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By: Julie Lewis
Julie Lewis
Julie Lewis
Julie Lewis was destined to be an artist…at least that was what she was told from Kindergarten on. Born outside of Cleveland, Ohio, she was blessed to have been given an incredible art education all through her school years and from her creative and talented parents. Growing up in a world where every day brought some new creative adventure, it was no surprise that she went on to graduate from the Cleveland Institute of Art with a B.F.A. in graphic design. Her professional life included working in many fields from industrial advertising to American Greetings. Most gratifying was working as a designer for the largest craft company, Plaid Enterprises in Georgia where she now resides.She paints and creates felt soft sculptures inspired by said paintings and now sells them through her shop STELLALOLA on Etsy. She is inspired by many things around her…most importantly, a wonderful family, an insanely happy German Shepherd and one stoic Alaskan Malamut.
Chronicle your travels with this nostalgia inspired picture frame.
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Skill Level: Intermediate
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Supplies

PLAID Supplies
  • Mod Podge ® 7 Piece Tool Kit
  • Mod Podge ® 3D Foam Adhesive Mounts
  • Mod Podge ® Acrylic Shapes - Designer Shapes
  • Mod Podge ® Podgeable Paper Flip Books - Travel
  • FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Cinnamon, 2 oz.
  • FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Deep Tomato Red, 2 oz.
  • Mod Podge ® Dimensional Magic, 2 oz.
  • Mod Podge ® Matte, 16 oz.
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Other Supplies
Wax paper
Craft Glue
Wax stick or white candle
Sandpaper
Tan suede lacing
Wood picture frame 9” x 12”
Paper towels
Brush basin
Foam plates
Pencil
Assorted gold charms

Instructions

  1. Base coat frame with Deep Tomato Red. When dry, rub wax stick or white candle over surface. Paint again with Cinnamon. When dry, rub surface lightly with sandpaper for weathered look.

  2. Cut out images from flip book. Trace acrylic tag shape onto alphabet paper and cut out.

  3. Referring to bottle instructions, mod podge images to frame and to back of tag. Place wax paper over images as they are placed and squeegee out excess glue. Let dry 20 minutes before applying several coats of matte over entire surface.

  4. Apply clear Dimensional Magic over suitcases and create dots for train steam with gold glitter.

  5. Glue lacing to frame as shown. Use foam adhesive mounts to attach tag.
Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

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