Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Touch of Spring

I found myself drawn to brighter colors today.  Maybe I need a touch of Spring.




Because, this is what I'm seeing outside right now.




My autumn joy looks like cotton balls.




I painted a couple frames in shades of blue.  Why not add a little color to a tin can too.






My casual piece of art is an old postcard image I printed onto muslin (Click HERE to see how I did it).  I gave it a slight bluish tint.  I also wanted it to fade.




Although you can use dye, I just dunked the material in watered down acrylic paint.  I rinsed it a bit, wrung it out, and let it dry.  I left the wrinkles, and glued it to a piece of board.  The frame color compliments it.








Just looked out the window, and we're really getting slammed.  It's suppose to continue for hours, and hours, and........Ready for Spring.  How about you?
 
 
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32 comments:

  1. Heaven's WalkMarch 5, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    Oh my gosh, Rosemary.....THIS piece is speakin' to my shabby chic heart!!!! It's just BEAUTIFUL!!! ♥ Would you consider creating one for me and leaving it unframed? I'd like to glue it on a stretched canvas frame. Let me know if you would do this for me and how much you would charge.

    xoxo laurie

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  2. CynthiaMarch 5, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    This is gorgeous!! Great job as always.

    Cynthia

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  3. AnneMarch 5, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    Pretty frame Rosemary and that graphic too! Ahh yes we in that same storm you have.Yes we are all ready for spring!
    xx
    Anne

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  4. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMarch 5, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    That is really lovely, Rosemary! Love seeing your snow pictures so I can see what I'll be getting tonight into tomorrow. : ) It is supposed to be in the 50's in a couple of days, so it won't be around long anyway.

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  5. AnonymousMarch 5, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    Gorgeous, Rosemary! You're so talented and have such a wonderful eye for this! Send a little snow to Georgia, please! I love it!

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  6. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeMarch 5, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    So pretty and such a unique technique! Stay warm, Spring will be here soon!!!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  7. Okio B DesignsMarch 5, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    Oh my, that's a lot of snow! We're waiting to get slammed tomorrow night. I'm with you: come on spring! Love your pieces.

    Jeanine

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  8. PendraMarch 5, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    We just finished digging out...we had a least 12". Our poor little cocker spaniel can't even get out into the yard, it's way deeper than her. Our neighbors must think we are nuts, out digging paths all over the yard...LOL! Your beauties make me yearn for Spring!! Lovely!
    Hip deep in Minnesota,
    Pendra

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  9. AnonymousMarch 5, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    Love that shade of blue! So happy we are just to get rain as much as I love the snow. Stay warm!

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  10. OliveMarch 5, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    Your soft blues are very pretty. I am ready for and and warmth. We have no snow of course but I dislike cold of any kind.

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  11. Barbara JeanMarch 5, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    I LOVE your framed piece...it looks really old. I thought you'd been thrifting!

    Thanks for sharing how you do things.

    blessings
    barb

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  12. Barbara JeanMarch 5, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    PS love all the blues you are doing. think we are all in the mood for those
    Spring colors. And for Spring. =)

    b

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  13. ℳartina @ Northern NestingMarch 5, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    I love the blue! We're suppose to get snow on Thursday! I love the winter but I'm soooooo ready for spring!

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  14. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsMarch 5, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    It is so very beautiful...the "quiet snow"....but you have had enough!...Glad you are focusing on your beautiful Spring creations on this wintery day!!...Stay warm Rosemary!!

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  15. BrandiMarch 5, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    Although we didn't get any snow, I am with ya- bring on spring. Your pieces are lovely. The perfect project to cure the winter blues.

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  16. CreateologyMarch 5, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    I love the soft blues you have used today. Spring awaits...

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  17. KarenMarch 5, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    Oh so beautiful Rosemary. We're supposed to get snow and sleet for the next two days. I'm more than ready for spring!

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  18. Maureen WyattMarch 5, 2013 at 11:35 PM

    I think you have more snow than I do. I'm getting a bit "shacky wacky" and those blues are certainly drawing me in!

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  19. Shabby chic SandyMarch 6, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    I would love to have some snow--but I am starting to think we aren't going to get any this year. My lilac's have buds and bulb flowers are starting to bloom--and I am very excited for spring! Kind of missing the snow this year though. Looks like you have your snow..and ours! :)

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  20. Christine @ Stonehouse LivingMarch 6, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    Hi Rosemary,
    So very pretty, love the frames. I hope you & your family have dug your way out of all of the snow...
    All the Best,
    Christine

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  21. miss flibbertigibbetMarch 6, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    Very pretty and really DOES look vintage! Great job!

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  22. VictoriaMarch 6, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    Ohhhh that is gorgeous Rosemary!!! I'm going to check out your technique for this, although I'd never attempt it because it wouldn't turn out as beautiful as yours!

    The snow does look really pretty!

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  23. BlissMarch 6, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    Love it. That process is a winner every time you use it.

    Bliss

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  24. The Charm of HomeMarch 6, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    How pretty Rosemary! Aren't you ready for winter to take a break! We even to snow as far down the state as Olney today! UGH!
    To happy spring days, maybe this weekend!
    Sherry

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  25. Curtains in My TreeMarch 6, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    LOves your Blues LOL

    I love the snow also I stayed home 3 days from work when the snow came through Missouri last couple weeks ago

    I kept my birds well feed and set at the computer admiring your blog post

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  26. KimMarch 6, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    Rosemary, I've been a huge fan of yours for a long time. Your ability to transform a piece is unsurpassed. Great job once again!
    xoxo,
    Kim

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  27. Decor & HarmonyMarch 7, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    This shade of blue just perked me up:) Very nice. I'm ready for Spring too! Please don't send your bad weather to Ohio.

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  28. Pagnin PamelaMarch 8, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    Hello, I'm from linky party shabby art boutique and I find your post very nice. Hello

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  29. CatieAnMarch 8, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    doing some blog hopping today and am so glad I did. Love what you did here...it is very pretty and unique...just what I need...something new to try!!!

    Hope your snow melts soon

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  30. Sandi~A Cottage MuseMarch 9, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    With another 2 feet of snow your color choice definitely invites spring to hurry up!
    Just beautiful!

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  31. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueMarch 14, 2013 at 3:35 AM

    To be honest Rosemary, I've never experienced living in snow, so I can't imagine how it feels to be surrounded by it for months. But I know like you I'd be trying to brighten my world up with pretty crafts. Love the blue hues you've used for these projects. Thanks for linking up at Shabbilicious Friday this week.
    Hugs ~ Kerryanne

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  32. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueMarch 14, 2013 at 5:06 AM

    I'm featuring this post in my Shabbilicious Friday spring touches tomrorrow Rosemary.
    Hugs ~ Kerryanne

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