We know that many of you are getting into the Fall colors already, but around here in sunny California, we stretch the Summer as much as we can....
In pursuit of an "Eternal Summer" feeling we came up with our "Framed Shells Specimen" using some leftover material we had in the garage... This is what we started with:
In pursuit of an "Eternal Summer" feeling we came up with our "Framed Shells Specimen" using some leftover material we had in the garage... This is what we started with:
A chunky rustic wood frameA piece of beadboard
Some taupe paint
Shells
Grunged Tags
Stamps
We started by cutting the beadboard to fit the opening of the frame.
A coat of the taupe color, makes a great contrast against the white of the frame, but of course, any color could be used!
A coat of the taupe color, makes a great contrast against the white of the frame, but of course, any color could be used!
While it dried, we researched the scientific name of the shells we were using and stamped those names and a # to each one of the gift tags.
Once the paint was dried, we framed the beadboard using a couple of nails on the back, attached a sawtooth and glued the shells to the front....
This is how it looked leaning on the fireplace mantle...
It was so simple and fast, that we made a companion...
Ta da!!!They turned out with enough browns to look good around the shades of the inevitable Fall!
We hope we inspired you to make your own, but if you are not up to it and you live in our area...these cuties will be for sale at our next show: September 11th at the La Maison Rustique in Temecula, CA (more info later on that!)
For more wonderful inspiration, visit Jen at Sanctuary Arts at Home!!
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