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1/15/16

Love.

Last month I bought a super cute wooden "love" sign. I couldn't pass it up for a buck....
 
I knew when I saw it what I was going to do with it-- pull out the metal tape and an embossing folder and get to work. I have a HUGE assortment of embossing folders to choose from and yet I always pull out this one:

It is the best one to give a piece an overall nice cohesive look that hides the seams of the small pieces of metal tape that makes the overall design. Although, I'm thinking the next time I pull out the metal tape I should give another embossing folder a try....
Before adding the embossed metal tape I painted the backside and the sides with black paint to finish it off and it really makes the silver pop. I also wiped down the finished piece with some black paint to showcase the embossing. I lurve it... although, I probably won't hang it in my house. I do have several of these little metal "Love" pieces in my house. This one sits on my computer desk beside a photo of my bestie who passed away... She was 30 years older than me... and yet, I never-ever thought of her as old  -ever. She had a joyous spirit about her and she knew how to love. Maybe that is why I have her photo and the word "love" next to it. The word... and the definition next to it...

Yes, yes... I must get rid of that stack of decorating books. So, 1980's. *snort*
big hugs,

6 comments:

  1. It looks lovely, I'm sure she is happy in her spot.
    Merle...........

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  2. Wow~! Much improved -- and perfect for Valentine's Day!

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  3. That looks fantastic! Of course, everything you touch looks great! Nice work.

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  4. Oh wow that is just too cool, great idea for decorating it, like that you brushed black over it too. I would say it doesn't matter how much you use a folder if it is a classic and works on many things that was a great purchase!!

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