Monday, June 8, 2009

b is for better


We weren't joking around at last week's craft night ... and I think this photo illustrates what I mean ...


It had been almost three weeks since HH and I crafted, so we had to seriously make up for lost time. While she and her sister L worked diligently on mixed media frames for their mom's birthday, I took on a painting project of my own.

Remember my botched B


I decided to give it another go. And the second attempt wasn't better. Actually, I think it's probably worse.


Barf. What's wrong with me? 

But then HH pointed out the C she has hanging in her kitchen ...


... and my inspiration was renewed! So, I broke out the red.


And about 849 coats later ... 


And a little sandpaper around the edges gave it a bit of distressed feel.


What do you think? Better?

4 comments:

  1. I liked the first brown version but the red is a smidge better :)

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  2. I like the red. Maybe you could use a white rub on with flourishes on one corner of the B to get something similar to the first one you painted.

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  3. Ooh! Love it! I'm glad me and my "C" could inspire you.

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