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. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2013 at 7:26 PM

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

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  2. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueFebruary 11, 2013 at 2:01 AM

    Gorgeous!!

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  3. Shabby soulFebruary 11, 2013 at 6:02 AM

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

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  4. Sumaya at Evocative VintageFebruary 11, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    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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  5. MONICA LIVASFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    This is amazing!

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  6. DonnaFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    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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  7. Daphne Nicole & Lynda CadeFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    Beautiful!!!
    Blessings~~~ Daphne

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  8. Laurel StephensFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    Exquisite!

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  9. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:07 AM

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

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  10. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️February 11, 2013 at 10:36 AM

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

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  11. Donna WilkesFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    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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  12. bobbieFebruary 11, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    Adorable ~ sweet and simple ~ it is perfect!!

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  13. Beverly@southernhomesweethomeFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    You are always soooo creative. So pretty

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  14. VictoriaFebruary 12, 2013 at 7:24 AM

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

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  15. CynthiaFebruary 12, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    Just a beautiful piec, Love it!

    Cynthia

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  16. Okio B DesignsFebruary 12, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    Beautiful! Love the fleur de lis!

    Jeanine

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  17. JeanneFebruary 17, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    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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