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Monday, March 26, 2012

Spring Mantle and a DIY Canvas

Hello friends!
I hope you had a great weekend!
I was able to enjoy the last sun we are going to see around here for a while & I had some more time to craft and decorate for the spring!
Once again I played with my dollar stamp set....
{Can you tell I am having fun with it---I  mean this is only my 4th project with this same crafty look!}


This time I made myself a simple canvas.
Nothing exciting, nothing extravagant, but a quote that I love.
And the simplicity that I love.


Just enough to give me a change for the spring.


For this project I just started with a blank canvas and used my trusty dollar section alphabet stamp set {I found mine at Michael's craft store!} to write out the quote. I used just a plain black ink this time.

I didn't worry about lining up the text, I just embraced the messy imperfect look of the words being uneven and the sentences and word placement being a bit random.





It bothers me that I messed up one of the words---{can you find it?} butttt I decided it doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful.
And this project makes me happy.
{I am linking up to a few of my favorite crafty parties---be sure to check them out for some great inspiration!}
 
”Eclectically

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28 comments:

  1. This is so simple but so pretty! I really love how it turned out!
    I would love it if you would come link it up at my Pinworthy Projects Link Party.

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  2. Absoultely beautiful! perfect! :)

    Bonnie @ Uncommon

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  3. This is so beautiful! I love the canvas you created, perfect for this time of year. I love it all Jaime!

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  4. Very cute!!! I love how it turned out and I LOVE that stamp set!

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  5. I love these projects! I must go out and get me some of those stamps ...

    I'm truly inspired!

    :)

    Linda

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  6. Your project turned out great and looks like you had fun doing it!

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  7. So pretty! I have an alphabet stamp set but my kids have "lost" a few letters so I can't be counted on to make anything with real words on it!

    Jessica
    stayathomeista.com

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  8. I stood for a second looking at the word "droqs", even though I have read drops...
    Really inspiring craft, beautiful quote and lovely final chimney look!
    http://eltocadordecenicienta.blogspot.com.es/

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  9. I love this - so simple - so chic - so easy :)

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  10. So many times, simplest is best!

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  11. I have these same stamps & LOVE them...they are perfect for so many things. I love how you used them on the canvas...and that gold frame, I'm drooling!

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  12. You know that I now have to rush off to Michael's for this stamp set! What a fun idea - and if anybody notices the mistake - politely take back the glass of lemonade you just gave them and ask them to leave immediately!!
    Kelly

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  13. I am SO loving not only your canvas, but your whole fireplace. The soft blues and worn paint really give it the casual, beachy look that I love :-)

    I think your canvas is perfect, even with the couple of "Q"s where "P"s should be. In fact, I think that adds even more character and charm to it :-) I need to pick up a set of alphabet stamps!

    Kelly

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  14. I have my stamps! I have my stamps! And all I want to do is stamp things!!!!

    Mine are larger than yours (because I wanted the courier font) but it should work out for what I have in mind ...

    :)

    Linda

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  15. This canvas is so sweet. Love your mantle. Everything is beautiful.
    Ruth

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  16. Beautiful canvas!! How simple to take your favorite quote and do that! I so am doing a project like that!!!

    Just found your blog and love it! New follower too!

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  17. Perfect quote for spring, too, Jaime Lyn! Love this look (and the copy of Sea Glass on your mantle). Like a breath of fresh air!
    xo Heidi

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  18. Wow, pretty cool! Love it... can't find the word but it really doesn't matter! I think I know different lyrics than you have but yours is pretty neat, too.

    Great craft! Thanks for sharing!

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  19. I love your canvas! I'm a new follower and would love for you to stop by my blog too. Have a great day!

    Crystal
    apumpkinandaprincess.com

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  20. So beautifully simple...I did take a second glance at the p in drop when I was reading, but it adds a bit of whimsy. The perfect little mantle upgrade. :)
    Karah

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  21. What a perfect and simple project. I completely adore it!
    Following along via GFC.

    Kelly, herringbone lane

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  22. Wherever did you find your lovely blue eggs? I've been looking for some like that and can't find any. Cashel1916@yahoo.com

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  23. Adorable project Jaime! LOve those stamps! Cuteness!
    Thanks for linking up - see you this week!
    Stacey :o)

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