I've had this painting in my basement for years. It's one that my grandmother had painted of me, based on a photograph.
I love it, but I didn't like the color of the frame with the painting. So I just removed the frame and got down to business!
I added a layer of gold metallic paint, followed by some antiquing polish to dull it down.
It took a few coats to get the color right, but I like it!
Still working on where to hang it, but right now my five-year-old self is presiding over the guest room.
But I had to laugh when I glanced at this three-year-old photo of Nina, also in the guest room:
Like mother, like daughter, I guess!
That's crazy how much the painting looks like your dd.
ReplyDeleteWow...that's amazing. Love what you did to the frame!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful piece of artwork. I actually thought it was Nina when I clicked over. So cute.
ReplyDeleteLove that! I've seen you do other fun projects with that antiquing polish- is that at Hobby Lobby? In the paint section? I tried looking for it the other day but didn't know where to look so couldn't find it. Would love some help; I'm inspired to make some cute things with it! :)
ReplyDeleteYour Grandmother would be pleased!
ReplyDeleteWow! Love how much your dd and you look alike! That's amazing! At first I thought it was the original photo of you...
ReplyDeleteSure does look like it, sugar! Both blondes and both beautiful....
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Connie
What a resemblance! Love the picture idea too!
ReplyDeleteThat sure is a sweet face! :)
ReplyDeleteThe new finish looks great. And you and your daughter are both adorable!
ReplyDeleteAwwww -- you were (and still are!) such a little cutie and so is your adorable daughter! So sweet!
ReplyDeleteJanet
Love it! So cute and such a nice memory from your grandmother:)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. I have been stalking you for a few years now, via BLOG!! And never made a comment, but this one, seriously!!?? I cannot believe the resemblance of the painting by your grandmother to your daughter's photo. I truly cannot tell the difference. So cute. So adorable and now we all know where you get your crafty talent from!! So glad you dragged this painting from the basement to share with us. Gorgeous, girl!!
ReplyDeleteWow, you two look just alike at that age. How awesome!
ReplyDeleteWhat an uncanny resemblance between the two of you! That could be a painting of her! I love the darker frame...it looks really good!
ReplyDeleteWOW...she looks JUST like you. How sweet.
ReplyDeleteWow, it's amazing how much you and your daughter look alike! Both very beautiful! I am glad both of my daughters ended up with blue eyes and blonde hair, unlike me. Your guest room is coming along nicely. Very well done!
ReplyDelete-Desiree
Oh Carrie, those are just priceless!
ReplyDeletePriceless I tell ya!
Thanks for sharing! =)
♥Lori
Oh, wow! That is precious. I love that your daughter looks just like you! How fun is that.
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ReplyDeleteI know, the antiquing polish is hard to find. Mine was in the aisle with the wood stains (at Michael's), not with the paint. I hope you find it! :)
Carrie
Ahhh...don't you just love it when things work out like that? Incredilbe. What a couple of dolls!
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Julie M.
Love it! I have done the gold leafing before! FUN FUN! I have missed your blog! Kim
ReplyDeleteWow! She definitely looks like her momma!
ReplyDeleteOh my word. I can not believe how much alike you look : ) Sweet as can be!
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