I appreciate all crafting styles, and try them all from time to time. However, I find that I am a little hesitant when it comes to Shabby Chic. Once I get <\/a>started, I love it and things just seem to come together, but getting started takes a little extra motivation for me. \u00a0This fleur de lis wall hanging is one that has been sitting on my desk for over a week–that’s a long time for me since my OCD nature has me cleaning and putting things away constantly.<\/p>\n

<\/a>The video below describes the entire process of creating this wall hanging so I won’t re-hash it here, but let’s just say I used a lot of Liquitex gesso, 2 whole sticks of hot glue, and oh, such gorgeous laces, appliques, trims, and buttons from MelsCraftBoutique<\/a><\/span>! \u00a0As a guest design team member for Mel’s Zibbet shop, I have the following coupon code: CraftyPaws10<\/strong> to offer my subscribers so that you can get 10% off your entire order and free U.S. shipping on orders of $40 or more–YAY!<\/p>\n

The Copic colors that I used to add hints of color to the adorable vintage picture of a girl and her dog are: V000, RV000, YG00, YR20 and R30. \u00a0The products I used from MelsCraftBoutique are linked to below. \u00a0They are stunningly beautiful and make even those of us who are a little Shabby Chic challenged look like we know what we’re doing. LOL<\/p>\n

Resin Rose<\/a><\/span> that I used as the center for the handmade flower.
\nWhite Venice Rose trim<\/a><\/span> that I tucked into all the little gaps throughout the wall hanging.
\nWhite Bridal Beaded lace applique<\/a><\/span> that I used at the top and bottom of the fleur de lis.
\nButterfly appliques<\/a><\/span> that add such fabulous dimension and interest.
\nWhite Beaded Bridal applique<\/a> <\/span>that has super detailed and delicate pearl beading and anchors the whole right side of the fleur de lis.
\nWhite pearl button<\/a> <\/span>that I used as a focal point\u00a0toward the bottom of the wall hanging.
\nPink pastel flower applique<\/a><\/span> that I cut up and used to frame the bottom of the vintage dog and girl photo.
\nWhite millinery flowers<\/a><\/span> that I tucked in to add a little dimension to the right of the photo<\/p>\n