Sunday, August 16, 2009

Not Much Monday

It was finally hot (like really hot) this weekend, so we spent most of our time here.

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Needless to say, the list of things I did not get done is much longer than the list of things I did.

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However, remember how I did this, but I was never really in love with it?

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Well, I tackled it head on this weekend and came up with…well…something different. I bought a piece of white poster board for .47 cents. 

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Please don’t ask how I did this.  I stood in the kitchen and watched Twilight with my kids for the 47th time while I did it.  Who knows.

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I used a couple of paint cans to outline the textured circles. Then, I took a cheap-o sponge brush and mixed all my bluish paints together with some white and “burnt sienna”.  How’s that for official?

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It brings just a hint of color in there (which I wanted), and I’m pretty in love with it.  As my husband said, “It’s a lot more “us”.  Because, apparently, me painting circles on a poster board is “us”.

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31 comments:

  1. Laurel @ Ducks in a RowAugust 16, 2009 at 11:16 PM

    I love it when things work out like this! It looks fantastic.

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  2. Lacie @ Creative AttemptsAugust 16, 2009 at 11:17 PM

    This is so great I don't know how you do it!!

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  3. dotti whiteAugust 17, 2009 at 12:06 AM

    That turned out really nice! Awesome!

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  4. KathyAugust 17, 2009 at 12:09 AM

    Wow. How did that work out so cool? How did you EVER come up with it? WOW.

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  5. arkieAugust 17, 2009 at 12:52 AM

    I liked your "bubble bath" pic. Looks good!

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  6. NicoleAugust 17, 2009 at 1:07 AM

    Love it! =D

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  7. PaulaAugust 17, 2009 at 2:39 AM

    Very cool. :)

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  8. LWLHAugust 17, 2009 at 6:05 AM

    Looks great, good job! :)

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  9. SuzannAugust 17, 2009 at 7:04 AM

    WOW!
    I never even would have thought of something like this, but it's amazing!!

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  10. adrienneAugust 17, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    That is fantastic! It looks like you spent some good money on it!

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  11. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsAugust 17, 2009 at 7:48 AM

    Very nice, Chris, even if you don't remember how you did it! : )
    It adds some color,where before the music blended in with the mat and this {dare I say it} "pops".

    I also noticed your little grommet curtains - did you make them?

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  12. MarieAugust 17, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    i love it! reminds me of soap bubbles and how appropriate for a bathroom, right?

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  13. Danielle and ClintAugust 17, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    You could totally sell that in an art gallery for millions! lol. Seriously, very nice! It has a very calming effect to it. Goes well with the gold frame.

    Wasn't it great that we finally got a really HOT weekend in Michigan??

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  14. CarlaAugust 17, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    Wow! I love it! I sooo want to copy that - with your permission, of course! ;o) Although, I'm afraid (or quite sure!), it won't turn out near as fantastic as yours.

    Thanks for such great inspiration. I love your blog!

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  15. Linda@ Lime in the CoconutAugust 17, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    Hey girl..."us" could be a lot worse things than painting circles on a poster board...


    Looks quite sea/water inspired. Dandy!

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  16. Richella ParhamAugust 17, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    You guys are my kind of "us." :)

    Really, that looks wonderful. Very smart of you to paint an area larger than your mat. It looks so purposeful the way you have it framed.

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  17. Dream MomAugust 17, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    Wow, it looks great and very "high end". LOL on the husband's comment...they have such a way with words! You make everything look so easy!

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  18. SavannahAugust 17, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    Your right it was SOO hot in MI this week. I wish I could've spent my time at the beach.
    I love your new art work too. Looks like a million bucks! :)

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  19. Traci@ Beneath My HeartAugust 17, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    That turned out beautifully!
    Great job.
    Traci

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  20. Farmgirl PaintsAugust 17, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    Cute! I am always amazed by how productive your are. Energizer bunny really has nothin' on you:)

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  21. SunnyAugust 17, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    Looks nice! As I'm looking at your pic with the edges of your blog - looks like there was a subconscious inspiration there?!? maybe? No? sliiiiightly? Well, it's very pretty and looks a bit like bubbles which are perfect for the bath!

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  22. Jennifer JuniperAugust 17, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    It's perfect for a bathroom, it looks like bubbles! Love it!

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  23. AndreaAugust 17, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    I love those colors! Very fresh and clean. Great job. :)

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  24. AnonymousAugust 17, 2009 at 1:39 PM

    It looks just beautiful! Love it when the simple things turn out the best!

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  25. Tania @ Larger Family LifeAugust 17, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    That's really pretty!

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  26. AnonymousAugust 17, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    Love it! I think sometimes the best things come out of us not trying too hard, and just going with the flow when we make them. ;)

    I wish we had "a" hot day. The entire summer here in Texas has been pretty misearble hitting 103- 107 pretty much EVERY day! =( I'm not sure why this year is hotter than normal. Anyway, I have to ask, in that first pic. of the beach what is that on the closest group of people to the camera? Is someone holding something up or is that a pregnant woman's belly?????? I tried to enlarge to see, but can't tell, and it is driving me nuts! ;)

    ~Jennifer in Texas

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  27. Courtney @ One Fine WireAugust 17, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    Great job, it's much more happy and light...not so serious.

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  28. ChrisAugust 17, 2009 at 7:02 PM

    Jennifer in Texas...you made me laugh. I just went and checked out the photo. It's actually the back of a girl, and she has a bag on her. It's neutral colored, so I can totally see how it looks like a pregnant lady! Hilarious! I hope that helps!

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  29. CaraAugust 18, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    That painting is GORGEOUS!!! I LOVE stuff like that, and those colors are my absolute favorite!

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  30. UnknownAugust 19, 2009 at 1:43 AM

    I love its really great...
    thanks for sharing..
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  31. AnonymousAugust 24, 2009 at 5:59 AM

    Its great!!!!Bubble bath pics are awesome....I love those colors! Very fresh and clean. Great job....thanks for sharing..
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