I've seen some fun embellished art pieces online and in shops. So when I found these three hand painted canvas paintings at the thrift store...I decided it would be fun to play a bit...
Here's a "before"...
Doesn't this look serene?
I added my words with stamps and white acrylic paint. I wanted the words to be sort of haphazard and imperfect.
A few buttons added with Amazing Goop glue. In this case the are "shells" on the beach.
RESTORE...my soul.
PEACE...like a river
Buttons for water bubbles.
DELIGHT..ful
Little random key and button flowers.
I think these will be a fun pop of color and set the scene for spring in our booth at Antiques Downtown.
And speaking of art...
Did you see the way I framed my mother-in-law's watercolor painting in a chippy drawer?
Posting 2 days in a row?
Guess I'm feeling inspired :)
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Sharing this at...
Funky Junk Interiors...Party Junk
Coastal Charm...Show and Share
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
We're hoping to have some warmer temps here again in MN.
I guess I'd better get those dry, nasty winter greens off the front porch...yikes!
Chat soon,
Cute idea with the buttons and "playing". I did see the drawer frame for your MIL's picture. I think it is great. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteLove the way you added your touch to those paintings. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteJudy
Love how you framed your MIL's painting....very nice.
ReplyDeleteYou had way too much fun Laurel. Way to go -- especially with those fun buttons.
ReplyDeleteLaurel, Galatians 5:25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. It shows in your love for design.
ReplyDeleteLove your design ideas.
Thanks so much Sue!! This blessed me :)
DeleteI would have never thought to do that! Stepping out of the box. Thanks for sharing! I love your choice of words. Blessings, Diane
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a fun project!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever way to dress up some inexpensive paintings. Love the addition of the buttons too:-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I always have those thrift store paintings in my hand but then I am not sure what to do with them. I will have to make the purchase next time and give this a try!
ReplyDeleteI am so crazy in love with this idea Laurel! I'd never have taken a 2nd glance at paintings like these until now! Featuring you this weekend in Party Junk! :)
ReplyDeleteThose are so sweet! I love them and what a great idea!
ReplyDeleteTania
ReplyDeleteI've been looking for photos and articles on this topic over the past few days due to a school assignment,
and I'm really happy to find a post with the material I was looking for! I bookmark and will come often! Thanks :D
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