Chinese Zodiac frames-#2 purple flowers done

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Chinese Zodiac frames-#2 purple flowers done

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So I'm half way done stitching my Chinese Zodiac so I decided to start work on painting the frames. I've had fun looking for paint colors and stencils. It's opened my eyes to a whole new craft world out there.

For my first frame I wanted to try a plaid design, but since I don't know what I'm doing it didn't really turn out like I expected. It looks more like tire tracks. Because of that I'm not sure I'll use it for the one I had in mind. I tested out some of my other finished ones to see which one it would look good with and I think I've made a match. But you'll have to wait until I get them all framed up.

Here is my first frame (and no, I didn't paint all over my dining room table. I taped waxed paper to the table to protect it.)

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:applesauce: I think it looks like a wide plaid. not like tire tracks at all. Can't wait to see which one goes in the frame. What fun it must be. I hope painting frames isn't going to take you from stitching for very long, though.

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i like it! :applesauce:
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It came out great!!
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That looks fabulous!! :applesauce:
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At first look I thought plpaid not tires. I did not see tires until I read you message!!!!! :D
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Here's the second frame painted. I think I should have done the flowers in opposite corners but I still like it.

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The next three already have the base color I just need to figure out the stenciling/patterns.
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:applesauce: very pretty. I think the flowers look great.

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lovely :applesauce: :applesauce:
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:wub: very pretty!! The flowers are great! :applesauce:
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How smart it looks with the flowers on purple, lovely!
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