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Paint by Number (for a Giant)

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I never finished a paint by number when I was younger…..they never gave me enough paint and I got too frustrated at the tiny little spaces I had to fill.  To redeem myself I bought a kit today at Michaels.

Then, as I was driving home, I thought it would be a fun Friday night activity for the family……but only if it was GINORMOUS. So, I made a stop at Kinko’s/Fedex……and enlarged it so that it would be easier to paint.

(it’s about $9 at the DIY enlargement copy machine)

I attached it with spray adhesive to a large piece of cardboard to keep it from wrinkling too much. We are changing up the colors from the original palette….it’s a little more “sherbet” now.

Oversized DIY paint by number via lilblueboo.com

I simplified the process by clearly labeling paint and the corresponding numbers: [Read more…]

Michaels Dream Tree Challenge – The Sneak Peek

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Aren’t these little guys cute? They are the inspiration behind my tree for the Michaels Dream Tree Challenge.  (click here to see my inspiration board here!)

 

Michaels Stores sent me one of their pre-lit trees and I had one week to decorate it using supplies and decorations from their store.  You know I love a challenge, so after I stocked up on the little woodland critters above I started browsing the store for more inspiration.   A few things I’ve incorporated into my tree:

Holiday Potpourri:

 

Wood craft pieces:

 

Metallic garland:

 

Burlap and tiny wreaths:

 

 

Click here to see the final tree and the time lapse movie Boo and I made of the tree!

 

 

Michaels Dream Tree Challenge - Rustic Tree via lilblueboo.com (click through for the time lapse video of the DIY ornaments!)

 

 

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