Prima Carte Blanche Frame with Shari Carroll
Ok… so I need some sort of intervention because I have this serious problem of loving GREY and silver!! It’s in my closet, my wall paint, my furniture, even the siding on my house. Oy!
This frame idea came to mind because I’ve been collecting “C’s” for my wall in my living room. I have them in galvanized steel, black and white and even mirrored. I wanted to make something special for the arrangement. A Shabby chic look is what I was going for and the Salvage Papers by Prima were perfect for my idea.
I personalized my piece by adding our last name… after all… it’s the reason I collect “C’s”. I opened up the Heart Locket to use it as a frame, then added the letters to the background paper.
I was able to change what were grungy metal pieces into a shabby chic look by adding white gesso and silver paint.
I have shot a full process video showing how to make this, you can view it below or on our YouTube channel.
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I hope I’ve given you some inspiration to create something personal for your home! Enjoy!
Oh wow! Beautiful frame and video! I love the shabby chic look!
Awesome. Love everything about it and I’m sure it will fit right in with all your other items. Grey is a soft soothing color. Thanks for sharing.
Linda D.
This piece is just gorgeous.
Beautiful. Stunning.. I love your work.
Stunning!! Thanks for sharing with us your technique for making this project.
I absolutely love this project and it is fascinating to watch your videos! Thanks so much for the marvelous projects and inspiration!!!
I’m in love your shabby chic art piece! It is beautifully subtle.
Beautiful creation!!
Really Beautiful!!
Gorgeous love the grey. So pretty.
This is amazing project dear Shari.. I enjoyed watching video.. I love textur and papers.. Well done!
Wow!! This is stunning!! Love the ‘C’!!
This is lovely and I so enjoy watching as you create these masterpieces, because I learn lots of techniques as well! Not to mention, the use of some of the products, such as the gels, etc. Thanks! Grey and silver are good colors. :)
Absolutely gorgeous! I love grey as well, and it can look classic and modern!
This is a gorgeous home decor item!
Shari, this is gorgeous! I would love to see your wall of Cs.
I like how you used the brayer to paint the pieces!
A masterpiece indeed! Love everything about this framed decor.
I love all of your artwork! Thanks for inspiring me to do more than cards.
Love it–gorgeous frame and art project. Thanks for sharing all the details!
Such a beautiful frame for your wall
I love the shadow box with all of your different C’s in it. I think everyone believes that we would love to see your initial wall.
Wow, what a gorgeous project! Love your colour theme :)
I love the eclectic vintage chic look that you achieved in this great project!
This is stunning, I love all of the textures and the gorgeous gray tones!
What a great project. I am totally inspired to make something similar! Thanks.
This is gorgeous, love the grungy chic look and the layout.
So very beautiful! Hugs, Robin
Fabulous! Love it!
Great idea. Love that you are “collecting” C’s.
Beautiful frame and contents.
thanks faor sharing.
A beautiful project! Thank you for sharing!
Amazing frame. Love the thoughtful placement of each item and the fun heart with your last name.
Love the frame. The colors are so soft and lovely.
Love how you’ve personalised the frame!
So pretty! It will look stunning in your home and also make awesome Christmas gifts!
What a delightful frame it is, and I love the colors, very pretty!
WOW!!! Now I want to do one for my new studio we are building in our new home. Since we are building the house with a contractor and have designed the house ourselves, we designed my studio and can make it how we want and I really want to personalize it with my art work and after seeing what you’ve done with this piece, I want to do one, too!! Love it!! I love all of your alter art work, Shari!! You are so talented!!
So beautiful.
what a gem. . . .
Fascinating process resulting in a unique piece of art.
This turned out quite stunning.
Beautiful. I have been enjoying dark gray and silver too.
Gorgeous frame! I just love your grey and silver! Love the texture and shabby chic look! Thanks for sharing and inspiring me today! :)
I like the metal accents
This is beautiful!
I also love gray and silver so this is just the type of decor that i love!
Reminds me of a white wedding – somehow.
This is stunning luv the little details in it
Such a fabulous idea and very stylish!
I love this especially since my name is Cindy…lol! But seriously, you have the shabby chic down girl. I love that Prima paper you chose and then everything just goes along with it. And that’s a beautiful C, do you remember where you got it?
So pretty!!! Love the rustic look.