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08/13/2011

Nursery Art

Looking for Freestyle Friday?  Link up here!
Yesterday I posted a blanket I made for my friend’s baby.  I sent another little gift along for her ocean themed nursery that I’d like to show off too!
I mentioned when I made Raya’s Art Gallery that I ordered a vinyl decal.  Well, I also added one for Miss Sierra’s personalized nursery sign.
I decided on purple.  I really hope it matches.
First, I painted the frame purple with acrylic paint, and finished it off with a spray sealant.
While it was drying, I put the center together.  I wanted a sandy-looking background, so I found a sand scrapbook paper.  After deciding AFTER I applied the vinyl to the Art Gallery that I wished I had a different background, I decided to apply the decal to the top of the glass. 
That way, if I changed my mind, I could always slip a different background paper in.  Or, if Courtney thinks it looks too beach-y and not ocean-y enough, she can swap it out for something that looks more like water.  A linen look would probably also look really cool.
So I applied the decal, and used my Amazing E-6000 to adhere a sand dollar and starfish to the glass as well. 
Once the whole thing was dry [insert impatient checks here], I put it all together.  I really like how it turned out.  Courtney, I hope you do too!

I link to these fabulous parties!

~ Adrianne

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Nicole says

    08/19/2011 at 1:20 am

    This turned out great!

    Reply
  2. Deborah March says

    08/18/2011 at 2:37 pm

    Aaawww, just LOVELY. I'm sure your friend will be thrilled with your thoughtfulness!

    Reply
  3. Becky says

    08/17/2011 at 4:37 pm

    I love things beachy, islandy, or oceany. Yes, I made up all those adjectives. LOL This has practical applications in any room, so I love this project and will be making one soon. :)
    Thanks for the visit & follow. Following you back via GFC.

    Reply
  4. P? says

    08/17/2011 at 11:51 am

    So creative and adorable!

    Reply
  5. Grammy Goodwill says

    08/16/2011 at 12:55 am

    I love the way that looks.

    Reply
  6. Taryn L. McCracken says

    08/15/2011 at 5:13 am

    Oh, I love this idea! The ideas are going crazy in my head right now. LOL

    I'm a new GFC follower from The Thought that Counts

    Reply
  7. Sabrina says

    08/14/2011 at 5:46 pm

    Hi, I'm coming from Mehreen's Friends' Meetup Party.
    Following you!
    Hop to my Blog for a visit if you like :)
    Thanks.

    Reply
  8. Silverfaerie says

    08/14/2011 at 2:43 pm

    That's an awesome gift idea, and so cute!

    New follower through GFC as Silverfaerie via the FMParty at “the perfect line”

    http://silverfaeries-dragonflies.blogspot.com

    Reply
  9. Amber says

    08/14/2011 at 8:20 am

    This is too cute for words! Thanks for coming to link up this weekend!

    Reply
  10. Maria says

    08/13/2011 at 9:39 pm

    Thank you so much for stopping by!! I love the idea behind your blog! :) so fun and you're so talented. Can't wait to check more out! Happy weekend!
    Xo
    Maria :)

    Reply
  11. Marlee says

    08/13/2011 at 6:23 pm

    Super cute! I love it! Great blog, am a new follower :).

    http://marleeindebt.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  12. Krafty Max Originals says

    08/13/2011 at 11:03 am

    So very cute!!

    Hop'pin by from 'Boost my Blog Friday Hop'. I'm following your blog now, wont you please come and follow me back?? ~KM

    Krafty Max Originals

    Reply

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