I just KNOW I saw this technique done on an episode of Cool2Craft but for the life of me I can’t find it.
I looked on Eco Heidi’s Blog and on Cool2Craft. Don’t you hate it when that…
Oh wait! Here it is. On YouTube. Heidi Borchers Brown Bag Foiled Pins
I used basically the same technique for my leaves excpet that I used brown Kraft paper which is thinner than brown paper bags so they curled up a bit. But I like that look for this project. Oh! And I used Folk Art paint in Autumn Leaves as my base coat before the gold leafing.
I also used Folk Art paint in Teddy Bear Brown on the paper mache frame and then sponged Folk Art Metallic Solid Bronze over top with a natural sponge.
It’s an awful lot of work for a simple frame but I really like the way it looks.
What about you? Is it worth your while to spend a lot of time on a project that you really like? Or are you a “the easier the better” kind of person?
Post Notes: Originally posted on my typepad blog September 2009
I think the frame is lovely, and no, not too much trouble.
Hi Pat,
I think that sometimes it’s NICE to spend more time than usual on a project. It just makes it more special. 🙂
These leaves are SO pretty with the gold foil Vicki! Thanks for sharing! EcoHeidi will be delighted to hear that she inspired you! Happy Fall!
YIPPEE! Tell her that I said THANKS!! 🙂