I just had to share a little project that has been in the works for a ridiculously long amount of time. Ridiculous because what should have taken me a few hours has dragged out into a couple of months. Life just seems to work that way for me lately. I'm stirring too many pots at once.
Am I the only one who loves all of the penny art/projects out there on Pinterest right now? I found inspiration for this project over at The Crafted Sparrow. I did a few things the way she did and some a bit differently. I took some big paper mache letters I found at Joann's, spray painted them copper, and then hot glued my pennies on. I put all of mine face up and pointing about the same direction because it would make me a little bonkers otherwise.
I had the perfect space for my new project. An annoying ceiling drop between my kitchen and family room that I think these dress up a bit.
I'm really loving how they look and can't believe that it took me so long to get them done.
Please ignore the stupid hook below my cool new letters. I can't get everything perfect all at once.;)
Now I'm motivated to get that tacky thing out of there. Problem is that the screw holding it in is about 2 inches long and huge in diameter so patching it is gonna be a pain in the butt.
Ok, back on topic...I now feel like I'm perfectly on trend. Kidding. I'm just following my motto that only the ideas I love go into my home, and my new EAT sign is something I L.O.V.E! Plus, I made it for about 8 bucks and saved myself having to roll a bunch of pennies.
Have any of you out there tried projects with that loose change you have under the couch cushions?
Linking to:
Coastal Charm
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Sugar Bee Crafts
Today's Creative Blog
A Bowl Full of Lemons
Savvy Southern Style
Oopsey Daisy
Blue Cricket Design
The Shabby Creek Cottage
The 36th Avenue
House of Hepworths
Somewhat Simple
Teagan's Travels
Tidy Mom
The Shabby Nest
French Country Cottage
At the Picket Fence
Stuff and Nonsense
This is such a neat idea. I found you on craft gossip. I will have to use this idea.
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I really like this idea. Did it make the letter heavy? I hope you will come check out my blog. http://sister-number-5.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteLove it - I have been looking at a lot of penny art recently, this would be good with our initials. How did you get the shape? xox
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cool idea! I love how it looks in your kitchen...and I would so have to have them all facing the same way too! *LOL* How do you even have time to craft and blog with 4 boys and work? I am buried with just two little ones and can't seem to find a nano second to finish anything! So amazing!
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What a cute idea! And in case you want all your pennies shiny, my daughter discovered that a few days in cola will do the trick! ;) That was her science project! Thanks for sharing. Stopping by from Today's Creative.
ReplyDeleteThey turned out great! Good job!
ReplyDeleteI must be the only one who hasn't seen this penny art before. I love it! Thanks for sharing, and I pinned YOURS!
ReplyDeleteI love how the pennies look! At first I thought this was sequins. How fun! Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!
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Gorgeous! I've been thinking of something similar ever since I saw the one at the Crafted Sparrow - love your version!
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I'm interested in knowing what you used to hang them. I'm doing this same project for my formal dining room! My e-mail is jaimie.t.frank@gmail.com! Any suggestion and items you used would be helpful!
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