Friday, 27 January 2012

Labour of Love

 

Hi Everyone,
I would like to be able to tell you how I whipped this little project together super quickly, but alas it took nearly a week.... 

This is what I started with.... On a trip to Spotlight I found the LOVE sign for $11 (over half off - woohoo!!!) and I had a plan....

And my plan was sooo wrong!!!

Okay, so I painted it blue.....sigh, it still didn't look right.....


I decided to age it a little with tea (my secret stain)

 still wasn't right, distress it....nope....

 add more tea to see if that might help.....

Definitely hate it.....

 In desperation, I dug through my scrapbook papers and decided on this..... I glued it on and cut the shape out and played around a little with the look....

 Now its up on the wall awaiting the rest of the gallery wall to be finalised.... And Im loving it...

What do you all think? 


Take care everyone,


xxx

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39 comments:

  1. Mary Neumann27 January 2012 at 13:28

    I L.O.V.E this! I love the blue! So sweet.
    Looking forward to seeing what you post next...
    Until then....xx ~ Mary

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  2. emma overton27 January 2012 at 13:34

    OH MY GOODNESS .......
    How do you do it????????????

    Shows what i know...( ie ZIIIIP) when it comes to what i just looked at what you did!

    I actually looked at the inbetween before you'd finished it, thinking, TEA? NO WAY? YES WAY, i still liked it....then read your comment, ( you hated it).... but once i saw the finished things, i saw how you made it transform into spectacular.... FLIP IN HECK YOU ARE SERIOUSLY cleaver NAT!!!!!
    Bring it on, inspire me more.... ( hehe no pressure) EMx

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    1. Natalie @ NorthShore Days27 January 2012 at 22:00

      Haha Em - I just knew what I wanted but couldn't get what was in my head to work on the project - but it came out better than I expected. Thanks hun xx

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  3. Rasonda @ East Conolly Cottage27 January 2012 at 16:25

    I looove this!!! Its amazing... thanks so much for you sweet comments. I am your newest follower and I cant wait to see whats next!

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    1. Natalie @ NorthShore Days27 January 2012 at 22:01

      Rasonda - thank you for following back - take care, Nat xx

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  4. Danni@SiloHillFarm27 January 2012 at 22:23

    Awesomeness! I love how you "beached it up"! By the way...those corded bracelets I made...you can make those cords..they're just a series of 4 overhand knots. I'll try to do a tutorial on them soon.

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    1. Natalie @ NorthShore Days27 January 2012 at 22:31

      Oh please do a tutorial - I have a necklace but for the life of me cannot figure out how to know like that xx Nat

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  5. Unknown28 January 2012 at 03:46

    Great job! It looks fantastic!
    Amy@homehappyhome

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  6. Mary Neumann28 January 2012 at 04:36

    Hi Natalie - Here are two parties that would be a great place to share your Labour of LOVE:

    http://michellepaige.blogspot.com/2012/01/rockin-valentine-valentine-link-party.html
    &
    http://athomewithk.blogspot.com/2012/01/be-mine-bonanza-day-6-beachy-valentine.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AtHomeWithK+%28At+Home+With+K%29

    Hope you have a great weekend :) Mary

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    1. Natalie @ NorthShore Days28 January 2012 at 22:30

      Thanks Mary - I have linked to Kindra (at home with K) but the other blog says it doesnt exist. xx Nat

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  7. michelle28 January 2012 at 06:50

    That is so pretty Natalie, I love it and I love the blue! SO much love here. :)
    xoxox

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  8. Anonymous29 January 2012 at 10:39

    Love it Nats!

    Another beautiful item.
    You are so talented.
    I can't wait for the next one!

    xxxAudra

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    1. Natalie @ NorthShore Days29 January 2012 at 15:36

      Thanks Auds - I will be posting another picture this week - just finished it. Then I think I'm ready to hang my gallery wall.... xx Nat

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  9. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog31 January 2012 at 01:54

    This came out soo great, I love the addition of the hanging shells.
    A few blog friends and I are hosting our first link party tomorrow to finish off the Imagine the Impossibilities Challenge, we go live at 7amET. Today I revealed my project for the challenge, a gallery wall with only one screw in the wall. It would be great if you have a chance to check it out and link up! http://thespacebetweenblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/30/the-one-screw-gallery-wall-is-here/
    Karah @ thespacebetweenblog = your newest follower

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  10. Debbiedoos31 January 2012 at 02:44

    This is so darn cute. I love your color choice too. Really you can use that all year long! Thanks for sharing with my newbie party.

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  11. Dawn@MakingHome31 January 2012 at 14:49

    Way to hang in there and figure out how to make the project work ! I hate when I start a project and it's so great in my head and turns out nothing like that ! This is adorable ! Thanks for sharing. I found you via Debbie Doo's . Stop by my blog if you have time :)

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  12. Sally31 January 2012 at 19:23

    I'm loving it too, and the way you have shown the whole process of this make...what a great way to share with others that sometimes things dont always start out as hoped, but end up amazing.

    http://inmy-craftroom.blogspot.com

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  13. thistlewoodfarm3 February 2012 at 03:20

    What a fun idea! I love how it turned out!

    blessings,
    karianne

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  14. Natalie @ NorthShore Days4 February 2012 at 10:50

    Thank you for inviting me Lindsi - I have linked up and joined your followers - you have a great blog xx Nat

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  15. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog7 February 2012 at 15:25

    Had to stop back for another look, so glad you linked up!!
    Karah

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  16. Beth10 February 2012 at 02:46

    Very pretty! I like altering words too! I'm a new Linky Follower now.

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  17. Christina at I Gotta Create!10 February 2012 at 14:56

    It was totally worth your patience and time--it turned out beautifully!! Thanks so much for sharing at the Kiss and Tell party over at I Gotta Create!

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  18. Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers10 February 2012 at 19:21

    This is so sweet! You did a great job. Thanks for linking up to the 14 Days of LOVE party!

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  19. Thrifty Crafty Girl13 February 2012 at 03:45

    This is too cute! I love the blue, all the love art I'm doing is in reds and pinks so blue is such a nice change! Happily following!

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    1. Natalie @ NorthShore Days18 February 2012 at 22:56

      Aw thank you so much for the follow - Im following you too xx Nat

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  20. Mel@Mellywood's Mansion9 January 2013 at 01:16

    So pretty Nat, and I actually have this sign (spotlight yeah!) I have had it sitting in the garage for 5 years I know one day I'll do something awesome like this...one day :P

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