Recycling Fence Posts Into Art
Thanks to Between Naps on the Porch for hosting Metamorphosis Monday!
After fencing off a portion of our yard, we had a big pile of scrap wood. I wanted to do something with it, so I figured I would use what we have and make some art.
All the pieces started off looking like this:
I have three chocolate brown and light blue candle plates that I wasn’t showcasing as I had hoped, so I painted the wood white and adhered the plates to the wood.
I swear she poses herself. I am NOT kidding!
I’ve signed up for a Spring Swap at Bakow Babble, so I thought I’d start making a door hanging for my swap partner. I don’t know who my partner is yet, but when I find out, I’ll add their name to this black sign.
After I decoupage the green leaves onto the black sign, I’ll add some varnish to help the sign stand up to the April wind.
The last piece of wood I painted blue. I plan to make a “welcome baby” sign for my friend who is having a boy.
I will post pictures of the completed signs in the next few weeks.
Check out some of my other metamorphosis:
Homemade Baby Shower Invitations
Creepy Crafting with Mod Podge
A “Welcome Baby” wreath for $5
Thanks for stopping by Casa Petrie. Enjoy checking out everyone’s awesome posts!
This entry was posted on Sunday, April 5th, 2009 at 9:22 pm and is filed under art, crafts, frugality, gifts, Metamorphosis Monday.
April 5th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
I like what you did with the candle plates and your assistant is cute too! Mary @ Boogieboard Cottage
April 6th, 2009 at 3:34 am
You’ve made lemonade out of lemons. Great idea and now I’ll bet you’ll be sorry when that wood is gone — rather than be glad!
April 6th, 2009 at 4:50 am
Look how great these are turning out! I would love to see the rest of the finished products sometimes!!!
Blessings
Robin
All Things Heart and Home
April 6th, 2009 at 6:27 am
How cute is this? Now that is a very beautiful helper! You had better be careful, some one might offer her a job on The Price Is Right because she sures knows how to pose.
Be a sweetie,
shelia
April 6th, 2009 at 7:20 am
That’s a great and creative way to display your plates — which are beautiful!! Love the colours and the simple flower design
Looks like you’ve got a little model-in-the-making there!!
Thanks for your comment on my virtual kitchen post. It was a lot of fun to put together, and I hope I’ll be able to make it a reality one day
Kelly @ DesignTies
April 6th, 2009 at 8:06 am
Looks like an expensive piece of art in an expensive catalog with an expensive cute kid model!
April 6th, 2009 at 8:09 am
Your daughter is a doll.She HAS to be a model someday.
How smart of you.I can’t wait to see the outcome…ann
April 6th, 2009 at 8:32 am
I am stopping by via BNOTP. Great transformation!
April 6th, 2009 at 9:49 am
What a clever idea, and what a darling daughter!
Have a wonderful week,
xo Isa
April 6th, 2009 at 11:56 am
Oh how clever you are! Your daughter is quite cute! Thanks for stopping by – please visit me again
April 7th, 2009 at 5:17 am
What a cutie she is! Your project is great, I love it! So glad you came by to see the bathroom. I did have a lot of accessories around my house that I was able to find a new home for in the bathroom.
~Michelle
April 7th, 2009 at 7:51 am
what a brilliant idea!!!! your art looks awesome and your little girl sure is a cutie pie.
hugs
janet