Tuesday, 12 July 2011

Crossing off the to do list - bedroom art

Well, it's nice to be able to get another job done! When I stenciled the wall in my bedroom it really showed that the lovely red toned tiles I had on the wall above my desk was just not working with the turquoise and warm beige walls!


Yep...it is just not working but never mind, I have just the spot for them in another room! Now, what to replace them with??? I am in "no spending mode" at the moment so time to search my craft supplies. And I struck lucky!!! I found these little carved stone plaques I bought ages ago and never did anything with plus 3 blank canvas!


So to tie in with the desk I decided to silver gild them, I still had all the materials left from the desk 
(for a tutorial on how to gild see here)


I painted them with a sealer undercoat first


and perfect little glittery things! Next I base coated the canvases in the same light turquoise
I did the wall stenciling in.


On this larger canvas I just used the wall stencil with the lovely beige pearlescent paint I used before.


The two smaller canvas I decided to use my pillow cases as inspiration.


These pillow cases are from Morgan and Finch, I was so happy when I found them, they tie all the colours together in the room.





I am really happy with the end result, I do need to find something small to go in the corner but that will come!

Linking to parties at

Mod Vintage Life
Making the World Cuter
The DIY Home Sweet Home Project
Tip Junkie
Savvy Southern Style 
Delightful Order 
The Shabby Chic Cottage 
French Country Cottage 
Funky Junk Interiors

7 comments:

  1. Oh my gosh this is incredible...the little birds are perfect. I'm so impressed! Thanks for visiting my blog and taking the time to comment. I'm hosting a giveaway later in the week so make sure to stop by again. Have a great day!

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  2. You painted those birds yourself, didn't you!!!! You are brilliant! Those look wonderful, so beautiful! Your bedroom is very elegant.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  3. I am loving it! great job! I love the splash of green from the birds!!

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  4. Your birds are so pretty! I'm your newest follower! JenT

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  5. I LOVE this!! It's beautiful, what a wonderful piece of art! I saw your link at Delightful Order. I'm your newest follower. I look forward to your future posts, and hopefully getting to know you better! I'd love if you stopped by my blog sometime!

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