Thursday, July 9, 2009

Weathered Wood Tutorial and Gifts

I saw this tutorial on a blog this week... I had to try it only I skipped a step, couldn't find the tutorial when I wanted it... So here is my version!

MDF wood
Painted brown
Poured melted wax and rub it in {I didn't scrape} oops
Painted white and sanded off...

I love how they turned out!


Now for my Americana Swap gifts from Em can you believe her and I have NEVER been swap partners before this??
She made me this AWESOME rag garland!
Look at these YUMMY colors...
Look at these GREAT bracelets from her!

A bucket my bracelets were in, and birdie candle holder!
Thanks Em!








10 comments:

Spike said...

Thanks Spoon Ja

sherri said...

Weathered wood turned out cute! I may try this. You and Em may not have ever officially swapped...but unofficially-all the time! {any chance that MOMents will start again? I asked Em too...I think I'm having withdrawls!}

Empty Nest Full Life said...

Wow! You have been busy while I have been away. The letters turned out really well, and I think the painted floor is a great idea. Can't wait to see it finished, and great rag garland from Em. Jackie

Elise said...

Total cuteness from Emilie!! Love the bracelet!!
I am really liking your wood project, too!! I am gonna have to try that out. Love the look!!
Elise

Jill@Barnes Yard said...

Oh my gosh! I love the candle waxing idea...I never would have guessed that they would turn out like that! Soooo cute. I can't wait to try. :)
-Jill

Darlene said...

Your wood project turned out great! Too cute! Oh, and your swap gifts are ADORABLE! Love everything you received!! She was a GREAT partner!!

Lemonade Makin' Mama said...

As always, super cute stuff on here girl!

Susan in SC said...

What a neat way to finish these letters. I really like this technique. Love the rag garland and other swap gifts! Thanks for sharing your tutorial with us!

Mother Hood said...

Em does some nice work on those garlands! Lucky you!

Ruth said...

I love those letters. What a great idea. I think I will be trying those. Love those swap items. They are fabulous.
Ruth