Tim Holtz distress inks and just inked away!!
 
 
Here it is with ALL the inking! Now I will say this, if you use black or white you will probably have to use Modge Podge to seal it. But for some reason with the clear I didn't have too.

 
Here is the finished project. I am sure you are saying that tree scene looks familiar. Well it is sort of because I did something similar a few posts back. Click here for the details on how to create this scene ~ scroll down to the bottom of the post. My sister loved the card I made and said she wanted it for Christmas. Well I decided to make a new one so it fits in the frame better. I hope you enjoyed Glora's, Jeanne's and my techniques for today and inspired you to try one or all of them! Thanks for your patience for this SUPER picture heavy and long post!!
 
 
I did add a piece of acetate to protect the little scene so the picture was very hard to take without a glare! My sentiment is from the My Creative Time stamp set  "Gift Card Sentiments" using the "Stitched Oval Die" on Balsa wood. Added a some ribbon from my stash.
 
 
 


33 comments:

  1. WOWZERS Kim!!! Another AWESOME project!! Thanks for sharing the step by step and the finished project....GORGEOUS!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE that bow and the stamps and dies you used....Such a BEAUTIFUL project!!
    TFS my friend and hope Sandy wasn't too hard on you :(

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  2. Great job on the frame Looks like you've come up with your perfect gift to give this year!!

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  3. Thank you so much for sharing your cool technique!! I definitely need to try this! I love the little tree scene in it and what you did with the "Merry Christmas" tag! This would be the perfect little gift for somebody!

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  4. Love this! I've always wanted to do something with those frames but hate painting....lol! However, spray painting it would be easy...and how cute is the finished project?! Great job, thanks for sharing.

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  5. This looks so fun! I bet you had a blast! Love the little tree scene too. Awesome job!!

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  6. This turned out beautiful! what a great teachers gift idea!!

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  7. Hi Kim,
    A great tutorial to showcase a really nifty technique - and the scene you've chosen to display is perfect! I'm enjoying all your projects; your enthusiasm for what you create, and your glowing comments of what others do , is absolutely contagious. You're awesome!! Thank you for sharing and inspiring.

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  8. Thanks for the tutorial. I've been wanting to do something with old frames I have around the house. I believe this just might be the project! TFS --C

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  9. Your sister will be very happy with her gift. Great vintage look to the frame.

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  10. Great idea, Kim! I love this!!

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  11. Wow Kim this absolutely gorgeous!!!! What a cool gift this would make :) Love the little scene you created. I just love new decor items :) Think I may have to steal this one!!!!!!!!

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  12. Your frame turned out just beautiful!! Im sure your sister will love it!! That bow is gorgeous!!
    Tracy

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  13. Oh Kim, This couldn't be any more fabulous! You are always so SUPER inspirational! Thanks for a great technique - One I will surely try!
    Have a GREAT day!
    Shelly

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  14. Your frame is gorgeous! Thanks so much for the tips on how to use the crackle paint. I will definitely have to give this a try! lindagk23

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  15. That is a gorgeous project. Thanks for sharing your technique.

    Leslie

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  16. Really awesome frame!! Never thought to do it w/ the clear!! TFS

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  17. WOW, this is beautiful. I've never tried the crackle paint before but I LOVE this end result. You did an amazing job showing this technique and I LOVE that ribbon too. AMAZING! Hugs- Glora

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  18. I don't have and have not tried to crackle anything yet. After seeing your great frame I will have to give it a try :D I hope your Sister loves her frame! Great job.
    quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

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  19. BEAUTIFUL! Kim this is just a darling Christmas accent! I love Crackle paint and like you I do hate to wait for it to dry - but - this was soooo worth the wait! I love the great little scene you created and that big, beautiful bow is a fabulous finishing touch!

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  20. This is fabulous and I love the way it turned out, as well.

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  21. Oh Kim this turned so stunningly FABULOUS. Simply beautiful. I would love to try this sometime - you are such an amazingly talented young lady.. So very creative. I love popping over to your blog.. As always I leave with lots of inspiration and a smile on my face and wishing I had more time to scraplift.. Hugs

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  22. I love this frame and I loved the tutorial!

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  23. kim, this is sooooo PRETTY! I love this technique!

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  24. WOW Kim this is super amazing! I love how the distress ink looks on then crackle paint. Thank you for sharing this technique with us. This will look beautiful in your home!!! Great job!!!! hugs my friend!

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  25. That turned out fabulous! I will have to give this one a try. TFS!

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  26. What a great idea. And I love the scene

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  27. Wow That looks great, it doesn't even look like a wood frame anymore. It' looks like a very sturdy stone frame. Awesome picture tutorial my friend. Love this.

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  28. This is so Perty my friend i am getting so teary eyed you are getting so Martha Stewarty! I am loving all your home decor projects. And i see my favorite kind of distress inks and crackle! You rock girl!
    Hugs
    Deb C

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  29. Very pretty and great technique. Thanks for sharing!

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  30. AWESOME job wiht your great technique Kim!your frame looks AMAZING my friend,Thanks for sharing!!!!:)

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  31. That 1 dollar frame turned into a million bucks! I love the holiday frame! Such a great decoration to have on display!

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