Friday, March 11, 2011

2 For 1 Friday ~ Mod Podge & Paint/Pier 1 Knockoff

Are you like me and have 50 projects just waiting for your attention?  You've scored a good find, have a plan of action, and have every intention of getting to it at some point in time... but then someone beats you to the punch!  DANG!  Well, it happens.  There are a lot of creative people out there in blog land.  But then again, great minds think alike, right?  And I'm sure things have been repeated in one way or another... but when you see a similar idea posted by someone else before you get a chance to display your creation, you just can't help but feel a little behind.  Well it happened to me folks.  That's okay, this is all part of the game.  And part of sharing our ideas!  I think that's why we blog about what we've created anyway... share the wealth right?  More on that later.

Anyway, this project is a decorative plate I found at the thrift store.  I saw one at Pier 1 Imports that I absolutely adored!  But with a price tag of $130 I didn't have the means to go out and buy it at the time. 



Isn't it so great?


Anyway, during one of my many thrifting outings... with my mom of course!... I scored this baby for $4!





I knew it had some killer potential.  It's quite large and heavy duty... plus the price was right.  So I didn't hesitate to snatch it up.  I instantly came home and searched Pier One to remind myself of how great that piece was.  Okay, so now what?  How can I replicate it? 

I'm all about painting something to change the appearance... but I wanted to create the same look and I really didn't want to go out and buy anything else.  Use what you have right?  So after rummaging through all my stuff, there it was... TISSUE PAPER!  Now how can I glue it on there?  I've heard of Mod Podge although I had never used it before.  How hard could it be?  So off to Hobby Lobby.  I picked some up and brought it home.

Being a Mod Podge virgin I didn't really know what to expect... but then again do we ever going into a new project.  So I basically just went to town.





I spread the Mod Podge on the plate and laid the tissue paper on top... smoothing it down as I went.  BTW this stuff doesn't smell the greatest!




It took 2 pieces of tissue.  After that was on I applied another coat of Mod Podge on top and left it to dry. 







Then I did what I do best.... glazing!  All of my glaze is Valspar.  I started with Raw Umber, then a custom mix of clear glaze and black paint (3 parts glaze to 1 part paint), and the final application of a metallic bronze.

Here's how it turned out!

























Total cost:  $4 for the plate, tissue paper FREE, Mod Podge $7 (but I have SO MUCH leftover for MORE projects!!!) = $.050 for what I used for this project!), paint (already had) ~ $4.50.  Not bad compared to $130!!


Now back to the part where someone else has had a similar idea.  Check out this creation using the same tissue paper and Mod Podge by Creative Juices Decor

Thanks for stopping by, hope you all have a fabulous weekend! :)

Entering this project in this competition:







39 comments:

  1. I'm new to your blog and totally blown away! This is so cool looking and the price -- can't beat that! Thanks for the awesome inspiration.

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  2. The plate looks fabulous- I love Pier 1 but some of their stuff is pricey. Your version is way better! BTW, I really like the framed map above the armoire!

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  3. OMG!! You are amazing. I'm a new follower. Hope to see you at DIY Home Sweet Home on Monday for More The Merrier Mondays Link Party.

    http://diyhshp.blogspot.com

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  4. I LOVE this!!! Great photos too. I can't help but notice everything else....like your great glazed wall :-) Just sent you an email - thanks for the "linky love" Glad you liked the PB Knockoff clock I did. (that was actually the first time I used tissue paper too, AND mod podge) OK, well time to fess up, I actually used a glue and water mixture.....I was just thinking for a decorative clock it wouldn't be a big deal and it cost me .34cents. I'll have to try out the real mod podge to see if it truely is better.

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  5. I featured your great idea on my blog. I would love for you to stop by and check it out. If you wand you can also grab my "I was featured" button and post on your blog.

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  6. I love what you did to this plate and have scheduled a feature of it for this evening at Extreme Personal Measures.



    Denise

    Extreme Personal Measures

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  7. Oh my goodness you're blowing me away with these today! I can't wait to see what you have in store for next week!

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  8. Hi I'm your newest follower. I had to join, your stuff is great. I also just started blogging about 6 months ago, and like you (I read your blogging section) I have a million questions! You look like you're doing a great job so far, and very creative too!
    Check me out too when you get a chance!
    Susan
    www.homeroad.net

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  9. WOW this is awesome! So creative, I never would have thought of something like that

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  10. Great re-do. I know exactly what you mean about feeling left behind on a technique. I saw her clock and thought "Shoot!" I did it on some art work 13 years ago by accident. Now I'm going to have to try it on a plate too! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  11. Beautiful. I like yours better and it looks fabulous on your mantle.

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  12. The plate looks awesome! Great idea to use tissue paper to get that textured look of the original from Pier 1. So fun to create something fabulous for a fraction of the price of the insspration piece :-)

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  13. How do you think of this stuff? That looks fantastic!

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  14. That looks fabulous! I'm visiting from Debbiedoos and would love it if you came and checked my blog out sometime! Fantastic idea!

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  15. Wow! It looks great.. I had my doubts going thru the pics.. you are a creative little thing.

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  16. Wow, that is a wonderful "knock-off" & one to be copied many times over. I'm already a follower, but am slowly making my way through your blog to see all your many ideas. You've got great talent! Thanks for sharing.
    CAS

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  17. What a great result! VERY creative! Love the price too. :)

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  18. The plate turned out great! I know how it feels when you have a great idea for a post and someone beats you, but I love your version! Just came across your blog today and I'm a new follower.

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  19. That looks great, awesome work!! Love it!

    I'm your newest follower, visiting from the newbie party!

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  20. That is really cool. Thanks so much for linking up to my Swing into Spring party.

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  21. that is flipping amazing! love this. thanks for sharing this at my party!!!

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  22. It came out really cute! Visiting from Someday Crafts and I am a new follower!
    Have a great day!
    Michelle
    www.delicateconstruction.blogspot.com

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  23. New Follower here and I love your plate! Great idea!

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  24. Your charger is SOOO much better than the $130 one! I prefer how it looks and the fact it cost so little in comparison - awesome!

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  25. Very cool! What a great idea! I've been looking at PIer1 for outside stuff. Any ideas for knockoffs for any of these items?
    http://suchakingdom.blogspot.com/2011/03/patio-re-do-with-pier-one.html

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  26. Wow! That turned out really well! It looks really nice on your cabinet.

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  27. I believe you must be the Glazing Queen! I just love this idea and it turned out great. Thanks for sharing!

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  28. I love the texture!! Thanks linking up to A Marvelous Mess!!
    http://marvelouslymessy.blogspot.com

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  29. Great job! I love this knock of and will be sharing it on this weeks "Amaze Me Monday"!

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  30. So creative & thrifty, great idea! So happy you joined last weeks K.I.S.S. blog bash, your creativity is appreciated. Please remember tomorrow is another fun blog bash, drop by & share more inspiring ideas!

    Drop by The Tattered Tag

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  31. Wow! Love it! It looks great in your space :) I'm here from The CSI Project :)

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  32. This is awesome...I am definitely going to try this on a bowl that I have...I just painted it, but what the heck, I'm going to redo it again...

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  33. wow!!! that is fabulous. so vreative and well done.

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