Saturday 12 July 2014

Shabby Chic Altered Mirror

I've been altering a lot of stuff lately instead of making cards. Don't know what has come over me! Anyway, this Ikea mirror has been in my stash for ages and I had a sudden inspiration on what I wanted to do with it.

 

First I covered parts of the mirror with net lace, sticking it on with Claudine Hellmuth Mat Multi-Medium.
 

Then I cut some of my favourite diecuts from white card and used them to make a scene. Once happy with the layout, I stuck those down too.

 


Next I covered the whole thing with a couple of coats of white gesso, added some flowers and clay embellishments, and picked out highlights with gold Pinflair Buff-it.

 

The final step is to add some colour by spraying with distress reinker diluted in mister pens. I used lots of Tattered Rose, Antique Linen , Tumbled Glass and Bundled Sage.

 
 
This last photograph gives you an idea of the dimension achieved at the bottom of the frame.
 
We've had some gorgeous weather here in Northern Ireland this week. Today is overcast and they are forecasting rain, but that's OK. The sun will come out again soon. Have a great weekend everyone. Maddy x

18 comments:

  1. Absolutely stunning, just hopping by.

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  2. Beautiful Maddy, just beautiful, lovely detail,

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  3. what a fantastic project, love it xxx

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  4. Hiya Maddy, I This is a gorgeous altered mirror. I love all the texture and images.

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  5. Wow, Maddy! What a stunning Mirror! LOVE it!

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  6. stunning altered mirror love all the texture,details and embellishments
    Carol x

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  7. Maddy this is absolutely beautiful. I love how you've made a scene with the die cuts, so unique. Simply stunning my friend. Its great to see you on an altering kick too Maddy. I got a little over excited when I started altering, to the point that Mark came home one day from Tesco with "something" (I can't even remember what is was now!!) and I immediately said "Ohhhh I could alter that". He stood at the back door, still with the "thing" in his hand and said "Not EVERYTHING that comes into this house needs to be altered you know". Teehee, he's lucky I didn't gesso him there and then on the spot, Mwahhhh! I owe you an email, lol. I'll get on that asap. Lee xx

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  8. What fabulous textures and colours you have used - so pretty!

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  9. So nice to be back visiting your gorgeous and inspirational blog, Maddy, and you certainly don't disappoint. Fab project!

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  10. This gorgeous I love how you have created the scene with die cuts. Hugs Jackie

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  11. Another beauty... I'm off to sign up to follow (if I'm not already!).
    Alison x

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  12. Wow, this is stunning !! It must have taken you ages to do - thank you for this post, I am going to give this altering stuff a go after seeing this

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  13. Such a fabulous altered mirror frame. Great shabby look.

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  14. Oh wow Maddy, you have turned this mirror into an absolute treasure! It is stunning. Love it.
    Heike xx

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  15. What a stunning project...love all the details you have put into this....Joolsx

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  16. Stunning project , gorgeous detail and love the shabby chic look

    hugs Lorna xx

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  17. Stunning frame, Maddy. Love the texture and beautiful flowers on it. It's gorgeous!
    Eret x

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  18. Fanatic mirror

    Thank you so much for leaving a lovely comment on my blog

    Smile, It's a brand new week!

    Hugs from

    Bridie@BGPayne Crafts

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