Ta daaa! My first Christmas craft for 2010....at least it's a start.
I admit it...even if there were three of me during the holidays, I still wouldn't get everything I plan done (although I would be willing to try!). I would probably just triple my expectations.
Now, attempting to curb my own "planning enthusiasm"is one thing, but it always seems that everyone surrounding us puts even more expectations in-the-works, doesn't it?
So this is going to be my "chill out" motto when people add to my to-do list this season: "I'll get my elves right on that!" It just makes me smile.
Supplies:
Small wood plaques (I found these at Wal-mart for just over $1)
Paint: undercoat (I used white), base (apple green),
lettering/accent (red, of course!)
Sandpaper
brushes
First I sanded the surfaces and edges of the plaques. Because they're inexpensive (and ya get what ya pay for), there are usually a few rough spots to smooth out. Then I applied two coats of white, letting the coats dry in between. This step isn't necessary if you're in a hurry,
but it seems to make the top coat so much smoother
and helps the final color to "pop".
A little red around the edges...
I used what I thought was slightly child-like writing, since it seems more in the spirit. I may try different styles in the next few days.
A few dots around the perimeter, red crystals at the bottom and two sides, and a polka dot bow hot-glued at the top.
It really doesn't get much simpler than this project, but I really like how it turned out. I'm keeping these in mind for teacher and hostess gifts this year.
Here are a few parties I'm "boogie-ing" to this week:
Cute, cute, cute! I may have to adopt that as my saying too. I never get everything done that I plan to for the holidays.
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That's great, and woohoo, time to start the Christmas crafting!
ReplyDeleteI love it! Might need one for the office:@)
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ReplyDeleteI would like to find some of those elves, that I could have to "get right on that". Very cute crafts.
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Cute! Since I missed crafting for Halloween, maybe i should start with Christmas now too!
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ReplyDeleteAhhh...that's just too cute! "I'll get my elves right on that"! Hehe! So happy to have you for Sunday Favorites this week...thank you for sharing this sweet Christmas craft and tutorial with us!!!
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ReplyDeleteThat's adorable! I have some of those little wood plaques I never used. Thanks for the idea!
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Ho! Ho!Ho! I'm loving it!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute! You did a great job and your tutorial was so helpful.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
Natasha.
Very cute and fun for the holidays!!
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That is a very cute sign for the holidays. I appreciate you sharing it in my party. I looked twice at your linky buttons and don't see mine. If you would please add it I would appreciate it muchly.
ReplyDeleteI need a sign like this. I say "I'll get right on that" all the time. My kiddos would think it was funny! Thanks for linking up to tickled pink!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! Love it. Want one. Gotta make it.
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