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Another Thrifty Wall Art Project

I enjoyed making the Tennessee Vols sign for our home, that I decided to make another one for our son.

The process was the same.  ( http://thrifty411.blogspot.com/2012/08/frugal-art-work-handmade-wall-art.html )

So easy and inexpensive - my kind of deal!

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Frugal Art Work - Handmade Wall Art

Go Tennessee Vols!

We are big Vols fans, and we needed some wall art to show it!

This is the finished product

It was easy and very thrifty!

Here's how I did it:

I started with a canvas from Hobby Lobby - 2 for $3.99.



I used vinyl stickers I already had.  I think they were under $4.  They are reuseable.  I also had white paint from a painting project.

First, I used a paint brush to paint the canvas with white paint.  After it dried, I used the stick-on letters to create my words. 

Then I used orange Plaid craft paint to paint over the entire canvas.  I let it dry overnight.  Then removed the letters.  I put the letters back in their packaging because they could be used again. 

When I removed all the letters I then did a little touch up with a small paint brush.  After letting it all dry a while, I used Mod Podge to put a protective finish on it.



I enjoyed making this and the hubby sure liked it too!

All together, this nice wall art cost me less than $3-$4.  Not a bad deal!

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Thrifty Crafty Gift

I needed a birthday gift for one of my daughter's friends. I like to dabble in crafts and like to save money, so I decided to make something. I have recently made some washer necklaces and decided to post about it this time.

(The picture does not do it justice. Sorry about that!)

They are easy to make!

Pick up a few washers at Wal-Mart or dig through your hardware box at home. I used a Steel Stamping Set from Harbour Freight to make the name on the larger washer. I imprinted the year on the smaller washer.

Then used a black sharpie to highlight the imprints a little. After darkening the imprint, I used a paper towel with a little rubbing alcohol to clean off excess ink.

The necklace chain is a piece of leather cord. You can also use chain or ribbon.

I took three barrel beads to secure the leather cord and add some decoration.

The gift was a hit and also quite affordable!
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