28 February 2011

Starting to look good...

Really pleased with how much the paint has crackled, looks very distressed, just like me! lol


First I painted it with a latte colour and after applying the crackle medium I painted with a blush colour. Because I was mixing all my own colours using up lots of old acrylic paints the different mixes vary in shade as I don't measure just squirt and mix. lol I find this all adds to the finished look.


A view from the top edge and inside one of the compartments, which gives you an idea of the depth of each compartment.

The outside measures 31.5cm square and each compartment is 10 x 10 x 4 cm deep It contained decorations at Christmas. Like all true crafters I never through anything out, you never know when you might need it. Now to find things to fill it with.

What ever you are doing today I hope you all have a good day.
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11 comments:

  1. puddin burner craftsFebruary 28, 2011

    Hi this is looking good already cannot wait to see it finished!!

    have a great day with Ava!! XXJillxx

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  2. GinaFebruary 28, 2011

    Wow! Love that finish. I always loved looking round derelict houses to see this kind of weathered paint look :D XXX

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  3. Julia DunnitFebruary 28, 2011

    Wow, that's working perfectly. I love the technical approach to the paint, squirt and see...we do work similarly! Love the pic of you and He!!

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  4. Gez ButterworthFebruary 28, 2011

    Great start Lynne..xx

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  5. Stressed StamperFebruary 28, 2011

    Love that effect...flog as an antique now...flog it here you come!
    Sarah

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  6. patcraftsFebruary 28, 2011

    Wow that has really crackled, looks good can't wait to see it finished.
    Have a lovely day with Ava. xx

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  7. sueFebruary 28, 2011

    love the finish on it, cant wait to see the whole thing x sue x

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  8. Lesley EdmondsFebruary 28, 2011

    This has crackled beautifully - can't wait to see it finished.
    Lesley x
    ps Hope you had fun with Ava :)

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  9. KathrynFebruary 28, 2011

    looking great so far, I am sure you have some fab ideas for it. All the photos of the fair look so yummy, I hope you have ordered lots of lovely things for us to buy and play with! Lucky you getting to play with Tim as well, the canvas is great. I am back in the land of Sheffield now and hope to come along on Weds? K x

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  10. SANDRAFebruary 28, 2011

    Looking forward to seeing it all finished. Looking good. Love Sandra x

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  11. VirginiaMarch 02, 2011

    Oh Lynne that's lovely all that texture - can't wait to see what you do next with it!

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Thank you for taking the time to call by my blog. I hope you enjoyed your visit. I would love to hear your comments. Happy crafting and sewing. Love and hugs Lynne xox

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