While I’ve been working on signs for other people, Jordan has started asking that I make him something. Well of course!! And with Valentine’s coming up, what a great reason!
This is what I made, one for Jordan, and one for Anna,
Cute, right? And Easy-Peasy too!
Because, let’s face it, kids don’t always completely appreciate the hard work that goes into a gift, I didn’t want to sweat over this one. So, I first created my artwork on picnik.com, following this tutorial here. I really don’t know what I’m going to do when that site closes down in April, I guess I should start searching for options!!
I had hubby cut me up some wood to size, with enough for a small border all the way around my printout, and painted the wood to match. (For projects like these, by the way, I just use craft paint from the dollar store!)
Then, the most difficult part, I just decoupaged them on!
A thin layer of ModgePodge with a sponge brush, then carefully lay on the print, smoothing out any bubbles (Anna’s was the first one I did, so it does have a few bubbles 😦 ) Jordan’s is perfect!) Finish with a top layer of Modge Podge, and ta-da! I added wire hangers to the back … and yes, hubby has taught me how to do this, so I don’t have to bug him everytime I need a hanging wire put on – I now use a drill! Yay me! … and gifts are DONE. They will be getting some awesome chocolate with it of course, because you know that’s what they really want anyways!
And of course I made something for baby, but I’ll show you that on another post, it’s extra special!
What are you doing for Valentine’s?!
Thanks for reading!! xo, Leanne
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