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Not Much Monday

August 17, 2009 by Chris

It was finally hot (like really hot) this weekend, so we spent most of our time here.

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Needless to say, the list of things I did not get done is much longer than the list of things I did.

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However, remember how I did this, but I was never really in love with it?

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Well, I tackled it head on this weekend and came up with…well…something different. I bought a piece of white poster board for .47 cents. 

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Please don’t ask how I did this.  I stood in the kitchen and watched Twilight with my kids for the 47th time while I did it.  Who knows.

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I used a couple of paint cans to outline the textured circles. Then, I took a cheap-o sponge brush and mixed all my bluish paints together with some white and “burnt sienna”.  How’s that for official?

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It brings just a hint of color in there (which I wanted), and I’m pretty in love with it.  As my husband said, “It’s a lot more “us”.  Because, apparently, me painting circles on a poster board is “us”.

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Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...
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About Chris

Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...

Comments

  1. Laurel @ Ducks in a Row says

    August 17, 2009 at 3:16 am

    I love it when things work out like this! It looks fantastic.

  2. Lacie E. says

    August 17, 2009 at 3:17 am

    This is so great I don't know how you do it!!

  3. dotti white says

    August 17, 2009 at 4:06 am

    That turned out really nice! Awesome!

  4. Kathy says

    August 17, 2009 at 4:09 am

    Wow. How did that work out so cool? How did you EVER come up with it? WOW.

  5. arkie says

    August 17, 2009 at 4:52 am

    I liked your "bubble bath" pic. Looks good!

  6. Nicole says

    August 17, 2009 at 5:07 am

    Love it! =D

  7. Paula says

    August 17, 2009 at 6:39 am

    Very cool. 🙂

  8. Lil' Woman says

    August 17, 2009 at 10:05 am

    Looks great, good job! 🙂

  9. Suzann @ The Olive Cottage says

    August 17, 2009 at 11:04 am

    WOW!
    I never even would have thought of something like this, but it's amazing!!

  10. adrienne says

    August 17, 2009 at 11:26 am

    That is fantastic! It looks like you spent some good money on it!

  11. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    August 17, 2009 at 11:48 am

    Very nice, Chris, even if you don't remember how you did it! : )
    It adds some color,where before the music blended in with the mat and this {dare I say it} "pops".

    I also noticed your little grommet curtains – did you make them?

  12. Marie says

    August 17, 2009 at 12:10 pm

    i love it! reminds me of soap bubbles and how appropriate for a bathroom, right?

  13. Danielle and Clint says

    August 17, 2009 at 12:17 pm

    You could totally sell that in an art gallery for millions! lol. Seriously, very nice! It has a very calming effect to it. Goes well with the gold frame.

    Wasn't it great that we finally got a really HOT weekend in Michigan??

  14. Carla says

    August 17, 2009 at 12:58 pm

    Wow! I love it! I sooo want to copy that – with your permission, of course! ;o) Although, I'm afraid (or quite sure!), it won't turn out near as fantastic as yours.

    Thanks for such great inspiration. I love your blog!

  15. Linda at Lime in the Coconut! says

    August 17, 2009 at 12:59 pm

    Hey girl…"us" could be a lot worse things than painting circles on a poster board…

    Looks quite sea/water inspired. Dandy!

  16. Richella says

    August 17, 2009 at 12:59 pm

    You guys are my kind of "us." 🙂

    Really, that looks wonderful. Very smart of you to paint an area larger than your mat. It looks so purposeful the way you have it framed.

  17. Dream Mom says

    August 17, 2009 at 1:23 pm

    Wow, it looks great and very "high end". LOL on the husband's comment…they have such a way with words! You make everything look so easy!

  18. Savannah says

    August 17, 2009 at 1:50 pm

    Your right it was SOO hot in MI this week. I wish I could've spent my time at the beach.
    I love your new art work too. Looks like a million bucks! 🙂

  19. Traci says

    August 17, 2009 at 2:24 pm

    That turned out beautifully!
    Great job.
    Traci

  20. Farmgirl Paints says

    August 17, 2009 at 2:38 pm

    Cute! I am always amazed by how productive your are. Energizer bunny really has nothin' on you:)

  21. Sunny says

    August 17, 2009 at 3:11 pm

    Looks nice! As I'm looking at your pic with the edges of your blog – looks like there was a subconscious inspiration there?!? maybe? No? sliiiiightly? Well, it's very pretty and looks a bit like bubbles which are perfect for the bath!

  22. Jennifer Juniper says

    August 17, 2009 at 3:14 pm

    It's perfect for a bathroom, it looks like bubbles! Love it!

  23. Andrea says

    August 17, 2009 at 4:16 pm

    I love those colors! Very fresh and clean. Great job. 🙂

  24. Kara says

    August 17, 2009 at 5:39 pm

    It looks just beautiful! Love it when the simple things turn out the best!

  25. Tania @ Larger Family Life says

    August 17, 2009 at 6:05 pm

    That's really pretty!

  26. Anonymous says

    August 17, 2009 at 6:52 pm

    Love it! I think sometimes the best things come out of us not trying too hard, and just going with the flow when we make them. 😉

    I wish we had "a" hot day. The entire summer here in Texas has been pretty misearble hitting 103- 107 pretty much EVERY day! =( I'm not sure why this year is hotter than normal. Anyway, I have to ask, in that first pic. of the beach what is that on the closest group of people to the camera? Is someone holding something up or is that a pregnant woman's belly?????? I tried to enlarge to see, but can't tell, and it is driving me nuts! 😉

    ~Jennifer in Texas

  27. Juggling Thoughts says

    August 17, 2009 at 6:54 pm

    Great job, it's much more happy and light…not so serious.

  28. Chris says

    August 17, 2009 at 11:02 pm

    Jennifer in Texas…you made me laugh. I just went and checked out the photo. It's actually the back of a girl, and she has a bag on her. It's neutral colored, so I can totally see how it looks like a pregnant lady! Hilarious! I hope that helps!

  29. Wendy says

    August 17, 2009 at 11:15 pm

    That looks great!

  30. Cara says

    August 18, 2009 at 11:24 pm

    That painting is GORGEOUS!!! I LOVE stuff like that, and those colors are my absolute favorite!

  31. susana says

    August 19, 2009 at 5:43 am

    I love its really great…
    thanks for sharing..
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  32. Renee says

    August 24, 2009 at 9:59 am

    Its great!!!!Bubble bath pics are awesome….I love those colors! Very fresh and clean. Great job….thanks for sharing..
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    Professional Monitering security systems for Homes, Offices & Appartments

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