Dollar Stores can provide a wealth of potential altered projects and the price is ALWAYS right! I love to take a spin around these updated five and dimes when I am in a "crafty" mood. My visit last week netted me this piece...
I thought it would make a great piece to alter; swapping the saying for photos of my kids, and giving it a vintage look.
I reached for my Mix'd Media Inx, knowing that their great vintage colors and super-creamy weight would work perfectly for this project.
Here's how my dollar store find turned out after it's makeover...
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If you'd like to see how the transformation took place, check out this short 2 1/2 minute tutorial...
SUPPLIES:
Clearsnap Products:
- Mix'd Media Inx: Leather, Patina, Schoolhouse, Vintage and Jasmine
- Design Adhesives: Flourishes
- Designer Foil: Lucky Penny
Other Products:
- Bazzill: Kraft Cardstock and Pretty Buttons: Wayfarer
- Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry
- Dollar Store Wood Art "Family"
- File, Scissors. Paper Towels and Heat Gun
Thanks for stopping by the Clearsnap Blog today! I hope this dollar store makeover inspires you to find your own $1 piece and create something special with it!
Tami,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find! I luv those mix'ed media inx, and can't wait to try them on some of my projects. The pix of the boys were awesome, too. I knew who they were, before I saw your name on the post. They sure have grown since the last time I saw them. Great job, keep the inspiration coming!
Love the makeover! The patina looks so real. The $stores are a great source of things that 'need' a makeover! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration and tutorial!
This project is awesome. Looking for it in my local Dollar Stores, wish me luck. Super cute! TFS
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