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Thursday, October 27, 2011

#8, Kitchen Artwork

8.       Make/Hang Kitchen Artwork

One more project crossed off the list!

This project took WAY longer than it should have...I was suffering from a serious case of design paralysis. I couldn’t decide what color the frame should be, I couldn’t decide on a quote, I couldn’t decide on the color of the paper, I didn’t know if the frame was big enough, etc. etc. Finally I (mentally) slapped myself across the face and made some decisions!
The first decision was a black frame. I forgot to take a before picture, but the frame was originally gold. I used gray spray primer and FolkArt Shiny Black to paint the frame and inner frame piece.  

The second decision was the quote. I found this print on Pinterest and fell in love. I would have bought this print, but it wasn’t quite what I had in mind.

I also loved this image from the Graphics Fairy.

Combine the 2 and you have this:
You don’t even want to know how much time I spent in Picasa making this…

The third decision was all about the details. I printed my new artwork on a piece of gray paper from my scrapbook stash. Then I used a piece of aqua paper to make a little heart. I used my handy dandy sewing machine to stitch it up and then bent up the sides.

Finally after a week of being a wishy-washy baby, my wall went from blank:
to this:

I love how it turned out!

Cost
Frame – Savers $3.99
White Mat – WalMart $1something
Krylon Spray Primer in Gray – on hand
FolkArt Paint – WalMart $1something
Gray Paper – on hand
Aqua Paper – Michael’s less than $1
Total ~$7.00


If you want a copy of my print, send me an e-mail (or leave a comment). It’s nothing too special, but I’m willing to share.



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27 comments:

  1. Cassandra {Sleeping or Sewing}October 27, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    That is awesome!! Great job!

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    1. AnonymousMarch 10, 2012 at 11:21 AM

      Is there any way that you could email me a copy of this print? Ilove it!
      haney_chris@hotmail.com

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  2. Tammy @ Type AOctober 27, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    love it! i love to eat! lol and wear yoga pants...totally related. lol

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  3. nickys nookOctober 27, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    you did a good job looks so cute

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  4. Pamela Bates of Mercantile MuseOctober 27, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    That turned out really cute sam. and i think a julia quote for the kitchen is perfecto!

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  5. ScarlettOctober 28, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    I couldnt agree more with the quote - love it, what a great job. And hooray for another thing off the list :o) Scarlett x

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  6. BrieOctober 29, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    That turned out amazing! I love it! :) And I love eating too...

    Brie @ BreezyPinkDaisies

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  7. BrieOctober 29, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    P.S. Totally looks better than the quote you found on pinterest too!

    Brie @ BreezyPinkDaisies

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  8. JannyOctober 31, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    This is so perfect to hang in the kitchen! I guess I'm one of the best people around, because I LOVE to eat!

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  9. Jan@southernjunkin'October 31, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Too cute and I love the quote! You found the perfect place to hang it too! Great job!

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  10. swanfeetOctober 31, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    cute! love the fork.

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  11. raeannasouthNovember 2, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    I LOVE it!!! So creative! I pinned it, oh, & I definately love to eat!! lol

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  12. ChristinaNovember 2, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    I love this so much! I think the saying is great...and the presentation is too cute :) If you're still willing to share, I'd love a copy e-mailed to me! christinasadventures(at)gmail(dot)com

    I featured it on my blog today! :)

    http://christinasadventures.com/2011/11/features-44.html

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  13. house no. 2November 2, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    hahaha! this is wonderful! love it. i'm in the process of brainstorming for my kitchen...something like this might be on my list!

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  14. JaeNovember 2, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Great choice! I printed out the quote in yellow directly from Pinterest as well and framed it as is. It's so true! :)

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  15. DecorandtheDogNovember 2, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Love this! And it's so true!

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  16. HouseMamaNovember 3, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    I would love to have a copy. Yours look so much better than the original. :)

    frat.housemom@yahoo.com

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  17. MarieNovember 3, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Love how it turned out! So glad you linked up with us at Show & Share!

    Marie
    mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com

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  18. AnonymousNovember 25, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    I too would love a copy of your print! I think it's wonderful! You done good.
    dragongirl66 (at)hotmail.com

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    I love this and would love to have a copy! lilsues@yahoo.com

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    I would love a copy please! my email is aaldridge2006@yahoo.com

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    I just found this today and think its adorable! I would love to have a copy! aly.archer@gmail.com THANK YOU!

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2012 at 5:40 AM

    I would lOVE to have a copy of this print! I adore Julia Child! morgynluse@gmail.com. THANK YOU!!

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    This is perfect!!!! Great job! I would love a copy please!!!
    kswcandles@hotmail.com

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  24. AnonymousMarch 2, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    I LOOOOVE this! Can I please have a copy? Could it be printed in 5 x 7 as well???
    lstoia@cfl.rr.com

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  25. AnonymousMarch 21, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    I love this print! Could I please have a copy? patti_company@hotmail.com You did an excellent job! It's adorable! Thank you for sharing! :)

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  26. AnonymousMarch 25, 2012 at 5:12 AM

    I love for you to share this with me. My daughter new father-in-law WOULD LOVE this! ksfargo@hotmail.com. Thanks!

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