DIY Pop Art inspired by Ed Ruscha. Hanging in our old dining room, on either side of the window. What You’ll Need… * Two pre-stretched and pre-treated canvases {I used 20″ x 16″}* Words via computer/printer {you can use my templates here}* Scissors & Double Sided Tape {I found the dispenser double stick was better} * Spray paint color of your choice {I used black}. Steps… * Print out selected words {use my template if you wish} then carefully cut out the letters.
. * Apply your double stick tape to the back of your letters and . . . * Arrange & stick them to your canvases. * Evenly spray paint your canvases including the edges. . * Once your paint is dry, remove the letters revealing the white canvas background. . * To finish off the canvases, I used the same metal thumb tacks I used on our mini bar …though I didn’t mark the placement out first on these, I just eyeballed it. Voila! And as usual, my trusty quality control inspector LeRoy, was on hand to approve. In our Dining Room… Have Fun! Turn Old Wood Shelves into a Chic Mini Bar. While we’re not big drinkers, we do happen to have quite a large collection of barware & drink paraphernalia. With no extra storage space in the kitchen, I used these shelves I was going to give to Goodwill to create a mini side bar in our dining room & display all our booze. Here’s how I did it! Before * Because I didn’t want a solid black look, I sprayed only one coat over the entire unit.
In doing so, the original wood grain shows through a bit. after adding details * Using Nickel Plated Steel Thumb Tacks, {yes, the ones you use for your bulletin board!} For this project, which stick out a bit higher instead of flat like these. after …after. How To... Embed This Infographic <a href= "><img src=" title="10 How Tos" alt="How To Infographic" border="0" class="nopin" /></a><br />Source: <a href=' title='Interesting Facts'><a href=' title='Interesting Facts'>Today I Found Out</a></a> 1) How to drastically increase the life of your shaving razor Before or after you shave (I prefer before so that the blades are dry), place your jeans on a hard flat surface; then run the razor up the pant legs about 10-15 times quickly; then repeat running it down the pant legs 10-15 times quickly. The threads on the jeans then will very effectively both fix any tiny bends in the blades that inevitably happen and will also sharpen the blades on your shaver cartidge. 2) How to make your teeth whiter Baking soda makes a good teeth whitener. 1.
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