Monday, February 11, 2013

French Theme

I'm still playing with my metal fleur-de-lis.  Here is a little french themed art.



Once again, I was almost done, before I thought to take a pic.




The inserts were already there.  I decoupaged the french book page on one, poked holes, and attached the fleur-de-lis with wire.







After putting everything together, I antiqued the entire piece, and did a gesso wash over it.  I distressed the frame.


 
 
 
 





See ya soon.



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17 comments:

  1. Tres Magnifique! That is what I call understated elegance.
    melinda

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  2. Rosemary, it's delicious! And so light with that touch of gesso. You are always so creative!
    Silvia

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  3. Rosemary, since following your blog I've been experimenting with Gesso and I love the stuff. I will be sharing a make over soon. Its a kist with enormous metal handles and front clasp. I used your method of grey underneath and gesso over the top and I love the look!

    Thanks for a wonderful blog!

    Sumaya

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  4. Oooh, la, la! I love all of the fleur de lis that you have been using, Rosemary! This frame is one of my favorites:)

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  5. Gorgeous! I get ahead of myself also and just get wrapped up in the project. Thanks for sharing Rosemary.

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  6. Your frame looks sweet and romantic. I love seeing all your new art Rosemary.

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  7. I love it whenever you pull out a frame, a fleur-de-lis and some gesso. The results are always beautiful.

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  8. Adorable ~ sweet and simple ~ it is perfect!!

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  9. That's beautiful Rosemary! I love the gesso wash over the paper, it softens it so much:)

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  10. Just a beautiful piec, Love it!

    Cynthia

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  11. Beautiful! Love the fleur de lis!

    Jeanine

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  12. I no...I just got rid of a few Fleur de lis like this!
    I can't tell you how many times this happens to me. This is why I don't like getting rid of anything!
    Your project turned out beautifully!
    xo
    jeanne

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