Loving to upcycle, I had several calendars with pretty illustrations that I saved for future projects. Actually the whole calendar was a whopping 74 cents at Hobby Lobby. I picked up several different artist calendars after season. I adore this one for Christmas which is such a sweet reminder of the reason for the season.
I simply rubbed an old wax candle on the areas that I wanted highlighted in the original gold on the frame. Then painted with some acrylic pink and white paint mixed to the right shade of pink.
I love the details of the gold peeking through. And just in case I want to use that picture again, I glued the calendar to the back, so all I have to do is flip it over.
Not bad for a total of 6 cents. Remember I paid .74 for the calendar and I still have 11 pages left.
I love my new sweet picture of the Holy family.
I've linked up to the parties below. I hope you'll click on the pictures and check out all the great creations.
Hugs....Tracy :)
I love this! Consider, if you will, sharing it with my readers at http://sassafrassalvation.blogspot.com/2011/11/although-i-must-say-that-link-response.html. Thanks! Christmas blessings to you……….Kathy
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! So shabby and pretty! I just love it :)
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