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2/15/08

Show & Tell Friday~

This week I'm sharing a little treasure chest I've painted for my grandson's Pirate birthday party in April.I purchased the chest from a second hand store and painted it just as it was to keep it looking old and battered. I lined the inside of the chest with some map wall paper. I've also made a wall sign with my grandson's name. I purchased some wooden letters and covered them with some maps I got for free from another second hand store. (Don't you just love second hand stores?) Anywho, I used water solvable ink around the edges of each letter then I used something called decoupage finish on top of that...and that caused the ink to wash over the map causing the bright/vibrant colors to become aged. I drilled holes into each letter and added knotted suede roving to make it appear that it was tied onto the large oval... but I just glued them on. (I used the same technique on the ovals map) I then glued rope around the edge added some suede roving, made a hanger and taaaaaaadaaaaaaa, instant cute!
This Show & Tell is hosted by: Kelli
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35 comments:

  1. RebeccaFebruary 14, 2008 at 9:24 PM

    What a special treasure!! That is something he will probably treasure the rest of his life. Thanks for sharing it.

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  2. HeidiFebruary 14, 2008 at 9:36 PM

    Super great chest! What fun to prepare and look forward to!
    *Heidi*

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  3. nancyFebruary 14, 2008 at 9:51 PM

    Those are just great. I love maps. I decorated something with some old map designs from a calendar. I even think it was a $1 calendar. It is just beautiful. How big is that chest?
    Nancy

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  4. AnitaFebruary 14, 2008 at 10:09 PM

    Wow, a pirate birthday party! That sounds so exciting! I am sure Jonathan and his friends had lots of fun and he loved the things you made for him!

    You did a great job on the sign with his name!

    Best wishes, Anita

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  5. jFebruary 14, 2008 at 11:02 PM

    You are so talented. I'm sure he will 'treasure' it always! Jen

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2008 at 11:03 PM

    Its a nicely made. You really did a good job... Nice treasure. Happy ST!

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  7. mrsjojoFebruary 15, 2008 at 12:36 AM

    Very creative. What a treasure of a treasure!!

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  8. Hootin AnniFebruary 15, 2008 at 2:36 AM

    Oh wow.....I think it's awesome, and if I can say this....I bet he "treasured" the chest too!

    My Show N Tell is shared. Hope you can drop by for a few minutes' visit today.

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  9. SusanFebruary 15, 2008 at 4:45 AM

    What a great job and what a treasure for him.
    Susan

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2008 at 5:12 AM

    Wow, you did a great job. I love it.

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  11. ConstanceFebruary 15, 2008 at 5:22 AM

    Some people are incredibly creative and I ain't one of them! AARRGGG! It's obvious though that you are! I loved the way you did his name and the way it turned out!
    Connie

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  12. TracyFebruary 15, 2008 at 5:24 AM

    He'll love it!

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  13. JessicaFebruary 15, 2008 at 6:01 AM

    I have to echo the sentiments here - you did a great job! Thanks for sharing.

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  14. Yellow Rose ArborFebruary 15, 2008 at 6:56 AM

    You did a marvelous job on the treasure chest, it is truly a "treasure!" I love the way the name plate turned out.

    Katherine

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2008 at 6:56 AM

    Oh how creative you are. I love all the special touches! It's going to be a party to remember...

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  16. Abounding TreasuresFebruary 15, 2008 at 7:02 AM

    What a very special gift that your grandson will treasure always!

    BTW - I've REloaded my S&T photos so they SHOULD work now!

    Blessings,
    Mrs M

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2008 at 7:31 AM

    You did a great job!! Those are wonderful.

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  18. GattinaFebruary 15, 2008 at 7:35 AM

    Your grandson is very lucky to have such a creative grandma !! this treasure chest is a dream for a boy !

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  19. MaryFebruary 15, 2008 at 7:50 AM

    This is awesome! What a lovely job you did with it. It looks like an antique. I'm sure your grandson will treasure it for years to come. Great job~

    Blessings,
    Mary

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  20. Jillian's Bella Rosa AntiquesFebruary 15, 2008 at 8:30 AM

    What a treasure for sure! I love the map lining...and how it looks like it just came off a pirate ship! Nice work...

    Thanks for stopping by my Show n Tell!

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2008 at 8:56 AM

    It's beautiful and the lettering is exquisite.

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  22. Lori StilgerFebruary 15, 2008 at 9:50 AM

    Wow, what awesome work!!!! I especially love the wall hanging; great job, Cheryl! Those will certainly be treasured. ;D
    I crack myself up, you know.... :D
    Have a blessed day!

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  23. cherished*vintageFebruary 15, 2008 at 11:46 AM

    Cool treasure box! He'll love that forever for sure! Your work is beautiful.
    -Karoline

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  24. JeanFebruary 15, 2008 at 12:07 PM

    Great job! I'm sure they were both a major hit!

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  25. maryt/theteachFebruary 15, 2008 at 12:42 PM

    What creative work for your grandson. I'm sure he will love it! You're a very generous grandma! :)

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  26. Rose of SharonFebruary 15, 2008 at 1:11 PM

    You're right, instant cute! It is very cute indeed! I love the treasure chest too! What a fun thing for your son!

    :0) sharon

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  27. CharlotteFebruary 15, 2008 at 2:50 PM

    What a great treasure chest. I'm sure it will hold many treasures in the years to come. I really like the sign you made too.
    Thanks for visiting my blog and for the nice comments.
    Have a great weekend.

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  28. nannykimFebruary 15, 2008 at 5:39 PM

    cool; he should really love it! Looks like he will have so much fun and imagination will go with it!

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  29. Lora @ my blessed lifeFebruary 15, 2008 at 7:28 PM

    You're going to make one little *pirate* very happy! So cute!

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  30. KelliFebruary 15, 2008 at 8:31 PM

    Very nice!! I love the map wallpaper, how perfect is that?! I'm sure it was a hit with the birthday boy!
    Hugs,
    Kelli

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  31. JEWELGIRLFebruary 15, 2008 at 9:20 PM

    Really terrific ideas for a
    pirate/treasure themed party.
    What a lucky young boy!

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  32. Beki - TheRustedChainFebruary 16, 2008 at 9:26 AM

    Oh how cool!! You're super talented!

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  33. BettyFebruary 16, 2008 at 7:43 PM

    Beautiful treasure chest....I like the maps also...

    Thanks for dropping in to visit me....Betty

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  34. MuumFebruary 16, 2008 at 8:52 PM

    I am so impressed with your creations. Thanks for sharing them , and thanks for visiting my blog. I'll have to take my earrings to a jeweler and see if they are worth anything.

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  35. MommyFebruary 17, 2008 at 12:30 PM

    I love the idea of lining the chest with paper. It is very unique. I am sure your grandson was thrilled to get it. :)

    His name plaque is a wonderful idea too. I really want to make some for my children also.

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~Cheryl