I decided I wanted to do something shabby chic with it so I got out the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old White and made a wash of half water and half paint. I applied two coats of the wash and after that dried I went to The Graphics Fairy and found a letter H and a pretty border and merged them in the free program “Picnik”.
I then used the gesso transfer method and applied the monogram to each side.
This is very tedious and not my favorite method of transferring but I did not have a carbon copy only inkjet and this method works best with the inkjet image.
I have been working on one of those curled, book page, rose wreaths so I attached a few of those onto the sides also. I then applied a wash of burnt umber to the edges of the roses and tied a burlap bow on handle and here is the result.
I plan on using it to hold Christmas cards, mail, etc…
I have also been working on a few Christmas ornaments and the following buntings to carry to my booth at King’s Antiques. I’m running behind I think as the department stores had theirs out at 4th of July! lol
Here’s some pictures of the buntings.
I don’t have a mantle so I just hung them on my buffet for the pictures. I just love this Santa picture.
I printed the images on card stock and glued them onto some tea dyed, scrim fabric and then attached some twine for hanging.
This image came again from The Graphics Fairy. I cut some strips of coordinating scrapbook paper, folded them like an accordion and glued them around the edge. I then used twine glued to the back for hanging.
Well, I hope you enjoyed these projects my daughter and grandchildren have been here helping me make decorations so its back to work for me. So until next time have a good week.
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