Sitting on the computer and pinning my heart away is my new hobby. Photography, scrapbooking, pretending to know how to cook & pinning. But I stepped out of my comfort zone yesterday and decided to actually make something I pinned. 
It’s based on this print you can buy that’s a really cool herringbone pattern. I saw someone explaining how to make it so I gave it a go. Little did I know in the end, it would be one big fat craft-FAIL.
Actually, this morning I didn’t think it was as bad, but don’t you hate when something doesn’t turn out like you envisioned? I should find a funky frame for it and see how that looks.
STEP 1: I had this old painting I thrifted in my garage. I updated the colors a bit with paint I had on hand.
STEP 2: Start taping. This took freaking forever. After a while I thought, sheesh 50 bucks for the real deal doesn’t sound so bad. Next, paint the whole thing white. Last, peel off the tape.
I was so excited when I started peeling off the tape because it was looking pretty cool. But once I peeled off all the tape I realized that I had it backwards of what I wanted white and what I wanted to show through from the painting. So I didn’t like it. I should have taken a picture at this stage but I was so bugged so I just started taping again and leaving big chunks of white everywhere. Making a messy chevron/herringbone pattern.
I don’t know… what do you think? Fail or win?
I think I need a frame or may it could be cool to layer things in front of or even actually on it. I could tape or stick a bunch of instagrams or Instax on it? That could work.
Collin was nice when I was bugged last night, “Your art is the prettiest art of all the art.” heehee
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I wonder if painters tape would be easier to use and peel off? I like it and think if you layered it with other stuff it would REALLY be cute! Kind of Brave-Girls/She Art type stuff. I could see adding a giant flower that is made with several layers of cool paper or fabric with a jewel in the middle? That’s what I’d do anyway
Or leave it as a background to your vignette 
Collin is very sweet, he’s a great scrubby
I think it is really fabulous, i don’t think it has to perfect at all, in fact i think it is better not. It looks lovely as a back drop but could be nice with some pictures on it too. Well done you for doing something , i just pin and look lol
Love it! The colors are beautiful, and girlfriend, did chalkboard paint that globe?? Pure genius!
I actually really like it!
it’s cool and different and I like that it’s not perfect or symmetrical.
I think out looks cool (from afar)…almost vintagey
I think a win! It’s def different. Gotta try something new at least once.
I say win!! Everything you do/touch is a win! I like that it’s so random, and those colours seem to be you – soft and feminine. It’s very inspiring, as is your chalkboard globe with love notes!
I LOVE it!!! Honestly, I really really like it. It’s so pretty.
I think it is a win; a gold vintage frame might make it pop some?
Love it!
Forget the painting, I LOVE the Globe! LOL
Besides, no craft project is truly a FAIL unless you didn’t learn anything from it for next time
i love love love it! it for sure makes me want to make one now too!!!!
WINNING!!!!
i think it looks great!!!! it’s actually really cute, i would love to have this in my room!
Megan
i love it* win win win
lovely, nadine
Definitely a win! Love this. Makes me want to go thrifting for some artwork to play with,
Will you be mad if I say “Fail?” ha ha ha ha ha
Truly. Art is NEVER a “FAIL” option! It’s ART for goodness sake! I mean, have you REALLY seen the works of the FAMOUS Artists? IMO some of those should be a FAIL!
Yours my dear is WONDERFUL!!!! If YOU love it, then it is a WIN!!
Please don’t touch anything more on this art: it’s an amazing win!
I think it’s beautiful! I could see how if you were expecting it to look exactly like the original, then you might be frustrated after all that work, but I actually prefer yours. It must have been a really pretty painting because the colors are gorgeous. I say it’s a win!
I actually think its cool as it is …. it’s YOURS. Be proud! Epic win!
Its not craft but art! I really love it!
I like It! I think it just needs some aging. Maybe just a little unconventional sandpapering.
It looks cool. It’s like an abstract version of chevron. I like it!!
um..not like – LOVE IT! This looks just beautiful!
I think this is definitely a craft WIN!! I love it!! Sometimes I think our best pieces of art happen when something doesn’t go quite as it should. I love the whole display and that chalkboard globe makes me swoon too!!! Love, love, love it!
P.s consider it pinned!!
I just saw this on Pinterest and was psyched to whip it up. I think it is a “Love”. I love how you used a painting you already had. I jsut might go for it.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Frame it and I think you’ll love it. Thumbs up.
I think it’s kinda cool.
definitely a win! i love the colors!
it’s pretty indeed. I would love to try it too!
I say WIN – I love the random, imperfectness of it!
Maybe you will like it even more as the initial disappointment wanes.
Otherwise, pass it on to another crafty friend who will enjoy owning
and using something you crafted. Then you’ll be able to bring something
else into the house!
i kind of like it, actually. i think the white tones down the bright pattern. maybe if you pushed it a little further and gave it a more distressed look? that’s what i always do when i don’t feel right about something i’ve done. just keep going until it feels “done.”
It’s gorgeous!!! I looked at it and couldn’t find what was wrong with it! You are amazing even your fails are wonderful pieces of art!!!
Gotta say, I dig it! It’s pretty cool and seems to follow your sense of style.
Hello , c’est encore une bonne idée , c’est magnifique !!!!! Bonne journée , Gaëlle .
I think it looks fabulous! I like it without a frame just as is. You did an awesome job, like you do with everything else.
winner winner chicken dinner!!
I think it looks pretty cool. It would be a great place to stick Instagrams. I wish my craft fails turned out this great…I have a hard time when things don’t turn out at all. Very frustrating.
I think its cool and edgy! It need a bright pink or orangey pink ornate frame!
Love your husband’s “Office” quote! And my vote is it’s a definite win!
I think it would be a great starting point for a collage. Layer some things from your neopolitan line on it!
Lizzy, You should sign it and auction it off for a charity that is close to your heart. I guarantee you that something YOU made (and signed of course) would bring in $$$. It is a cool, unique, piece of art. Do you follow Julie Fei-Fan Balzer? She says there is no such thing as a fail.
I love it. The chalkboard globe is totally cool!
Win, totally! I LOVE it! love the zig zags, love the colors, love it all. And the chalkboard globe is super cute too!
I think it looks really cool, but honestly I LOVE the painted globe! Is that chalkboard paint???
I think this is really cool – and would look gorgeous with some of your “scrappin’ ” on it! You definitely have a way of making everything sooooo pretty and are an inspiration to crafters everywhere, I am sure! Can’t wait to see what you decide to do with it.
PS – LOVE your globe idea!
I had to laugh! Whoever knew everything you did wasn’t perfect!? It was encouraging for me! I know that it is indeed interesting and artistic and has the potential to be something beautiful. I have every confidence that you will show us an instaxed beauty with it soon enough…
I love it!! It’s a keeper!! It looks great layered with all the things you already have there!!
Elizabeth your picture is amazing!! I definitely find myself on pinterest more than actually doing the projects itself. But i love how yours turned out!! Also, where did you find your globe? it’s a beauty!
Ok….so not a fail. My craft fails are so epically yucky…there are no photos…let alone a brave blog post about them. I love your creation. Not a fail
I think its a win. MAYBEE did not turn out exactly as you wanted. But I too think it has a vintage feel…love that:) The instax photo’s or other “stuff” on it would look way awesome too!!!
I love this! I wish that i was talented like you!!
I’d say it’s a win. Doing something outside your comfort zone is something that makes someone a winner. Besides, it’ll make you better in this activity the next time around.
Annabella MErlin
i absolutely LOVE it!!! i would love to have it hanging in my house!! and i love the globe too!!
I think it was a happy mistake! It’s not uniform, that’s for sure, but I think it has a happy lackadaisical quality about it. I like that it feels really open and breezy.
I love the artwork. I think it turned out lovely. I also adore the way you styled it with the chalkboard globe.