Botanical Magic -Altered Frame with Perfect Paints

jenndubdesigns
Apr 23
2 min read

Hello everyone!! Jenn here and I am so happy to share another fun altered project with you! This adorable little camera frame was once drab and boring. By adding some gorgeous paper, die cuts and florals along with new Polishing Plaster colors and Matte Acrylic Paints from Perfect Paints it is now a beautiful piece of home decor any nature lover would adore! Let me show you how I did this fun project!

Supplies:

Polishing Plaster Clover Honey - NEW!

Polishing Plaster - Nature's Patina - NEW!

Polishing Plaster - Sunset Blush - NEW!

Polishing Plaster - Frosted Pine

Shimmering Matte Acrylic paint - Honey Gold

Shimmering Matte Acrylic Paint - Espresso

Shimmering Matte Acrylic Paint - Northern Lights

Other products used:

49&Market paper and die cuts

Clear Gesso

White Acrylic Paint

Pearls

Flowers

Chipboard

Distress Ink Walnut Stain

Distress Embossing Powder Walnut Stain

Decorative Stencil (wood grain)

Molded Clay Mushrooms

MDF Camera Frame

Instructions:

Prepare the frame by adhering decorative paper to the cover. This can be done easily by drawing the outline onto the paper with pencil and then cutting it out. Distress the edges of the paper with a distressing tool or edge of scissors.

Coat the paper and edges of the frame in clear gesso and allow to dry.

Worn beige file folder with faded text and floral design on a light background. Edges are frayed, creating a vintage feel. — Paper Adhered to Frame and Distressed

Tube of clear gesso labeled "art basics" beside a beige textured paper with faint text and floral sketch. Neutral, artistic setting. — Clear Gesso Applied

Next add a small amount of each polishing plaster onto a palette or glass mat.

Jars of polishing plaster texture medium labeled Frosted Pine, Sunset Blush, and Clover Honey on a grid background. Paint swatches beside each jar. — Polishing Plasters

Lay a decorative stencil on the frame front and apply polishing plasters one at a time from dark to light. This will create a beautiful mixed texture in the background.

Wooden camera shape with a round cutout, featuring green and beige patterns. Three paint jars in the background on a white surface. — Polishing Plasters Applied Through Stencil

Next, Prepare chipboard pieces and molded mushrooms as follows:

Chipboard piece - paint using Shimmering Matte Acrylic Paint - Espresso

Sprinkle Walnut Stain Distress Embossing Powder and heat set. Use a hot glue gun to place it in the circular area.

Mushrooms - Paint Stems and undersides of caps using Shimmering Matte Acrylic Paint - Espresso

Add water to make the color wash out a bit. Using Polishing Plaster - Sunset Blush - NEW! brush on the caps of the mushrooms. Once dry add a bit of water and dot them with Shimmering Matte Acrylic Paint - Northern Lights.

Add flowers, die cuts, fussy cuts, pearls, and chipboard embellishments to create a focal point.

Finish with a splatter of white and dry brushing white over the darker flowers.

Jars of polishing plaster stacked with an angel figurine. Decorated card with butterfly, flowers, and "Nature Lover" text on wood. Rustic mood. — Finished Project

Jars of Perfect Paints with a butterfly, flowers, and a "Nature Lover" sign on textured wood. Paint jars in earth tones and an angel figurine in the background. — Finished Project

Thanks so much for visiting and viewing my project using Perfect Paints! I hope I have inspired you to grab some of these amazing products and create something beautiful! I will be creating more to share with you soon!

Happy Creating!!

Jenn