Saturday, May 19, 2012

Pottery Barn Knock Off with a Twist

Hey, Froggers. I worked at the Cozy Crop House annual yard sale today, took care of the Fam., and mowed, so I'm bushed, but I thought I'd update you on my latest project.
Now, before you tell me that "this has been done before", I reassure you that I already know that. However, I added my own twist.
I started out with a plain board.




I decopaged it with some pages from an old, 1937 Life magazine. Thanks, Grandma, for fishing them out of the barn and giving them to me about 30 yrs. ago.









I love using these magazines because the paper is so sturdy, but not thick. It makes using the decopage technique a breeze.

I try to use as little glue as possible to avoid bubbles. I read somewhere that you should apply the glue, wait just a few minutes for it to become ever so tacky, then place your paper on it, covering it with more glue after you've smoothed it with a brayer. Sometimes it does take practice, which I HATE!



I covered my board, then I sanded the paper off of the edges.




I roughed it up slightly after it cured overnight.




And, here's where I didn't take pics, however, you can get an idea what I did in my blog post here.
I just designed the layout and placed the numbers on my board, painted over it with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Graphite, lifted the numbers, and waxed it with oak Briwax.




I like how the armadillo is featured on the big 0. I SO planned that! ;)




I'm pretty much liking this twist on an old knock-off.




Thanks for checking this out, and as usual, please leave comments if you like it!
And by the way, I've entered a giveaway drawing for a 3M projector over at House of Hepworths. Feel free to check it out.
Fondly, Tami
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68 comments:

  4. I love the graphic quality with all the numbers!

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  5. This is great - I love it.
    The old pages coming through the numbers - just inspired !

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  6. This looks amazing! I love the vintage magazine print peeking through the numbers - it ages it so nicely.

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  7. You are just so creative. Looks wonderful.

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  9. This would be so cool over my sofa. Now if I can just find the time to do it! Thanks for your inspiration.

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  10. Love your PB knockoff, very cool! Tanya

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  11. SO Cool! I love this... I'm finding a way to follow you... LF or FB... hope you'll come visit me too. Little Bit from www.DecorateWithaLittleBit.com

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  12. What a nice project. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. LOVE this! I am a big fan of recycled book pages and the layering over the top with the paint gives it a whole new dimension. Well done!

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  14. Yes, It's so dramatic and nostalgic. I'm gonna have to give it a try. I found you at Between Naps on the Porch.

    Liz

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  15. This is super cool! I like the effect.

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  17. Oh my how I love this! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  18. This is such an awesome idea!!! I really love the magazine pages....now I've gotta start looking for those!! Your numbers and placement did work out perfectly!!! Gotta love that! Thanks so much for sharing! Excited new follower!

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  19. Brilliant! Thanks for sharing!

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  20. Love your "twist"...great idea :) Laurel

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  23. I love this! Absolutely love it! I've seen other knock-offs of the same thing but this one is the best:)

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  24. What a great piece of mixed media art. I love it! Great job!

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  26. That is so cool! I love how the finished project turned out! Thanks for sharing!!!

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  27. Very cool! And I love that you used Annie Sloan paint!

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  28. What a cool idea!

    You aren't afraid that the LIFE magazines are worth money? This is why I am afraid to work with anything "vintage" I'd be afraid I just messed up thousands of dollars! haha

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  29. Wow this is great!! Found you on Shabby Creek Cottage and would love it if you would link up at my linky party going on now! Kim@madeinaday
    http://madeinaday.com

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  30. This is amazing, I love the overlay of the numbers!

    Shannon@SewSweetCottage

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  31. Oh, I love it! Love the twist =)

    Visiting from NOT Just A Housewife

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  32. That is JUST TOO CUTE>.. I LOVE it.... wish i had the patience to actually make one of my own

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  33. Beautiful graphic art piece - I know you worked very hard to get that armadillo in just the right place! Came over from Shabby Creek.

    Distressed Donna Down Home

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  34. Love this! Looks awesome! I'm pinning it now! I'm also your newest follower. Please stop by bellanest.blogspot.com any time. =0)

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  35. I love the twist you put on this. Looks great. Thanks for sharing at Wow.

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  36. I'm just dying to try this. I clicked on the link to see how you did it but it wouldn't let me "in".
    You did such a great job here.

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  37. Thanks for sharing at The Gunny Sack! I wanted to let you know that I featured you today! http://www.thegunnysack.com/2012/05/who-was-stuffed-in-gunny-sack-week-38.html

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  38. Stopping by from your feature over at Sisters of the Wild West, to pin this!

    ~Bliss~

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  39. I wandered over from Shabby Creek Cottage Linky. I am an advanced crafter/artist and thus I have extremely high expectations of a project. Especially if it is to be post on a blog and even more so if it is accompanied by a tutorial. My blood literally boils when I see projects that frankly are very amateur, not well made, poorly designed, garish…blah blah blah. This means I am disappointed at the quality of craftsmanship about 99.9% of the time when I blog hop. I love this project. You may think this is a "been there/done that" but I think you did a terrific job. I too love the well placed numbers so you get a peek at the best parts of your vintage Life magazine. I love the magazine choice and I think the Chalk paint is inspired. It leaves a great patina especially with the wax. Great Job.

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  40. Hey, Danee. Thanks so much for the compliment. I do know, however, that most of us are at different places in our artistic expression. For instance, some of us are truly able to create from scratch. Some might use some others' ideas as a springboard for their creativity (as I often do). I've seen crafting and decorating blogs that are so varied, but the fact that bloggers share with their readers is a delight to me. I'm careful to try not to compare myself. We all have so much to share, and we can all learn something from each other. I would encourage you to have some forbearance with those of us who are still learning. Fondly, Tami

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  41. Love this! Beautiful project! I was in your neck of the woods this weekend with a trip to Lititz, but didn't have time to stop into your shop...will try to do so in June! Would love to meet you!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  42. I'm a new blogger and I Just dropped in from your feature at Under the Table and Dreaming. What a great job you did with this! I love your "twist" and can't wait to give it a try!
    I am now your newest follower.
    ~ Cheryl

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  43. Featured you today!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  44. Totally cute and adorable. everyone uses paint on paint. I love that you used magazines and paint. I would love if you linked it up to my link party.

    http://www.kampenlane.com/2012/05/show-off-monday-8.html

    ~Taylor-Ann
    kampenlane.com

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  45. This is great! I am trying to think where I could put something like this in my house. :) I am your newest follower- hope you will pop over to my blog.

    Kate

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  46. I love this! It turned out great.

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  48. I love the look, so much for texture than just a plain stencil, pinning it now!

    Jessica
    stayathomeista.com

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  49. That is really nice!
    Sherry

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  51. Hi, Tami,

    I love this project and have an old Life magazine that will be perfect to use. The only problem is, I can't connect with the tutorial you reference. Not sure why but Blogger says I don't have access with my gmail address, which is what I use for my blog, http://materialmine.blogspot.com. If you have any ideas, please let me know. I HAVE to do this! Thanks, Barb from Through the Material Mine.

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  52. This is FABULOUS!!!! Feel free to send it over here :)

    Thanks so much for sharing at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!

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  53. I don't like it. . .I LOVE IT! This is a project very much within my crafty abilities. Would look cute in my 8 y/o son's room that we're contemplating redoing. Thanks for sharing. Robyn

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  54. I love the project just wondering where do I get the letters design and that size do I use a cricket or can I buy them thanks would really appreciate the advice ; )

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  55. oh, I am inspired to try this, but blogger says I don't have permission to view the referenced post with the technique for applying the numbers... any ideas?

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  56. Sweet! This turned out so awesome... Great Job! I've had this project on my "To-Do" list forever and never felt motivated to make it but now you've added a new twist that I must try!! Thanks for sharing. AJ@queenofmynest

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  57. THE BEST KNOCK OFF I'VE SEEN OF THAT YET, I REALLY LIKE THAT YOU USED THE OLD PAGES...QUITE WONDERFUL!!

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  58. How big is the board and where did you get the numbers? Thanks

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  59. The board is about 12" by 14". The numbers were cut from a font on my Black Cat Cougar.
    Kathie, I have no idea why you can't view the post. Try this:
    http://thisandthatfromtami.blogspot.com/2011/10/subway-art-how-to.html
    Fondly, Tami

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  60. Thanks for the great idea! I am going to try this with photo copies of the family. Thanks for getting my creative juices flowing!

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  62. LOVE the print background! Way to take it up a creative notch. Impressive!!

    <3 Christina at I Gotta Create!
    Wildly Original Round Up party is open

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  63. Oh, I super, duper like this! Fantastic!! Thank you for sharing this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  64. Nice job! I like this better than PB's version.

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  65. Thanks for linking up to last week's Tuesday Confessional! You've been featured and Pinned so head over and grab a brag button!
    http://www.craftyconfessions.com/2012/09/tuesday-confessional-features_23.html
    ~Macy

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  66. This looks so awesome! I wonder if it would look cool with newspaper since I don't have any old magazines? Thanks for getting my wheels spinning.
    Stacia@http://feathersandsunshine.blogspot.com

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  67. Love this idea! Pottery Barn is so expensive and this looks amazing! For such a cheap price, it looks identical to a Pottery Barn piece. This would be great to make into an outdoor piece as well, i wonder if i could seal it with clear outdoor paint. Very cool idea, thank you!

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  68. This is great! I can't wait to try something like this. You have inspired me to use this technique with another knock off idea I've wanted to try. I bet the marriage will be wonderful. Thank you!

    http://sheilarichardson.blogspot.com/

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