The first project was gluing rhinestones on the flowers that are going on the tree in the nursery. I don't have a glue gun and, even though Matt was bringing back one of my mom's with him from his trip, impatience got the best of me and I decided that I could just use superglue. Unfortunately, after letting the superglue dry overnight, I realized that the glue had eaten through all of the silver backing leaving the rhinestones milky and cloudy looking. Not exactly the effect I was going for. BUMMER! Matt did get the glue gun and brought it back with him so I will be off to the craft store to get more flowers and attempt this project again. Live and learn!
My second project turned out better than the first. I picked up cut out wooden letters for her name and picked out some fun black, white and pink paint. I figured I would paint them somehow but had no clue what I was really going to do. On most occasions, this is where I would purchase the paint and letters and then have every intention of completing the project but they would inevitably get stashed in a cupboard somewhere and remain untouched. BUT...I was determined to complete this project, even if it ended in disaster. I patiently painted several coats of black and white paint on to the different letters and then I even patiently allowed them to dry before trying to paint the polka dots. Personally, I think they look great - especially since I (craft challenged woman) created them. Here is a pic:
My plan is to hang them up above her crib using pink satin ribbon. I'll be sure to post a final look picture once they are up.
Hopefully my next attempt at the flowers will turn out ok and I will post that as well.
Have a great day!!
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