Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Valentine Plaque

I decided I wanted to make something new to add to my valentines vignette but I wanted something easy and quick! As I was browsing hobby lobby I came across this wood heart and thought it would be fun to make a wood plaque. Here are my supplies (minus the glue I used to attach the medallion on the heart).
 First off, I watered down some white craft paint and whitewashed my heart. I want it to look similar to the shutters I made with the wood grain showing through.
 While that dried, I took some white and red paint and mixed it to make a nice pink. I painted the medallion and then went over it with a dark color and wiped it off so it just stayed in the shadows.
 After they were both dried, just use a little glue(I used liquid nails) and stick the medallion on center. There you have it! This could be cute in a frame, or hanging from ribbon. I am just using a picture stand, but I think I need to paint it. The black seems too harsh. I will post my full valentine vignette soon!
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10 comments:

  1. Super cute and simple project. What a fun idea to use a medallion in the center. Can't wait to see it all together.

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  2. so very pretty love that shade of pink on the white
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  3. That is beautiful!


    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  4. Sooo sooo sooo soooo PRETTY!!!!!

    Would you PLEASE post it on my blog?
    http://thediydreamer.blogspot.com/2012/02/from-dream-to-reality-linky-party-2.html

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  5. what a pretty idea I love how simple it is I would love you to add this and any other posts you want to show off to my What We Wore and Made party over at http://raegunwear.blogspot.com/search/label/WWWMW

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  6. This is so cute! Simple and sweet. Love it. I hope you will link this up to my I Heart Projects Party if you haven't already. www.itsybitsypaperblog.com

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  7. I love the medallion!! It's the perfect touch! Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!

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  8. I love this! I enjoy cute and easy projects like this! Would love it if you came by and linked up to my Manic Monday Linky Party!
    -Melissa
    http://serendipityandspice.blogspot.com

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  9. Thanks so much everyone! I tried to link up to all of your parties unless I couldn't find the link. :)

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