I got this piece that says family when we went shopping in Erie in January. I love it but wasn't happy with it any where I put it.
When I went to Buffalo this week I found this at AC Moore for about 22 dollars. Not a bad price and with a little work I knew I'd love it.
When I went to Buffalo this week I found this at AC Moore for about 22 dollars. Not a bad price and with a little work I knew I'd love it.
First I painted it a couple coats of off white.
Then I took my hand sander to it and roughed up the edges a little.
Put some water based stain over the whole piece and rubbed it off.
Now I love it!
Just what I had in mind.
I love the dental molding and all the detail. What do you think?
23 comments:
It's perfect, Jean!
First....your link you left at Kelli's Show N Tell mr linky is for last weeks.
And then....the whole concept of this idea --from the word family to what you did to make it fit perfectly with your room is outstanding. I love this idea.
My Show N Tell is shared, if you haven't already, please stop by for a visit.
I know about the first link going to the wrong page but can't figure out how to delete it. If anyone can help please e-mail me. There is no visable happyface to delete. Jean
Very nice and cool. TC
Nice job, it looks great.
Very nice! Aren't you handy...Jen
What a great job you did on that shelf.... can I borrow you to do somethings at my house? lol
I think you did a lovely job. The color contrast really sets both items off.
Susan
You did a great job! It looks wonderful. I have seen little piece, or ones like it, but I have never gotten any for the same reason -- no good place to put them.
BTW, your link from Kelli's goes to last week's Show and Tell.
It's great, Jean! I hardly ever think to put stuff on the walls, and now you've got me thinking about a display shelf like yours :)
It's great. Family is so wonderful and it is so lovely to remember them with something pretty.
Blessings.
I think you did a great job! Sometimes I have found something but have had to hang on to it until I could display it "just right". Looks great!
Connie
Perfect! The white shelf is a wonderful compliment to the black letters. You did good!
-Karoline
Jean, I just love it!! How lucky you were to have found it. Happy S&T! :)
You want to come over and
refinish by cabinet? You
did a great job!
That looks perfect! I love word plaques. I have one in my kitchen that says--approiately enough--"It's All Good! Have a great weekend.
I love the shelf and the Family sign. I've seen those cutout signs and have been tempted to buy one several times, but haven't yet. I like your header. I have a small snowman collection. Love your snowman curser too.
Jean, this looks great! And, if you're out shopping you must be feeling better ;)
Cassie
the shelf looks great; love the way you painted it!
I love the moulding and you did a fabulous job finishing it:-)
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You're right! It looks perfect on your new shelf!
I love the sign and the shelf! Great job!!
That shelf is perfect for it! You did a great job. That is a very cozy corner! I love the lamp!
Hugs, Sharon
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