I’ve been working on more banners this week and loved these map pages that were at the back of old dictionary. Instead of spraypaint, this time I used a stencil sponge to dab the paint on. No chance of overspray onto the pages this way. Sometimes the paint went under the edge of the stencil a little, but I’m not going for a perfect look – or I’d just use a printer. It took a little longer, but I’m pleased with the results and {Read More}
Harvest Banner on Book Pages
August 25, 2011 by 32 Comments
What do you do with old books that are falling apart? You make banners, of course! I used a super old dictionary. I love it when the pages turn that pretty carmel color. I also had some very old woven seam binding. Whenever I come across old seam binding or rick rack, I snatch it up! I used a stencil and spray paint for this project, but you could also print the letters out on your computer, then put {Read More}
Crank Up the Radio
July 21, 2011 by 10 Comments
So, yesterday I told you that I really wasn’t thinking when I bid and won this antique radio at an auction. I didn’t have any great reason for buying it – it was cheap and kinda cool is all I can think of. Well, sometimes…it pays to check your brains at the auction door! Here he is today. His insides (record player and radio box) have been removed. I sanded him down all over, repainted with Valspar Churchill Hotel Wheat, {Read More}
