and may is her birthday month!
she doesnt require a whole month, but id give it to her. in fact, on her birthday, she was in a c.e.r.t. class to learn what to do when the 'big one' hits the salt lake valley. you would NEVER see me doing something so...useful...on my birthday!
this year, she got the idea to join the community garden.
so i got the idea to make her some markers for her garden! (and no-i came up with some of the ideas for this, but not the whole idea for this. see the flowering dogwood for the inspiration)
after going to 3 different thrift stores (yes, i love summer), i ended up at the dollar tree. it turns out that they have different styles of spoons. they were 2/$1 so i got 3 packs.
i only wanted the scoop part colored, so i masked off where i wanted it painted with just masking tape. it worked pretty well.
i used metal primer then spray painted it 'cool ocean breeze'. it took 2 coats on each side.
then i got to use my cricut again! i used brown cardstock and make my 'm's (for summers last name) 1".
i modge podged the m's on then clear coat spray painted the whole thing. i put a couple coats on since they would be outside. when i took the tape off, there was only 1 i had to use the nail polish removed on. then she can just get a sharpie and mark on the back what she is trying to
i had found this little display bowl at savers for 99 cents. the other side says 'simplify' on it. (the stickers were still on this, it was originally $15!)
i used tissue paper from a pattern as regular tissue paper and the spoons fit nicely inside.
so happy birthday month summer! enjoy being able to know what
im linking to the little brown house, santas gift shoppe
40 comments:
I love what you did with these! I'm gonna have to try some!
I love these! That Summer is one lucky girl.
I love it! I've seen these spoons popping up everywhere, but I'm really digging your version!
I love the idea of using a pattern as tissue paper - I see a new trend starting!
love love love love love my gift. I am so lucky to have such a great friend. I love how we compliment each other. We're both crazy in different ways :)You're amazing. thanks for your thoughtfulness. And because you're so wonderful I'll let you come and weed my new garden with me :)
Those are beautiful! What a fantastic idea!
Too cool! I love the color you used :D
foundn your blog on Trendy Treehouse:)
It's rather lovely!
xoxo
bB
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I love it!!
Lovin' this idea and totally going to use it! Thanks!
Those spoons Rock..
I love those spoons :)
Great job! I have a link party on Tuesdays on my blog - would love to have you stop by! Mandy, www.craftedition.blogspot.com
This is so cute! I have to admit, when I first saw them, I thought they were M&M cupcake toppers. :) But I adore the garden marker ideas everywhere. And these are super cute! I know she'll like them. Great job!
So clever! Love the color you used!
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Those are so cute! They look like yummy M&M's!!
Those are too cute!!
Now I need to go to goodwill and find some spoons!
How very cute! What a good friend!
These are adorable! I'm in love with all the spoon ideas lately.
Very cute! I love that you spray painted them too!
This is such a cute idea!
I really like this craft, thanks. Another for the to do list. :)
Love them!! Thank you for linking to my party to share your wonderful creation!
Those spoons are so cute! I love the color you painted them too. Awesome job!!!
XOXO
Jen
Wow! That is a really cute idea!
visiting from tatertots and jello...what a cute idea! I like it a lot.
That was fun. Good idea using your old patterns.
Such a great idea!!! My mom would LOVE something like this -- thanks for sharing! :)
Such a clever and creative girl. My heart is going pitty pat.
Love the idea! I had to mark this one so I could remember it for a future idea. Thanks for sharing... Blessings, sherry
That is great!! I would have never thought of painting those!! Thanks for linking up!
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those are so dang cute!! i'm sure she loved them :) thanks for linking up at my saturday soiree!!
These are awesome!
Thanks for linking up to Saturday is Crafty Day!
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So cute, great idea!! I found you at the Garden Party. I love this!
what a terrific and personal gift you made her. I love that you used pattern paper for tissue.
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