Monday, July 25, 2011

Paris Plaque

I went a little nuts over some Graphic 45 papers I found recently at a local stamp store called Impress. I love my finds at Michaels and JoAnn’s, but I also like to support my local independent retailers . Share the love. How gorgeous is this paper!
Graphics 45 Paris Paper
It’s a page of postage stamps of the Eiffel Tower with one larger image. I’d been in Lowe’s recently, making the Lowe’s people crazy like I do when I go there for stuff to not use for its intended purpose and bought some wood “plinths” I think they’re called.
I painted one with taupe and dry brushed with some white then Mod Podged a black and cream paper from Recollections Elegance paper pack on the back and part of the front. I cut out the largest image from the sheet and MP’d it on top.
Paris Plaque
Didn’t even sand the wood because it was in pretty good shape and I wanted a rough look anyway. Finished the whole thing with black and cream paper flowers, buttons and a self adhesive pearl . OK one time where less is more. One. Time!
Paris Vignette
It’s on a hall table with a collection of milk glass and a few other altered pieces.
Paris Black and White
Also wanted to play with one of the Art settings on my camera!
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17 comments:

  1. Okay...I love this plaque. A lot. But you had me at Impress. You live near one? Can you say Impress envy?? I order from there from time to time--I love that place!! Not. Jealous. At. All.:D

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  2. Looks wonderful! I love finding unique paper.

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  3. The paper is gorgeous! I love the plaque you made too! Would be very fun in a Paris themed room!
    xoxo,
    Amy

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  4. Loving your plaque and your great finds. Annette x

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  5. Gorgeous paper, I love what you made with it, awesome!

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  6. I *heart* Graphic 45! I wish their stuff was in the box stores. :) Your "plinth" is adorable! Genius idea.

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  7. I love this style! I would love it if you would stop by and link this up to the crafty link party I just started.
    http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2011/07/craft-link-party-1-cure-for-common.html
    :) Rachel

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  8. Oo-la-la, very pretty. I really like your use of that, uh, what did you call it? You're very creative.
    It would be fun to get together and play with our "toys."

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  9. I have that collection, thanks for the idea..
    I'm inviting you to add this to our linking party at
    http://www.passionatelyartistic.com/2011/07/american-pickers-with-linking-party.html
    Have a great weekend,
    Maggie

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  10. This is a wonderful idea...I love the idea of using the wood pieces as a base for your art...thanks for sharing!

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  11. Very cute project idea! And I love Eiffel Tower themed projects :) Visiting from Tip Junkie.

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  12. Oooo, love this! Well, G45 paper is always so yummy! And great idea for the wood piece, awesome!

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  13. I love the image. You did a great job of finding things to use to bring out it's style. Visiting from Rook No. 17

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  14. Thanks for linking up last week at Lines Across My Face. I hope to see you back this week for our 2nd crafty link party.
    http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2011/07/craft-link-party-2-cure-for-common.html
    :) Rachel

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  15. Carol, I fell in love with and bought that paper too. Mine's still sitting in a pile feeling lonely though. I love what you did with yours. Gorgeous!! Thank you so much for being an ever-fabulous part of "A Little Birdie Told Me..."!

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  16. I love this! It reminds me of something I saw in an expensive mail order catalogue...can't remember where....

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