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Today I have a plaque to share with you that I was just about to throw out. It was a horrible green color and didn't go anywhere in our home. But when our daughter found out what it said, she asked very nicely if I could "craft it up"!!! How could I refuse.
First off, I started by painting the entire surface with White and Black Gesso. Once dried, I added the beautiful Glitter Black and White Swirl paper as well as the pretty pink Princess Card Stock using Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive.
Here is a photo of the finished piece. We saved Mother Nature today a little, by recycling something that otherwise would have ended up in the landfill.
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Toodles
What a sweet project!
ReplyDeleteDreams...
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOSH THIS IS AMAZING!!!!! Your daughter with love this now that it is CRAFTED UP!!! thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute project!!
ReplyDeleteStunning!
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What a great project! I love that you totally gave it a new life - it's all about dreaming!
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing!! This is GORGEOUS!!! I loveeeeeeeeee the colors!!!
ReplyDeleteI am sure you little girl is thrilled you didn't throw it away. I have a similar plaque that says family that may need a redo. Thanks for the inspiration and I am now following.
ReplyDeleteKathyJo
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Beautiful! Love the colors :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this! The colors are fantastic. I'm going to have to rummage through my house to see if I have anything I can redo like this!
ReplyDeleteI love this so very pretty.
ReplyDeleteErika, I think its beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHappy to be hopping and I became a new follower, too!
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Jessica S
Jessica's Craft Shaque
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Fabulous!! It looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteThat turned out to be an awesome save. Great job.
ReplyDeleteLove it.
ReplyDeleteDawnRI
How very pretty. I wish I knew someone with a little girl so that I could make one for her.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAwww.. You are right, how could you resist her asking you to 'craft it up'. She adores your work! And this turned out so pretty. Maybe I should mail you some things to "craft up" for me too. :) Love this. :) Janis craftyjanis at live dot com
ReplyDeleteMail away Janis. I'd be happy To Craft it Up hehe
DeleteWhat a special project of recycling for your daughter. It is just stunning, Thanks for sharing it with us Debi
ReplyDeleteErika, that is one smokin hot upcycle project. Looks fab!!!!
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Erika, your plaque is wonderful, so creative (all of you)... and the colours are divine. Always be a piece of art to display... love the word "Dream", because without such, we have nothing ... xx
ReplyDelete"Craft it up"...we know who will be wondering around your studio soon! Great project ;)
ReplyDeleteNICE! I've always wanted to do a sign like that one, Dream, or Inspire. You did a nice job with the ballet slippers and unicorn and the colors too! Thanks for the "inspiration"! Louella Turvey
ReplyDeletePretty project!!
ReplyDeleteErika this is so beautiful! I never thought when I clicked over to read your post today that the item was headed for the trash!! Just Beautiful! Thank you for sharing with us today!! Your Daughter was so right in asking you to "craft it up!" lol
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Mary
This is so pretty! I love it!
ReplyDeleteYup stopping by here too! Remembering to click through and comment isn't my strong suit, but I do read.
ReplyDeleteSweet project!