Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Branch Wall Hanging

I have to say that this is one of my favorite things that I have made.  I love how it turned out and I love the saying.
I started by going out in the backyard and picking up some sticks.  I got a good bit of them and then placed them down around the frame to make sure they were the right size and lined up.
I then went outside and spray painted the branches white.  I had to spray one side and then flip them over after they dried and spray the other side.
 Next, I hot glued the branches around the outside of the frame.
 I used Simply Charmed to cut a little bird for the corner.  I attached it to the front glass of the frame with pop dots.

 For the inside of the frame, I printed a brown square with white letters using the font BarenhandFashion.  Here is a picture of it hanging on the wall.

I am entering this into the following challenges:
Alphabet Challenge Blog: Up in the Air: http://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Frosted Designs: Reuse/Green Challenge: http://www.frosteddesigns.blogspot.com/
Getting Cricky with K Andrews: For the Birds Simply Sunday Challenge: http://www.gettingcricky.com/

I am also linking this up here:
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15 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Very cute! We happen to have a book in our home with that exact saying.

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  2. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsMarch 29, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    love the saying! Super cute project!

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  3. kissiniaMarch 30, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    This is so nice! Great idea! Thanks for joining Frosted Designs this week.

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  4. Cathie RigbyMarch 30, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    This is a really great idea! Very inspiring. Thanks for sharing Cathie www.creativecutter.org

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  5. AshleyMarch 30, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    What a cute idea! GREAT job! Just wanted to let you know that I have passed an award onto you and you can jump on over to my blog to pick it up!

    ♥Ashley
    welchcreations.blogspot.com

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  6. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    LOVE those sticks painted white!!! What a great addition for your frame! Love the birdie and the saying too!

    Thanks for joining us at Frosted Designs for our Reuse and Repurpose Challenge this week!!

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  7. StacyMarch 30, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Jean,
    I love this! Your talent amazes me. I may have to copy this for my room
    Hugs,
    Stacy

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  8. JenMarch 30, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Jean, I love this project! What a great idea to use the sticks on the frame, too.

    ~ Jen @ Musings of A Crafty Mom
    www.gator-4-life.blogspot.com

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  9. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    What a beautiful project!! So creative using the twigs and bird. I just love it! Thanks for submitting on Frosted Designs :)

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  10. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    What a clever idea to use sticks and with the adorable bird is just perfect! Thanks for playing along at Frosted Designs.

    Hugs,
    Kristin

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  11. happyglitzygirlMarch 30, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Just love what you did there. I cold see a whole row of these down my hallway. Great idea and thanks for playing with us at the Alphabet Challenge, blessings Hilde

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  12. shaz earlMarch 31, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Fabulous project thanks for joining us at Alphabet challenge this week.

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  13. ShellyhecticMarch 31, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    I love that! I may have to copy!!

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  14. KathyMarch 31, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    What a great idea, Love it. Good luck!
    Hugs,
    Kathy
    http://the3esblog.blogspot.com/

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  15. AnonymousApril 6, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    WOW! Jean--girl every time I come over here you have up something else amazing! I love this--I must get around to having one of these! It's Owl-some! heehee
    Thanks sooo much for playing along in my Simply Sunday Challenge!

    Big Cricky Hugs,
    K Andrew

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