In spite of the storm tonight I did make progress on a project that Hubby thought up! When all is said and done this project will cost 25 cents!
Tag: Chalkboard
Valentine’s Mantle
I will bet that a few of you are thinking that you are tired of seeing my mantle. Well, here is the finished Valentine mantle.
Old windows from the garage, chalkboard from the upcoming wedding, silver candlesticks and pedestal from thrifting, string art,toilet paper roll art,ribbon wreath,topiary
I love it! It makes me smile.
I also brought home my chalkboard suitcase to welcome Cupid!
Taking Family Photos to Send Out
I am the absolute worst in the world at sending out Christmas cards. My daughter, The Southern Belle, and my mom make me ashamed every year that they can get this done and I cannot. I made the decision that this year I am sending out family cards in January. They go out this week. I need to let those that I love know that I am thinking of them, even if December is too nutty for me to even think of sitting down to write out cards. I have written a letter to send and while we were at the beach I forced convinced my family to go out on the jetty so that we could take pictures that I made a collage out of. I got the idea from this blog. I took one of my chalkboards and had each group write one word on the chalkboard to represent them. I love the results. My photography skills are improving a little.
Here is the one going out:
This was created using Pic Stitch
I hope you enjoy the out takes too. It really took about ten shots per group to get the shot I wanted. Full disclosure: The Southern Belle deleted most of her out takes.
I used a variety of photography apps to create the collage I plan to send out. Here are some of the attempts along with the iPad app I used.
this is a program called Collage
I loved this one, but could not get Miss Maeby in the shot.
This one was from Frame Artist.
Remember that I am cheap so the apps are all the free or 99 cent variety. There were things I liked and did not like about each of them, but my guess is that most of my problems was due to operator error.
Happy 2013 from my family. Continue reading “Taking Family Photos to Send Out”
Finding Frames for the Charlotte Wedding
The Southern Belle asked me to look for small ornate frames for her June wedding. She wants to turn them into chalkboards to write menu items and information to guests. Because the chalk boards are black, I am painting the frames white until I get instructions from the Southern Belle.
Here is how the beauties started:
Bought for $1.00 each
Bought for 25 cents each
The top two are Home Interiors specials from the 70’s. The bottom two are plastic faux wicker. They will all make great chalkboards.
I am determined to become a better spray painter, and I believe I am on the right track finally. I have discovered the spray paint handle.
This is the best thing since sliced bread. I love it.
It is amazing how they turned out. I did not take a picture of the larger one when bought. It was southwest style teal and salmon. I bought it for a dollar. Hubby already cut the chalkboard for the large one.
I am going to spray the mirrors for the narrow ones with chalkboard Sprint. I can see them as direction signs at the reception. On my way to collecting some frames for the girl. It is nice to be able to help with her wedding- even from a distance.