Monday, April 4, 2011

Dining Room Wall Redefined

I stayed busy yesterday! I started my "GOOD LIFE" vintage-esq sign from a cabinet door on Saturday evening and completed it yesterday afternoon. My Mr. gave it a home above our bed. I love it. I also finished up a simple little project I have had in the works. The completion of this also took the help of my fabulous Mr. I am so lucky he is willing to help. And I am sooo glad Kevin Harvick won yesterday so that my Mr. was in a good enough mood to help! lol

Here is what I started with:
Dollar store frames

and added...
Burnt Umber craft paint
Copper Glow paint
SW's Divine White paint
Burlap
Vinyl

I popped the glass out of each of the 4 $1 Store frames and painted them Copper Glow. Then dry brushed some Divine White across them to create a vintage feel. After that dried, I rubbed Burnt Umber on them to antique them a little.

I used the glass pieces as templates for cutting out my burlap. I cut the burlap and placed it between the glass and the frame backing.

Using my software and my Silhouette, I cut "coffee" inspired words in dark brown vinyl lettering.
I used transfer tape to transfer the lettering to each piece of glass.

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A while ago, I primed and painted some shelves (Divine White) that weren't being used.
I bought them at Hobby Lobby (kind of spendy) so I couldn't justify just getting rid of them!
I did get them on sale BUT still. ;)
Before:


I also had a few thrift store items and decided to use them.
I added a burlap collar to this milk bottle and called 'er cute!

(I may add some vinyl lettering that says MILK)

I hot glued a burlap belt and a burlap rosette to this milk jug and called 'er cute!


And from there...I had 4 new frames, 2 redefined thrift store items, 2 glass coffee mugs (will be filled with coffee beans, someday) AND 2 freshly painted shelves!
I placed them on either side of my
Coffee Order Board


Here is what my dining room wall looked like
Before:


And here is what my dining room wall looks like
 NOW:






(*added the glass coffee mug*)

{L-O-V-E}

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Have a great day!
Carri







6 comments:

  1. Love the Coffe order board.
    I am having a giveaway on my blog. $20 store credit from My Carrie Collections to get your kids fav cartoon char backpack (disney/nick jr/dino/buzz light year and more). All you have to do is leave a comment telling me which backpack you would like if you win.

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  2. when do you ever sleep?....I loved seeing what you have done. Guess I'll become a follower so I can see more. Great job.

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  3. @Donnie~ I rarely sleep! lol. But so too can be said about eating right, getting enough water and well...cleaning house. hee hee. Thank you for the great compliments. I appreciate them! =)

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  4. girl, you are too crafty, that sign is very awesome.

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  5. Those signs are a head-turner! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such a sweet comment. Btw, I'm a follower now.

    Also, can you join us at the Creative Bloggers' Party and Hop? This is a combination of linky party (where we can show off our creations) and of blog hop (where we can follow as many excellent bloggers as we like), hence the new name Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop.

    The link is http://www.homemakeronadime.com/2011/04/creative-bloggers-party-hop-giveaway.html See you there :)

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  6. I love it, the whole wall!!! That coffee sign is too cute!!

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