Monday, August 22, 2011

Altered Frame ~~Graphic 45~~

This is my very 1st Altered Project and I had fun with it.  It was such a fragile frame as it is made out of really old wood, so I had to be really careful.  I used a 2-step crackle from Michael's to give it an even more distressed look!!  After that dried, I applied some Tim holtz Distress Inks and rubbed them in a circular motion in a few areas for a little color.  The image I found online, sorry I can't remember right now.  As many of you know, I love Graphic 45 and used their "The Magic of Oz" Collection.  I backed the photo with some G45 paper and did a lot of fussy cutting to add the touches of Graphic 45 around the doors of the frame.  I'm going to have this in my kitchen this Halloween with some other decorations around it, can't wait!!!  Thanks so much for taking a peek, and I hope you enjoy it!!!  Karen
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33 comments:

  1. DK SpinsAugust 22, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Wow Karen! This is absolutely gorgeous! I love how you aged the frame, and all of the characters you added. I'm inspired! Outstanding for your first altered item project! TFS!

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  2. KellyAugust 22, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Hi Karen! That frame is absolutely fantastic!!!! You are such an inspiration lady, your work is out of this world. I truly enjoy all of it!I cannot wait to get me some G45 papers soon, so I can play with them too. I love everything you do with these papers...thank you! And congrats on 100 followers, understandably so! Thanks also for this awesome chance to win these goodies....you rock girl!!!!

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  3. MicupofteaAugust 22, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    what a fun project...love the hinged frame you used. Great idea! Isn't g45 awesome? Always find something I like in their lines :)

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  4. annAugust 23, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    AWwwww Karen what a fantastic project love how you have used this G45 range. The colours and the aged frame go so well together !!!!

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  5. Drea SleeAugust 23, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    I just love how you used the G45 pp's!!So creative, as usual!Congrats on having 100 followers! Keep up the good work!

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  6. Renee VAugust 23, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    Hi Karen! First of all, I didn't realize you had a blog!!! I'm so sorry!!! I'm a follower now :) Second, this altered art is in one work - MAGNIFICENT! Holy cow girl!! Your work is so amazing, I am so happy for you being featured on G45! What an honor, you completely deserve it. Thanks for the blog candy, congrats on so many followers.. I hope to be able to do a giveaway soon, stop by my blog when you can! http://www.luvthisscrap.blogspot.com
    Big hugs :)

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  7. DebbieAugust 23, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    Your frame is amazing!!!!! Love all of your details! Graphic 45 is one of my favorite manufacturers! Congrats on the 100 followers and thanks for a chance to win!

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  8. 2amscrapperAugust 23, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    This is a fantastic project!

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  9. laceyKatAugust 23, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Your frams is just fabulous!!! SOooooo creative!! What an awesome decoration to use during halloween, I would love something like that too!!! It is purrfect!!!
    Congrats on reaching 100!!!!!

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  10. AnonymousAugust 23, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Love your work ! Beautiful give-a-way, thanks for the chance to win it !
    ~Marlene Krogh, Denmark~

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  11. GisèleAugust 23, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    This is simply astonishing, just incredible.
    Tks for the chance to win this great giveaway and congrats on you 100 followers...

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  12. AnonymousAugust 23, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Your frame is fantastic! I love Graphic 45 & I love what you've done with this paper. Congrats on 100 followers.
    Pam
    panuttingatgmaildotcom

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  13. KellyCreatesAugust 23, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    An AMAZING project!!! Absolutely love this! So cool how you crackled the old wood frames!!

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  14. Courtney VAugust 24, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Karen, I love this frame, what a great project!! I cannot believe this was your first altered art project!!

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  15. Marlene KroghAugust 24, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Having problems with my profile, so I will try again.
    Love your work ! Beautiful give-a-way, thanks for the chance to win it !
    ~Marlene Krogh, Denmark~

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  16. Cindy GayAugust 25, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    The altered art is perfect (will you keep it or give away?). Your blog is lovely!

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  17. UnknownAugust 25, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Congrats on your 100 followers.
    As I mentioned over at Bella Creations this altered frame is just so fantastic.. You should do more!!
    Michele

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  18. Gail LaCroixAugust 25, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    What an amazing project with such detail! I'm so excited that Graphic 45 featured your creation on their blog. Thanks for the inspiration and I look forward to seeing many more of your fabulous projects. Congratulations on your 100 followers.

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  19. Catherine SIWCZAKAugust 25, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    I discover your blog today and I am stunned, simply stunned ! Your work in full of creativity, tenderness, your technique is perfect ! This altered frame is absolutely fabulous ! Congratulations !
    a french new follower !

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  20. CarmenAugust 25, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Hi Karen,
    I popped over from the G45 blog. Your work is just amazing!! No wonder they've featured you. This altered from is just awesome! I love G45 too and use their papers quite a bit. Congratulations on your 100 followers as well...I'm sure that will be on the rise! Blessings! :)

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  21. Becky VothAugust 25, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Karen! This is the kind of stuff you should be doing! It's amazing! I just wandered over here from the G45 feature on you & plan to follow! TFS your amazing work & how you did it! :D

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  22. Pretty Patti's PapersAugust 25, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    This is absolutely amazing! I love the old frame. You have used just the right embellishments

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  23. Edna August 25, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    I saw this on the G45 blog and was totally amazed. Had to come on over to your blog to check it out. You were amazingly creative with this project.

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  24. MonicaAugust 25, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    I love your altered project and I think it's totally cool that you are a featured guest on Graphic 45's blog! Well deserved and what a beautiful site!

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  25. jengdAugust 25, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    I just saw this frame and your other pieces over at G45- I had to come and be a new follower. Utterly STUNNING work!

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  26. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    LOVE IT!
    Nola
    mctreasures@suddenlink.net

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  27. KimLAugust 25, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    So Glad to find you! My sister Becky Voth found you and sent me. I'm A follower! Love this frame! It's stunning! I love your blog with the music and such,so soothing! Thanks for your art! Look forward to more!

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  28. Lydia MadaraAugust 26, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Thank goodness I have found your blog. I was on Graphic 45's blog and found you and your AMAZING altered frame. You have incredible talent and the frame is awesome. I have just received Graphic 45's Halloween and Christmas collections and I cannot wait to get started. I am now your follower and am anxious to catch up on your past blogs and look forward to the new ones!! lmadara@ptd.net

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  29. Dara LynnAugust 26, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    Congratulations Karen on today's posting on the Graphic 45 blog!!!! It is amazing what you have done in 4 years!!!! What a gorgeous altered frame...elegance mixed with a fun, inspired paper line....this will look gorgeous in your kitchen! I also enjoy your work with Mandy at SOD and am looking forward to being a follower of your blog....congratulations again girlie!!!

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  30. Betty BAugust 26, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    I just saw your layouts at Graphic 45 blog and all I can say is WOW! Absolutely fantastic. I'm just signing up for your blog so I won't miss any of your creations.

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  31. Lynn BAugust 26, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    I just found your blog through Graphic 45 blog. I love your look and feel!!!! I will be following you. Thanks for the inspiration. Your use of layers and color are amazing!

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  32. Pat BowmanAugust 26, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    This frame is just gorgeous! I came to your blog through the Graphic 45 blog, and I was so inspired by your beautiful creations I had to come and look for more. And look - you have a giveaway to boot! I bet soon you will have way more than 100 followers!

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  33. KWaltemathDesignsAugust 29, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Again! This is such amazing work! I still can't believe it's your first altered project! You did phenomenal!

    XoXo,

    Katie

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