My niece, Lauren, has become a thrifter like her Auntie, I think and found her namesake on wood at a local thriftstore, so of course it came home with her. Oh, and I should have taken the Before pic, as it was extremely cutesy in turquoise and yellow, just right for a little Lauren. But, not so good for 26 year old Lawyer Lauren. So, she handed it over to me when I was home last and said….fix this. She knows I’m good for a makeover and had no idea what I’d do with it, so leopard print tissue paper to the rescue. That and black spray paint did wonders.
So, for Christmas this year, I decided to do handmade for my sister and niece. Hobby Lobby had their unfinished wood pieces on sale and that prompted me to grab up the necessary things to make one of these plaques that I’ve seen around blogland in the last few months, starting here at Joy’s (she has some great ideas & projects). I think many more bloggers have made them too, so I certainly cannot take credit for this, but I’m so not above stealing copying great ideas! And this is one of them! Simple wood plaque and letter spray painted black. Decoupage scrapbook paper to the front, glue on the letter, and you’re done! I added the polkadots with my leftover laundry room paint. Used the end of a large magic marker cap. Lauren loves pink and green, so this paper was perfect. Do you recognize it from my Christmas tin?
The “S” is for my sister, her last name with a little more elegant look to it. So I hope they will enjoy them, a sweet and simple handmade gift, perfect for any time of the year.
Don’t forget Wednesday, January 7th will be our Top Before and After Projects of 2008 party! Come back on Tuesday for all the details.
Great ideas – thanks for sharing. Also, thanks for posting your Date Ball recipe. Also being born in the south my grandma made these every year at Christmas as did my mom. However, after my mom passed away my sister and I have searched high and low for this recipe and cannot find it anywhere. So thanks to YOU, we have it again! I think my mom rolled the date balls in shredded coconut instead of powdered sugar. Thanks again!
So cute I love them! I just made some that are similar with canvases, but I like these too! Have a great week!
I could start making these now for next year! I’ll be watching my Hobby Lobby for sales!
Your letter plaques turned out so cute. I have made several of those…they’re so fun and easy, and they do make great gifts! Can’t wait for the before and after party…I’m a junkie when it comes to fresh new ideas! Thanks for sharing.
~Amanda
These look great. I know they will enjoy them.
Wishes to you for a happy new year.
I like this! I’ve never decoupaged but I suppose the directions are on the “glue”?
Melanie@Bella~Mella
Your letter plaques are adorable. I will be stealing the idea.
So Pretty! Happy New Year!
xoxo,
Cathleen
Your after Christmas sale items are great. And I LOVE the handmade gift ideas. You did a wonderful job on those!
I love the letter plaques. Did you distress the “S”? Also, do you put any type of clear varnish over finished project? I think this would make a beautiful housewarming gift for someone to put in their foyer!
Jane
What a nice idea. They came out really pretty.
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Rhoda, these are just darling! Love them!
Wanted to stop by and tell you that I tried your Dingbats (Date Balls) at a party I gave today, and they were a BIG hit! Thank you for sharing that recipe. 🙂
XO,
Sheila
How pretty. Love them
You found some beauties for your aftr Christmas sales!
Lauren’s name does look all grown up now… it is amazing what some black paint along with your talents can do. They should really enjoy their gifts♥
I would so love those myself! great job!
Great job, Rhoda. I’ve seen those letter plaques, too.
You found some great after Christmas deals. I’ve found a few things for next year, too.
Too cute Rhoda! I know they loved them! Thanks for sharing them with us.
Have a great week!
Tracy
Love that leopard print tissue paper. Where did you find it? I found some at Michael’s but it wasn’t exactly like that. It has a white background instead of the brown and just didn’t look right.
Blessings,
Sher
great gift Ideas Rhoda!
I'll have to try & remember this for birthdays!
Cant wait to come back for the projects party!
I have been working on a few of my own already for 09.
HAve a great New Year!
morning Rhoda, goodness you’re good, need I really say more?!
love it
Sarah