Thursday, February 21, 2013

Finishes I Love

Finishes I truly love are layered, and a bit imperfect.



I gave this little frame much more character with layers of white and grey, with a touch of blue.  I added the watered down blue around the center, and wiped it back.  The frame from my last post has slightly different coloring,





but see how nice they look next to each other?





A while back I showed you a bunch of small baskets I picked up at an estate sale.




  This is what I did with one of them.





I gave it layers of grey, and watered down white gesso.  Again, lots of playing around, wiping back, letting it settle, etc.  It's basically my "Old World" finish, with a little tweaking.




I added one of my fleur-de-lis.  If you look close, you can see remnants of fabric.  That's because, at one point I had fabric glued to it.  When I took it off, I decided to leave a hint of it.  Imperfections, remember.



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20 comments:

  1. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsFebruary 20, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    Another gorgeous frame, Rosemary! You find some great ones.

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  2. DonnaFebruary 20, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    I love all of your gorgeous finishes, Rosemary! I so agree, a little imperfection makes things so much more interesting! Th blue and gray frame is one of my favorites!

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  3. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeFebruary 20, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    You're the "Finish Queen"! I can't believe those modern looking baskets became such vintage, antique-looking baskets! Lovely as usual.

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  4. OliveFebruary 20, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    Love the blue finish. We went to three estate sales in the pouring rain Sat. and had the best time.

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  5. VictoriaFebruary 20, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    I love those baskets Rosemary! They look like the type you'd pay a lot of $$$ for on some websites. Your creative mind never stops!

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  6. WolvesAtTheDoorFebruary 20, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    Very clever. very inspirational!! Gorgeous blog:) Love the frames and especially the page in them:)

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  7. Just Spiff ItFebruary 20, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    The blue,gray and white frame is leaving me speechless!! I love it. Is the white gesso?? I have looked at your photo so many times I have lost count. You are the master in incredible finishes!!

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  8. Mary Palumbo CollingsFebruary 20, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    Rosemary, I love your work, the baskets are exceptional ( of course the frames are fantastic too! )

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  9. PendraFebruary 20, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    I sure wish I could come and learn from you... lovely hon, just beautiful! I can't wait to see what else you share, it makes my day when I see a post from you!
    Hugs,
    Pendra

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  10. Gypsy HeartFebruary 20, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    Beautiful! I LOVE the first one with the hint of blue...gorgeous.

    xo
    Pat

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  12. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    Wow...is that the same basket?...looks terrific!...and I love the touch of blue in the frame!

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  13. Ivy and ElephantsFebruary 20, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    Love the finish that you are putting on your frames, Rosemary. They are gorgeous!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  14. deborah@confessions of a craigslist junkieFebruary 20, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    Love those basket transformations! Pretty amazing. The frame is beautiful.

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  15. Barbara JeanFebruary 20, 2013 at 10:51 PM

    all looks great, as always.
    love the little bit of blue on frame.

    blessings
    barb

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  16. AntonellaFebruary 21, 2013 at 2:28 AM

    Bellissimi! Molto shabby!

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  17. AnneFebruary 21, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    Rosemary I love your layering techniques that you use.That frame is so beautiful and so are those baskets! I will have to be more open minded next time I see those baskets!A new technique to try!
    xx
    Anne

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  18. Shanon at Vintage Sparkle ChicFebruary 21, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    I love the imperfections, too. I always love your painting techniques, and the frame and basket are true to your style. Love it!

    ~Shanon

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  19. KellyFebruary 21, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    Love the finishes you gave these items. They look so much better! Gorgeous layering.

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  20. Sandi~A Cottage MuseFebruary 23, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    The frame is just beautiful!
    Love the way you layer the colors to get texture!

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