Monday, September 28, 2009

Arts Cow

4 - 11x14 customized posters, shipped for $3.99!!!  Use Code - POSTERSALE, expires on 10/2/09!
If you haven't used, Arts Cow here - it really is pretty cool - they have amazing prices.  I have purchased the customized Christmas ornaments, watches, etc from them and everything I've bought has turned out great!

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Friday, September 25, 2009

Fabulous Fall Decoupage


It's that time of year, when the leaves begin to turn and the air begins to feel crisp. (Unless you are in the state of Georgia, where at the moment it is a balmy 85 degrees!) But the warm weather isn't stopping me from getting into the fall spirit! Here is a fabulously easy decoupage craft! The wooden blocks were purchased at Walmart (Hobby Lobby carries them also, but they are approx $2 higher per letter than Walmart). The paper was purchased at Hobby Lobby where it is currently 50%off. BTW - the pumpkins are from the Dollar Tree and they have 4 different styles - too cute! So, to make the decoupaged letters, here's all you have to do:

Spray paint the letters, so that they have a finished look to them when you display.

Trace the letters onto the back of the scrapbook paper.

Cut out the letters, just on the inside of the line you traced - if you cut out on the line, it will be slightly larger than your wooden letter.

Using a small paint brush, apply a coat of Modge Podge (you can find at your local craft store) to the front of the letter.

Press your paper letter over the Modge Podged wooden letter and even out all of the bubbles.

Apply 2 more coats of Modge Podge on top of the paper, waiting 10 minutes between the coats.

Enjoy!