Hey folks, Tamiko here! I am a craft bargain shopaholic! That can be a good and a bad thing. It means I don't always spend a lot for my craft finds and sometimes I hoard the ones that I do! ::chuckles:: I was in the store some time ago and bought several of these little chipboard frames on sale, with intent to alter. I won't mention how long that intent lasted, because I am more then sure many of you can relate! Anyway, here is today's project!
I began by taking my chipboard frame apart. I cut up a bunches of book paper text and used Helmar Decoupage and Craft Paste to collage them to the front. I allowed it to dry overnight, just because I could, ::smiles:: It wasn't neccesary, 30 minutes would have been fine. I then got a handful of mulberry paper flowers and leaves and began to place them on the outside of the frame along the boarder.
I used the Premium Craft Glue by Helmar, because it not only dries clear, I think it's the best to use for this type of decoupaged surface. After the flowers were placed I grabbed some beads, metal charms and some blingy sparkle goodness to act as a fillers to various places within the flower and leafy placement. I used Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive for those adornments, because it's a sturdier type of glue for those items and it tacks pretty fast!
I had sooo much fun creating these frames.. I think I want to try a canvas next! The only thing I am more then sure about, is when I try it, I will have Helmar Adhesives by my side to make it happen!! Thanks for stopping by!!!
