Tuesday, June 15, 2010

1st Wall Border Attempt


Happy Tuesday!


Hope you are all enjoying the day. It is HOT and muggy here in Missouri - ugh!!! Humidity has to be way up there, as well!


Okay, I'm pretty sure that none of my stampin' peeps are opinionated, but I need an opinion. the photo above is my 1st homemade wall border attempt. I have a wall in my kitchen that is painted a khaki color on the top, and a spicy orange/rust on the bottom. I need 'something' to divide the line where the two colors meet. I am pretty much DONE forever with wallpaper and borders, so have been trying to come up with some stamping ideas (thank heaven for stamp-a-ma-jigs!). The stamp used here is an Inkadinkado Flourish.


I'm going to try a few out on my readers today and tomorrow, so please bear with me! I've never stamped on walls before, and although the thought is exciting, it's also a bit frightening! I really need some opinions before I dive in!
(Pardon my collection of TAC stamps in the background - I forgot to crop!!!)


Thanks for your help!!!


Patti J.

10 comments:

The Other Patti Sue said...

Love the flourish! Lots of work GF!

Suzanne said...

I love flourishes and think it would be lovely on a wall!

Dawnll said...

I love the flourish for sure, I would probably make it a bold color like a warm green to bring contrast to the divide.
Did you have a great weekend?
Loved the picture Stef posted of all of you.

Crystal said...

Patti I think it will be a GREAT idea to put on your walls..That is one pretty flourish....!!!! It seems like a lot of work gf..teehee but in the end it will be BEAUTIFUL!!!

Bridgett Owens said...

I really like the flourish! It is beautiful. I am eager to see your wall after it is finished.

Lynne in NI said...

Ooh Patti, this is so pretty and what a great idea!
I'm with you 100% about wallpaper, I think every one of our walls is painted, life's too short for stripping wallpaper!

Theresa's Studio said...

Sounds like a lot of work. Wouldn't stenciling be less work?
Just a thought.

Stef H said...

oh i just love it! i love flourishes so it's a shoo in for me. and you totally rock that thing-a-ma-jig. mine's in a drawer and never been used. i'm sure i'd still NOT get it straight anyway. so if you break yours you can have mine!!!

i love it.

and i got 4 new shoots on my spider plant!!! yay! it's only HALF DEAD!!!

Vicki said...

Hello Patti! What an awesome idea! Sounds like a lot of work kiddo...and I love the flourish you have shown! How pretty...can't wait to see what others you may have chosen!

HUGS!
Vicki

Lisa Hjulberg said...

ooooo, i love it!!! You ARE brave, though... and must have lots of patience... to attempt this on a wall. My hat is off to you!!!!