Friday, May 28, 2010

Patriotic Board

I wanted something patriotic on my mantel.  Yesterday I came up with this idea.  All I did was bought a scrap board at Home Depot yesterday (I paid .51) Then I bought some scrapbook paper that I like. Then I cut the pieces in quarters. You can cut them any size you like.
 Then I just laid them out on the board how I like them. Then started using Modge Podge to glue them down on the board.
 Then after they are all glued on the board, cover the top with Modge Podge.  Sometimes the paper wrinkles a little.  I use my finger and smooth it out. Some of the wrinkles I leave because it gives it character. Then just let dry over night.
Here is my finished project.
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17 comments:

  1. RosMay 28, 2010 at 10:25 AM

    Great inexpensive idea!

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  2. UnknownMay 28, 2010 at 8:49 PM

    This looks great!

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  3. Alysa@atticgals.blogspot.comMay 31, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    I love this. I really want to try it. Thank you for sharing this. I love these fun and easy ideas. I added my Mod Podge project "Sans Frames" on the "Skip to My Lou". Have you done these before with Mod Podge. Another way to use it. I also linked to "Something Simple" linky party with "Star Spangled Interiors" Have fun. Now I want to spend the whole day crafting :)

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  4. ShannonMay 31, 2010 at 6:40 PM

    Very cute!

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  5. Ashley TremaineMay 31, 2010 at 10:44 PM

    This is very sweet! I would like to give it a try...maybe with a Christmas theme. Great job.

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  6. UnknownMay 31, 2010 at 11:50 PM

    I LOVE this idea!!! I am going to have to do one of these.

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  7. Allyson/HBMomof2June 1, 2010 at 6:40 PM

    This is so simple and so great. What a wonderful way to add the holiday or theme without going broke and without a huge time investment. Great post.

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  8. Gina @ MoneywiseMomsJune 2, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    What a great frugal decor piece. Very clever!

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  9. DebJune 17, 2010 at 1:22 PM

    Seriously so cute! LOVE THIS!!!

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  10. KimberlyJune 28, 2010 at 6:28 PM

    That's a great idea! Love that it didn't cost a lot!

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  11. The Paisley CupcakeJune 29, 2010 at 11:04 AM

    Saw your link at somewhatsimple.com... I love this post! I am all about saving some $$ and I could totally do this for my mantel. Thanks for sharing I LOVE IT!!!!

    Come visit us sometime;)

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  12. Linda@CraftaholicsAnonymousJuly 2, 2010 at 12:37 AM

    Kim,
    Love it! cute project. Thanks for joining the Patriotic Parade!
    have a safe and happy holiday,
    Linda

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  13. the thrifty baJuly 2, 2010 at 5:05 PM

    this is great! i love red white and blue!

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  14. *katieJuly 4, 2010 at 2:04 PM

    Very cute! And a great and easy idea for other holidays as well:)

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  15. AmandaOctober 7, 2010 at 6:11 PM

    Great idea Kim! I also love your flag garland on the mantel. Did you make that too?

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  16. KimOctober 7, 2010 at 6:15 PM

    Amanda I did not make the flag garland. I bought it at TJ Maxx

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  17. Mandy CoffeyMay 23, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    I really like this! I'd love for you to link this and any other patriotic creations at my Memorial Day linky party that begins tomorrow at www.smallfineprint.com

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