Recently, we had some new friends over to the house. As they were looking around the living room, one of them noticed the big metal letters hanging on the wall. "Oh, those are old signage letters my husband got off of a job site. I said. "They are his initials." Then my friend asked where my initial was. Well... I didn't have an answer because I didn't have one. There weren't any K's or V's at the job site. So, long story short... today I decided to remedy that.
It was a lovely Sunday spent in my pajamas, playing in the studio. FUN!!! FUN!!! FUN!!!!
So this is what I came up with....
I had one of those cardboard K's laying around in my stash of stuff and I covered it with lace bits that I got on my recent trip to Round Top as well as wedding gown scrap that my mom gave me from her time working in a bridal shop. I have been playing with encaustic wax and making altered bottles lately, so I used some of that wax to apply the lace. Then I printed out an old photo of me as a kid (I don't know why, but in this photo it makes me look like a little elf!! LOL!!) I added a metal rose I had and cut up an old necklace that had leaves dangling from a chain to add to it as well. The last step was a little sprinkle of gold German glass glitter. I really love working with the wax because there ism no glue involved. If you place something and you don't like it, you can just heat the wax to melt it, and reposition whatever you want to!!
I found a place for it on the shelf. I think it's so appropriate that my husbands initials are made of rusty metal and mine is made from lace. Well, there are still a few more hours of daylight... I'm gonna go play some more! Hope your Sunday has been as fun and relaxing as mine!!
47 comments:
Beautiful K! I would love to learn more about the wax...I have seen it on the bottles, but really don't know where to even start with it.
Very creative and I like your use of wax, encaustic. Very interesting.
Helen Tilston
Oh wow Karen!!! Such gorgeous pictures and your initial turned out so beautiful. What a fun project to add to your lovely home.
Cheers,
Holly
Beautiful Karen...what a great creation!
Blessings & Hugs,
Karen
Karen, your project is brilliant! Even better that you did it in your pajamas!
Wax is really fun, and it works so well with the letter and lace. The best part though...is the photo of YOU!
Hugs,
Terri
That sounds like such a fun Sunday, Karen! I am going to have to do that some Sunday soon! I love your "K" and not just because it's my initial, too. : )
I hoped you were having a relaxing, fun Sunday and it seems you definitely were!
I loved contrast in initials between yourself and your husband and the lace you've used is so elegant and feminine. Gorgeous project!
Jem xXx
I just love that K! I have been wanting to try encaustic for a while now, I have done wax collage before and it seems like the next step for creating. Too many pans in the fire right now though... maybe one day soon. xoxoxo
How lovely Karen! So imaginative! You have inspired me to make one.
Sounds like a lot of fun and it turned out so pretty!~Hugs, Patti
Oh, so beautiful! That would make a great gift...
Hi Karen, I really like your k. It filts so well because the husband is suppose to be strong and the woman more femine and that it exactly how it stikes me. I have had a relaxing day also. Have a great week. Your Missouri Friend.
I love your initial and I love your room!! How beautiful!!
I love it! What a great idea, it looks great with your arrangement! You need to enter it into the show and tell blog party! Miss you!-xoxo-cin
I love your letter Karen and the pic is so sweet and I can see that it was you! You did a beautiful job! Hugs Marilou
I love your K.........so beautiful and feminim!
Hugs Marga
Those are LOVELY! great idea too! I absloutely love the whole look of the room! And your initials add more shabby chick to it! :D
Hugs,
I LOVE the shelves on your wall & ALL the goodies you have on them! I am so tired of the display I have in our living room & want to change it. Would you do me a fav & send me the photo of the wall (in the post) so I can show Hubby so he can help me recreate ours...? PLEASE! Also, where did you find the cool tin shelf? And as for our relaxing Sunday? YES! We went swimming in a neighbors pool & out to dinner with friends. Miss YA!HUGS!
Charlene
PRETTY!!!!! I like everything about your K : )
I've never thought of using wax to attach items.... very interesting!
As is your entire wall, love it!
~ Violet
...such gorgeousness! mmm... love your blog. j
I just love what you did with the "K". I also collect our initials and am working on a few for my fireplace mantle. Love your creations!
Just discovered your beautiful blog xx
What a great idea to use cardboard! I have yet to try the encaustic wax. But I will! Your K looks great on the shelf.
Thanks for sharing with us!
Hugs,
Sonya
Hi Karen... I Love your "K". Its so pretty! Your living room is so pretty.
I hope you are having a great summer so far:)
Happy Creating, Gail
I love your K and i love how you decorated your wall.
Hugs
Maria
Such a pretty room! I love the shelves ♥
Your "K" is lovely, Karen. So feminine and pretty.
A.W.E.S.O.M.E.
reminds me of
the song Stevie Nicks sings
about Leather and Lace :D
~victoria~
Hi Karen, Your garden is just charming. Your K turned out great, looking forward to seeing you in Sept!
Jan
What a fun Sunday afternoon project - with a great result! Love it!
Susan
Hi Karen, thanks for calling me about my blog. Our city has been chosen for the "Extreme Home Makeover". My husband is the City Manager and I volunteerd to help. It's right in the middle of it. It's amazing! I'm headed out there is just a minute. Can I call you next Monday about my blog?
Love your initial. What a lovely way to spend a day.
Hugs
cindy@stitches
This is such a neat idea :) It turned out lovely!
~Alli
Loving the gorgeous K....the lace on it is beautiful, and it looks so at home in its setting....totally gorgeous make!
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! I would love to sit a spell in your livingroom, initials and all!
Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful! :)
Beautiful K and love the idea of working with enchaustic wax and fabric together. Wishing you a creative and happy week!
It's a very lovely K! :)
Well your shortage problem has been solved and in such a creative way. I love the lace addition to the letter, no doubt which one is yours
Thanks for sharing.
Kathy
Wayyyy cute Karen! This is the perfect accent for YOU! Love it - you did a great job!
Vicki
I just came across your beautiful blog! you are so talented! I love your decorating style! Your room looks fab.
XO
Eloise
That "K" is so very beautiful. I just announced a new giveaway over at my blog in honor of my new blog look and my 200th post.
Such gorgeous pictures and your initial turned out too beautiful. Your work is full of fun project and best for home entrance.
promosyon
This is absolutely beautiful! Love it, being my first initial is K too! The contrast between your husband's initials and yours is perfect!
Hope you have a blessed day,
Kathy
Bonjour!
Very beautiful blog. Such lovely photos too!
Looking forward to your future posts.
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Talk to you soon..
-Jessic a& Holly
You have such creativity! I love your blog.
Hello, I just discovered your house, looking for vintage doll cloths on Google. I love your blog, your beautiful pictures and house.
Kind regards and compliments
Cathy from Holland
Hello, I just discovered your house, looking for vintage doll cloths on Google. I love your blog, your beautiful pictures and house.
Kind regards and compliments
Cathy from Holland
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