Thrifty Thursday #123, Plus a Tablescape

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I have been wanting something for my front door. I have had a grapevine wreath with some berries on it, since Janurary. Its time for a change. I had been eyeballing the prettiest metal sunflower on a door in my mother's neighborhood for sometime. Then I thought....why not try and make my own?

......So, I'm not a metal sculptor, but not much stops me when I get an idea.

If I can't bend metal with heat, well I can get my children's paint kit out and do the next best thing.

I purchased some foam board at my local Walgreens and took out my chldren's art kit.

And I penciled in a childlike sunflower.
Then, with the world's worst paintbrush I began to paint.
I mixed colors together, I was messy. I had fun.

Ta! Da!

Next, using the techniques of a skilled safety patrol officer (a position I never held, but it sounded good) I used a exacto knife and cut the white areas away from the flower.  Then I took some spray sealent and sealed the sunflower so if it got damp (my door is covered) it wouldn't streak or wilt. On the back of the sunflower, I took my daughtersrubber band-like black headband (It matched my door) and taped it to the board.

Wah! LA!
Door Art!

A lil sunshine always does the soul good!
I smile everytime I look at it, even if it isn't artist quality work.

 And I plan to make more! A flag, a polka dot monogram, and all kids of holiday ideas.
And for less than $3.00.....a bargain!
This is an idea that even the kinds can get in on!

Wishing you lots of sunshine today!

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Tablescape Thursday
Now, onto to Tablescape Thursday, which is hosted by Susan of Between Naps on the Porch.


I also participate in Tablescape Thursday on Thursdays in addition to Thrifty Thursday.  The host of that fun carnival is the Hostess with the Mostess...Susan of Between Naps on the Backporch. That's no lie or exaggeration, each week I visit Susan's porch and just long to be a guest at any of her tablescapes...especially those held on the porch.

Well, you can see this week I have colro in mind, from my front door to my table!

What is a tablescape without the food? I invite you to stop by my food blog, PLATES & PLACES, tomorrow for Foodie Friday!

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XOXO
LIVE*LOVE*LAUGH
LEIGH


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