Sunday, December 4, 2011

Winter Blessings!

I made some more signs yesterday!
These will be 'friendship' gifts to the girls at work & my other buds!
I used some scrap wood I found in my wood pile, sanded the sharp edge off the sides & corners, then painted with some green craft paint.

(Don't know about you but I have LOTS of  acrylic craft paint I've collected over the years that is starting to dry up & get goopy.  It's perfect to use as a base coat on my signs!)

After the paint dried, I sanded off the sides again to distress, then rubbed some stain on.  Let that dry.

The background is a piece of scrapbook paper I cut to size.  I stenciled the words on the paper in dark green before I glued is on the board.

I used Mod Podge to glue the paper to the board, smoothed it down with a brayer (roller) & added a thin layer of Mod Podge on the top.
Now comes a confession!  This was the first time I EVER have used Mod Podge!
(Before, I just used glue.)  What fun & how easy!!!!

After it dried, I drilled a couple of holes for the jute rope, tied on some homespun fabric, & glued on a jingle bell & wood snowflakes.
I like it hanging on a door or cabinet knob or even on a tree!
My pups voiced their opinion, too!
And...Santa came to our house early this year!
My sweet husband bought me a new Craftsman miter saw & stand for Christmas!!  
WOOHOO!!!
I can't wait to get my studio set up in our basement & start having fun!! 

♥'s
Sherry



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9 comments:

  1. OliveDecember 4, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    A new saw is a lovely gift.

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  2. ~from my front porch in the mountains~December 4, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Lucky you! All that talent AND a new Miter saw :)
    Have a wonderful day!
    xo, misha

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  3. shannon i olsonDecember 4, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    cute sign, sweet pups and very nice saw! woohoo

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  4. Bee Haven BevDecember 5, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Really cute signs. Lucky you to have a new saw to make all kinds of great creations in the upcoming year!

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  5. GailDecember 6, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    WOW what a nice gift! I love those kinds of gifts. My husband laughs at me because I love to go to Lowes and check out power tools too. Your signs are adorable and I'm sure your friends will just love them.

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  6. Hillcresthome PrimsDecember 9, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    I just found your blog and joined it, I LOVE T!

    Please stop by my blog, I love getting new follower's and read a few posts back.

    Your are very lucky to have a wonderful Hubby and I bet you can't wait to use your new tool!

    Christmas Blessings,
    Tricia

    P.S. I can't wait to see the great things you are going to make!!!!!

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  7. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresDecember 9, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    So cute! You know I love a "use what you have" project. Glad to hear you discovered Mod Podge, it's so much fun. Most of my acrylic paint bottles have dried up also; I guess they don't last 20 years.

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  8. Jessica @ Sunny TuesdayDecember 10, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    What a fun sign! Stopping by from The Scrap Shoppe's Homemade Christmas linky party!

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  9. Cassie BustamanteDecember 11, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    so adorable!
    and i may just be getting myself a mitre saw after the holidays- i need one! :)

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