Monday, 1 June 2015

Cute little wall panels

Addicted to Art Shabby Chic Wall Hanging

Time for the start of a new challenge over at Country View Crafts and the theme is selected by the super talented Astrid, who I am sure most of you know.
For my first make I decided to do some little wall panels - they are just cheap MDF panels 6 x 3 inches.

I have used Paper Artsy fresco paints - including crackle glaze on both the panel base and the heart (die cut from greyboard and doubled up for strength.)


The little bottles were treated with mod podge and then Tim Holtz distress crackle paint. When dry I added alcohol inks to the bottles. I added some little flowers and glossy accents in the base of the little jars to look like water and to hold the flowers in place.

This was a bit a mistake! The green on the stalks leaked into the glossy accents turning my 'water' muddy green. So I added some alcohol ink to the glossy accents too. Still a big mistake - 3 days now and it still hasn't set - I wonder how long it is going to take! LOL.

 I thought this was going to be a simple little project but it turned out quite fiddly - but I do like the finished result (if it ever sets..). I think my favourite is the green one...


Thanks for looking
Nikki xx


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19 comments:

  1. Rupa Swaminathan1 June 2015 at 07:37

    Lovely trio of panels Nikki. I love the cracked glass effect and nice to know that your experiments in spite of the minor setbacks look BEAUTIFUL! I agree, I like the green one too, my fav color!

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  2. Lula1 June 2015 at 08:59

    Love your pieces Nikki! Fab take on the theme! My favourite is the blue one!

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  3. Lula1 June 2015 at 08:59

    Love your pieces Nikki! Fab take on the theme! My favourite is the blue one!

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  4. Doreen1 June 2015 at 09:36

    These are just beautifel Nikki.xxx

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  5. Inky and Quirky Designs1 June 2015 at 11:53

    Ooh how beautiful is this! Love all of them Nikki,brilliant creations,love the crackle. How about linking these up to MMW?
    Big hugs
    Donna xxx

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  6. Pamellia1 June 2015 at 16:08

    What a fabulous set of wall hangs, these will brighten up any room you hang them in! Love the crackle, such a wonderful mix of old and new with those fresh white flowers! Just beautiful Nikki! hugs :)

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  7. Inkypinkycraft1 June 2015 at 16:31

    gorgeous little hearts x loving the crackle x

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  8. chrissie1 June 2015 at 17:00

    Stunning..such wonderful ideas and beautiful colours

    Love Chrissie xx

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  9. Unknown1 June 2015 at 19:24

    Some stunning 'aged' crackle and what a gorgeous, perfectly shabby chic trio! Love his Nikki!! Oooh by the way, I've not got round to posting this yet (time seems to get away from me) but you won my crafty pay it forward tag! When you get the chance just send me an email with your addy and I'll pop it in the post :) xx

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  10. sirkkis1 June 2015 at 20:29

    Lovely wall panels. Adore them,
    hugs xx

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  11. Redanne1 June 2015 at 20:44

    The crackle looks amazing on the hearts and also on the bottles - you perked up those panels beautifully! Anne xx

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  12. rachel1 June 2015 at 22:31

    I think these look wonderful - hope the liquid has set by now - really love them and I think I like the green one best too! Hugs Rachel xx

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  13. Unknown1 June 2015 at 22:39

    I agree with Rachel - the green one is my fav but they are all three seriously lovely. So quaint and simple but yet they make such a statement. Really great creativity - three times over!! j.

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  14. Deb2 June 2015 at 06:04

    Those are beautiful Nikki, wonderful textures and colours!

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  15. mamablitger2 June 2015 at 06:32

    Nikki these are so cute. Love the idea and the way you decorated them. The crackle looks fabulous ! Thank you for sharing. Hugs Monica. Spain

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  16. Astrid Maclean2 June 2015 at 21:49

    Oh wow Nikki I totally adore this!! Each of the panels looks brilliant by itself, but having the three together is genius, they look so classy and would make for a fantastic art piece on any wall!

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  17. Scrumplescrunch3 June 2015 at 02:20

    Hello Nikki,
    Great looking wall panels, the gorgeous bottles juxtapose with your Hearts wonderfully.
    Smiles:)
    Sue

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  18. sarascloset4 June 2015 at 11:46

    Simply charming wall panels, Nikki! Love all your crackling! Hugs!

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  19. Words and Pictures25 July 2015 at 13:42

    Beautiful weathered crackle, and I love the gentle simplicity of these - a lovely triptych.
    Alison xx

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Thanks so much for leaving a comment. Nikki

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