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6/25/09

New keys~

I got a new lock for my front screen door recently...and of course it looked just like the other key on my keyring. I have nail polish on one key already (tacky, but effective) I wanted something more "me"...so I got out my stash of papers and Mod Podged my keys.Soooooooo meeeeeeeee!~ I simply glued on the paper, turned the key over and cut off the excess with my xacto knife. When I had both sides covered with paper, I put on three coats of Mod Podge letting each coat dry.
I did this for both sides of each key. Now...if you've used this Mod Podge before, your aware that when it dries it is slightly tacky. I always use spray gloss over the newly "Mod Podged" area and that seems to end the tackiness! taaaaaaaaaa daaaaaaaaaaa! Instant caute!! You can see more made-over things at Jen's monthly make-over party on her blog Sanctuary Arts at Home.
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10 comments:

  1. JaneJune 25, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    That a great idea! I used to have a short bread tie to mark my house key. I think I will try this. Thanks for the tip.

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  2. Nice and Easy AntiquesJune 25, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    That's so cute!!! Soooooooo Martha!!!
    Thank you for sharing!

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  3. Free Art PrintablesJune 25, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    Very cute and clever! you always bring the best things to the party! jen

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  4. UnknownJune 25, 2009 at 6:20 PM

    LOVE these! So very fun and cute. Love your other Mod Podge projects too!! Come visit me any time!!!

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  5. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageJune 25, 2009 at 6:41 PM

    I'll bet you now have the most adorable set of keys on the planet!

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  6. Joan@anythinggoeshereJune 25, 2009 at 6:59 PM

    Great idea. Fun post.

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  7. vivianJune 25, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    awesomely cute idea!!

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  8. AmberJune 25, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    This is so original and such a cute idea! I love the personality you added to your keys. I'm going to have to file this idea away!

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  9. Jenn KleeJune 25, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    Excellent tip!

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  10. the retro kitchen goddessJune 27, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    oh my! now i am going to have to modge podge my keys, my KitchenAid mixer and my passport. I love that effect! thank you kindly for opening your blog for the tea party! please do stop by my kitsch-en for a drop of tea when you can! air-kisses and shoulder pats, yours truly, the kitchen goddess.

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