Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Angelic Pair

I'm not sure if I'm completely finished with this pair of angels.



I do know that I'm much happier with them like this,



rather than this.  I picked them up at an estate sale this past weekend.  I loved the fact that they were a pair, but that spray painted finish. Not so much.



They're made of plaster, and vintage.  I wanted to give them a softer feel.



This is basically my "Old World" finish, with some dry brushing on top.




I just kept layering till I was happy.  Maybe.




I'm still playing with my colorful  book pages too.  I'll show you some of my variations soon.




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18 comments:

  1. OliveJanuary 29, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    Oh yeah, much much better than that gold. I am in need of a good estate sale. xo, olive

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  2. Divine TheatreJanuary 29, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    Just what they needed, my friend!

    xo

    Andie

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  3. Nancy CarrJanuary 29, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    Now they are so pretty.

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  4. miss flibbertigibbetJanuary 29, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    Love them! So much better...

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  5. andrea@townandprairieJanuary 29, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    I am DYING to get to a good open air flea or garage sale. Just DYING.

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  6. Shabby chic SandyJanuary 29, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    Those angels are a amazing transformation--wow!

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  7. AnneJanuary 29, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Beautiful Angels! Love there sweet transformation!
    xx
    Anne

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  8. DonnaJanuary 29, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    Gorgeous, Rosemary! So much better than the "gaudy gold"! I think you are done:)

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  9. Kristen PareJanuary 29, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    Beautiful! first thing I thought how beautiful they would be hanging from the garden trellis or entrance.

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  10. Okio B DesignsJanuary 29, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    Stunning! I have a goldish angel too that I picked up a few years ago at a garage sale. I might have to take a stab at your look. =)

    Jeanine

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  11. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeJanuary 29, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    I think they look perfect...can't wait to see your pages :)

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  12. Cindy The Victorian JourneyJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    They look great...

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  13. VictoriaJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Wow Rosemary, you did an amazing job! Gorgeous!

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  14. Suzanne MacCrone Rogers • Italian Girl in Georgia™January 30, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    Those are sweet angels ~ you can't go wrong with them!

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  15. Curtains in My TreeJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:50 AM


    I am in the mood to put glitter on everything
    I don't know if you have ever sprinkled glitter on your angels?

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  16. Laurel StephensJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    I have some angels similar to these tucked away just waiting for your old world finish. Thanks for more inspiring photos to pin! I love 'em, and can't wait to see if you add another layer of fabulousness.

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  17. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Hi Rosemary, I love the finish on the angels...they are adorable. Thank you for joining the Open House party this week.
    xx, Sherry

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  18. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueFebruary 6, 2013 at 4:26 AM

    Isn't it amazing how different they can look with just a little paint. Beautiful transformation Rosemary. Thanks for linking up at Shabbilicious Friday.

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