Wednesday, August 5, 2009

A Super Cute Birthday Gift in 10 Easy Steps (or Less)

DIY Day @ ASPTL

1. Yearn for a cute project.

2. Hope your sister brings over this wipe off board and asks you if you want it.

3. Say, "um yeah."

4. Spray paint the wood trim red.

5. Spray paint the wipe off part into a chalk board.

6. Find clear alphabet stamps at Wally (on clearance).

7. Stamp the alphabet with exterior latex paint (because that's what you have).

8. Finaggle an "r" because the clearance stamp set came with two "p's".

9. Stand back and admire.
10. Give to twins for birthday the next day.

23 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 5, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    That has to be one of my favorite things you have done! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the alphabet!! Great job!
    Lori

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  2. Kendra@My InsanityAugust 5, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    Really cute!

    I'm on a bit of an alphabet kick (I'm putting one on the wall). Love the alpha stamps! Never would have guessed about the R!

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  3. lil mamaAugust 5, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    VERY cute and simple!

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  4. kirwin @ graceful creativeAugust 5, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    This is such a cute idea! I love it. (A came over here via Kimba's DIY Day.) ; )

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  5. Pam @ This Humble HouseAugust 5, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    Wow! What a cute idea! I love the font of the alphabet!

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  6. MaceyAugust 5, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    Great idea! Love it. :)

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  7. Jane AnneAugust 5, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    Ummmm... 10 easy steps for a birthday gift? You make it look so easy. I'll take something like that.

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  8. The Fair Family TimesAugust 5, 2009 at 10:30 PM

    Love, Love, Love this! You are so stinkin creative. And you just reminded me that I need to blog my current projects! Ugh. Dang it...where did I put my camera!?! You've inspired me!

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  9. AnonymousAugust 5, 2009 at 11:34 PM

    You might add that was a 50 cent find by your fab sister!!

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  10. Nicole A.August 6, 2009 at 1:57 AM

    Love it! Awesome job! Love the red frame and the letters!

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  11. Stacia HowardAugust 6, 2009 at 3:50 AM

    Super cute!! Good job Mama!

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  12. Amanda @ Serenity NowAugust 6, 2009 at 6:26 AM

    Adorable!! Love the way you managed to get an "R." I saw your profile, and I love MOPS too, but also hate mopping. ;) Great project, and thanks for the visit!

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  13. UnknownAugust 6, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    What a great gift! Wish I had thought of something as crafty as that when my son was younger

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  14. ReidAugust 6, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    LOVE this board! neat idea!

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  15. JoyAugust 6, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    Does your sister want it back now that it's soooo cute?!?!

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  16. queenbeeAugust 6, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    Cute idea, I love the look of the letters at the top. Great way to repurpose.

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  17. Laurel @ Ducks in a RowAugust 6, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    super cute - the hardest part would be giving it away!

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  18. AnonymousAugust 6, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    Yes! That is awesome. I love the finagled R. It is the cutest one.

    This is such a great way to reuse that board. And it looks amazing. Have fun!!

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  19. Jennifer JohnsonAugust 6, 2009 at 7:11 PM

    Very cute! Hope they like it as much as Finn does his - he loves drawing on it!

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  20. AnonymousAugust 6, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    WoW!!! Thank you soooo much! I lovvvvve it! You spoil me!!!!!~Shelley~

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  21. ConnieAugust 6, 2009 at 10:31 PM

    GREAT REMAKE ON THE BOARD, IT IS ONE OF THE BEST I'VE SEEN. LOVE THE ALPHABET ACROSS THE TOP.
    VERY CUTE POST.

    HUGS,
    CONNIE

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  22. samanthaAugust 7, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    Very nice job. I do have the R for this set and the numbers if you ever need them again. ;)

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  23. KimberlyAugust 8, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    Really cute!! I'm loving chalkboard paint!

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