Making A Life sign

Project #17/30

The Last sign project for today I promise. I'm just trying to get caught up on my postings for the month!

My mom scored about 20 door transoms from a really old house that was being torn down by some friends! I painted it black first....then changed my mind (that's why I love paint)...and painted white over it. I didn't even sand this one and it turned out really cool!

I used the good ol' Cricut and stuck the letters on the board. It's not exactly straight though - so don't look TOO hard! :)

Memories Sign

Project #16/30

Here's another drawer front/sign project. The drawer was already white, so no work there-yeah! I printed off the letters on the computer and copied them on the drawer front. I used the traced letters to paint the letters with craft paint. I sanded and then hung up!

painting from a traced letter was my least favorite technique used in sign making so far. I do not have a steady hand when it comes to detail, and it took me forever. Not to mention I didn't love how the black "smudged" when I sanded down the sign.

Antiques Sign

Project #15/30

From the beginning, here's an old drawer front...aren't those pulls great!


After taking out the pulls and filling in the holes, I spray painted the board Chocolate brown. I cut out letters with my Circut from contact paper and stuck them on the board. I spray painted over the letters with an Antique cream color. After letting that dry, I took off the letters and sanded it down.










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Spools of thread wall hanging

Project #14/30

I had some boards that are worn & beat up & they have great charater. I decided to make my Mom a wall hanging with this board and some spools of old thread I picked up at an old antique store. This way she can hang her scissors and measuring tape on it. Hopefully she likes it!

Revamped End Table

Project #13/30

I nabbed this old worn down end table at a garage sale for next to nothing. I fixed it up so it was sturdy, painted it & wore it out. I think it goes well with my two dollar Goodwill lamp!

Initial Cupboard

Project #12/30

I found this cute tiny cupboard door at the Habitat Store. I had no idea what to do with it, but love the beadboard look. I picked up the "B" at Hobby Lobby. The cupboard already had a hole in the top, so I put a nail in the wall, stuck the cupboard on the nail and wrapped the ribbon around that!

I love projects where I don't actually have to do anything!

Skeleton Key Necklace

Project #11/30

Mackenzie designed this necklace. We were looking around Hobby Lobby and she decided she wanted a new necklace, so she went and picked these things out. I assembled it all Friday afternoon when I was waiting in line at her school for the bell to ring.

Magazine holder tutorial

Project #10/30

I had these WII boxes laying around that I was saving (for some unknown reason) and I decided they were too good to recycle.



I used a plastic magazine holder I had as a template on the WII boxes and used a box cutter to cut out my shape.







I used some kraft paper I had leftover from another project, which it turns out may have been a drop cloth for painting. But I don't mind the imperfections :)



I added some twine with hot glue to the edges to finish it off...and to hide all of my mistakes!





Much better! Now I can keep my magazines organized and stylish at the same time! Well at least its better than that plastic holder.

Mantel Clock

Project #9/30

I found this mantel clock at Goodwill and just couldn't pass it up. I painted it white, antiqued it a little, spray-painted the rim around the clock black and it was done!

Scrapbook Paper Picture

Project #8/30

I found this scrapbook paper and I love and I try to use it on everything! But I decided to use it all by itself on a 12x12 blank canvas. I just used Mod Podge to glue it down.





I had this empty frame laying around, so I decided to stick my canvas in the middle. I'm not sure if I love the frame color yet, but it works for now.

Jewelry Tray

Project #7/30

I found these great trays at Goodwill, they are sturdy, magnetic and a great square shape. I'm just not too crazy about the ivy...



I added some ceramic cabinet knobs I picked up at a garage sale and a piece of scrapbook paper...



I used some E6000 glue to attach the cabinet knobs to the bottom of the tray, and put a textbook on it overnight so it would dry securely.



Now, I have a great little tray that I can put my jewelry on when I'm in a hurry and don't have to worry about losing it.