Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Quick Before & After Project

I bought this at Hobby Lobby a while back. It was 1.99 (90% off). I'm not really sure what it's intended purpose was, but I knew I could do something with it. I bought an unfinished wood letter for 1.99, painted it black, sanded the edges, then used wood glue to adhere it. I don't have any wood clamps, so I used a big stack of books to weigh it down while it dried overnight. Yeah, I'm classy like that. Btw, I told my husband that I want some pink tools for my birthday next month. He laughed. Apparently, he thought I was kidding. Nope...totally serious! I must be getting old and boring because I'm also wishing for a Shark steam mop. I know...sad.



So, what do ya'll think? I love how it turned out. Now all I need to do is get some more white plates to surround it and the wall will be complete. For a grand total of $3.98, I think it's fabulous...cheap, yet chic!

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33 comments:

  1. AndreaLeighJanuary 7, 2009 at 12:13 AM

    I like it... so simple, but what a huge impact!

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  2. BloggerJanuary 7, 2009 at 6:58 AM

    I love that, I wish I had a HL close by! If you get tired with the black, you could paint the "S" red or apple green or sage green...really anything, everything goes with black and white!

    I need more plates in my life, too, they're so versatile!

    Looks great!

    Bella

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  3. Mandi ShandiJanuary 7, 2009 at 7:16 AM

    BEEYEWTEEFULL!! Don't you just love Hobby Lobby clearance? I cleaned them out when I was in TN.
    About the Shark steam mop, my girlfriend has one and it is to.die.for. It was on my Christmas list but my hubby said that was not a very fun gift so I got a dayspa certificate instead. I would have loved it though!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    Very pretty! Love it!! We don't have a HL nearby us either but I really wish we did. I agree w/ Bella Casa too about painting the letter a different color if you get bored with the black. I was thinking pink would be pretty too!!

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  5. SarahJarnaginJanuary 7, 2009 at 8:15 AM

    Totally love it! And what a quick and easy project!

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  6. MoiJanuary 7, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    completely adorable. I love the white plate thing..I really need to get on the ball with that!
    And I would LUV pink tools! hope you get some!

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  7. The Phillips PlaceJanuary 7, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    love it! i just found your blog last week-- you have great ideas!

    pink tools rock-- my husband bought me a cute kit last summer. i didn't specifically request it, but apparently he was tired of hunting for his tools after i used them. :).

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  8. Thrifty Decor ChickJanuary 7, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    PERFECT!! I love it!!

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  9. Valarie LeaJanuary 7, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    Absolutely love it!!

    I asked for a sander for christmas, and I got it. Unfortunately they did not have a hot pink sander, cause thats really what I asked for. :)

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  10. lisa@littlesliceoflifeJanuary 7, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    Love it! I'm already trying to figure out how to copy it! :-)

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  11. JamieJanuary 7, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    That turned out so cute! Love it!

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  12. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceJanuary 7, 2009 at 3:35 PM

    Super cute! I so want a Hobby lobby here. There is one a couple hours away where my mom and sis live so I do get to visit one, but not often enough!

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  13. ChrisJanuary 7, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    It IS fabulous, cheap, and chic!! I LOVE it, and I want to go to Hobby Lobby to find one of those! Well done!

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  14. KimJanuary 7, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    I love it!!!!

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  15. HccmJanuary 8, 2009 at 1:16 AM

    Welcome to SITS! Isn't roll call fun?

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  16. AmberWJanuary 8, 2009 at 2:10 AM

    I just saw that you took part in your very first SITS blog roll :) Wooohoooooo!!!!!
    You have a wonderful blog btw :) I will definitely be stopping in frequently!

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  17. SigJanuary 8, 2009 at 6:12 AM

    I need you at my house.
    Found you at SITS :)

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    looks great!

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  19. Rhoda @ Southern HospitalityJanuary 8, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    Amanda, that is adorable! That was a good eye to come up with that on the spot. I love this one! I thought for sure you'd come by & join the Before & After party. I know you had some projects.

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  20. LorieJanuary 8, 2009 at 5:38 PM

    It looks great!! Good job!

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  21. Small HouseJanuary 8, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    Very cute, and I saw that they had pink tools on clearance at Hobby Lobby tuesday night. I think they were $7. Can't remember. They even came in their own plastic case. Thanks for sharing all your great ideas.

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  22. The Blonde DuckJanuary 9, 2009 at 5:07 AM

    Saw you on SITS and wanted to say hello!

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  23. 3CHEERS4MOMJanuary 9, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    I just love it! Too cute!
    -Cheers, Amy

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  24. Wendy January 9, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    I do love a monogram, yes I do!

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  25. ErinJanuary 9, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    So cute, Amanda! I LOVE anything argylish and black and white - my new blog background is exactly that. And having the background behind the S is so much more exciting than a plain old letter on your wall!

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  26. UnknownJanuary 9, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    This is great! I love the diamond pattern. The black and white is my favorite! How creative to put the letter in front of it!

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  27. MichelleJanuary 9, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    Love it! And for $3.98!? Fabulous!

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  28. meganJanuary 9, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    love it!!! So cute. My mom said I should gussy up some tools with jewls and fabric and such and sell them on etsy. I think pink tools would be great! Hehe. My husband now fully understands my desire to have all things embellished. I will show my glitter flowers soon. =)
    Blessings,
    Megan

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  29. meganJanuary 9, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    love it!!! So cute. My mom said I should gussy up some tools with jewls and fabric and such and sell them on etsy. I think pink tools would be great! Hehe. My husband now fully understands my desire to have all things embellished. I will show my glitter flowers soon. =)
    Blessings,
    Megan

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  30. Jen - Balancing Beauty and BedlamJanuary 9, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    I thought you were going to say you painted it..glad you didn't. It's adorable, and I really just wanted a new oven...yep - old. :)

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  31. ShaunaJanuary 10, 2009 at 12:17 AM

    I'm new here! What a great blog :)

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  32. jenniferJanuary 11, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    cute idea!

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  33. MommynightowlJanuary 12, 2009 at 2:30 AM

    I think it turned out great. And I must be getting old too. My husband laughed at me and teased me when I told him all I wanted for christmas from him was a sewing machine and a nice dyson vaccuum. husbands

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