Thursday, July 21, 2011

Another Fun Repurposing Project

Like so many of you talented bloggers out there, nothing makes me happier than to breath new life into the old, the ugly, or the once loved treasures that I unearth at thrift shops or garage sales!  Today I'd like to show you one of my latest repurposing projects, a fun cafe sign with a vintage vibe!
 I'm a bad blogger once again, as in my excitement to paint this puppy, I neglected to take a "before" shot!  At any rate, this started out as a plain, ordinary dark wooden platter.  Nothing exciting.  Rather ho-hum, actually!  I began by painting it one of my favorite creamy shades, followed by a generous dose of distressing, and my trusty ol' antiquing glaze.
 I am totally in love with this cafe design from the Graphics Fairy!  I thought it would be a perfect match for my new sign!
 So, I decoupaged it on, and added a sawtooth hanger to the back, so the sign can be hung.  I thought it would look neat perched on an easel, too!
 I've added it to my Etsy shop, if you care to take a look!
Gotta run, it's back to painting and decoupaging for me!
Now go out and find something to repurpose!!!

I'm linking up with the following great parties:
French Country Cottage Feathered Nest Friday
Common Ground Vintage Inspiration Friday

16 comments:

  1. Hi Donna,
    I love that graphic too. I really like how it looks on the repurposed tray. Someone's going to grab it up!

    hugs
    Sissie

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  2. Hi Donna,
    I love that graphic too. I really like how it looks on the repurposed tray. Someone's going to grab it up!

    hugs
    Sissie

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  3. love your new header! looks so inviting!!

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  4. This is one of my favorite projects that you've shown us. Love the shape of the platter and the graphics!

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  5. I LOVE it Donna! It is sooo pretty! I love that graphic, too!
    You did a beautiful job on this!! I'm hopping over to the shop to see it there!
    Have a delightful Friday and weekend!!
    Hugs,
    Becky

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  6. I love the plate! Great job!
    Have a wonderful weekend!
    XXX Ido

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  7. This is so fabulous--How did I miss it? I LOVE it!!

    XO
    Cindy

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  8. This is saweeeet, Donna!
    How can you part with all the neat things you do????
    It's HOT here!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  9. Love it, Donna- I missed your blog earlier. And I really love your new header. I worked 12+ hours today and it has been a long week. I am just trying to play catch up now! xo Diana

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  10. This is such a wonderful project, you did a great job, couldn't tell that it was decoupaged at all! Thanks for linking up with VIF, xo Debra

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  11. Came out great. You are a decoupage expert. I can't wait for some time off so I can get back to my creating and crafting. It's been way too long!!

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  12. This is really gorgeous, Donna! I am inspired!

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  13. That is such a great graphic. It really is perfect for a tray!

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  14. Super cute~ it came out adorable! Thanks for linking up at FNF :)

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  15. Hi there, I love that label too :) great work! looks fantastic and expensive now!
    Lina
    Fancy Frugal Life

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