I’m really excited to share this fun project that has been ages in the making.
I have a terrible tendency to pick up/plan projects and leave them sitting around for literally years. Isn’t that awful? This little project I have had in mind to make for at least 2 years, and I’m happy to see it finally complete!
I found this fabulous wooden HOME banner in a kit from Adorn-It at a scrapbook convention.
The kit came with great directions on what papers to purchase to match the colorful design they show above, but it creates at least 2 problems for me.
First, as much as I love the bright color combo above, that won’t fit anywhere in my house!
And 2, I have a slight banner addiction. I try to keep them holiday-related so I can rotate them around, so a banner that is up all year round could take up valuable other-banner space. 😉
I knew where I wanted my non-banner to go so I gathered some papers that would match my black & white kitchen. I fell in love with the Union Square collection from My Mind’s Eye!
I traced the letters on the paper, cut them out, then used Mod Podge to attach the two together. I made sure to sand the edges so they were nice and clean.
The kit also came with some lovely little shape embellishments. I knew I wanted to decorate my letters with them somehow, so I traced, cut, and Mod Podged a couple of those also.
At this point I also decided to go back and ink all of my edges with black ink.
I used various shapes from the kit and other embellishments from my stash to decorate each letter. And to make it even more “homey”, I found a chipboard house and tree in my stash and covered them with more scrapbook paper.
Since I knew I didn’t want another banner, I layered the letters in front and behind one another and glued them in place. Now instead of a hanging banner I have a fun sign to sit on a shelf!
My black hutch is my pride and joy in my eat-in kitchen.
And I think the HOME sign is the perfect addition to it!
And another project to mark off of my to do list!
Always a good feeling.
This project was originally shared at Cherished Treasures.
I link to these fun parties.
Alison @ Oopsey Daisy says
March 1, 2012 at 8:13 PMI am with you–I have a “slight” banner obsession!! Love everything about this Michele! I would love one of these kits… so many possibilities! Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!
Amy says
February 29, 2012 at 9:37 AMSuch a creative idea! I would love for you to come share this at my first ever linky party today.
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Q @ JAQS says
February 28, 2012 at 10:11 PMThese are great!
Love for you to share this at my Wednesday’s “Made by ME” linky party here:
http://www.jaqsstudio.com/2012/02/made-by-me-20-linky-party.html
Renonda says
February 26, 2012 at 9:23 PMThis looks great! I’m going to have to keep an eye out for letters I like so I can do something similar.
Renonda @ snicketythings.blogspot.com
Justine says
February 26, 2012 at 1:17 AMStopping by from the Saturday Seven Party! http://queenofsavings.com
Jill @ KitchenFunWithMy3Sons.com says
February 25, 2012 at 1:08 PMLove this! We have our Kitchen Fun and Crafty Friday Link Party going on now and would love for you to share this! http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2012/02/kitchen-fun-and-crafty-friday-link_23.html
The Answer Is Chocolate says
February 25, 2012 at 10:23 AMOh my gosh Michele. I love everything about this. The papers YUM! Thanks for sharing at this week’s BFF Open House.
Kayla says
February 25, 2012 at 12:04 AMSaw this on TT&J. Love what you did with the letters!
Anne says
February 24, 2012 at 3:53 PMThat’s so cute! I love it!
K says
February 24, 2012 at 3:27 PMI adore these!!!!!!!!! So homy and cute!! 🙂 WIll def be on my “to do” list 🙂
love K
❥ Alison @ bringingbeauty.blogspot.com says
February 24, 2012 at 1:29 PMThis came out great I love it! I’m your newest follower.. I hope you’ll take a minute to check out my blog too!
Bringingbeauty.blogspot.com
dvanshaar says
February 24, 2012 at 12:18 PMLove this. I love the little house on the front. I also have many projects that are just sitting around waiting for me to start. Keep up the good work!!!
[email protected] says
February 24, 2012 at 10:24 AMHi, I’m visiting from Amanda’s linky party. This sign is so sweet! I could see so many different possibilities with it. 🙂 Thanks for sharing, take care!
Gumdrop Pass says
February 24, 2012 at 10:10 AMI LOVE this! 🙂 I’ve featured it on my Favorite Finds Friday post — you can view it here:
Favorite Finds Friday 2/24/12
Lolly Jane says
February 24, 2012 at 1:14 AMGood call on making it more of a home decor piece vs. a banner (which is also a cute idea) but I love that Let It Snow banner and you’re right- you can leave this beauty up year-round. Bonus!
SO pretty! Glad it’s off your “to make” list 😉
Happy weekend girlfriend!
XO
Maria says
February 23, 2012 at 11:34 PMAwww this is so pretty! I love the patterns/colors you used! So sweet!
Full Circle Creations says
February 23, 2012 at 10:55 PMLove it!
Katie's Nesting Spot says
February 23, 2012 at 10:16 PMGorgeous I absolutely love it! I’ve seen the fun kits AdornIt makes before, they always have the coolest shapes. You picked fantastic papers and have a lovely piece.
Rachel says
February 23, 2012 at 2:03 PMI LOVE the colors!! I’d love for you to share this at my link party. It runs Tues-Sat.
Rachel
http://adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com/2012/02/terrific-tuesdays-3.html
[email protected] says
February 23, 2012 at 9:08 AMI see what you mean about those colors! I love love love the papers you used. This came out great!
Paula says
February 23, 2012 at 8:14 AMI love, love the sign! But I can see why you hutch is your pride and joy, it is beautiful!!
Amy says
February 23, 2012 at 2:40 AMThat’s such a groovy sign! Awesome project!
xAmy
http://www.fivekindsofhappy.com
Beverly {Flamingo Toes} says
February 23, 2012 at 12:45 AMI LOVE this!!! The black and white looks just perfect and I really like the way you glued it together!
Also – the phrase “valuable other-banner space” made me literally laugh out loud. 😉
Holly Lefevre says
February 22, 2012 at 11:58 PMSo darn cute. I t does look perfect on your hutch! I love the papers and adornment you selected. That banner kit is pretty cool too – such a great start to the project!
Molly says
February 22, 2012 at 9:51 PMIt turned out great! I can totally relate to the to-do craft list, but at least it’s finished now 🙂
I’d love for you to come link this up to my *Get Creative* party this week
http://www.justalittlecreativity.blogspot.com/2012/02/get-creative-linky-party-and-features.html
Hope to see you there!
-Molly
gail says
February 22, 2012 at 9:35 PMReally cute sign Michele! guess what?! Tomorrow! Cracker Barrel! woohooo!
gail
[email protected]' says
February 22, 2012 at 8:52 PMToo cute!!
BIBY says
February 22, 2012 at 4:03 PMHI!
CAN YOU MAKE A PATTERN OF THE LETTERS?
Michele {The Scrap Shoppe} says
February 22, 2012 at 10:46 PMHi Biby! I’m not sure what you mean, but with the letters glued to one another, I can’t really do much with them.