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Last week, I showed you my special woodburned bookcase. Many of you liked it, but also expressed that it looked like way too much work to replicate. Well, here is another, simpler, more manageable project that any of you can do. Yes, ANY of you. All you need is some imagination, a cheap mirror, like this $2.99 Ikea mirror made out of pine, and a woodburner which you can find at any craft store.
This project was specially made for some dear friends. My husband and I did this project together. I dreamed up the words, we both came up with the general design, he drew and burned, and I painted. It was so much fun! If you are artistically challenged in the drawing department (and aren’t fortunate enough to have an artistic hubby like I am), I would recommend using printed computer images and graphite paper to trace on your images. When painting, use a very small paintbrush around the words. If some paint seeps into the crevices, don’t stress. You can go back over it with a fine-tipped Sharpie to emphasize the lettering. Top it all off with a few glazes of polyurethane and you have yourself one special, and inexpensive gift!
For more transformations, be sure to visit Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch.
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Katarina says
Hi!
This looks very nice. I just want to know what type of colours did you use?
nannykim at spindle cottage says
Beautiful–I couldn't do it…but beautiful it is!!
Jess says
I love this! It turned out amazing!
niartist says
Ooooo!~ This is super! I love the way this turned out. It's stunning! I would try to copy you – but I'm sure I'd end up with something much less sophisticated looking! LOL! Truly talented, you are! Thanks for sharing, and inspiring!
cindy@cottage instincts says
Wow! Stunning….
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peace, cindy
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Delightful Dwelling says
Wow, it looks great!
arkie says
How beautiful that is! Such a talented person!
Terry says
This is great folk art. You made something personal and one-of-a-kind.
Sherri S says
I love it! Now how hard is it to do? LOL I just don't know if my painting skills are up for it. But I love the idea and it would make a GREAT gift!
Red Writing says
I love it. Such a thoughtful gift.
Pam says
That looks just awesome. Turned out looking so pretty.
Pam
Denise says
That turned out very pretty 🙂