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Old Plaques New Again

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I've been busy on some decorating projects for our house. Some worked out and some did not (stupid homemade shower curtain). Here is one that worked! A while ago I got these hideous plaques at a garage sale for the (very appropriate) price of $0.00. Free!  Super!  Jim thought I was insane but again just hauled them away. 

Here they are from way back when:


Clearly they were old but really...when were these
ever pretty?  When did someone look at these
and say "oh yes! I have just the spot!"

So I did what any reasonable DIY blogger would do. I spray painted them white and Mod Podged the heck out of 'em with sweet pictures of my babes.  Then I dug out my wedding portrait (um, not quite a portrait, I know. But remember, I was young and giddy at the time I chose it) and did a little leaning vignette on my mantel.











I know what my fellow teachers are thinking right now.
I know, it's also a cause/effect lesson. I picked right up on it.

Truthfully, I don't mean for them to be permanent. They aren't even fantastic copies since I just printed them on printer paper from my computer. But they make me happy and it makes me thrilled to know I paid nothing for them. How can you not smile at that belly peeping out on Ellie?  Luscious.  I have one more that I'm still working on and I'll post that as soon as I'm done!

If I get that stupid shower curtain up I'll post that soon too. It has the potential to be so cute!  We'll see.

Hope you are all happy and well.

Cheers!
Jenny

8 comments:

  1. Great transformation and your little cuties are just too adorable not to display!

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  2. LOVE it! The pictures are wonderful - great idea! The mantel must look so awesome!

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  3. P.S. But then, I liked the original plaques, too! But what do I know?

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  4. Jenny, they look great! We should get together and spray stuff white! I would have even bought them for that price, you really know how to talk the price down! haha
    Have a great week and good luck with that shower curtain,
    Debbie

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  5. Isn't it so much fun to redo something that someone else wanted to give away?! You did an awesome job! :)

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  6. LOVE!! I plan to do this with some ugly plaques I have...great job! New follower, come check out my blog sometime...

    http://blissimagesandbeyond.blogspot.com/

    Erika

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  7. These are so cute! and a great price :)

    Love the idea!

    Thanks for linking it up to Tell it to Me Tuesday!

    --Katie
    Creatively Living

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  8. Ooooh, she is luscious! I love baby bellies. And, I love this cute project!! I've got it on my to-do list now :)

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