My JOY started like this, a $1.99 Goodwill frame.
I took apart my frame, grabbed some left over burlap I had and some Easy Tack adhesive.
I sprayed the back of the board from the frame and attached the burlap.
I drew the letters out on paper, traced them in pencil onto the burlap
and hand painted JOY in red acrylic paint.
When it dried, I put it back in the frame and put it outside for all my neighbors to admire :)
JOY.
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That is so beautiful! I love how you totally transform your Goodwill finds. You have such a talent for hand painting items too. Pinning asap!
ReplyDeleteOhhhhh I love this. I want one! So cute!
ReplyDeleteHand painted! You are awesome, your porch must be putting the neighbours to shame ( in a joyous way) 1.99 man I have to go thrift ing in the US
ReplyDeleteI love projects like this: Goodwill find, burlap and paint!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I just adore it.. can you send one to me in NJ? You know I just love burlap!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Amie @ Pinkapotamus
i luv it! and i want to see the front of your house! i've always wanted a stone house, my granny had a stone and brick house. how amazing would this be for gifts too?! i might have found my presents for 2013! thanks girly!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! Simple but yet a big statement. I am long overdue for a Goodwill trip... maybe I'll try to go today to see what I've been missing;)
ReplyDeleteHow simple and charming! I've been changing up our decorations this year to be more natural and this is right up my alley! So FYI, I will be stealing this idea because after all, imitation (or in this case being a copy cat!) is the highest form of flattery! Happy Christmas to you and your family :o)
ReplyDeletePaula
Paula, your comments always make me smile. Thank you so much. I am incredibly flattered you are considering making one yourself. If you do, you need to send me a picture of your version {pretty please}. May you and your family have a happy Christmas as well.
DeleteI love this, Miss Amy! So simple it's perfect! EnJOY!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. It was the funniest thing today~ I have to bring high heels for my Spanish project and I was thinking of you!!! Lol. I love the contrast between red and burlap.
ReplyDeleteI love it! Thanks for bringing a little joy into my day! A truly great re-purpose!
ReplyDeleteLove. Love. Love. Burlap is very fun to work with. Your sign is awesome :)
ReplyDeleteI swear, you do find some fun stuff at good prices! I cannot wait to shop with you! I never get tired of burlap and I'm sure your neighbors enjoy seeing this cheery message! Great project Amy!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! The red and burlap are perfect together. :)
ReplyDeleteShe's got joy joy joy joy out on her porch,
ReplyDeleteout on her porch
out on her porch
She's got joy joy joy joy out on her porch....
for all her neighbors to seeeeeee
Lady Ga Ga
Beautiful, and a bargain! Oh, Bliss, I am going to have that song in my head all day, lol
ReplyDeleteGreat job! You did awesome on the painting - I'd have had to make a stencil to make it look that good!
ReplyDeleteFun, inexpensive thing to put outside!
I adore your Joy sign!!! Stunning!
ReplyDeleteI love this! New follower here. :-)
ReplyDeleteEver since my wedding I've been in love with burlap! Just might have to give this a try:) Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteThis is great! I love a Goodwill find myself so I adore how you transformed this. I do have to say that I feel behind the crafting curve since I've never used burlap and I see it being used a lot in crafting. Maybe I should start with something like this...thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Angela. Don't feel as if you are too far behind the crafting curve. I just started using burlap a month or two ago :)
DeleteBeautiful dear Amy!
ReplyDeleteI love it! thrift to treasure is my motto!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Carissa. We obviously share the same motto :)
DeleteSpray adhesive!!! Love Goodwill and the JOY:) New follower. Follow me back. I posted http://www.sewsweetvintage.com/2012/12/impossibly-sweet-ikea-and-trujoy-gluten.html to the melrose party:)
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! Great modern touch to holiday decor.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Ana-Lu. Your sweet comment made me smile.
DeleteVery creative and darling Amy. Thanks for sharing on "I Gotta Try That"
ReplyDeleteMarcie
Beautiful! Would love to have you share this at my party going on....
ReplyDeletehttp://www.pincushioncreations.com/2012/12/homemade-by-you-41.html
Super cute! You will be one of the features tomorrow at Make it Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House. Pop on in and grab a feature button! Hope to see your prettiness again tomorrow. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
ReplyDeleteI love this sign so much that I'm featuring it at tonight's party. Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party!
ReplyDeleteHolly