For the last couple of years I have had my eyes open searching for a faux deer head I could mount in a picture frame and decorate. I have seen these done but couldn't find one I liked plus could afford. This one is cute but I decided to do mine in colors to match my decor.
Here is my find. I was at Target after Christmas and found this metal deer for 50% off. It is a little over a foot tall and quite heavy. Perfect for this project.
Next I found a picture frame at a thrift store that I added a little gold Rub N Buff to help it coordinate with the deer.
I chose these 2 colors of scrapbook paper to cover a piece of cardboard cut to fit the frame for the backing.
Using the black and white paper I covered the 4 corners of the cardboard by glueing it in place with Mod Podge.
Then I took the pink piece of paper and glued it diagonally to the cardboard and trimmed the overhanging corners.
Next using white rat tail trim along the line where the 2 papers meet I used hot glue to adhere the trim and give the backing a more finished appearance.
Using paperclay I molded 4 embellishments, one for each corner.
Painted them while wet with sheepskin chalk paint.
Added 2 shades of Rub N Buff, a tarnished silver and a tarnished gold combination on the raised areas when the paint was dry. I glued them in place then hot glued the board to the frame.
Next I mounted the deer to the backing of the frame.
And finally I added a few mulberry flowers and leaves and a little lace with hot glue.
All finished and hanging on the wall. Love the way it turned out. The wait was worth it. I hung him above my other creations in the living room.
Happy Crafting!
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