Kelly Schirmer is addicted to Liquid Pearls, but she somehow always finds the perfect place to use them. Starting with a paper mache box from JoAnn's (for $1.00!), she painted it beige with acrylic paint and then Tim Holtz Crackle Paint in Scattered Straw over the top. She then gave the box even more of a "distressed" look by using Tim Holtz Distress inks in Scattered Straw, Tea Dye and Vintage Photo. The Cute as a Button stamp set (appropriately embellished with the Liquid Pearls) makes a pretty little wreath on top of the box. A perfect blend of vintage, with just a touch of glitz!
A close up of the Liquid Pearls and the distressing technique on the box:
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Wow, this is a GORGEOUS project! I love the crackle look in browns, and the use of the of that button stamp to make a wreath is so great, especially with the Liquid Pearls accents! :)
Posted by: Keri | November 24, 2009 at 08:53 AM
This is wonderful and is that crackle ever amazing on there.
Posted by: Linda Beeson | November 19, 2009 at 02:53 PM
Adorable box--cute idea for the button stamp!
Posted by: Julie Campbell | November 19, 2009 at 06:05 AM