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Hello there!~
Hope you all are enjoying the weekend!
Today I am sharing my $4.00 diy vintage art, created with some Goodwill finds.
I like to gander in Goodwill at least once a week or so.
You never know what junk you may find there. The other day, I kinda left uninspired, as all their junk was picked over.
I did however, come home with a nice chunky wood frame and some pretty butter knives.
Now what I was going to do with them….as per usual NO CLUE!
The frame was $1.99 and the butter knives were 25 cents each. I liked that they had texture and a pretty design.
First thing I did was spray paint the utensils. After they dried, I applied dark wax, let it dry, then dry brushed some of the Anitbes green Annie Sloan chalk paint.
Painted the frame with Antibes green as well.
It was a step by step process, but when all was said and done, it turned out pretty cute.
At least that is what Mike said, and you know, he knows!
Here you can see the pretty design on the knives. I did not sand the frame, I used a butter knife and scraped it instead.
I have a vintage cookbook with lots of loose pages…
so I used them for the backdrop, and out came my mod podge.
Let that dry completely. Nice thing about mod podge is there really are no mistakes..you just go with it, and keep layering.
I applied the mod podge on half the canvas and then just started applying the recipes and painting over them with the mod podge, layer after layer. You can smooth out the wrinkles if you want with your finger.
I then randomly hot glued the butter knives to my backdrop, and wrapped some twine around them.
And there you have $4.00 diy vintage art work!
I found a new home for my Rooster copper mold too!
If you are new here, WELCOME. I have plenty more to see.
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Kelly @ Eclectically VintageWhat a fun idea – can you believe I actually tossed some old knives the other day (think they are still outside by the garbage – gotta rescue them)!
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- Jan
You might grab them! Lol. The thrift stores sell silverware for a buck a piece. Wow. : ).. I would use them for crafts, but don’t think that I would ever eat off them. They are definitely a great craft item though!
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- debbiedoo's
Hi Jan, my silverware was 25 cents a piece..So actually come to think of it, my art work was cheaper than 4.00….because I did not use all the silverware I bought.
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- Jacque @theDIYvillage
Love this, Very creative.
-Jacque
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- Bliss
So this is one of those projects that makes me go hmmm. Hmmm, how do you think of this stuff? I’m going to try to do a random project, off the wall like that and see if it makes me go hmmmm, or ewww.
~Bliss~
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- debbiedoo's
Oh Bliss, you project hmmmmm…would be off the charts…don’t even go there with me! You are a creative genius my friend.
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- bj
I swear…you are the busiest gal I know. You must do a craft every day. I would so run out of wall space in my tiny little house…..:) However, if I could do it all as well as you, I would FIND a place for it.
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- debbiedoo's
Thank you Bj…I just move my old crafts and replace them with new ones! That is the beauty of doing things on a budget.
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- Brenda Kirkus
Hello, I’m new to your AMAZING site and I have to tell you that you are one very craft-talented lady! I spend hours on your site. I love to craft but I’m not that good at coming up with ideas. Can we use some of your ideas as long as we post that they originated from you? Thank you so much for not being selfish with your craft ideas. Love love love all your ideas!
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- debbiedoo's
Of course Brenda I would love that!!~ That is why I am here. Just remember we all had to start somewhere. I was pretty awful back in the day, I can’t lie. I have learned simply from lots of trial and error:) Thanks for being here.
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- Ricki Jill Treleaven
*NEAT* project. I love that shade of green!!! I hope you have a fantastic Sunday!
xo,
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- SoonerLaura
I usually think these type of art projects are clever but probably not something I would hang on my own wall – but I LOVE this. It is so very clever and unusual I would definitely do this one for my own home. I also like your copper mold. I read a while back somewhere a negative statement about copper molds on the wall. I looked at mine and went..”hmmmm…nope, I don’t care, I like them that’s all that matters” I did pass up buying another one at the thift store, but I considering picking it up too. I think they are cool and one of them my Mom actually made jello in when I was a kid, so I really like that one. I even like jello, it wiggly.
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- Little Bit
Debbie, thank you for hosting for us all! Little Bit from http://www.DecorateWithaLittleBit.com
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- The House at Bluebird Lane
Debbie, Another fabulously creative project! I’m lovining the green and the way you used the vintage recipe pages for the background. . .just perfect for kitchen art! Thanks for hosting this week’s Newbie party. 🙂 Have a blessed Sunday!
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- Peggy Renie
Your never cease to amaze me. What a great idea – I love it! Peggy
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- debbiedoo's
Thank you Peggy..this was simple though. I mean anyone can do it and think of it too…:)
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- Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista
Thanks for hosting, I love a good Sunday morning party!
Jessica
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- Pat
Great idea! You always think of the “different” ~ which I love.
xo
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- Sherry
Wow! That is adorable! Love the creativity and the thinking outside of the box on this one Debbie!
Great job!
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- Judy
Hi Debbie: That is such a great project. It looks wonderful on your wall. You are quite talented. I just joined the Newbie of the Week club. Really hope I did it right as I am just learning about linking up. Thanks for hosting..Happy Sunday..Judy
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- Shannon Fox
I can see why it got the Mr Mike seal of approval. Completely cute. Totally you. And custom to boot. Love the last shot, not sure I have ever seen that angel of your home. I really like it!! Excited for the Newbie Party this week. Looking forward to SPOTLIGHTING some new talent =)
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- Patty
I have to try mod podge this summer when school is out! And visit the Goodwill store! Love your craft this week!
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- Liz
Oh my goodness. What will you think of next! That artwork is such a fun idea! Whodathunkit? Thank you for hosting another party. I appreciate the opportunity very much. Hope you’ll stop by Quirky Vistas and see what kind of adventure I’m up to as well! Thanks again!
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- Carlene@Organized Clutter
Debbie, I like your project! You always have great ideas!
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- jane
This could NOT be more adorable! I always enjoy your clever ideas, but this one really takes the cake. Also, this must be l an ASCP first – painting utensils! Jane
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- Lorrie
Your “art” is so cute! I love the finish you used on the frame, may have to try using a butter knife! Thanks again for hosting the Newbie party!
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- Linda
That is too cute! Love it!
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- Gina
Get out! LOL You are just too stinkin’ clever sometimes! That head of yours is just bursting with ideas. I love it.
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- suzan
What an awesome pc of artwork Debbie – love it!
Thanks so much for hosting!
Hugs,
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- Julia
What a fabulous idea!! I never would have thought of that. It sure turned out cute and perfect for kitchen art. I also just joined the newby party. Thank you for hosting!!
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- PoppySee AlsoMaple Dijon Roasted Carrots
Love how your vintage artwork turned out, beautiful color of the frame and I like how you gave the silverware the look of wood, that goes so well with the frame, nice touch adding the vintage paper background…. wonderfully creative as always, Debbie:) Looks gorgeous on your wall! Have a great week ahead!Hugs,Poppy
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- Pam @ diy Design Fanatic
OK Debbie, you have now changed from being a wonderful crafter to an artist! Your artwork looks wonderful!
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- Liz @ Infuse With Liz
Hi Debbie!
Love your new project! You are so inventive and it is so cute! What a fun accent for the kitchen!
I see I’ve won the Mother’s Day FTD flower arrangement! YAY!
Thank-you and FTD so much!
I will be having these sent to my Mother!
Thank-you again,
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- Nann......At Nanns Table
Debbie….I love this project and want to do one just like it but in different colors. Thanks for the great inspiration! You always come up with the neatest ideas.
Nann
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- Jamie
That is so beautiful!!! Sorry about linking up! We don’t fit the guidelines, please feel free to delete our links!
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- Kim (TheMoney Pit)
Thanks for hosting Debbie! It will be a bittersweet day when I have 100 followers and can’t play anymore!
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- Gail
Your vintage artwork is really cute Debbie! Enjoy your day, Gail
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- Debbie
I love ideas like that for the kitchen. I had been thinking about framing some random flatware, but the idea of painting it never crossed my mind for a minute. Very inspired! I also love the Mod Podge cookbook pages as a background. Very cute!
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- Megan
What an amazing project! You certainly can’t beat $4! Looks wonderful. Megan
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- Laura @Cookiecrumbandsawdust.blogspot
Hi Debbie,
Fun vintage find!
Thanks for hosting, I appreciate it!
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- Debbie refreshrestyle
I love it! Too stinky cute, brilliant idea! Now let me go visit the newbies 🙂
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- Roeshel
I love it, Debbie! You did an amazing job taking odd junk and creating a beautiful piece of art! The party sounds like a blast too! Looking forward to making some new friends!
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- sharon
Your diy art turned out very cute. I can totally see it selling at Hobby Lobby. Perhaps you need to start a Debbiedoo line!
Sharon @ mrs. hines class
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- debbiedoo's
You are funny Sharon…Not a bad idea though!~ There needs to be something Debbiedoo out there…but WHAT? LOL!
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- Linda@Coastal Charm
My goodness Debbie…another cute thrifty idea!!! I have featured your chair from last week at my party today. You are really one talented thrifty gal!!!
Blessings,
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- Emily
Thanks for hosting for us newbies, Debbie! I really appreciate it.
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- Michelle @thefantasticfrugal
I love that!! looks like something you would buy at a fancy dept. store.
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- sherry
Debbie only you can imagine and then create something like this! Cute project!
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- Jen @ Four Marrs & One Venus
Oh did I come to Party Down this morning! Thanks so much for hosting– this is my all time favorite place to get my boogie on!! Whoohoo!
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- Donna Wilkes
I love mixed media ar,t and I am green with envy over your piece of art (it transcends mere crafting!) I am still trying to complete the yard projects and have not been able to finish any furniture or craft projects so I linked up my driveway garden. I love this idea of a newbie party – I have made several new friends through here. Thank you so much for your time and effort!
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- Keeping it Cozy
What fun art! Thanks for hosting… I’m excited to be linking up for the first time.
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- Kim
Love what you did with the frame. Great color and love the way you did the layers.
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- Lauren
Simple amazing you are! I LOVE this and especially the background . . . thanks so much for sharing your creativity with us!
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- Vicki at Rusty Rooster Vintage
I love this project! The collage of recipe book pages was very clever. It really is a fun piece.
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- cyndi
Debbie, I love your kitchen art! You are always so creative!
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- Amy
Very creative! It looks great.
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- CAS
You have such clever & unique ideas. You are such a fun & free spirit, Debbie!
~CAS~Reply
- [emailprotected]
SERIOUSLY???!!! I am at a loss for words!!! That is just amazing! Fabulously creative. That’s all i can manage to get out. My jaw is on the floor! I never would have thought of this! SO cool, and pinworthy!
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- Peggy
Thanks so much for coming up with the newbie linky party idea. I’m following you by e-mail because I’m having trouble with linky follower right now. Don’t know what the issue is. Anyway, I am very appreciate of any attention paid to us newbies. Thank you!
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- Janet
Great party thanks a lot.
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- Denise M
Hi Debbie; I love the frame/cookbookpages/knives/string you painted, mod podged and glued onto the picture you created. Thanks for hosting.
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- Barbe @ Beez Rental Designs
Hi Debbie, barely made it to the party before the door was closed! Whew! lol You know this type of art isn’t really isn’t my taste, but as someone else mentioned, I really like this!!! Its simplicity and colors are so cute and homey. I love making this kind of art, though and giving it as gifts. Some of my friends have similar taste and some don’t, so it gives me a way to try other things to share and not feel like I’m being wasteful. Thanks for sharing and hosting another great party. I’ve had to take a break on my big projects so maybe I’ll work on some smaller ones to take to friends when I go on vacation in a couple of weeks. Okay . . . I’m officially inspired now. : )
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- Barbe @ Beez Rental Designs
By the way, I’d love if you’d share your project at my Frugal Treasures Tuesday party if you get the time. Later . . . ~Bee~
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- vickie
That is a great piece of mixed media art! You are talented.
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- Andrea at Opulent Cottage
Adorable, Debbie! I’m trying to put my house back together after weeks of school projects, and I really really needed some inspiration today. I’m heading to GW in the morning to copy you! Miss y’all, I’ll be back in the swing of blogging again soon 🙂
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- Barb
I really like what you did with the Finds….. I just got some sample pots of Annie Sloan…. I need to find a frame! Thanks for sharing your creative art. blessings~barb
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- Kitty Breed
Love the vintage tableware project!
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- Chrystal @ YUMeating
I love thrift store ‘junk’ but half the time I have no idea what to do with it! I’m loving this project and it’s something I could easily do. What I love is that I just saw something similar at TJMaxx a few weeks back and they wanted $20 for it! Pinning to my boards!
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