Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Be Still My Heart



I thought that was a more poetic title than “Galvanized Metal Heart” which is what this post is about.
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Somewhere in my travels, I picked up these galvanized metal hearts but I know they had to be a steal deal because I bought 3 of them.
This started out like this:
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To which I added some of these rub ons:
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I remembered a gorgeous frame I downloaded from The Graphics Fairy and pictured it as the focal for this. I imported it into my graphics program and added the text “j’taime” and the number 20. We’re celebrating our 20th anniversary this year so I figured this could be up now for Valentine’s but since  it’s neutral,  it can stay up all year for our anniversary.

I printed the image out on Avery transparent label paper which actually looks like vellum. It was perfect with the rub ons…the white in them is almost the same opacity as the vellum paper. And I had to bling it up with some clear adhesive rhinestones.

Right now it’s hanging on our bedroom door. Haven’t decided if that’s its permanent home or not.
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24 comments:

Rose said...

you are so good love this heart. thanks for sharing rose

Erin @ Crafts and Sutch said...

Oh so sweet and sentimental! The hubs and I will celebrate 5 in March. :)

TheCraftInMe said...

Looks great, and I like the title better too!

Vicki said...

How clever! Congrats on your anniversary!

Michelle L. said...

That is so wonderful! I love the effect, when I first saw the picture all the scrollwork looked like carved relief. One of my favorite things of yours! I would never have thought to use the hearts this way!

Lori said...

LOVE this...I always learn something new when I visit, for instance.. .Avery makes transparent labels? Who knew?

Christine said...

Nice heart! Those metal ones are sweet--you always find the coolest stuff. I am in awe of your genius with the labels--brilliant!

Congrats on 20 years--we celebrated 15 this year.

Michele {The Scrap Shoppe} said...

Breathtaking, Carol! Love, love, love! A fabulous sentiment for your anniversary.

Terrell said...

Whoohoo! I looove this creation, Missy! Don't you just love that aged look of the metal? Great job and hope you're having a great week!
Hugs to you!
~Terrell @ FFD~

Netty said...

I seemed to have missed a few of your posts, don't know why am sure. But it seems you have gone heart crazy........lol Loving this heart of yours, looks fab and a great way to celebrate. Annette x

Maggie Lamarre said...

oooh i luv it, I even have the same rub ons as well.

Don't forget to link it in our linking party this week.

http://www.passionatelyartistic.com/2011/02/fun-ideas-for-valentine-day-2011be.html

Maggie

Jenn Erickson said...

Gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous!!!

Naturally Me Creations said...

I think this is gorgeous...a craft to my heart's delight! :D I love the swirly design you added on it. This is just so pretty!!
Tnx for linking up another lovely creation at my party! :)

Christine @ sugarandtrash.com said...

Awesome! The rub on graphics gives this so much dimension. I hope that you will link this up with my Show and Share linky party, going on through tomorrow. http://craftygeordi.blogspot.com/2011/01/hi-everyone-i-had-busy-day-yesterday.html

Lina Thomlinson said...

I love The Graphics Fairy so I'm always thrilled to see what people come up with using their stuff. What a great idea to use those rub ons. They really make it look professional and elegant! Stopping by from Tatertots and Jello.

Stacey said...

Love this!! It would look great on my bedroom door too! Ha, except you could erase that 0 since we've been married two years! I love that it's "Valentine's" and not pink or red and that you can leave it up all year long! Thanks for visiting me too! I loooove the name of your blog. It is true- I just downed a big piece of chocolate cake myself!

Antonella said...

What a beautiful heart... I've added you to my blogroll and become a follower... love your work!
Hugs, antonella :-)

Honey I'm Home Blog said...

Ooooh! Love this. Great project!

Warmly, Michelle

Anne said...

I love it! I've never seen anything like that, its a charming token of love. And, the title of your post is perfect!

The Crafty Side Of Life said...

SO pretty!! Nice job!

One Cheap B*tch said...

This is just lovely! What a really great idea and end result!

Jeanine

Seahorse Ranch Girl said...

Lovely metal heart. I have those same scrolly transfers. I couldn't figure out how to rub them on...I need instructions for how to open a box :)! I also love chocolate. My favorite candy is from See's, more of a West Coast brand. Wow, you've got a lot of chocolate inspirations going here. One of my chocolate standbys is Nestle's Toll House Double Chocolate Chip Brownies. Pretty basic; I agree something more exotic for VD is called for.

Unknown said...

Oh WOW You are amazing !!!
Thank you so much for linking up !
Happy Valentine's day !

Aroura said...

Super Cute!!!