Each year I have helped out in some way, usually by making something. Last year I decorated a small Christmas Tree and an Advent Wreath to be raffled off to raise money for a local charity. This year I was asked to donate a framed photograph of mine. I think I would have rather decorated 3 trees rather than decide which print, how to frame it, moan, moan.... I should be honored that they feel like my photographs are print worthy, but somehow this seems more personal than decorating a Christmas tree. Am I nuts...??
Anyhoo, after deliberating hours and hours, looking at my gazillion photographs on the computer, printing out several, only to be nixed, I finally decided on two, not one, but two prints. My original idea was to buy a blank canvas and paint it to resemble crackle paint and then place the print in the middle. I experimented, but again, didn't like the results. Still working on it this morning, your know my middle name is Procrastinate, I finally came upon an idea that I think worked. What I was bemoaning was the plainness of the matting, and I don't like the purchased mattings because a 5x7 mat ends up being about 4x6 cutting off a great deal of the photograph. So, ta da, I decided to use my never ending supply of scrap book paper. And this is the result....
The polka dots are me...love dots and checks, kinda my trademark. So that's it...no more fussing, not to mention I have completely run out of time. Just hoping these go to someone who really enjoys them and has a special place to hang them. Gotta go, time to shower and get dressed.
Sharing with Nancy's Sunday Best and Madge's Weekly Top Shot
Until next time.....
very, very nice job! just looking at it, it looks like a 3-d mat! nice!
ReplyDeleteI love these Deanna!! Gorgeous images and nicely framed.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work - just simply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHope you had fun at your tea.......sounds like a lovely way to spend your afternoon.
Great job! They look like matted watercolor paintings. Have fun at the tea.
ReplyDeleteDeanna, these are absolutely beautiful! No matter how long it took you to reach a decision...you reached a great one :). And I agree with you, I think my photography is waaaaaay personal. I feel uncomfortable selling it OR even giving it as gifts many times. I would much rather decorate a tree. But I'd take your photos in a heartbeat! Have fun at the luncheon.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely lovely, all! And what pretty polka-dotted mat. Your precision cuts are amazing!
ReplyDeleteDespite your procrastinating, these turned out amazingly beautiful. Love the polka dots!
ReplyDeleteNow if I was attending that tea I'd be tickled pink if I received your print. It's lovely.
ReplyDeletei love how they are so GIRLIE looking. so cool! great shots or should i call them prints?!! ha. ha!! ( :
ReplyDeleteThey're beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love that texture you used on these. And, the mats are perfect.
What a beautiful pair of prints! The matting job is lovely.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely lovely, I'll be the gal who received this was delighted, I know I would be! Thank you for sharing on Weekly Top Shot #57!
ReplyDeleteI think these turned out wonderful. I love the polka dots too!
ReplyDeleteThese are simply beautiful and I'm sure made someone very, very happy. You are far more talented than you give yourself credit for.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work Deanna! Love polka dots myself! Great choices!
ReplyDeleteThese are absolutely beautiful...so are so very talented.
ReplyDeleteThey look wonderful Deanna, using the scrapbook paper worked perfectly.
ReplyDeleteThey turned out beautifully! Someone is going to love them. :)
ReplyDeleteThey really turned out so nice, brilliant idea with the paper. Someone will so love these.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!!! I love the idea of using the scrap booking paper as mats. The possibilities are endless.
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I love how you framed your prints! They are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThose are gorgeous! I'm just like you, I can't imagine where to begin to choose print worthy photos. I need to work on it though. Good for you. Now you need to do another set for yourself!!
ReplyDeleteGosh, I bet that was a difficult decision to make considering the number of frame-worthy photos you've taken. I love the ones you chose and your special matting. They both look awesome!
ReplyDeleteabsolutely wonderful they are!
ReplyDeleteThe print of your photograph is divinely gorgeous (I love me some hydrangeas anyway) and the polka dots are perfect!
ReplyDeletePS Miss your beautiful smile
Those are gorgeous!! Love the matte around the flowers!
ReplyDeleteI would buy these in a heartbeat!
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So beautiful Deanna somebody will be very lucky having such gorgeousness in their home....
ReplyDeleteHow perfect and yes the polka dots are so very you! :) What a great idea Deanna....xo
ReplyDeletecongratulations, it turned out gorgeous. I love the dots and the soft pink and the photos are great but I agree with you between choosing something ours and decorating trees, the trees are easier. anyway I'm glad they asked for your prints, I would love to have one of these! xxo
ReplyDeleteDeanna! hi! nice details and so nice to see your photos in frames. thanks for stopping by. i always enjoy your visits.
ReplyDeleteThe pictures you've chosen are very beautiful! the polka dots in the frames makes them even more special - a lovely donation that surely makes the winner happy!
ReplyDeleteLove the way that you finished these with the great scrapbook paper! Great Idea! hope your Thanksgiving is blessed
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