Posted: 17-07-2008 , 08:26 PM #1 | |
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Picture-frame: Caught the (not so much) re-purposing bug
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Inspired by your creative talent and fabulous contributions to this site I thought I'd put my toe in and try a little something too. My mother-in-law sent us a charcoal picture she did in art class for Christmas. We were given some old prints in frames and this frame was the only one big enough. It was a lovely frame already but not suited for the picture we needed to frame. Took the frame to the kitchen, put it on some paper and thought how would I make it black to match the pic. I know :o)... shoe polish :o). It dries doesn't it? Hubby was more than sceptical and rather irritated that I was wasting valuable time. 25 mins later the polish was dry. I was going to give it a second coat but decided it looked quite ok with a bit of a grain look to it. Not as fancy as the stuff you guys produce - but hey, beginner here :o) Hope you like it:o) Mickey |
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Posted: 17-07-2008 , 09:07 PM #2 | |
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Impressive work, Mickey!
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Posted: 17-07-2008 , 10:03 PM #3 | |
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Well done Mickey, a very impressive job!
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Posted: 18-07-2008 , 08:13 AM #4 | |
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great job mickey, never would have thought of using shoe polish !
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Posted: 18-07-2008 , 02:06 PM #5 | |
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Mickey...that's fabulous! What a great idea and it turned out super. It looks wonderful on the wall and the frame really compliments it. Well done!
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Posted: 18-07-2008 , 03:21 PM #6 | |
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Thanks guys :o). You are all very encouraging.
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Posted: 18-07-2008 , 08:24 PM #7 | |
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In the excitement of admiring your cool frame I forgot to say what a great drawing your MIL (mother-in-law) did! It is absolutely beautiful! You have a great talent there..Mrs Mickey-in-Law
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Posted: 18-07-2008 , 08:42 PM #8 | |
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LOL - Thank you, I will tell her that her work has been admired from many corners of Ireland and that she may have some commission work coming her way ;O)
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Now, Mickey, you do realise that's high praise from a pro!!!! My immediate response to your pics was "WOW, that's deadly" Am rooting out my shoepolish as I speak - type - You know what I mean!! ;) Lisa |
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Posted: 20-07-2008 , 01:33 PM #10 | ||
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I do indeed, I am truly humbled in my meagre efforts - but also inspired to even greater 'feets' :o) |
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Posted: 20-07-2008 , 10:17 PM #11 | |
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Well done, it looks great. I would never have thought of that. Shoe polish will be on next weeks shopping list, lol!
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Posted: 23-07-2008 , 06:55 PM #12 | |
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brilliant idea mickey;~)
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