So Sunday (well last week really) I was inspired by one friend to help with some makeover touch ups for a party. One of the things she talked about was a certain piece of artwork for over her fireplace. I knew of an UBER creative from Facebook that can transform old wood pallets into anything ***Insert props for Pallet Luv here*** and thought that might be super cool. But then I remembered a friend I met earlier this year. He owns a craft supply business that specializes in stencil masks. Basically a positive of a stencil. So, my most brilliant crafting friend, Karen, invited me over to play. Using her digital cutter, we experimented with some cool lay outs and found a way to make an effective mask of our own. Don't get me wrong. Hazel and Ruby's masks are first on my list and now that I know this is possible, I will be hoping for a Santa sleigh delivery of all of their cool products. In the meantime, though, we managed to come up with a process that worked, added to it a $3 pre-printed canvas from Savers and my love of chalk paint and VOILA! A new technique was born!!! And although not the right shape or size for above the fireplace, the inspiration has me moving in that direction!
Basically this:
Turned into THIS!!!
So, the moral of this story? There is almost something good in everything we don't want anymore. I'm guessing the donor of this little canvas might think differently of it now (unless he/she doesn't love wine nearly as much as I do). And this isn't an invite to horde our crap either. In fact, I find the more I let go of old stuff, the more wonderful things come to me. Just a reminder to look at things a little differently.
So here's to friends and inspiration and wickedly awesome craft nights. And of course, a good year!
Now I'll drink to that!
XOXO,
The Redo Rehead!
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