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Framed Wedding Invitation

Framed Wedding Invite

Framed Wedding Invite
Side view of outer frame
Side view of artificial pedals
Dec'd. 'balls' and paper

Instructions

I framed the wedding invitation in a regular dark solid wooden frame with an edge motif, with a mat that was center lined with faux gold, and pale gray in the larger mat area. The project size was approximately 10" x 12".
I had embellishments on the inside of the frame and on the outside of the frame.
On the inside: which already had flowers on the invitation itself, I stamped light ...

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Category: Other

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Unisex

Style: Romantic, Traditional, Retro / Vintage, Funky, Cute, Whimsical, Casual, Formal / Bridal


Materials

Traditional wooden frame, formal mat, original bride and groom's wedding invitation, ModPodge gloss decoupage, many decorative embellishments, stickers, Martha Stewart gold balls (versus glitter), craft and super glue, ribbon, stamping, images, paper strip decor, fake flower pedals

What was your inspiration?

Again, mother used to hand paint friend's invitations with flowers, in water colors. I take it a step further. I love arts and crafts. This is the step daughter's invitation, already with flowers on it! Therefore my mind is churning with new ideas, as per usual.

What are you most proud of?

I liked the end product, so it's a keeper.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Don't over do it with too much froo froo! Be classy not trashy.

 

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George22 on craftsy.com
Mar 04, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I have a new Kindle and keep hitting the 'inappropriate' something something. Sorry everyone!
George22 on craftsy.com
Nov 22, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Exactly. A lovely frame and mat for a lovely occasion. What fun!
WildeDesigns on craftsy.com
Nov 22, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I love this! I am now thinking how I can frame ours!
George22 on craftsy.com
Nov 18, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
You know you could have! My mom was Martha Stewart. Ask her daughter how it is to live with her?!
jordan04n on craftsy.com
Nov 18, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
excellent...29 yrs ago I bought my daughters birth arrival announcement framed similiar to this....wish I had made it myself....