The stickers are an embossed plastic so the pattern would stand up to the wet wall patch I was going to apply over it. |
This is the panel with the dry wall patch applied, the border trim, then some wood trim. I sprayed it with several layers of hair spray, and then hauled out the paints. |
I gave the panel a coat of Vintage White acrylic paint. Whilst the paint was still wet I mixed dabs of Black Gel Stain and an oil based wood stain. |
A close up of the wall texture. |
So this is how the stone was beginning to look |
between applications of the mix, I would give it a blast from the heat gun which sped up the drying process considerably! |
I made sure that everything blended with the mural. |
So there it is! I think I'm kinda done for the time being. *** Now it is time to play! or is it????? |
It was as I was taking photos that I realized that the stairsteps were very pale. hmmmm, a very strange looking flight of stairs "but hey, that's how I roll" *sigh* |
Anyway... above is the BEFORE- |
I also carved back some of the steps so the treads weren't as deep and therefore, less treacherous. |
Okay, that's better! |
and just when I thought I was DONE, I decided to revisit the window once again and make that look older too. |
A close up of the aged wood window frame. |
This photo shows what the entry hall should look like once it is permanently installed. The wall-light fixture will be in the stair well and only the lower portion of the hall will ever be seen. |
And if this isn't enough to put me into the Spirit of Christmas,
I don't know what else will!?
below is my own mini contribution. Later tonight I will FINALLY put up my Real life Christmas tree that is- (if I'm not too tired) |
My personal tribute to "The Ghost of Christmas Present" |
The box of Laduree macaroons was made by Fats, the bag was a gift from Magda at "17-17"blogspot., and the vintage celluloid Santa came from parts unknown. |
I thought it might be a good idea to offer any visitors some holiday baking, which it appears they've been helping themselves to, so I think it must taste pretty good! :D |
More preserves, some specialty oil and a bottle of Peppermint Schnapps |
we have at last arrived at the SECOND ENDING of this post.
I will be leaving you here but know that I shall be back in the New Year with HOPEFULLY something more than MORE stairs, to share with you.
until then-
HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!
A SHOUT OUT to all of my wonderful followers, both Old and New- I Thank You! ♥
I wish you all
A HAPPY, as well as a HEALTY
NEW YEAR!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iO7ySn-Swwc
"For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given and the government shall be upon HIS shoulder and HIS NAME shall be called; WONDERFUL, COUNSELOR, THE MIGHTY GOD, THE EVERLASTING FATHER, THE PRINCE OF PEACE"
elizabeth