Several years ago we started a tradition of finding heart-shaped rocks to give to each other. I’ve always thought it would be fun to do something with all of the rocks we’ve collected over the years.
This is what I decided to do with them as an anniversary gift for Gregg…
I started by taking the rocks and placing them on a piece of mat board in a pleasing composition. Then I glued them down with some strong glue.
I bought a shadowbox frame at Michaels, but didn’t like the white for this project.
I painted over the white with a soft yellow color, then sanded it a little for an aged look.
I put it all together and this is how it turned out.
Here’s another one that I just had to put in its own frame. I found this stone with a little heart in it!
Here’s what I did with this special heart…
I took a little black frame that I found in my stash, took out the glass and painted it a beige color.
Then I roughed up the frame with a little sand paper so some of the black showed through. I glued the rock to the back of the frame (which was already black), and finished it off with “love” using a fine point Sharpie.
Gregg was very happy with his gifts!
Soli Deo Gloria!
Jane <><
We love because He first loved us.
1 John 4:19
Jane,
ReplyDeleteThis truly is a special gift. There are many collections that are never properly displayed. I love collecting memories with you. Gregg
What a lovely anniversary gift! And what a lovely story. My husband and I collect Christmas ornaments. It started with our honeymoon and we've done it for almost 11 years, it will be 11 years in October. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat idea! I'm sure they will be cherished for many many years.
ReplyDeleteSweetness! Looks so beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteSo charming! You are SO creative and original! Look forward to more of your creations!
ReplyDeleteNature +creativity = you. Thank you for sharing God's gifts on so many levels. :-)
ReplyDeleteNature +creativity = you. Thank you for sharing God's gifts on so many levels. :-)
ReplyDeleteNature +creativity = you. Thank you for sharing God's gifts on so many levels. :-)
ReplyDeleteNature +creativity = you. Thank you for sharing God's gifts on so many levels. :-)
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