Friday, April 8, 2011

"If at first you don't succeed....

...try try again....and again." Ok. you know how I'm obsessed with initials, right? And you remember how I was inspired by my binder-o-inspiration & I put all our our initials on the wall in our living room? This picture below was the original result. Cute? Cute-ish.
BUT, as all crafty diy'ers do, I got bored of it. So, I thought I would experiment with the supplies I had on hand and change it up a bit. The picture below is the result.
BUT, something wasn't right. I didn't LOVE it, you know? It seemed dark and dull, and well, not done! SO, I tried tried again, and the below picture is the result. Love? Love.

I ended up using my cream burlap instead of the beige burlap to brighten things up a bit. I also painted the fringed edges turquoise to add a subtle pop of color. I like it. I think. Ha ha, ok, I like it (for now). Someday I will get bored again I'm sure, but for now these are a-ok :) (AAarrrg. I have had a super stiff neck going on 3 days now. It is seriously uncomfortable and inhibiting my craftiness. Beat it stiff neck, Geez!!!)

10 comments:

  1. I like it with the turquoise if gives it some pop!!! Vey cute idea...I am such a fan of your 'binder of inspiration' idea...I have this stack of mag's I need to do that to!

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  2. I think these are perfect! Love the turquoise!
    Jo-Anna

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  3. That is too funny! You gotta love projects that you can "update" when you get bored of them! They look great!

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  4. Way to keep at it! :) I like the last ones the best~especially the turquoise paint around the edges. Have a great weekend!

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  5. i love the colored edges- it adds a nice bit of whimsy and fun to it! great job, ali!

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  6. i like this idea very much..my favorites are the last one with the turquoise..like your blog, you have great ideas and inspiration, so i will come back, :) welcome to me when youhave time, have a lovely day /Marie

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  7. I totally agree that the aqua gives it the perfect amount of pop! Hope your sore neck hits the road soon. I get that when I work on projects on the floor. I would love if you could stop by and link up to my VIP party tonight. Otherwise it runs every Friday through the weekend =) http://designergarden.blogspot.com/2011/04/vip-party-10.html

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  8. You are so funny....You know I agree with changing something if you don't like it...(Ugh...Sami's room)...

    The stripes are AWESOME! The burlap also adds the adds the perfect touch.

    Have a great day....

    Lisa

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  9. beautiful letters! I love intial monograms stuff!

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  10. I loved the old version - but I REALLY love these new ones!

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