Wooden Spring Sign

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Our front door was looking a little drab and it needed something to brighten it up.  I went to the craft store thinking that I would make some kind of wreath, but then I founds these wooden letters and had a different idea!

I cut squares of scrap paper to cover each letter.  I glued the letters to the paper, then used my X-acto knife to cut around the letters.  I sealed the paper on top using modge podge. 

Next I connected each letter using chain and my glue gun.

I added a pretty flower to the top and made a loop with a piece of string to use for hanging.

Here's a closer look at the letters -

Normally I would worry about this getting ruined being outside - but we have a glass storm door so it will be protected from the elements

Do you guys like this alternative to a wreath?

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Huck's New Food Tray

Last week I came across a post (that I can't find right now) where a woman created her own dog food tray by covering a dish drying tray with fabric - (If this was you let me know so I can give you credit!)

Her creation made me realize how boring poor Huck's old blue tray was

 and so I decided to spruce it up!

Here's what I did -

First I cleaned the old tray really good to get it ready for the mod podge.  

Next I used a paper cutter to cut different size squares and rectangles out of scrap book paper.  

I started mod podging in the center of the tray and worked my way outwards. 

Once I was done I did a few extra layers of mod podge on top in order to seal it in.

Ta-Da!

Huck is very happy with the end result! (or maybe he's just hungry) 

Either way.. I love it!

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Also - I'm working on my first furniture re-do so stayed tuned for that this week! 

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