Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Simple Project Day...


I was in the mood for a simple project day!  I used an old metal enamelware tray I had- white with a black edge.  This was found at a garage sale awhile back, and already had holes drilled and a hanging wire across the back, so I didn't need to do anything to get this ready for my project!




  At Home D. I recently found some large vinyl stick-on numbers for under $2.00 a package.  These were on white backgrounds, so I had to cut them out~ if you can find peel off numbers, it would be easier, but I have not found them yet in a large size.



I used a washable marker to mark approx how I wanted to space the numbers and then stuck them onto the tray.  Enamelware can take magnets, so I like to use these magnetic clips to hold message, cards, or a fun old photo~ like this one I found antiquing recently...


I love how graphic it looks!  There's so many fun ways to use these numbers, and you could use the rub-on words, too!  I'm thinking of other items to embellish- any suggestions?
I'm linking up with Lezlee's Prior Lives Party


Until next time...
Linda

38 comments:

kim said...

What an awesome project. I love it. So vintagey!

Deb said...

I love it. What a cute idea!

The Boston Lady said...

Oh my, yes. I've been trying to come up with a magnetic board idea. I have a round tray and may try this. I like your suggestion of perhaps rub on words or phrases.

junkdreams said...

This is a wonderful project Linda...I absolutely love it!
xojanis

Linda said...

@ Janis~ I 've been so inspired by great projects like yours! Linda

she dreams big! said...

Why are the simple projects always the cutest? Sometimes I think we think too much!

Miss Gracie's House said...

I am going to HD first thing tomorrow morning...do you know how long I have been looking for numbers?! THANKS!
Rene
Very cute, BTW!

clustres said...

Such a cute project! I like the graphic quality too!

Dorthe said...

Dear Linda,
what a great project, it looks fantastic- wonderfull.
Hugs,Dorthe

CARMELINA LOUNSBURY said...

Linda I am so loving this! well done!

Ummm...as far as suggestions go...can't think of anything right now..but if I do, I'll be sure to let you know!

maybe a set of journals...vol. 1,2,3...sort of thing on the covers...?

ciao bella
creative carmelina

Vintage Linen Treasures said...

This looks fabulous! What a great idea.
Patricia :o)

Vera @ Cozy Little Cabin said...

Your are SUCH an inspiration & so incredibly creative!

I have an old enamel pan & black letters I bought at Wal Mart. The largest I've seen there are 2"

Thanks for sharing.

I wish I could come over & play! LOL

unexpected Necessities said...

I love it!! Thanks for sharing.

Yvonne @ StoneGable said...

What a wonderful idea! So clever and creative. I could use a magnetic board for so many things- especially lists!
Yvonne

Mimi Sue said...

Great project! I love the graphic black and whiteness. Mimi

Lori said...

OH!!! what a fabulous project...it looks amazing...thanks for sharing!!!

shari @ little blue deer said...

Oh, that's such a cool idea! The old photo is a great touch! I love numbers on anything, I saw some old stools where someone had stenciled numbers on the seat of each one, similar idea, and looks great! Cheers!

Kim said...

Now where did you get such an awesome idea Linda? I wish I had your vision. I still need to show hubby your potting bench for him to make me one. I love it so much!
xoxo,
Kim

Anne - Fiona and Twig said...

Linda, this is just wonderful!
I love it!

Have a wonderful weekend!
Anne

Gina said...

I love this--great project Linda! I found these 3" vinyl letters here--looks like you can just peel them off?

http://www.azooglesigns.com/products/3-Inch-Number-Vinyl-Kit-Black.html

Thanks for the inspiration... now you have me thinking!

Deb said...

Such a cute project Linda, I love it! Deb

alice said...

Linda,
Super idea! Very clever girlfriend!!
smiles, alice

Lynn Richards said...

Linda,
What a great project! I love the clean lines and the old photo on it is wonderful! Just great!
xxoo
lynn

Prior said...

LOVE the graphic quality...You should add them to my prior lives party! hmmm, let me see on the embellishing something else, I posted something today that might work, check it out, but your project is perfect, with the black border and black and white pics and being magnetic... LEzlee

Brenda@Cozy Little House said...

Well, how cute is that! I wish I'd stumble across one that already had a way to hang it.
Brenda

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Hi Linda,
Great idea...you have so many great ideas and thanks for sharing it.
Warmly,
Deb :)

meanjean said...

You are a genius! We have an old E.T. tv tray that would make an awesome message board. thanks!

Holly Loves Art said...

I love how graphic it looks too. What a COOL idea!! Glad I found your lovely blog.
Cheers,
Holly

Prior said...

Thanks for linking up to my party! Hope you have time to check out some of the other gals! I really do love this! Lezlee

Debbie said...

Linda I love this, it is a great project. I started a new linky party and I would love for you to join in...just started yesterday and this qualifies!~

Debbie said...

Thanks Linda....hope you enjoy the other links up too, some fun stuff out there:)

Jennifer said...

Love it!!

Jennifer said...

Linda! Yes! I love flea markets and yard sales!!! It's in my blood! lol! You kinda look like my mom, btw! I'm your newest follower too!
~Jennifer

Pat Harris said...

What an easy project. I love it. You've given me an entirely different idea. Thank you for the inspiration! lol. Pat

Pat Harris said...

Almost forgot. Thank you for following junkblossoms. We're glad to have you aboard! Pat.

Manuela@TPOH said...

Love it! I'm always such a sucker for anything with numbers or letters on it. What a cute and simple project!

Manuela

shabbyscraps said...

oh my gosh, i LOVE this project So fun! I need to go make one now....
thanks for visiting my blog and grabbing my button!
Have a great weekend!
xoxo, Tiffany

Jenn Erickson said...

Amazing transformation. You have a gift!