Saturday, September 18, 2010

Give Thanks! [Tutorial]

I figured I would step away from the Halloween decorations (since I haven’t finished them) and start on some fall decor! Being thankful is one of the best traits to have! Which sometimes I tend to forget to remember! I am thankful for my husband! He is the best thing that has ever happened to me and I am truly blessed! I am also thankful for my amazing family and friends I don't know what I would without them!

So trying to keep on the “thankful” path I figured I would start on my “Thanksgiving” crafts!
Thanks to my dad I just got a lot of wood!

Here is my “Give Thanks” plaque!
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I used Burnt Orange and Yellow Ochre paint from Americana and mixed them together…
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I painted the board with two coats:
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I then used the cricut machine and printed out “GIVE THANKS” in black and the leaf and acorn in brown.
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I then used two layers of Modge Podge!

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My husband attached a hook on the back for me so I could either hang it up or lay it against a flat wall!

What are you thankful for?

Enjoy!
xo




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4 comments:

Colleen (Shibley Smiles) said...

Very nice and it is always great to be thankful!

Colleen

Unknown said...

I found your project through Shibley Smiles craft linky party! I am now a new follower, and I hope you'll visit my page too!
http://classycolumbusdesigns.blogspot.com/

Kara @ Mine for the Making said...

Turned out so cute!!! I am making thankful blocks that you will totally love :)

Keep em comin cousin!

xoxo
Kara

Valencia Jones-Edwards said...

So simple and beautiful!! Love it!