Mum saw this beautiful butterfly frame in Laura Ashley and really liked it.
It was pre-sale when she saw it.
Well I instantly thought, I can make that!! lol
Here my take on it.....
You will see the original has a subtle pattern and the butterflies are matching..beautiful!
You will see the original has a subtle pattern and the butterflies are matching..beautiful!
The recessed box frame is about 16x16, then there is an ivory mount, the 12x12 I need to stick finally, but. was trying to see how it looked.
I made it to match the colour scheme in her room, black, ivory and taupe tones.
the background striped paper is retired 12x12 paper from Stampin Up. they are gorgeous papers, such a shame they are retired. The butterflies are cut from the same range of paper, but in a flourish pattern.
I placed the largest butterflies, precisely, but, the rest are random! Oh and there are some pearl flourishes, using liquid pearls and 3 Sizzix Swirls too. To finish I added pearls and gems to the bodies of come of the butterflies.
It's really pearly IRL. I may try to photograph again, but am scheduling this as today I am over on the mainland visiting Steve's Nan and then off to Danny, Jess and our little Grandson Joe.
BIG SMILEY FACE!
Isn;t the post horrendous this time of year. Not criticising the staff, I guess there is just so much to deliver! I have 7 separate parcels I;'m waiting for. Most for Mum, so as she is on her own in the house today she has strict instructions NOT to open or fiddle with anything lol
Thanks for coming to see me and for leaving such fabulous comments
See you tomorrow
mandi xx
13 comments:
OH Mandi - this is just lovely. I have this paper and it really is so pretty (and I agree sad they discontinued it). Great work.
Have a good day!
Fantastic frame Mandi, your Mum will love it and a damn sight cheaper than £25 no doubt.
Wow that is really lovely , can I ask where you got the frame my daughter would love something like this in pink and pale blue as she is getting her room decorated in the new year K x
Gorgeous Mandi... Fab Idea x
Hoep you have a fab christmas and new year....
Jen xx
What a FABULOUS take on it - so much nicer hand made too!
Tara x
Oh Mandi, how lovely! I have no idea what the original was like, but yours is beautiful! I love it when a store item can be re-created!
Mandi this is outstanding, perfection in fact. Followed the link to the LA one and really truly prefer yours. Lucky, lucky Mum XOXO Zoe
I love this, it is so fresh and pretty. Elaine
It looks just fabby... I have a box frame somewhere, I wonder what I could do? You have inspired me to have a go at something or other!
What a super project.
Chrissie
I love this Mandi & it's a great take on the original, or even better. I've often seen these fancy looking frames & wondered if I could make my own, so thanx for the inspiration.
Sally x
Wow Mandi, this is stunning, love the fresh look xxx
What a fantastic gift this would make Mandi - it is gorgeous! Thanks for all your inspiration this year and I hope you and your family have a fabulous Christmas! Love Vicky x
I've been thinking of trying something similar and this really encourages me to have a go. I bet your mother was thrilled to bits! Fabulous work!
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