Making Pictures from Cards

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When I was on holiday I bought these very jolly greetings cards. I thought they would make perfect pictures for the wall and before I knew it, I noticed some picture frames in a basket being sold for just a couple of pounds in a shop clearance.
 Perfect timing, how could I resist?


They needed a couple of coats of paint before I was happy with them so I used my acrylics to get the right shade of blue and


now they look just right!

(card illustrations by Susie Grindey.)

Comments

Robin Larkspur said…
I do this too, when I spy especially fine greeting cards that are quite artful. I love your choices of blues!
5 September 2012 at 15:39
rossichka said…
These frames in tender blue complement the lovely cards!:)
5 September 2012 at 17:41
Micki Wilde said…
I'm glad I'm not the only one that does this, I love framing up pretty cards too!! :)
5 September 2012 at 18:58
Tammie Lee said…
they turned out wonderful!
5 September 2012 at 21:42
Giggles said…
I've always done this!! Adorable choice!!

Hugs Giggles
5 September 2012 at 23:34
Introverted Art said…
it looks very right. looks adorable.
6 September 2012 at 02:23
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