When I saw this faux antique glass window tutorial a couple of months ago by Mary Janes and Golashes, I really wanted to try it. I thought the idea was really clever and creative. This one below was my favorite. So beautiful!
I finally got a chance to give it a go. I took a picture of my husband's grandfather to frame. I love that it's a picture of him with his bike, since my husband is very into cycling.
I made another one (as a gift). They look even better in person.
It was easy and quick to do. Peeling away the paper was a little trickier than I thought it would be. I ended up painting the edges in back, just to give it a more antique look. In hindsight, I would have ripped or burned the edges before putting the picture in. I think that would have looked really cool, but I am happy with how it turned out anyhow.
I can't wait to put in some more shelves in our family room so I can display some of the other art I have been working on.
Taylor's tutorial is excellent. If you want to give it a go click HERE. Thanks for stopping in. I have a fun giveaway coming up tomorrow. See you then!
Eek! I'm so glad you tried it!!! It looks great. Did you soak the back of the paper with a wet cloth to get it off? It does take a lot of rubbing, my fingers went numb. Hard to photograph and catch how great it looks in person. Glad you had faith. Tearing the edges is a great idea (note to self!). Thanks for the feature!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out great! I will have to try it out too
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful! I can hardly wait to see it in real, like up close.
ReplyDeleteI love the look of these pictures! What a great idea :)
ReplyDeleteDid you print the image from your computer (laser or inkjet)? Is it printed on regular computer paper?
I can't wait to try it.
I just hopped over to loopdelou. The new headbands are wonderful..I must get some new ones. They are so creative and so much fun to wear.
ReplyDeleteW.O.W. That looks hard-- but amazingly vintage when you are all finished. That will be a keeper. You should do one of Mom's beauty queen picture. Or Dad and his life guard hair.
ReplyDeleteJC - It's a laser printer with regular paper. The whole project weas pretty easy and cheap. Good luck!
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thanks cheri! i will give it a try and let you know how it turns out.
ReplyDeleteSo, I am interested in your "BEs" art behind the antique glass. I would love to see more pictures. And, if you made it a tutorial would be great!
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