Friday 20 February 2015

Childhood Memories

Hi everyone!

    Today I wanted to show you some gorgeous images from Nicecrane Designs. Ignacio sells wonderful images that you can use in your craft work. Today I chose to use some of my favourite images from my childhood - Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter...

Peter Rabbit Cliparts - find it here 

Please note - Peter rabbit designs are not available on the UK due to Copyright Restrictions



  These images are such a classic children's image so I decided to make a neutral nursery decoration!




Aren't they gorgeous? Peter Rabbit images are perfect for a nursery and can be for a boy or girl..
   

I used a circle frame hanger set that I bought from the Range ages ago. I painted it with Americana Decor Chalky Finish paint in Lace and then painted the rim of the frame with Primitive


     When dry I applied a coat of One step crackle glaze and then when the crackles appeared I painted it with Decoart Media White Antiquing Cream.


I painted some die cut flowers with the Lace paint and then dabbed the flowers with Frayed Burlap DI and added a pearl bead to each


The pictures were glued inside the frames after being dabbed lightly with Frayed Burlap DI and a piece of crochet lace was stuck to the back of the frames to hang them together..


....the frames had a strip of script tissue tape stuck to the edges.


An ivory satin ribbon was attached to the top of each frame


A loop of hemp string was attached to the top frame under the ivory bow.





Hope you like my Peter Rabbit nursery decoration!

Happy Crafting!

Laura xxx


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6 comments:

  1. My! This is sooo gorgeous, Laura!

    I love the Peter Rabbit tales and illustrations and you have created such a lovely treasure with the images! The crackled frames look awesome!

    Hugs,
    Claudia x

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  2. his crreation is absolutely sooooo amazing one,,,Laura,,,,,,Love the
    neutral colors and all over the vintage effect,,,,,,,,I love the idea to
    mix P. Rabbit and Jemima in a creation so this one looks fine for any room
    (baby or girl),,,,,,the way you get the vintage efffect is really stunning,
    I was sure you would make a play of art,,,,,,.Horayyyyyyy for Laura

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  3. What a wonderful project Laura! I just love those images, wow, talk about being transported back through time!! Gorgeous texture on the frames and I love the little touches of flowers and ribbon! Stunning! hugs :)

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  4. Ooh look - that would be a gorgeous present for the latest arrival in the family!

    I adore Beatrix Potter - one of my heroines and the most perfect fungi artist I know
    xx

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  5. Hi, Laura -
    I thought I had commented on this, but don't see it now! I love this piece - I am very fond of Beatrix Potter for one, but your little "cameos" of favorite characters are so special! And I love how you have connected it all together with the sweet bows and little flowers, and the crackled frames are perfect! And yes for a nursery, but frankly, I would like to have this hanging as well somewhere in my home! Thank you for your visit and wonderful comments - I have lurked on your site for a long while and am glad I finally made the leap to connect :-) xx Lynn

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  6. Absolutely adorable Laura!! My niece is due to have her baby in April and this would be such a lovely gift! Thank you for the inspiration! so sweet and beautiful! xo

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