This project was so much fun I had to share it with you. The photo of the tulip is a print by Marissa Bowers (art director extraordinaire for Memory Makers Book).

First I mounted the print on foam board using Tombow mono-adhesive (my all-time favorite). Then I used two patterned papers to make the frame. In my heart I’m an eclectic hippy chick, but so often my projects come out all clean and classic. I wasn’t satisfied.

I wanted to add a little something extra once the frame was down so I used JudiKins Diamond Glaze to adhere Making Memories beads (one grouping on each side of the frame). Check out the close-up shot of the beads below.

But I still wasn’t satisfied and my eclectic artist virtually shouted, where’s the magic? The answer to that question is that the magic is in Ranger Distress crackle paint (antique linen, walnut stain and peeled paint).

I love the final piece and can’t wait to find a spot for it. Wait … perhaps a small quote tucked in somewhere about the joy of creating, or the simple beauty of flowers.

Wishing you peace and love on the path today (and some time to play in the paint).

Patty