Friday, December 9, 2011

Hodgepodge....


First....Frederick and Frederika are home!

CHS Frederick
CHS "Frederick"
 
CHS Frederika
CHS "Frederika"

I absolutely love the frames! 

My framer suggested coloring the beaded
area black and it really made a
wonderful difference against the dark
red/brown of the frame.

I couldn't get a good picture of the two
together but am so happy with the finish.

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Next.....I have a some "Joy" to share!

Joy in Red & Blue
"Joy of the Snowflake"
Stitched with Victorian Motto thread

I finally stitched the blue ornament
and the colorway is perfect for
my bedroom holiday decor.

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Lastly....I have had some fun with my Briwax!

My own "Shaker" boxes!

I decided to do something with these
paper mache boxes I've had for a while
and decided to give them a "Shaker" look. 

A little paint and Briwax was all it took
to transform these boxes into great
hiding places for buttons, fabrics, trims....

My favorite....

I'm still hoarding a lot of little boxes and can't
wait to give them a little Briwax love soon!

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Well....I'm off to stitch. 
Hope you have a great weekend.

49 comments:

  1. Your stitching and finishing are beautiful.

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  2. I don't think you could have selected more perfect frames for Frederick and Fredericka. Gorgeous!

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  3. Gorgeous framed pieces! Love your new ornaments as well!

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  4. I'm mad for the frames you selected!!! What beautiful finishes!!! I'm a big fan of Briwax, as well!!!! The boxes look great, Karen.
    Linda C.

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  5. LOVE your Frederic and Frederika!!!! The frame is just so perfect!!! And your two ornaments are so gorgeous!!! The colors you choose are so pretty~~~~

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  6. The beading on the frames are what "makes" them....I love them. And, you are on a roll with those boxes lady!! Nice job!!!

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  7. Fantastic! Love the Freds -- such perfect frames! Love your bri wax boxes -- wow! And your little ornaments -- so pretty! You are so talented!

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  8. The frames are perfect, we can never have enough joy, and what fun you're going to have with all your pretty boxes! Enjoy everything!

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  9. The frame is perfect on the Fred's. The boxes look great. I really don't like the bri wax but your boxes look fabulous. I will have to give it another chance.

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  10. Oh, my! Stunning...just stunning in those frames! Now I really want to stitch them even more.

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  11. Your framed pieces have turned out beautifully. Love the way you've finished your boxes. Great ornament finishes.

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  12. Your famed pieces are gorgeous. Love your boxes and your ornaments are beautiful.

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  13. Dear Karen your work and finish is just wonderful.

    Your boxes look great too.

    You have been a busy bee.

    Love your Joy ornaments and the colours you used,
    Never seen the chart before can you tell me what it is I just love it so much.

    Thanks for sharing sweet friend.

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  14. Beautiful stitch and wonderful finish!! The frame is splendid too! I love shaker boxes!!

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  15. Girl - you are SO talented! I love, love the Freds! Not only amazing stitching, but beautifully framed. Where's the spot you have picked for them? And your ornies are adorable - can you believe I'm stitching Joy now? And your boxes... to die for. You know, I have some I painted long ago that I may pull out and give them a bit of Briwax treatment to get the feel of it. Not only are you a genuine talent, but also an inspiration! Thanks for sharing!

    Enjoy your weekend - and your guests!

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  16. Oh Karen, Frederick and Frederika look awesome!! Those are the perfect frames for them!
    I love the shade of blue in that ornament. It's lovely!
    Great job on the boxes. I have all my buttons and charms stored in mine.

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  17. Awesome stuff in this post Karen! F&F look Fabulous! And I love those little Joy ornies...absolutely beautiful in both colorways!

    And your boxes! So drooling over your boxes. Thanks for sharing how you did them, I may have to give it a try!

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  18. Frederick and Fredericka are just perfect - what a great frame to set off your wonderful stitching. And Joy - both are lovely!

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  19. ohhhhh love the two birds and the frames are perfect for them as well .. where are you going to hang them ?? and *sigh the "shaker boxes" are gorgeous .... is bri wax just a wax or something special for crafting ???? love the joy pieces as well :) what are you stitching now ??? love mouse xxxxx

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  20. Frederik and Frederika are gorgeous and I love your joy ornaments

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  21. they turned out beautiful, love the frames!!! and your shaker boxes are Fantastic! you just gotta love briwax, just a simple thing and it can turn anything looking wonderful! and the ornaments, just loving them! and the red one WOW love the Pop it gives it!

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  22. Very pretty!!!! Love the frame you chose too :-). Pretty boxes and ornaments as well.

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  23. Oooh, beautiful! Great choice in the frames--perfect! Love the ornaments, too, and the boxes!

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  24. The 'Freds' frames are awesome and as Faye said, the beads make the frame.Super choice, Karen. I love your little boxes!

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  25. Love, love, love Frederick and Fredericka!! I need to start mine now. I am interested in buying a chart from your for sale charts - how do I contact you?

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  26. Love your frame choices for Frederic and Frederika, they will look fabulous together!

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  27. A beautiful pair of framed stitches
    I love the blue on the brown, that's an awesome finish.
    Woderful boxes. I can't find briwax anuwhere

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  28. Beautifully framed, love them!

    Love the Joy ornaments especially the Blue and White colorway!

    Just love those boxes!

    Happy Holidays!

    Hugs,

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  29. Wow! Those frames are perfect for your beautiful stitches!!
    And what another sweet set of ornaments!! Love your finished boxes too!

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  30. Your framed pieces are gorgeous! Darling ornies and love the boxes! Great job all around!

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  31. Frederick and Fredericka are absolutely stunning! Your framer was right about doing the inner portion in the darker color, it really makes everything pop.

    Love the ornaments and your "shaker" boxes. I'll have to try that with some of my wax.

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  32. What fantastic frames for the Freds! They are perfect for them. Love your ornament finishes and the shaker boxes look great!

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  33. Perfect choice of frames, Karen--Frederick and his bride look so handsome!

    Your ornaments and shaker boxes are wonderful, too. Have never tried Briwax--will have to look into it :)

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  34. Karen --
    BEAUTIFUL frames for Frederick and Fredericka! I'm sure they look wonderful hanging together:)

    Great ornaments too and I love the changes you made in the colors too.

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  35. Love the beaded inner portion of the frames--oh, yes, and F & F too!

    I am dying to try some Briwax but wondering if you used a specific color???

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  36. Frederick and Frederika look wonderful in their frames and those stuffed ornaments are beautiful!

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  37. Your Fred and Rica looks stunning Karen! And I love your boxes, I have two sets in my house that I did myself and get comments on them all the time :) Great Job!
    LOVE those ornaments too! Great fabric and colorway!

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  38. Frederick and Frederika look stunning, you must be so pleased with the results. Love your two latest ornaments too, your home must look wonderfully festive. Best wishes.

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  39. Karen...I don't know where to begin; I love it all!

    The ornies are so sweet, and your Freds look wonderful in those frames...what a perfect suggestion by your framer; they turned out so lovely.

    And those boxes...WOW, I just love them! Would you do a tutorial when you make the next batch...I would love to know how to do that?

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  40. Omg, Karen! Where to begin!!?? You Mr and Mrs Fred are beyond beautiful! I love those frames.
    Your ornaments are amazing..
    And those boxes! I have never even heard of Briwax. Looks like I might be missing something. You are such an inspiration!

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  41. Love the framing job!!!! They look just perfect. :)

    Now I need to go Google Briwax as I've never heard of it before. Heheh.

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  42. Frederick and Frederica look fantastic Karen. Lovely frames.

    Both your ornaments are very pretty. Love the different colourway.

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  43. Karen, Frederic and Frederika are just beautiful and I love the frames, they are just perfect. Cute, cute ornaments and I absolutely love what you did with the paper mâché boxes.

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  44. All beautiful finishes. The frames for F&F are wonderful and really look great. TFS...Nancy

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  45. F & F look fabulous!!!! They definitely have a WOW factor :o)

    Sweet ornies Karen. Well done!

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  46. I too would like a tutorial about your wonderful boxes. While we cannot buy Shaker boxes here in New Zealand we can get the plain papier mache ones. Please can you find time to do a tutorial - perhaps the new year

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  47. Goodness...your stitching is beautiful and the frames...wow! You have an excellent framer. Love all your stitching!.

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  48. Frederick & Frederika are stunning!

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  49. The birdies are just precious! I'd love to see how they look up on the wall together!

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