"Family Matters"

 "Family Matters"

By Sherri Welser

 

I have always loved family photos,, the very fun vintage style and hopefully you are lucky enough to have some also! I found a handful of vintage style family photos and wondered about the  unique ways I could display them. I had some wooden blocks from a previous project so I decided I would use them. I integrated  vintage style metal embellishments, ribbon and journal papers to create this special piece of art!

Supplies

 Proxxon Cordless Belt Sander BS/A

Copies of Family photos

2 x 4 piece of wood  cut to size

Tim Holtz metal vintage frame , feet , decorative corners and metal quote tags

Metal butterfly

Wooden rectangle with the word "family" on it

Distressed ink pad (from Ranger ) in Sepia

White paint

Clear knob

Art Journal papers with butterflies

Lace and ribbon

Small metal trinkets for embellishing

E 6000 and Mod Podge for gluing 

1. Sand the wooden block until smooth with the Proxxon belt sander
2. Paint with white paint and let dry
3. Distress  all sides with the Distress ink pad
4. Place picture to fit in metal frame and place in the center of painted block
5. Glue in place with E 6000 and let dry
6. Add the wooden family piece underneath and glue in place
7. Screw the knob in place at the top in center
8. Add metal corner tabs,  metal butterfly  and  the feet at the bottom glue in place
9. On the back glue the art journal butterfly papers  with Mod Podge
10. Add the  metal lock and quote at the bottom  and glue in place with E 6000
11. Distress the papers on the back with the ink pad
12. Tie the metal embellishments to the ribbons and tie around the knob at the top 

I have so much loved creating this project and I hope you have enjoyed as well!

Happy Creating!