Friday, July 29, 2011

Dandylion ReDo

I didn't have anything to do today, and since I didn't feel like leaving the house I had to improvise with what I had in the attic. I found this old sign and decided to turn it into a new wall hanging for my dining room.
First I found some old paint in the basement. Thank goodness for a husband that doesn't throw old paint out! I rolled it right over the sign. It took several coats to hide these bright colors.
Then I found two images I liked on the Internet and used graphite paper ( in the drawing section of Hobby Lobby) to arrange them how I wanted them on my new artwork.
Next, I used a Sharpie to color in the image. I added a little distressing by smudging it up and bit, and Voila!

11 comments:

  1. That is super super cute! I would never have thought to use graphite paper to make a transfer.

    Hope you're having a great day!

    Dollie

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  2. wow, how creative!That's an awesome idea!!!

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  3. So cute, I love it!! Great job!

    -Janelle
    homemadethisandthat.blogspot.com

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  4. I adore this! I've been into dandelions lately so this makes my heart happy. Thanks for sharing!

    -Andrea
    bluelacehouse.blogspot.com

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  5. I have this image tattoed on my back!! Love it!

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  6. turned out beautiful! love dandylions :) found you at the show and tell party

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  7. I absolutely love these dandylion prints! Well done! Please come by and show this off at my VIP party today =) http://designergarden.blogspot.com/2011/07/vip-party-21.html

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  8. dandelion are my worst nightmare in my garden lol
    I'm inviting you to join our linking party every Wednesday at
    http://www.passionatelyartistic.com/2011/07/hgtvs-cash-cari-with-linking-party.html
    Have a fabulous week,
    Maggie
    http://passionatelyartistic.com

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  9. I LOVE THIS! This is such a good idea using graphite paper - I never thought of doing it this way!

    Thanks so much for the inspiration!
    -Carly @ Createliveblog

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  10. Great job! Thanks so much for linking to the Tuesday To Do Party!
    Smiles!
    Jami
    www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com

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  11. You have the best ideas!
    http://crystalscreations-stillwatersgallery.blogspot.com

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