I wanted the photo to look distressed to go with the background paper, so I used a wire brush and a distressing tool around the edges. And yes, since this picture was taken by a photographer I sat looking at it for a long time before taking a wire brush, and distressing tool to it. I'm not quite sure what I would have done if it didn't turn out well since it was the only copy I had.
The "sand" at the bottom of the frame is torn sandpaper from my husband's tool stash.
The hardest part for me was finding the correct adhesive to hold the non-paper items to the shadow box. I ended up using my glue gun even though I always get glue everywhere, and burn myself. It did the job, and I only burned one finger.
Well, onto my next project. I think I'll use canvas this time. Thanks for visiting!!
Wow! What a beautiful picture and a great shadow box too! Thanks for joining us in the My Creative Time ~ Designer Challenge. :)
ReplyDeleteGREAT layout and picture, all the details are perfect!!!!Thanks for joining us in the My Creative Time/Designer Challenge!!!:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful shadowbox and a great family picture to use inside of it. The wood paneling paper is a perfect backdrop and I love all the elements that you added to it at the bottom. Thanks for playing along with us for the Summer Themed Designer Challenge at My Creative Time!!
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