Wild West Auction Frame

My creativity was challenged in a different direction the other day.  I was given a plain wooden picture frame to turn into a designer frame, with a Wild West theme.   Hmm. . . . I don’t tend have paper or stamps bent in that direction . . .

First I pulled out some Washi Tapes to cover the frame.  Simple, no problem.  Then I pulled out some retired twine and glued it around the edges of the frame and then glued some Bakers Twine swirling around.  Then . . . uhhhh . . . . hmm . . . . that’s where I got stuck.  I showed the frame to my husband and he said it needed something cowboyish.   Ummmmm . . . .  Yes, but . . . .

Finally it hit me – Simply Pressed Clay!  Yes!  That was the answer.  With all of my children looking on and giving their opinions . . . . . . this is what I cam up with.  How cute is that?!

Here is a close up look at the clay.  I formed the shapes I wanted (except for the rose, I used one of our Stampin’ up! molds for that – whew!) and then left them to dry overnight.

Many of you know I do a good deal of work with the Shrewsbury Christian Academy Silent Auction.  This is going to be one of the door prizes this year.  I’m hoping my name is pulled – I would love to receive this prize!

Now . . . Somehow I was magically handed three more blank wooden frames to decorate . . . Hmmmm. . .