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!








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10 comments:

  1. SpikeJuly 9, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    Thanks Spoon Ja

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  2. sherriJuly 9, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    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!}

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  3. Empty Nest Full LifeJuly 9, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    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

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  4. EliseJuly 9, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    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

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  5. Jill@Barnes YardJuly 10, 2009 at 12:22 AM

    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

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  6. DarleneJuly 10, 2009 at 7:05 AM

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

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  7. Lemonade Makin' MamaJuly 10, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    As always, super cute stuff on here girl!

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  8. Susan in SCJuly 12, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    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!

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  9. Mother HoodJuly 12, 2009 at 11:22 PM

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

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  10. RuthJuly 13, 2009 at 7:59 AM

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

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